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How To Make Your Skinny Arms Look Bigger

Create the illusion of bigger biceps with these 6 rules - by Jill Fanslau
  • 21 Apr 2017
How To Make Your Skinny Arms Look Bigger

You have small arms, but the world doesn’t need to know. Make your arms look bigger in shirts by following these 6 rules from Men’s Health fashion and grooming director Brian Boye.

T-SHIRTS

Eliminate Extra Fabric 
“You don’t want the sleeve fabric to overwhelm your biceps,” says Boye. “Proportion is key. The tighter the sleeve, the bigger your arm looks.”

Use the two-finger rule as guidance, he says: If you can fit more than two fingers between your arm and the sleeve, the shirt’s too big.

Read the Tag 
Boye recommends choosing T-shirts that contain a small percentage of stretch mixed with cotton. “This will help the shirt cling to your biceps,” he says.

Go Down a Size
Some men can’t bring themselves to buy anything besides a “Large.” The loose sleeves may overpower your arms, though, Boye explains. Put aside your pride and put on a medium or small to instantly make your arms look bigger. (Or at least not as small!)

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DRESS SHIRTS

Pick the Right Fit
If you want your arms to look as big as possible in the boardroom, opt for slim fit, modern fit, or fitted cuts.

“These are slimmer in the body and sleeves, and proportionally look better on skinny arms and frames,” Boye says. “Avoid classic fit, which is roomier in both the body and the sleeve.”

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Show Some Skin
Roll up your shirt just past your elbow. “The cuff will add heft to your biceps, giving the illusion of larger arms,” says Boye.

Less is More
If you can grab a handful of fabric or more on your sleeve while wearing it, you’re doing your arms a disservice. It’s a sign you need a smaller size or a slimmer fit, explains Boye.

This article was originally published on Menshealth.com

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