Set-in sleeve

Set-in sleeve shows a seam circling the armhole where the sleeve joins the bodice.

Raglan sleeve runs diagonal to the neckline. Kimono sleeve extends continuous from the body without a Western armscye.

Sleeve tailoring treats set-in sleeves as the default on woven shirts and jackets.[1] Tailoring articles describe armhole ease and sleeve-head insertion on wool suiting.[2] Museum dress-shirt photography documents fitted set-in long sleeves.[3] Collar diagram shows shirt sleeve joined at the armhole.[4]

Set-in sleeves allow precise cap shaping on business shirts.[2] Set-in differs from one-piece body cut.[1] Contrast with dolman deep armhole.[4]

Today set-in sleeve appears on dress shirts, blazers, and sheaths in cotton and crepe.[1][3] Sleeve head ease prevents strain at lift.[2] When a separate sleeve joins a shaped armhole—set-in sleeve applies.[3]

Dress shirts, blazers, sheaths, suiting, and tailored day dress.[2]

Set-in sleeve needs armscye ease for arm lift.[2] Navy blazer set-in sleeve reads corporate.[3]

Raglan is diagonal to neck. Magyar is one-piece diagonal. Two-piece adds upper and under panels.[1]

Set-in sleeve reads tailored, classic, and construction-standard. Cotton set-in shirt reads business default.

Set-in sleeve vs raglan? Raglan is diagonal; set-in circles the armhole.[1]

Set-in sleeve vs kimono? Kimono is body-continuous; set-in is separate piece.[1]

Set-in sleeve modern? Yes—default on shirts and jackets.[2]