Why does one so rarely see shirt cuff in the media?

[carl_paris]

Originally Posted by alliswell

Jackets sleeves are cut long to allow for people with longer than average arms. People don't know this, so they think that a long sleeve is normal. They don't get them altered, and presto, you see too-long sleeves everywhere.

This.

 

[fwiffo]

Originally Posted by enarchay

I had my blazer tailored, and about two weeks later, I noticed that the one sleeve was slightly longer than the other and tended to cover the cuff.

You might also want to look at your posture when you stand. Are your shoulders really straight across when pressed up against a wall? Your arms can be different lengths but if your shoulders are up or down, that'll also affect it.

Of course if you are going to show no cuff, this is a lot easier; maybe that's why most people's generic media wardrobes don't show cuff.

 

[Reevolving]

Suit sleeve should go to the protruding bone/nub of your outer wrist.
Shirt sleeve should go to the hinge of the wrist.
This was my understanding...

 

[Siggy]

Originally Posted by westinghouse

A jacket should hit the base of the thumb. Period. Whether it shows cuff or not is irrelevant. It's the same as asking why you don't see "sock" or you don't see "nipple".

This is completely false and what the masses believe because they just don't know any better. Men wearing jacket sleeves that long have no clue and look sloppy and poorly dressed.

 

[shiftless_bum]

Unless you work as a federal employee in which case your cuffs should cover your knuckles or show four inches of cuff.

 

[aeglus]

Originally Posted by Siggy

This is completely false and what the masses believe because they just don't know any better. Men wearing jacket sleeves that long have no clue and look sloppy and poorly dressed.

He's being sarcastic.

 

[KObalto]

Originally Posted by westinghouse

A jacket should hit the base of the thumb. Period. Whether it shows cuff or not is irrelevant. It's the same as asking why you don't see "sock" or you don't see "nipple".

Your sleeves are far too long.

Substitute wrist bone for base of the thumb. Remove "Period".

 

[KObalto]

Originally Posted by westinghouse

A jacket should hit the base of the thumb. Period. Whether it shows cuff or not is irrelevant. It's the same as asking why you don't see "sock" or you don't see "nipple".

Originally Posted by Siggy

This is completely false and what the masses believe because they just don't know any better. Men wearing jacket sleeves that long have no clue and look sloppy and poorly dressed.

Originally Posted by aeglus

He's being sarcastic.
Read his other posts. I don't think he's being sarcastic, although he may be a troll.

 

[westinghouse]

The average Joe Schmoe will think you're wearing your little brother's communion suit, but, hey, if you think you look mah-velous...that's what counts.

 

[alliswell]

And you say that like it's a bad thing. What the average Joe Schmoe doesn't know about cuffs is what makes him the average Joe Schmoe.

 

[BillyMaysHere!]

Originally Posted by westinghouse

The average Joe Schmoe will think you're wearing your little brother's communion suit, but, hey, if you think you look mah-velous...that's what counts.

Oh, you've been unbanned, how generous of the mods!