Women's Figure Flattery Guide: Heavy Arms

Visually slim and elongate your arms and torso.

Look for...

• Three-quarter sleeves.
• Handkerchief sleeves.
• Raglan, dolman, or kimono sleeves (all provide extra room in the armhole).
• Cape sleeves.
• Long sleeves that flare below the elbow.
• Tops with subtle vertical lines—such as seamlines or lapels.
• Tops with a small puff at the shoulder.

Run from...

• Tight or clingy fitted sleeves.
• Elastic or tabbed sleeves.
• Short, flared sleeves.
• Tight cuffs.
• No sleeves.
• One-shoulder styles.
• Strapless styles.
• Off-the-shoulder styles.
• Stiff fabrics.
• Sleeveless tops.
• Tops with very short sleeves.