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Does anyone else hate 3/4 length sleeves as much as I do?

70 replies

loveyoutothemoonandback · 13/01/2013 21:56

I can't stand them - but nearly everything has 3/4 length sleeves now, when are they going to get over this fad??? I hate it when you put a cardi on over a top with 3/4 sleeves (and you have to, because you're cold) and they just ride up inside the cardi sleeve, it's so uncomfortable. I'm really cross now.

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PickledApples · 13/01/2013 21:59

I used to. After 2 DC and countless wet cuffs from washing hands, pots, babies, I quite like them for mild weather / indoors. Hate the sleeve faff you describe though!

They have no place on pajamas however.

Reaa · 13/01/2013 22:00

I hate them too keep wanting to pull the sleeves down all the time, won't buy them again.

Trills · 13/01/2013 22:00

They are better than "long" sleeves that don't quite reach over your wristbone if you are over 5'4 and have slightly long arms.

IHeartKingThistle · 13/01/2013 22:01

Me! Brrrr....

FunnysInLaJardin · 13/01/2013 22:02

I like them but only for the Spring or Summer. They have no place in Winter at all. Too cold

nickelbabe · 13/01/2013 22:02

Me!
I can't think of a more useless sleeve length.
Whoever invented them should be shot.
Yes, keep pulling them down. They ride up under your coat too.

OwlCatMouse · 13/01/2013 22:03

I really like them, they can be quite flattering

debka · 13/01/2013 22:04

Agree, stupid bastard sleeves.

Too bloody hot in summer, too damn cold in winter. Stupid stupid stupid. Just why!!

pictish · 13/01/2013 22:05

I like them as they flatter me - but I HATE the way they feel under my coat.

ThreeBeeOneGee · 13/01/2013 22:05

Yes, I hate them and can't wear them at all between October and April as my wrists and forearms get so cold. They are ridiculously ubiquitous, even in winter. If I were a teenager I'd wear knitted arm-warmers, but I think they'd look a bit odd on an overweight middle aged woman.

OeufsEnCocotte · 13/01/2013 22:06

3/4 length sleeves are seriously annoying. I always find myself rolling them up anyway.

ceeveebee · 13/01/2013 22:07

Wear a base layer long sleeved top underneath like uniqlo Heattech

loveyoutothemoonandback · 13/01/2013 22:09

So glad you all agree. I feel very pleased with myself when I find something with long sleeves. And 3/4 sleeve coats and polo necks are the most silly looking garments I've ever clapped eyes on.

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vintageviolets · 13/01/2013 22:10

I have wrists like pins , So I hate hate hate them.

loveyoutothemoonandback · 13/01/2013 22:11

Sorry Owlcatmouse, you like them. They can look flattering I agree, but I don't think they feel comfortable.

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Snowbell · 13/01/2013 22:11

I hate them too! I thought it was just me. Finding something decent with long sleeves is like finding a needle in a haystack. I keeping thinking surely this fashion must be ending soon but it just goes on and on! Aargh!

cookielove · 13/01/2013 22:11

I like how they look, i like wearing them on a warm summers day not had one of those for a while , i can't stand them when they ride up, i can't stand them when its cold and you put something on top and they pinch.

Bugsylugs · 13/01/2013 22:14

Love them excellent for work

spudmurphy · 13/01/2013 22:23

I hate them. So many dresses have them so you have to wear a cardi over the dress which spoils the look!

OwlCatMouse · 13/01/2013 22:25

I hate long sleeves unless its freezing. Constantly pushing them out the way, and they just feel uncomfortable.

auldspinster · 13/01/2013 22:25

I like em as I have big washer woman upper arms but my forearms are quite slim.

Startail · 13/01/2013 22:28

Stupid things and the more the top is washed the shorter they get Angry

Porkster · 13/01/2013 22:30

I love them as I can kid myself that they make my arms look long and slender and show off my slim wrists.

MikeFlowersPops · 13/01/2013 22:43

I hate them too

I don't own ANY

Even if I really love something but then see 3/4 sleeves then bam thats the nail in the coffin and I ain't buying it

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