J.Crew Tells Us Its Secret Trick for Cuffed Sleeves
Of the many things J.Crew does phenomenally well—costume jewelry, collaborations with heritage brands, and imaginative prints—the coolly casual way the brand’s looks are styled is at the top of the list. We’re always inspired by the effortlessness of the partially tucked-in tees, strategic layering, and cool accessorizing we spot on the brand's models. So, when we heard a rumor that there was an actual formula for executing the catalog’s flawlessly cuffed sleeves, we had to know more. Luckily, its head women’s stylist, Gayle Spannaus, was happy to share all of the details. Follow Spannaus’s step-by-step cuff instructions with the Everyday Chambray Shirt ($78) to perfect the look at home—before you know it, you’ll be on a roll.
Start by unbuttoning the entire sleeve.
Fold the shirt halfway up your arm, so that the cuff lies across the elbow.
Roll the bottom sleeve up the arm once, so it covers cuff’s seam.
Roll the bottom of the sleeve up the arm one more time, starting from the bottom inside corner and tug the upper, outside fold so it sticks out.
To achieve that scrunched look, push the sleeve up the arm so the cuff sits comfortable right above the elbow.
Voila! An effortless cuffed sleeve look you can try with all of crisp your button-ups.
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Now you know how to cuff your sleeves to perfection. Take it one step further by learning exactly how to style yours.
Opening Image: Collage Vintage.
This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
Jessica Baker is Who What Wear’s Executive Director, Entertainment, where she ideates, books, writes, and edits celebrity and entertainment features.
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