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Are these "Leg of Mutton" sleeves? is there another term?

Discussion in 'PUBLIC Vintage Fashion - Ask Questions Get Answers' started by LaurenMG, Nov 3, 2021.

  1. LaurenMG

    LaurenMG Registered Guest

    Hey Everyone, I can't recall what the term is for these sleeves?
    Thanks for any help,
    Lauren
     

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  2. carla rey

    carla rey VFG Member

    I would call those Juliet sleeves.
     
  3. The Vintage Merchant

    The Vintage Merchant Administrator Staff Member

  4. thespectrum

    thespectrum VFG Member Staff Member

    I would go with Juliet on that particular dress.
     
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  5. pastperfect2

    pastperfect2 Alumni +

    Interesting. Leg 0' mutton/gigot sleeves historically weren't cut ( like this one is) in 2 pieces with a top and bottom. The cut was all in one from wrist to shoulder, with a distinctly drooping shape above the fitted lower arm. That said, the leg o' mutton sleeve could also be cut as a two pieces vertically, with an inner or under panel and an outer sleeve, like a two piece suit sleeve.
    The style with the gathered puffed top and bottom ( horizontally seamed, upper and lower sections ) was also called a melon sleeve and sometimes ended at the elbow area, sometimes went fitted to the wrist.

    Both types had in common big volume and an emphasis on shoulder width/height.

    Due to the soft drape, small amount of volume and bicep length, I would also call this a Juliet sleeve. And a pretty effect it is.
     

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