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Sleeve

Dropped shoulder

The shoulder seam sits down on the upper arm rather than at the shoulder point.

Also calleddrop shoulder

What does “dropped shoulder” mean in fashion?

Dropped shoulder is a sleeve term. The shoulder seam sits down on the upper arm rather than at the shoulder point. In the LOOKREF library, dropped shoulder shows up most often on hoodies, in knit, with streetwear styling. There are 3 free reference images for it below.

How to write dropped shoulder in an AI prompt

Name it explicitly (models also understand “drop shoulder”), then add colour, material and length so the model doesn’t fill the gaps with a default. Pair the words with a reference image for the closest match.

  • olive oversized hoodie, dropped shoulders, kangaroo pocket, drawstring hoodLR-0066

Often paired with

Garment
Hoodie 3
Silhouette
Oversized 3
Neckline
Hooded 3
Material
Knit 3
Details
Drawstring 3Rib trim 3
Aesthetic
Streetwear 3
Occasion
Casual 3
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Dropped shoulder reference images

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