
Icône
Cape-Style Back Elbow-Sleeve T-Shirt
This is a women's loose-fit T-shirt featuring a distinctive cape-style back with a triangular open gap and a fitted waistband secured by small back buttons. It has elbow-length sleeves with sewn cuffs and a wide neckline, made from thick, supple stretch jersey knit. Suitable for casual wear, the top offers a relaxed, boxy silhouette that falls to the high hip.
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
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
- White and grey options are fully opaque, not sheer.
- 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
- Hot water or high heat drying can cause shrinkage and degrade elastane recovery.
- Heritage
- Cape-back design traces to 19th-century riding capes, ensuring arm freedom.
- Cuff function
- Sewn cuffs prevent sleeves from riding up and stay secure when pushed up.
- Breathability
- Cotton-elastane jersey stays breathable; loose cape back improves airflow.
- Skin feel
- Fabric is soft as pure cotton and hypoallergenic, comfortable on sensitive skin.
- Back buttons
- Three 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.
Product record
- Title
- Cape-Style Back Elbow-Sleeve T-Shirt
- Brand
- Icône
- Price
- 39 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
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.