What's the name for this type of sleeve?

“cap” sleeves

@anartist Really? I thought those were really short t-shirt sleeves.

Love the green dress! The sleeves escape me. lol

@Coloma I have no formal outfits – tonight I just used some black pants with a tank top and a shrug, but I do sort of need something that I can wear when the occasion calls for it. I may ask my mother for it for Christmas…

http://www.frenchnovelty.com/p/RDMR21056/Cap+Sleeve+Beaded+Rina+di+Montella+Formal+Gown+R21056.html

http://www.dressale.com/scoop-neckline-cap-sleeves-formal-gowns-p-13771.html

A short sleeve popular on women’s blouses and dresses that extends over only the edge of the shoulder to reflect the ultimate in feminine style.

I wouldn’t call those sleeves at all, they just look like wide straps to me!

I agree with @rooeytoo. Those just seem like wide set straps in a triangle sort of shape.

I think those are straps, not sleeves.

I’m sure there is a name but I’d call them wide tapered straps.