
Icône
Cape-Style Back Elbow-Sleeve T-Shirt
This cape-style back elbow-sleeve T-shirt is made from thick, supple, stretch jersey fabric, providing a loose fit with comfortable movement. It features elbow-length sleeves with sewn cuffs, a cape-style back panel, and small button closures at the back. Suitable for everyday casual wear, this top offers a relaxed silhouette and distinctive back detail.
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Specifications
Loose-fit t-shirt with a cape-style back and elbow-length cuffed sleeves.
Cape-style back, elbow-length sleeves with sewn cuffs, loose fit, small back buttons.
- Material
- 97% cotton, 3% elastane
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- thick, supple, and stretch jersey fabric
- loose fit silhouette
- elbow-length sleeves with sewn cuffs
- cape-style back detail
- small button closures at the back
Product Insights
The Cape-Style Back Elbow-Sleeve T-Shirt from Icône offers a distinctive silhouette with a voluminous cape back that hangs straight and swings with control, paired with a fitted waistband to avoid a shapeless look. Elbow-length sleeves with sewn cuffs stay in place when pushed up, and three decorative back buttons make the cape overlay a deliberate design feature. The 97% cotton, 3% elastane jersey is opaque, breathable, soft as pure cotton, hypoallergenic, and recovers shape after stretching and washing. The main tradeoff is care: hot water or high heat drying can cause shrinkage and degrade elastane recovery. At 39 CAD, it is priced lower than a comparable cape-back tee, offering heritage-inspired style with modern comfort.
Verified claims
- Opacity
- The thick, stretchy jersey is fully opaque across colors, so the white option is not see-through.
- Drape
- Cape back hangs straight and swings with control.
- Accessories
- Keep accessories minimal so the cape back stays focal.
- Sleeve styling
- Push up the elbow sleeves; the cuffs keep them in place.
- Fit
- Loose silhouette with cape-style back, unlike fitted competitors.
- Design details
- Sewn sleeve cuffs and decorative back buttons elevate the design beyond basic tees.
- Value
- At 39 CAD, it is priced lower than the original 59.99 AUD of a comparable cape-back tee.
- Shape retention
- 97% cotton, 3% elastane blend recovers shape after stretching and washing.
- Sewn cuffs
- Sewn cuffs anchor the sleeve at the elbow and prevent riding up.
- Care
- Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle and tumble dry low or line dry to minimize shrinkage; hot water or high heat drying can cause shrinkage.
- Heritage
- Cape-back design traces to 19th-century riding capes, ensuring arm freedom.
- Breathability
- Cotton-elastane jersey stays breathable; loose cape back improves airflow.
- Skin feel
- The thick, supple jersey has a soft, cotton-rich hand feel.
- Back buttons
- Tiny back buttons turn the cape overlay into a deliberate design feature.
- Silhouette
- Voluminous cape back with fitted waistband avoids a shapeless look.
- Sleeves
- Sewn cuffs structure loose cape and stop sleeve slip when pushed up.
- Durability
- 3% elastane stabilizes the cotton, resisting shrinkage, distortion, and fabric fatigue.
- Back bulk
- The cape back adds minimal bulk when sitting or wearing a backpack.
Product record
- Title
- Cape-Style Back Elbow-Sleeve T-Shirt
- Brand
- Icône
- Price
- 39 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 8 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Cape-Style Back Elbow-Sleeve T-Shirt: Choose this if you want a relaxed, boxy tee with a distinctive open cape-style back: it has wide elbow-length sleeves with sewn cuffs, a cropped fitted waistband, and three small fabric-covered buttons at center back. The thick, supple stretch jersey (97% cotton, 3% elastane) has a soft heathered texture, and it comes in Grey or White in sizes Small to Large. One analyst observation noted slight surface pilling on the fabric, consistent with a lightweight sweatshirt or tee material.[1,2] | Swiss Dot T-Shirt: Choose this if you want a playful everyday tee — a tone-on-tone embossed swiss-dot texture with a crew neckline, short sleeves, side slits, a slight high-low hem, and silky jersey made of 70% recycled polyester and 30% rayon. Reviewers describe it as well-made and flattering on petite torsos, but it runs extremely small with zero stretch, so plan to size up at least one full size, and the short, boxy cut may look ill-fitting on average to tall frames.[3,4] | Ruffled Crocheted-Neck T-Shirt: Choose this if you want a romantic, ruffled top with a crocheted lace yoke at the neckline and upper back, two wide tiers of ruffles across the chest, and loose flutter sleeves ending around the elbow. It is made of 100% cotton with a lightweight, slightly gathered body in a relaxed, slightly cropped fit that ends near the waist, and comes in sizes Small and Medium in Off White or Brown. Note that the fabric is lightweight and appears slightly sheer in the lace area, so layering may be a consideration.[5,6,7,8] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
A light heather gray cape-style short-sleeve top with a cropped fitted waistband and a small vertical row of fabric-covered buttons at the lower back; the cape overlay creates an open triangular back gap above the waistband.
- Cape overlayDetached-looking cape panel drapes from the shoulders to just above the fitted waistband, creating a loose, boxy silhouette over the torso and an exposed triangular gap at center back.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.08 · w 0.60 · h 0.44 (high) - Sleeve styleElbow-length wide sleeves with a single-fold hem visible at sleeve edge.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.22 · w 0.32 · h 0.24 (high) - Fitted waistbandCropped, fitted lower band of the top that sits at the waist and contrasts in fit with the loose cape overlay.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.50 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (high) - Back button placketSmall vertical row of three closely spaced fabric-covered buttons located on the center-back of the fitted waistband, aligned vertically.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.56 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (medium) - Fabric textureFine knit jersey with visible soft heathered knit texture and slight surface pilling consistent with a lightweight sweatshirt or tee fabric.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.18 · w 0.40 · h 0.40 (high) - Hem stitchingVisible single-line topstitching at the cape hem and sleeve hems.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.42 · w 0.48 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
Studio fashion shot showing a model wearing the top from a rear three-quarter angle against a plain light background; warm directional lighting with soft shadows and no visible packaging or labels.
- Viewing angleRear three-quarter view with model looking over her left shoulder, showing the back and right side of the garment.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.00 · w 0.80 · h 1.00 (high) - Model and propsFemale model with long wavy hair wearing hoop earring and a light-colored skirt; right hand holds a small dark strap or handle near the lower left edge of the frame.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.48 · w 0.20 · h 0.48 (medium); x 0.60 · y 0.00 · w 0.38 · h 0.60 (high) - Background and lightingUniform pale neutral background with soft, even studio lighting and subtle shadows under the cape and along the model's arm.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution fashion photograph with clear detail and no visible compression artifacts.
Colors
light heather gray· cape top fabric#BCB3B4medium gray· back buttons#A69DA1- Cape overlayDetached-looking cape panel drapes from the shoulders to just above the fitted waistband, creating a loose, boxy silhouette over the torso and an exposed triangular gap at center back.
- 02

Product
Front view of a boxy, cape-style short-sleeve T-shirt in light heather gray worn by a model; visible features include a crew neckline, dropped shoulder seams, wide elbow-length sleeves with folded hems, and a straight waist hem.
- NecklineWide crew neckline with a narrow stitched binding that sits close to the base of the model's neck.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.07 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve styleWide, cape-like elbow-length sleeves that are loose through the arm and end with a visible folded hem.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.26 · w 0.32 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.28 · w 0.32 · h 0.22 (high) - Shoulder seamDropped shoulder seam that extends outward and down the top of the sleeve, visible as a stitched line from neck toward sleeve edge.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.12 · w 0.36 · h 0.14 (medium) - Body shape and fitBoxy, slightly cropped torso that falls to the waist with a straight hem and relaxed fit across the bust and waist.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.20 · w 0.64 · h 0.42 (high) - Fabric textureSoft knit heathered fabric with fine visible knit texture and slight natural drape.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.20 · w 0.44 · h 0.36 (high) - Hem finishLower edge finished with a single stitched hem visible as a narrow stitched line around the waist edge.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.56 · w 0.64 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Studio portrait of the model wearing the T-shirt; neutral pale background, soft even lighting, model holds a small prop and wears jewelry which are visible but not part of the product.
- Model and poseFemale model shown from head to mid-thigh facing slightly to her left with relaxed arms; left hand lightly touches skirt fabric and right hand holds a small strap-like prop.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.00 · w 0.84 · h 1.00 (high) - Accessories visibleLong pendant necklace with a rectangular metallic pendant and hoop earrings are worn by the model and rest on top of the T-shirt surface.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.30 (high) - Background and lightingSmooth off-white neutral background with soft, even studio lighting producing minimal shadows.
- Image crop and framingCentered vertical crop showing the garment on a model from head to mid-thigh; no visible packaging or tags.
Colors
light heather gray· body fabric#BCB3B4- NecklineWide crew neckline with a narrow stitched binding that sits close to the base of the model's neck.
- 03

Product
Front view of a light heather gray, short-sleeve top with wide elbow-length sleeves and a straight boatlike neckline worn by a model; shirt hem rests at the high hip.
- Overall silhouetteLight heather gray relaxed-fit top with a straight horizontal neckline and a body that tapers slightly toward the hem.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.08 · w 0.66 · h 0.44 (high) - Sleeve styleWide elbow-length sleeves with loose, slightly boxy shape and visible sleeve hems turned under once.
2 regions
x 0.17 · y 0.14 · w 0.34 · h 0.23 (high); x 0.49 · y 0.14 · w 0.30 · h 0.24 (high) - NecklineWide boatlike neckline that sits close to the collarbone and runs nearly horizontal across the chest.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.08 · w 0.44 · h 0.10 (high) - Fabric appearanceSoft knit or jersey with a smooth, slightly heathered surface and gentle folds across the front at the waist.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.18 · w 0.50 · h 0.30 (high) - HemlineStraight hem that rests at the model's high hip with a subtle horizontal banding where fabric meets skirt.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.38 · w 0.56 · h 0.08 (high) - Visible seamsShoulder seams are not raised; sleeve-to-body seam follows the natural dropped-shoulder line.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.12 · w 0.56 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Model wearing the top with accessories and a sheer white skirt, photographed against a plain light background with soft even lighting; black handbag and sandals appear as props.
- Model and poseFemale model standing, head tilted slightly left, left arm relaxed and holding a handbag at hip height, right arm hanging straight; hair loose and flowing.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.00 · w 0.76 · h 0.98 (high) - Accessories visibleLong pendant necklace resting on the chest and a black slouchy shoulder bag held in the model's left hand; black flat sandals visible at the feet.
3 regions
x 0.40 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.42 · y 0.86 · w 0.30 · h 0.12 (high) - Background and lightingEven, soft studio lighting with a plain off-white wall background and smooth neutral floor; minimal shadows close to the model's feet.
- Image compositionFull-body vertical crop showing the model from head to feet with the product centered in frame.
Colors
light heather gray· shirt body#BDB2B4medium gray trim· sleeve hem and neckline trim#A59A9C- Overall silhouetteLight heather gray relaxed-fit top with a straight horizontal neckline and a body that tapers slightly toward the hem.
Variants
6 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4693938 | Cape-Style Back Elbow-Sleeve T-Shirt - Grey - Small | CA$39.00 | Yes |
| 4693939 | Cape-Style Back Elbow-Sleeve T-Shirt - Grey - Medium | CA$39.00 | Yes |
| 4693940 | Cape-Style Back Elbow-Sleeve T-Shirt - Grey - Large | CA$39.00 | Yes |
| 4693941 | Cape-Style Back Elbow-Sleeve T-Shirt - White - Small | CA$39.00 | Yes |
| 4693942 | Cape-Style Back Elbow-Sleeve T-Shirt - White - Medium | CA$39.00 | Yes |
| 4693943 | Cape-Style Back Elbow-Sleeve T-Shirt - White - Large | CA$39.00 | Yes |