When the temperature rises, rolling up your sleeves feels like second nature. But, like cuffing your pants, a simple roll can either enhance your style or make it fall flat. A few sleeve rolls can separate a sharp, put-together look from a disheveled one.
Here’s a guide to mastering sleeve rolls for everything from tees to dress shirts:
T-Shirts: For tees, use the palm of your hand to push and roll the sleeve up naturally, avoiding the stiff, folded look you'd use on a dress shirt. Aim to reveal just about half of your bicep for a balanced, casual vibe.
With a Waistcoat: Wearing a vest? Think twice before rolling your sleeves - it can take your look from dapper to bar staff real quick.
Casual Outfits: For a laid-back look, roll up your sleeves to just below or at the elbow. This keeps it neat but relaxed, perfect for outdoorsy or rugged styles.
Avoid Overdoing It: Unless you're about to do some heavy lifting, rolling sleeves too high can look awkward. Holding a microphone or coffee cup isn’t a good enough reason to roll them all the way up!
Short-Sleeve Shirts: If your short-sleeve shirt has sleeves that are a bit too wide, a small roll can give it a more tailored look.
Keep it sporty and effortless.
Dark Suits: Many try to avoid looking too formal in dark suits, but the answer isn’t to roll up the jacket sleeves! Stick to a slim cut and add subtle accessories for a modern touch instead.
Denim Jackets: A single, subtle roll on a denim jacket sleeve can create a refined effect, giving a peek of the inner shirt without going overboard.
Even Rolls: When rolling both sleeves, make sure they’re even! Uneven rolls can look sloppy, so take a quick glance to check they’re at the same height.\
Travel-Friendly: When you’re on the go, you have a little leeway with sleeve rolls, but tidy them up once you arrive at your destination to keep your look sharp.
Quality Counts: No matter how perfectly you roll them, sleeves on a low-quality shirt won’t look as good. Invest in quality pieces for the best rolled-up look.
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