Each sleeve pleat is embellished with a machine stitched chevron design at the elbow. The cuffs are trimmed with two topstitched bands, which are hand-sewn to the sleeves. Cut from self-fabric, the curved upper band has a rounded end applied over the base of one box pleat. The band at the wrist is silk taffeta and has a square end which folds over the upper band; a decorative braid button holds the end in place.