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I've noticed that on a few of my custom slim-fit shirts, the sleeves are really small, giving it a very nice look. However, when I bend my elbow, touching my hand to my shoulder, the fabric becomes very tight in the middle of my arm where the forearm meets the bicep.
I have no trouble bending my elbow at all, it's just uncomfortable. Just curious, how slim do you prefer your shirt sleeves to be?
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Any opinions?
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My bespoke shirts behave exactly the same. I concur with you that a slim sleeve [and a slim shirt body too IMHO] contribute to a sleek and special look that even non expert observers like; but they can't put a finger on why. :)
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Slim enough to be comfortable.
I have a bespoke shirt that's way too slim. In fact, when I tighten my fist, the shirt gets skin tight on the arms, particulary below the elbow. The crazy thing is that I have received and keep receiving a lot of compliments on this shirt. Go figure...
I prefer my shirts to be as close to my body as possible without making me feel uncomfortable.
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I also remember back in the day when 'disco' dress was acceptable and admired [I was there :>) ], the high armholes and poured-into look was quite attractive to the ladies.
That was an extreme obviously, but it seems to me that 'snugly tailored' is still eye-catching.
Another aside - my bespoke shirts - all of them - I am absolutely afraid to put them through a wash and dry; because of how closely they fit. -Moose
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the thing is, it's really nice for soft shirt material, however for material that is a little sturdier and harder, it feels quite uncomfortable in the inner elbow.
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Pictures anyone?
my 2 cents... I like pretty slim sleeves but they have to be consistent with the rest of the shirt, and I like it slim especially near the bicep area.
Although one peave is if the arm holes are too high, then you sweat like crazy and it's relaly uncomfortable.
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Has to be comfortable. There's one thing standing in front of a mirror and admiring how well fitting a shirt is, but another thing to be working and living in it.
Case in point, I had the cuffs on my MTM widened a bit even though they hang a bit lower on my wrist when I'm standing. If the cuffs are too small, when I'm sitting at my desk reaching forward for my keyboard or mouse, the sleeve rides up my arm and squeezes my forearm. Since I'm in this situation more than I am just standing around with my arms to the side like a gorilla I rather have the cuffs looser.
Same thing for the sleeves. If it's not that comfortable when your arm is bent, then it's probably best to loosen them a bit. Just my 2 cents.
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My mistake with the first few shirts I had made were that I didn't really specify anything about the sleeves other than length and cuff. I have very big arms for my shirt size and the sleeves were pretty tight and I had to have it re-altered once I got it but it was free so it wasn't a big deal. I like mine pretty snug all the way through as long as I can move comfortably.
