Steps

• Unbutton your cuffs and smooth out any creases in your sleeve
• Fold the sleeve back once, the width of the cuff
• Fold one more time a cuff’s width
• Run hands on inside to ensure the roll is loose enough

High-Roller

If you want to extend an invitation to the gun show to everyone in the vicinity, the high-roller technique is the one for you. Maybe you’ve got tattoo ideas you want to show off or you genuinely need to roll up your sleeves to get stuck into some manual labour; either way, it’s best achieved by rolling before putting on your shirt but if you’re already in the office, maybe that’s not the best idea.

Steps

• Fold your sleeve back the width of the cuff
• Repeat the first step again to cover the fold, hiding the cuff
• Fold in the same way twice more until the cuff sits above the elbow

Basic Roll

Out of all of the techniques listed, this is the one you’d probably intuitively go to first. The clue is in the name – this is a simple and effective technique that works across all shirt types. Use it to its best ability on your long-sleeve casual shirts that boast wider arms, as plenty of fabric is needed to make this a comfortable choice.

Steps

• Unbutton your cuffs and smooth out any creases in your sleeve
• Fold your sleeve back once, the width of the cuff
• Run hands on inside to ensure the roll is loose enough and the fabric is smooth
• Repeat the roll in step two until the cuff sits on the inside of your elbow

The Dos And Don’ts Of Rolling Your Shirt Sleeves

Do Roll Your Workwear Shirts

Rolling up your sleeves is synonymous with hard work and getting the job done. So it’s a look that works especially well on flannel shirts and denim shirts – even if your 9-5 is at a bijou co-working space rather than a timber yard.

Don’t Take Your Tie Off

Rolling your sleeves may dress down an office outfit but that doesn’t mean you have to lose the tie at the same time. Just keep the rolls neat, symmetrical and no higher than the elbow.