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New Member
Posts: 1
Registered: ‎08-18-2013

Either ENOUGH 3/4 length sleeves or please tell me how to keep the other 1/4 warm!

Honored Contributor
Posts: 14,195
Registered: ‎03-11-2010

My arms are very short and I need the 3/4 sleeves. Now if you have gorilla arms I am happy for you. For years I had to wear either the short sleeves or hem the long sleeves.

Super Contributor
Posts: 1,594
Registered: ‎10-08-2010
I love them, buying all I can before they're not around anymore. They come and go. I suppose they're not as practical in cold climates. They have the vintage feel of the bracelet sleeves of the late 50's, early 60's.
Valued Contributor
Posts: 619
Registered: ‎07-08-2010

I love 3/4 sleeves! I'm 5'2", and even if I buy long sleeves in petite sizes, they're still too long for me, and I always pull them up if they're knits. When 3/4 sleeves first came out about 10 years or so ago, I thought they looked odd on me, but I got used to them quickly and now can't live without them. I hope 3/4 sleeves are always in style so we petite people will have a choice.

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Posts: 36,727
Registered: ‎03-20-2010

I am 5'2"" also and I HATE 3/4 length sleeves....they seem to flare out and look like kimono sleeves on me and hit me wrong on the arm. I want them short or long!

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Posts: 514
Registered: ‎01-18-2011

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Âľ sleeves. When it comes to Q items, for the most part I only order 'AS IS' and Lunchtime Specials. On occasion, clearance items.

While I may be 5'5", I have very short arms (runs in my family; for DH, always had to buy 36" sleeves for the gorilla).

When I buy a ¾ sleeve blouse, in normal posture, the sleeves come down to the crease at the wrist, and will cover my watches and bracelets. On items with a cuff, I move the buttons over about 1½"; otherwise, the cuff is too big around.

I try to buy jackets with sleeves designed with a full leather or fur lining at the cuff, so I can roll em up.

About the only place I've seen Âľ sleeves is on Q. There are probably a lot more, but I rarely watch TV, and almost never watch Q.

Trusted Contributor
Posts: 1,946
Registered: ‎07-31-2011

I'm with you on 3/4 sleeves. enough! at least offer long sleeves once in a while. with the q its either all or nothing. 3/4 okay but not on every top.

Super Contributor
Posts: 790
Registered: ‎12-07-2011

Bungo - I'm with you - I need the 3/4 length sleeves too - now if they would just do petite sizes - maybe it would not be necessary - but they won't - why? I don't know- guess they think we are ""generic 1 height/size women"" !!

Respected Contributor
Posts: 2,213
Registered: ‎03-09-2010

I prefer short sleeves myself, but I'm okay with some 3/4 length. Variety is desirable.

Super Contributor
Posts: 1,070
Registered: ‎06-24-2013
3/4 sleeves are okay sometimes but the Q has way too many tops with 3/4 sleeves and many are not true 3/4 sleeves but almost elbow length ........ I usually preferring sleeves which can be pushed or rolled up or shortened.......3/4 length cannot be lengthen. Please have more long sleeve and make all 3/4 length true 3/4 length. I have had to return many 3/4 length because the length was too short. P.S. I am 5 ft 3 in tall and have short to regular length arms.