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Rolled Up Shirt Sleeves - below the elbow or above?

scotchman

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The Master Sleeve Roll
For the most stylish look, this roll gives you a deliberately casual fold that’s not quite symmetrical and can be adjusted at will:
1. Unbutton the cuff and gauntlet buttons.
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2. Flip the cuff back and inside out.
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3. Pull the flipped cuff all the way to just below your elbow without folding, turning the sleeve inside out as it goes.
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4. Take the bottom of the inside-out portion and fold it up until it traps the bottom of the cuff.
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5. Leave as much or as little of the inside-out cuff showing above the fold as you desire.
This looks particularly striking when the inside of the cuff has a contrasting lining. Let enough of the inner cuff show to clearly display the lining, making it clear that you’re deliberately showing off the shirt’s accent as well as rolling your sleeves for comfort. It is also very simple to unfold — pull and you’re done.

The Basic Roll
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This style is the most intuitive way to roll your sleeves. I only recommend this roll if you’re going to be working and need your sleeves rolled past your elbow.
  1. Unbutton the shirt cuff and any gauntlet buttons.
  2. Flip the cuff back inside out.
  3. Fold back, using the cuff to set the width.
  4. Continue folding until the band of rolled cloth is just below your elbow.
  5. Continue past your elbow if you’ll be engaged in physical labor.
 

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