It's a calculated effort, but rolling the sleeves on a button-down shirt communicates many different levels of professionalism. Here, learn what each roll of the cuff says about your outfit's aura.
The Full Length Sleeve
This means business. Mess and dirt be warned, these sleeves will not tolerate any of your kind. Perfect for chillier days at the library, dashing about the office, or hanging around the house with a pair of great jeans and a pretty camisole underneath.
The 7/8ths Tuck
Hardly a roll at all, this is a very feminine look that goes perfectly with letter-writing, a cup of chai tea, or a walk through the park to yoga class. Particularly flattering for tiny wrists and very modern.
The 3/4 Sleeve
This should hit just below the elbow and gives a scholarly glow especially when paired with a sweater rolled to just above where your roll-up ends. If you're layering a shirt, keep the top buttons open as far down as possible for an easy-breezy, pulled-together and a little bit of a sexy vibe. Button to the top for a sweetly simple look, especially lovely with a peter pan collar.
The Half
When your cuff sits on top of your elbow. This gives a very ready-to-get-at-it feel to an outfit, very youthful. Perfect for gardening, arm wrestling, day-time looks, and the Happy Hands Club.
The Short Sleeve
Not often seen in a do-it-yourself situation, but this look can also be very appealing. If you've rolled your sleeves up to your elbow and keep going one or two more times, you'll be all set for your pottery class, a good heart-to-heart, kneading bread or tricking yourself into doing your homework.
Any shorter than these, and you really should just try a tank top.
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