You can have a lot of fun with bracelets and really elevate a look. PinĪnother way to draw attention up and away from your large arms is to wear a statement necklace.Ī stack of bracelets or a unique colorful bracelet will draw the attention down to the slimmer part of your arm. Your earring shape should be opposite your face shape. Wear round or square earrings if you have a long face and longer, thinner earrings if you have a round face. Pinĭraw attention up to your face with a statement earring.Ĭhoose earrings that flatter your face if you really intend for this to be a focal point. A proper fitting bra with make you look slimmer all over.ĭraw attention down by wearing a cute belt or top that has an interesting waist detail and your arms will take a backseat.
If your bra is too small and you have spillage or it’s digging into your flesh at your armpits, it’s going to draw attention to the larger part of your arm. This is so important that it should have been at the very top of this article. PinĪlso check out Cute Summer Tops with Sleeves (That Cover Upper Arms) Other ways to minimize large arms This floral off shoulder top is lightweight and pairs beautifully with a skirt. Most women have beautiful shoulders, so show them off. Off shoulder topsīring the attention up to the shoulders with an off the shoulder top. Sleeves that are sheer, have cutouts, lace or crochet will keep you cooler and will look elegant for an evening out. Sheer, cut outs, lace, crochet – You can still wear long sleeves in the summer. I tend to drag one around with me for cold restaurants and stores. If you live in a mild summer climate, you can cover your arms and have a cute summer outfit with a denim jacket. Wear those tee and tanks that aren’t so flattering and add a kimono. It’s also light enough to tolerate outside while running errands or dining in the shade.Ī kimono is my favorite summer layer. This cardigan from Loft pairs nicely with a sleeveless or flutter sleeve top and will ward off any indoor A/C chill. PinĬardigan top- Nordstrom Rack pants- Old Navy shoes- similar Top- Amazon skirt- similar similar wedges Shop elbow sleeve tops:Ī lightweight cardigan, kimono or jacket will do the trick. This top comes in solid colors with lace elbow flutter sleeves also. Try it with slim ankle pants or fitted Bermuda shorts too.
I paired it with a slim white denim skirt. This tunic is one of the most comfortable pieces I’ve ever put on. It allows plenty of room for arms and air flow to keep you cool. 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.
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