
This elbow sleeve tunic has a flowy, ruffle sleeve. Top- Macy’s skort- Macy s wrap bracelet- similar If you are worried about the stripes making your arms look bigger, opt for a solid color. This striped slub V-neck t-shirt is a great choice as the fit is not too tight. Pick t-shirts with elbow length sleeves instead. It might fit, but most t-shirt sleeves fall at the part of the arm you are trying to minimize. This includes your basic tee shirt or knit top. Too tight of a fit on any part of the body is not flattering. If you wear short sleeves that hit mid upper arm, chances are they are going to be too tight. These sleeve types and the following tips apply to tops and dresses. Not so perfect if you are uncomfortable with your upper arms. The first rule to remember when trying to minimize the appearance of large upper arms (or any other area you want to minimize) is that you should never have a horizontal line across the largest part.Īny clothing or accessory that creates a line across something is going to draw attention and make it look bigger- belts with large tummies, tops and jackets that end at the widest part of hips, hem lines that stop at the largest part of the calf, and sleeves that cut straight across the biggest part of the arm.įor arms, the biggest offender is the standard basic knit t-shirt that creates the perfect line mid upper arm.

We will also look at other ways to minimize larger upper arms that have nothing to do with sleeves. We are going to discuss the best sleeves for big arms in this article and look at some stylish summer tops that will allow you to cover that problem area and still look fabulous. If your big arms, or maybe just flabby arms, have you stressing over wearing certain summer tops, relax a little and know that there are options out there. Upper arms can be an area that tends to store fat and lose muscle tone quickly as we age. It means wearing clothes that show more skin, and for some, showing body parts that you are no longer proud of, like the upper arms.

It’s summer and that means no more hiding under layers of clothing.
