Bikini a maniche corte

Where the short sleeve sits

Sleeve length on swim runs from the cap — a small circle over the shoulder — to the puff — the gathered volume — to the long sleeve. Short sleeve sits in the middle of that range: real fabric over the upper arm, ending above the elbow.

The pool runs 15 styles, about $27 to $62 — the high waist short puff self tie sets, the micro thong cutout one piece, the cherry printed three piece and the ruffle off shoulder builds at the short length.

The styles in this edit

• High waisted short puff sleeve self tie bikini
• Micro thong cut out short sleeve one piece
• Cherry printed sheer three piece with the sleeve
• Sheer lace scalloped sleeved crochet cover up
• Solid ruffle off the shoulder set

Styling short sleeve swim

• The sleeve already carries the shoulder — keep the neckline clean and the outfit reads as the cut
• Off the beach, a short sleeve one piece works as a top under a light jacket
• Match the sleeve to the cover up length; two sleeve statements in one outfit fight
• For the ruffle builds, let the ruffle lead and keep the hardware minimal

Caring for sleeved swimwear

• Rinse with the sleeve open — the underarm panel holds the most water
• Dry with the sleeve out, not folded into the body of the set
• The crochet and lace builds are light: hand rinse, air dry, no wringing
• Check the shoulder seam after each wash; it carries the sleeve load