Are your sleeves too long? Is the room too warm? Or do you just want to look more casual and relaxed? Roll up your sleeves! There are three styles you can quickly learn: classic roll, 2/3 sleeve roll, and stylish elbow roll.
Step
Method 1 of 3: Classic Scrolls
Step 1. Loosen the arm cuffs
Remove your cufflinks.
Step 2. Start folding
Fold the cuff outward so that the crease is where the cuff seam meets the sleeve. If the shirt doesn't have cuffs that are separated by a seam, fold the ends of the sleeves up to 5-7 cm evenly along the ends of the sleeves..
Step 3. Continue to roll up
Fold your sleeves again using the width of the first fold as a guide. Repeat as many times as needed or desired. Rolling the sleeves up several creases or past the elbows can help the creases from slipping down easily.
Step 4. Use additional safeguards if necessary
Most shirts are made from a material that folds easily and will bend, but if you're wearing a shirt made of silk or other slippery fabric, you can use a safety pin. Make sure you put the pins on the inside so they are hidden.
Step 5. Done
Method 2 of 3: 2/3 Arm Roll
Step 1. Unbutton the cuff
Unfasten any buttons or other hooks along your sleeves.
Step 2. Fold the cuff
Fold it out so that the inner material of the sleeve is visible. The crease should be exactly where the collar seam meets the shirt sleeve.
Step 3. Add your folds
Continue folding according to the width of the initial fold. Make sure the width of the two folds is the same to make your appearance look neater.
Step 4. Tuck in the corners
Pay attention and make sure the corner where there is a seam is tucked under the fold so that the fold will be more solid. If you are wearing a shirt made of slippery fabric, secure the collar in place with safety pins. Repeat on the other arm.
- This type of roll is perfect if you wear a sweater over your shirt. Raise the sleeves slightly before you begin, then adjust them back so that the ends of the sleeves fall just above the roll of the sleeves.
- This type of roll is also a good choice if you don't want your shirt to wrinkle if you have to roll it up to your elbows.
Method 3 of 3: Stylish Elbow Roll
Step 1. Unbutton the cuff
Unfasten any buttons or other hooks along the sleeves. If you wear a sweater over a shirt, you'll have to take it off because this style can't be combined with a sweater.
Step 2. Fold the collars outwards
Instead of folding the cuffs at the seam with the sleeves, pull the ends of the cuffs all the way up to your elbows. Your sleeves will look like they're upside down from the inside to the elbows.
Step 3. Fold up the remaining ends of the sleeves
Use your fingers to pull back the lower edge of the arm and pull it up to the bottom of the collar.
Step 4. Leave the cuffs slightly visible, or just cover them if you like
Leaving the cuffs sticking out of the crease looks more trendy, especially if you're wearing a shirt with a contrasting collar color. You can also choose to cover completely; by pulling your crease all the way up until the top of the collar is covered.
Tips
- With a knitted or stretchy shirt, you can easily pull the sleeves above your elbows.
- You can roll up the sleeves with one hand while you're wearing the shirt, but it's easier to do it with both hands before you put it on.
- Some catalogs sell bracelets that are designed to keep the collars from dropping and make you more comfortable when you want to fold them.
- If the sleeves are too long for you, consider shortening them by hand stitching or finding a seamstress to have them done professionally for you.
