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It’s so prevalent when you buy an appropriately sized buttondown short sleeved shirt, it can fit nicely around the chest but the sleeves are almost always really baggy. I have huge arms, in the 99th percentile of size, and they’re absolutely swimming in the baggy sleeves. Maybe they’re in cahoots with the tailors. I always get the sleeves shortened and narrowed for a better appearance. And the sleeves are usually an inch or two past the elbow too, which is a crappy look. 

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21 hours ago, Tetsujin said:

It’s so prevalent when you buy an appropriately sized buttondown short sleeved shirt, it can fit nicely around the chest but the sleeves are almost always really baggy. I have huge arms, in the 99th percentile of size, and they’re absolutely swimming in the baggy sleeves. Maybe they’re in cahoots with the tailors. I always get the sleeves shortened and narrowed for a better appearance. And the sleeves are usually an inch or two past the elbow too, which is a crappy look. 

you get the sleeves shortened  ...on short sleeved shirts? I think what you are looking for is a vest

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On 4/16/2023 at 12:09 PM, Tetsujin said:

It’s so prevalent when you buy an appropriately sized buttondown short sleeved shirt, it can fit nicely around the chest but the sleeves are almost always really baggy. I have huge arms, in the 99th percentile of size, and they’re absolutely swimming in the baggy sleeves. Maybe they’re in cahoots with the tailors. I always get the sleeves shortened and narrowed for a better appearance. And the sleeves are usually an inch or two past the elbow too, which is a crappy look. 

What the hell shirt brand are you buying?

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Are you sure you aren't buying hockey jerseys?  I need to see these shirts.  I also have ginormous arms (100th percentile) but haven't ever had this problem.  It's actually the opposite for me.  The sleeves are too tight; they wrinkle and ride up.  It's been a while since I've shopped for button down - or up - short sleeve shirts, so maybe I'm just out of the loop.  Is this is in the US?  

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On 4/19/2023 at 9:54 AM, OkeyDoke21 said:

Are you sure you aren't buying hockey jerseys?  I need to see these shirts.  I also have ginormous arms (100th percentile) but haven't ever had this problem.  It's actually the opposite for me.  The sleeves are too tight; they wrinkle and ride up.  It's been a while since I've shopped for button down - or up - short sleeve shirts, so maybe I'm just out of the loop.  Is this is in the US?  

i lol'd at this.  nice jab.

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On 4/19/2023 at 8:54 AM, OkeyDoke21 said:

Are you sure you aren't buying hockey jerseys?  I need to see these shirts.  I also have ginormous arms (100th percentile) but haven't ever had this problem.  It's actually the opposite for me.  The sleeves are too tight; they wrinkle and ride up.  It's been a while since I've shopped for button down - or up - short sleeve shirts, so maybe I'm just out of the loop.  Is this is in the US?  

The most recent offenders are the short sleeve Van Hussens.

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On 4/21/2023 at 3:01 PM, Tetsujin said:

The most recent offenders are the short sleeve Van Hussens.

I actually do see a little of what you're talking about, looking at some of their shirts.  Especially their big and tall line.  Could be the model they're using.  

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