French cuff sleeve
A sleeve ending in a French double cuff folded back for cufflinks—the formal shirting finish, distinct from single barrel cuffs and from casual fold-back lining reveals.
How to recognize it
Origin and history
Where it is used
What is worn now
Editorial styling suggestions from MsDressly—not strict rules.
How it differs
Expression and impression
Common questions
Sources
- Sleeve . Wikipedia Historical sleeve types including bell, bishop, butterfly, cap, puff, and raglan constructions.
- Cuff . Wikipedia Barrel, French double, and flared cuff finishes on shirt sleeves.
- Dress shirt . Wikipedia Fitted long sleeves with placket and cuff on formal shirting.
- File:Shirt, dress (AM 1967.118-2).jpg . Wikimedia Commons Museum dress shirt with narrow tailored line; Auckland Museum; CC BY 4.0.
September 21, 2026

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