There's a certain kind of lingerie that's just arm sleeves and a
connecting band over the shoulders.  Any ideas about how to find such
an item or what it's called?

Thanks

Greetings Cwd:

What an interesting research journey I've had to answer your question!
 The garment you seek is called a shrug.  Here's how I went about
locating the name and the examples for your consideration.

I first found a few links for you by searching
"arm sleeves" lingerie
but these are snug fit gauntlet-type items that don't go all the way
to the shoulder - like arm warmers:
http://www.lollipoplingerie.com/stat/MUH03-2837-258.html
http://www.musotica.com/noname94.html

After a few keyword variations on the design, I hit upon the term "shrug"  
"A popular accessory over the last two years, has been the shrug. This
garment consists of two sleeves with a strip connecting them across
the back. This pattern can make a very fresh and innovative accessory
for a high glamour dance costume."
From http://www.davina.org/CNMay2001/Patterns.html

Here's a leather shrug:
http://www.aleather.com/vixen/FSL531-SNA.html

I think you are looking for a dance shrug design, though, like the one
at http://www.allaboutdance.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=AL114345&Category_Code=body-knitwear
or http://www.discountdance.com/frame_set.php3?mf=http://www.discountdance.com/dancewear/product_1630.html.
This design is the closest to your description and dance shrugs have
almost no back to them.


Then, I found lace shrugs:

http://www.bippy.com/4031.htm - see the Shrug price at the bottom of
the page.  Only $18.50!  With removable maribou.  The site at
http://www.wylde.com/_sldlingerie/it050014.htm offers the same one for
$23.99.

Lace shrug
http://www.men-and-women-clothing.com/html/lace_shrug.html

Plus-size black lace shrugs
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/lizbet/accessories2.htm

There a listing for a "fishnet shrug any size" about 3/4 of the way
down the page at http://members.ebay.com/ws2/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=theblackcatcloset
- the seller is The Black Cat Closet at Ebay.  The seller page is
located at http://cgi2.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback&userid=theblackcatcloset&item=-1&frompage=222
if you want to contact that store.

Chemise with short-sleeved shrug
http://www.pajamashoppe.com/chemise_chantillylace.html

Short-sleeved shrug
http://www.trashylady.com/lingerie/gowns/3438.htm


Thanks for asking this interesting question!  Should you require
clarification of any of the links or information I have provided,
please request it and I will be happy to respond.

Best regards,
journalist-ga


SEARCH STRATEGY:

shoulder gauntlets
full gauntlets
"shirtless sleeves"
"just sleeves" "no shirt"
"just sleeves" lingerie
"arm sleeves" lingerie
"arm sleeves" sexy
"arm sleeves" shirt sexy
lingerie costume "two sleeves"
shrug
lingerie shrug
dance shrug
shrug sewing
shrug sewing pattern
stretch lace shrug
"lace shrug"
fishnet shrug

Wow!  Not only do I get an answer.  I get the research method too. 
Thank you very much.  The best I could think to try was "bolero" and
"sleeves only".  Thanks again!

"Wow!" back at you, Cwd!  I'm delighted that you are pleased with my
results, and I thank you for your added generosity and the kind words.

It was a pleasure playing Nancy Drew on this topic and I'm glad you
enjoyed my sharing the method of my research.  I do love a good
mystery. ;)

Best regards,
journalist-ga