What's a Dolman Tee?

: a sleeve very wide at the armhole and tight at the wrist often cut in one piece with the bodice.

Are dolman tops flattering?

The easy, full cut of a dolman is also flattering. Because the line of the garment hangs from the shoulders, it drapes beautifully to the waist or hips. The cut can be a tunic-style, or a crop. The hem can be banded, or free-flowing, depending on whether you want the look to have definition at the hip or not.

What is a dolman tee shirt?

The somewhat vaguely defined term dolman (from Turkish dolaman "robe") can refer to various types of clothing, all of which have sleeves and cover the top part of the body, and sometimes more. Originally, the term dolaman referred to a long and loose garment with narrow sleeves and an opening in the front.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

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