Sleeve construction changes the whole garment Set-in sleeve Pros: clean shoulder line, premium look Cons: tight bicep complaints if armhole is shallow Raglan sleeve Pros: easy movement, better for casual brands Cons: less tailored look Dolman/Batwing sleeve Pros: very relaxed, good for knits Cons: extra fabric can look wide in photos Bishop sleeve Pros: flexible bicep, feminine shape Cons: cuff must be comfortable and stable Puff sleeve (long) Pros: trend-driven, strong design point Cons: can overpower A-line if skirt is also wide The fit points I always test on long sleeves shoulder width does not pull when arms lift bicep circumference works for the size range sleeve cap height matches the armhole cuff opening matches customer preferences sleeve length stays correct after wash A quick sleeve choice table for buyers Which fabrics work best for a long-sleeve A-line dress, and what should I avoid

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