How to properly roll up your shirt sleeves?
The urban casual style has become more and more relevant in recent years. One of its characteristic features is ease. He is free, comfortable and very attractive, so the male half of humanity appreciated him.
The shirt fits quite organically into this style, you can leave the length of the sleeve free in it or tuck it up beautifully - if you wish. Tucking up the sleeves of a shirt is a spectacular technique that not everyone knows how to do right. There are several ways to roll up the sleeves that will suit any man. It is not at all necessary to do it with an accordion, as it once was.
Why is this needed?
There can be many reasons for rolling up the sleeves on a men's shirt. Let's consider the main ones.
- The need for a practical order. This is a commonplace reason, but nevertheless it is quite common. The reason can be anything - a sudden cleaning in the garage, car repair. It is necessary not only to free your hands from the cuffs and give them freedom of movement, but also to protect the shirt from dirt and damage.
- Temperature features. If the shirt is made of cotton fabric, in a light version it will perfectly fit into a summer business look. So you can go to work, a business meeting. If the temperature is too high, both outdoors and indoors, it is advisable to free your hands at least a little. In the office itself, you can roll up your sleeves only if the dress code allows, but after a working day or on the way to work, this is perfectly acceptable.
- Psychological device. This technique is used by men to attract attention. He demonstrates freedom, lightness, not belonging to a strict style, a desire to relax. Sometimes this method allows you to defuse the situation, it is often used by managers in order to show that everything is under control or a willingness to work on an equal basis with employees.
- Stylish solution. Sometimes men deliberately wear long-sleeved shirts and roll them up to give the impression of being thoughtful about their style. Most often we mean the casual direction.
Fundamental rules
You can use different methods to roll up your sleeves. It is not difficult to do this, but it is better to follow the basic rules in order to avoid mistakes. Among the basic principles, we highlight the following.
- Distance from the brush. The minimum allowable distance of the end of the lapel from the hand is 10 cm. In no case should it be less, otherwise it makes no sense, and the impression you are trying to achieve will not be achieved. A distance of about 15 cm looks harmonious.
- Roll-in size. The forearm and elbow area can only be opened in a friendly, informal atmosphere. Of course, this can be done if your goal is to save your shirt or free your hands, which is purely practical.
- Outerwear. Do not experiment with tucking up the sleeves of a blazer, jacket, although there may be buttons to open. This is permissible only in emergency, emergency situations, when the jacket cannot be taken off, but you need to free your hands. However, if you are not afraid to shock others - why not?
Methods of turning
There are several basic ways to roll up your sleeves.
Roll up to the forearm zone
Execution technology:
- buttons on the cuffs unfasten completely;
- cuffs are turned inside out;
- the edges are neatly tweaked, and at this time you should immediately set the required width of the sunset - cuffs or slightly less;
- continue the action to the required height - biceps;
- all the time it is necessary to correct the curl in width.
There is nothing complicated about it, it can be done on an intuitive level. This method is useful if you need to completely free your hands, give them complete comfort.
Sleeve turn-up to the elbow line
This option is more in demand, it is used for various purposes, for example, to demonstrate that a hard working day is over. There is nothing complicated in its performance, especially since the sleeves will not particularly crumple. If necessary, you can return everything to its original form. This variation goes well with a sweater raised to the elbows. The best way to hide the thinness of the arms, to give them athleticism.
Algorithm of actions:
- all buttons must be brought to the unbuttoned position;
- focusing on the size of the cuffs, one or two turns are wrapped so that the end falls on the elbow joint;
- the rolled up sleeves must be tweaked so that they do not constrain the bend of the elbow and do not interfere.
Italian gateway
This stylish way the designers spied on the Italians, it is considered the most expressive. The cuffs and their location can be adjusted to your liking and need. The whole point of this technique is that the wrong side of the shirt should differ in color, print from the front one. That is, to be contrasting and expressive. Therefore, this technique will not work with any shirt; it is necessary to buy models in which the wrong side of the sleeve is different from the surface.
The execution technology is simple:
- the buttons are unbuttoned;
- the sleeves are turned inside out, the edges are stretched so that the cuff is below the elbow;
- a sleeve folded in half is obtained, which is turned inside out;
- the edges are folded and overlapped with a cuff made in color;
- the sleeve ends up being turned inside out twice;
- finishing touch - straighten the sleeves and edges, increase or decrease the seamy part.
Elegant collar
The most elegant option of all of these, looks perfect on shirts made of thick fabric.
Procedure:
- it is necessary to unfasten the cuff and turn it out;
- then it rises above the elbow or to another desired height;
- the remaining sleeve rises so that the collar is aligned with the bottom edge, and the cuff does not close;
- at the end, the gate is straightened.
In reality, there are much more ways to turn the sleeves: rolling with a roller, collecting with an accordion, but they all quickly lose their appearance and easily unfold. The above methods do not have such disadvantages, they look as stylish and modern as possible.
Models with special clasps
Fashion trends keep up with the realities of the times, so it is not surprising that designers have come up with an original solution for men's shirts. It allows the sleeves to be rolled up perfectly and without problems, eliminating the need for adjustment and the risk of the sleeve coming down. Designers have created shirt models that are equipped with special buttons or buttons that allow you to fix the fold.
These models are very practical and comfortable to use, because buttons or buttons will not allow the sleeve to unfold at the most inopportune moment.
The technology for rolling up the sleeves of such a shirt is very simple:
- buttons on the cuffs unfasten;
- the sleeve is folded up to the fastener in any variation;
- the distance is different in different models, so one or two turns may be needed;
- when the sleeve is rolled up to the required level, the tongue is fastened with a button or button - as a result, it is on the front side.
The fact that the tongue sewn from the inside out is in plain sight should not be embarrassing. Most often it is made of the same material as the sleeve, therefore it does not stand out, does not strike the eye. This type of shirt is informal, democratic. In a strict style, it is not particularly appropriate, but paired with jeans, slacks, chinos and other casual outfits, it is indispensable.Looks especially gorgeous in tandem with suspenders.
Beautiful examples
- A red checkered shirt, casual trousers to match - a very bright, but stylish set for a fashion-conscious man.
- A fitted white shirt, blue trousers and expressive accessories are the perfect solution for an informal office look.
- A shirt with rolled up sleeves can be worn outside instead of tucking in.
- Special models of shirts are equipped with decorative elements that echo with other details of the image.
- A spectacular turn-up of sleeves can be complemented in a fashionable way - a partially tucked shirt into trousers.
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