https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dolman-sleeves Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:10:21 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dolman-sleeves#post-1650695 Tue, 26 Apr 2016 15:04:43 +0000 Anonymous 1650695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>truthfully, I've not seen anyone who looked smashing in a dolman sleeve. &nbsp;Perhaps, it's a matter of finding the just right brand and style on our body types. &nbsp;I've had a dolman or two and they were just shapeless. &nbsp;I had, however, &nbsp;one sweater with dolman sleeves and it worked because the rest of the sweater was fitted, not loose, very well constructed. &nbsp;Loved that sweater which finally wore out.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dolman-sleeves#post-1650638 Tue, 26 Apr 2016 13:49:09 +0000 texstyle 1650638@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also don't love dolman styles on myself - I have a fairly broad shoulder line but a small bust. I think it accentuates bad posture as well, which is a no go for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dolman-sleeves#post-1650475 Tue, 26 Apr 2016 03:03:41 +0000 BrieN 1650475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for your thoughtful and helpful responses. It sounds like you all agree that shoulder line is an important variable in this working or not, which I hadn't even considered. &nbsp;I will make a point of trying one on in store at some point, but I'm not going to order one online at this time, as it sounds like the odds are against it working for me.&nbsp;</p> <p>One of these days I'm going to have to do a body type post where you help me figure me out... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dolman-sleeves#post-1650378 Tue, 26 Apr 2016 00:51:47 +0000 LaPed 1650378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have broad square shoulders and small bust. I like dolman sleeves on myself. They are one of my favourite ways to add drape or a fluid fit to an outfit, because I don't particularly like shirts that are voluminous through the torso and waist -- I often end up feeling swallowed. Nice range of motion with dolman sleeves, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dolman-sleeves#post-1650349 Tue, 26 Apr 2016 00:13:59 +0000 Janet 1650349@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they can work well on square shoulders, but not sloped ones, regardless of bust size. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dolman-sleeves#post-1650346 Tue, 26 Apr 2016 00:10:34 +0000 Aida 1650346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a broad shoulder line and average bust and quite like dolman sleeves for myself, but don't find them at all bust or shoulder minimizing if either is a concern for you. They do give you a great movement range, though! Dropped shoulder seams have a bit more structure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dolman-sleeves#post-1650341 Tue, 26 Apr 2016 00:08:27 +0000 Brooklyn 1650341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, that might explain something because I have a small bust and they don't suit me at all. I also have broad shoulders so they can make me look a bit football player-ish. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dolman-sleeves#post-1650324 Mon, 25 Apr 2016 23:51:03 +0000 catgirl 1650324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Lisa.&nbsp; What does suit me (and I have broad shoulders) is dropped shoulder seams. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dolman-sleeves#post-1650263 Mon, 25 Apr 2016 22:01:07 +0000 Anonymous 1650263@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's funny - I actually think they are less flattering the bigger the chest you have. &nbsp;I have read that too - and just don't see it. I think if anything they perhaps <i>fit better or feel better </i>on women with large chests and upper arms (I have the large chest part) but I fail to see how they look good on most people. &nbsp;My 2 c anyways........ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dolman-sleeves#post-1650259 Mon, 25 Apr 2016 21:51:20 +0000 BrieN 1650259@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So. I read somewhere that Dolman sleeves are a good choice for people with more of a bust. Is that a good rule to follow or are there caveats? I keep thinking this is a type of top I <i>should</i> own, but am unsure especially since there isn't any seam at the shoulder. Thoughts? </p>