Best Sleeve Styles To Flatter Big Arms

Do you have big flabby arms or big muscular arms and find it challenging to find tops and dresses to flatter your big arms? Then continue reading.

Today, we sharing what to wear to flatter large arms. Anyone can have big or flabby arms. It is not exclusive to one size category. And if you’re like me and are part of the big arms committee, get a pen and pad to take notes.

You’re going to want to save some of these tried-and-true tips on what to wear if you have big or flabby arms.

FINDING CONFIDENCE WHEN YOU HAVE BIG ARMS

There is a slew of reasons as to why you may have big and/or flabby arms. This is a common issue for women as we age. And some of the reasons are muscle loss and skin elasticity, hormonal changes weight gain, fat distribution. And good ole genetics. You can lift all the weights you want but you still can have big arms. They’ll just be toned instead of flabby.

I’m not here to diagnose why you have large arms. I’m here to show you how you can still look stylish and be confident, big arms and all.

As always, you can wear whatever you want. However, there are a myriad of women who are still on a body positive journey. And may need time to get to a point of loving their body. Which is why our goal is to help you along the way by giving real fashion tips that can help with your body confidence.

Often times, we don’t want to show certain larger body parts because of what other people may think. I believe we shouldn’t care what other people think about our bodies. It’s about what we think. And how we feel.

When it comes to the way we see our bodies, we should be able to find things that we love and highlight them. And that’s exactly what we are going to do with these tips on how to dress big arms.

BEST SLEEVE LENGTHS TO FLATTER BIG ARMS

First up let’s get into the best sleeve lengths for big arms. Most people think they only can do long sleeve. However, As a fashion girl, I’m here to tell you that you have a variety of sleeve options that will not just flatter your arms but elevate your outfits.

To keep it simple, you should be looking for 3 specific sleeve lengths.

3/4 Sleeve Length-Hits past the elbow towards the forearm
Elbow Sleeve Length-Hits right at or slightly below the elbow
Midi Short Sleeve Length-Stops around the middle of your upper arm. Still exposing your elbows

These sleeve lengths should be used as a guide. You can wear whatever sleeve length you like. However, if you’re looking for arm coverage, these are good options that will have you feeling comfortable and confident.

BEST SLEEVE STYLES TO FLATTER BIG ARMS

If you want to look modern and stylish, then these sleeves styles will flatter thicker arms. Plus, they provide more room for your large arms to fit without you breaking into a sweat.

PUFF SLEEVES

This voluminous sleeve style covers around the largest part of your arm aka the bicep. Puff sleeves often gather around the shoulder and then puff out around the arms and have elastic around the hem of the sleeve. Plus it adds a little interest to your look. While balancing out your large arms.

Pink Top | Red Dress | Denim Bow Top

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FLUTTER SLEEVES

This classic sleeve length is perfect if you want something a bit loose around your arms. The flutter sleeve flares out starting from your shoulder down. You want a flutter sleeve style that flows down over the bicep hitting slightly above your elbow or past your elbow.

Blue Jumpsuit | Green Dress | Orange Playsuit

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OFF THE SHOULDER

Another one of my favorite styles to wear to cover my big arms is off the shoulder. This allows you to still show some skin. And clavicle. If you want both of your arms completely covered up, you can also try a one shoulder top. Both styles look elegant and give off an understated sexy look.

Red Dress | Brown Top | Black Dress

For more off the shoulder tops and dress, checkout these options below.

BALLOON SLEEVES

Another voluminous sleeve style that will flatter big flabby arms are balloon sleeves. They’re very similar to puff sleeves. They’re voluminous throughout the entire sleeve. Some balloon sleeves have a drop shoulder and others can be full and relaxed from the shoulder down. It’s going to give you room around the largest part of your arm.

Navy Dress | Shirtdress | Denim Jumpsuit

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KIMONO SLEEVES

If you want a little drama, try a kimono sleeve. This is a flowy draped sleeve that looks like there is no arm hole. It covers up the largest part of your arm. This style can be very elegant and easy to move around in.

Red Dress | Button Top | Green Dress

Here’s more Kimono sleeve tops and dresses

BEST T-SHIRTS FOR BIG ARMS

You can wear any style of t-shirt you like. However, if you’re on the hunt for what tees are cut for larger arms, I’m sharing two options. And I’m sharing a size inclusive brand that offers a variety of tees and lengths for larger arms.

ATHLETIC TEES

For more of a relaxed fit, opt for athletic tees. They’re often cut with more room in the shoulder and bicep. And they’re cut a little longer in the sleeves. Try sports brands like Nike and Under Armour.

White Tee | Black Tee

BEST PLACES TO SHOP FOR T-SHIRTS IN ALL SIZES AND LENGTHS

UNIVERSAL STANDARD

They have the world’s largest size range. Starting at 00-40. And they offer a T-shirt shop that has everything from 3/4 sleeve length to sporty styles. All in a variety of colors and prints.

Universal Standard Tee Shop

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