There’s a serious contradiction of intention when a man
rolls up his shirt sleeves.
Is he getting ready to fight?
Or is he relaxing at the end of a hard day?
Or is he getting serious and down to business?
Or…. is he just cooling off?
Watch any old Western film and notice how men take that
extra moment to carefully fold their sleeves before landing a punch!
Historically men have rolled up their shirt sleeves in preparation
for work or an occasional fight as clothing was expensive and they didn’t want
to damage it. Sleeves would also be rolled up at the end of a long day as men
headed to the bar for a drink with their mates. In the modern world – the act of rolling sleeves has
evolved into a style statement.
Now, to be clear — There is no only one “right way” to
roll your sleeves.
But there are some ways that look better than others.
WHEN
TO ROLL YOUR SLEEVES
1. Practical Necessity — Any time your sleeves might get in the way or dirty or caught in
a moving part — roll them
up. It is the universal “men
at work” style. Be sure to get your
shirt tailored for the best fit and the ability to roll down your sleeves with confidence
when the situation calls for it!.
2. Heat —
When it’s very hot and stagnant, rolling up the sleeves lets air flow directly over more of your skin.
3. Casual Attitude —Rolling back the shirt sleeves sends a visual
signal that says “relaxed.” When in charge of a meeting or hosting a party,
it’s a great way to signal to others that it’s okay to not worry about
formalities.
• Several inches of wrist should be
visible. You don’t want it to
look like the shirt is too big for you and you had to roll the sleeves just to
keep your hands from being swallowed.
• For casual situations,
keep the big, pointy, outer bone of your elbow inside the shirt.
• Suit or sport jackets
usually are not rolled and
when they are, they
are more pushed up than rolled.
To sum up:
When you’re wearing a long-sleeved dress or work shirt, it’s best to wait for
one of the three circumstances listed above before rolling the sleeves up. If
it’s not achieving one of those practical effects, you risk looking sloppy or
thoughtless.
Before you roll your
sleeves – remember to undo the button on the cuff and gauntlet of
your shirt.
Should the sleeve
stop above or below the elbow?
The simple answer would
be – above the elbow if you’re about to do work. Roll your
sleeves below the elbow if you’re just cooling off and want to let in
some air or to signal that it’s the end of the day.
AIFA Roll – The Easiest Method To Roll Sleeves
• One
fold, about the width of the cuff.
• Then
a second fold of similar width.
• This
roll is below the
elbow and is more of a casual fashion statement. Perfect for a day out with the
family – with a dress shirt and your favourite denims.
The Basic Roll
• It can restrict your
hand
movements and is difficult
to undo.
• Using
the cuff as a measuring
point, fold the cuff once.
• Repeat
the first step
several times,tugging at the
fabric to make sure it is straight
and smooth.Roll up until you
go
past the elbow.
• Most often used by
men with big biceps and tattoos on their arms, the sleeves are rolled well
above the elbows.
• Slip your hand into
the sleeve through the wrist opening. Pinch the fabric half-way up the sleeve.
• With your other hand,
roll the sleeve fabric inside out up to the shoulder seam. Flatten out the
sleeve.
• Roll the sleeve half
way to the bottom of the turned out cuff. Roll the sleeve a third time to cover the entire cuff.
The Master Roll
• Roll
the sleeves up to
about two widths of the cuff.
• Roll
the bottom once
more – covering the cuff
and leaving just the top
of it
exposed.
• If
there is a contrasting
colour or design on the
cuff – show just a hint of it.
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