Camouflaging Thick Arms

I must have missed the memo on this one, for I can't remember at what point of time, covering up thick arms became official. It was perfectly okay to hit the dance floors exposing thick/flab arms during the late 70s and 80s (PS - this is hearsay info, I am not that old ...yet). Instead of setting unrealistic expectation of looking long and lean at all times, let the weather and your personal style dictate how much you prefer to cover up.

A tank top is not my style but sleeveless reigns supremacy during the long scorching Texas Summer months. Moving on to a few tips, you probably figured out -

• Wearing 3/4th length sleeves works like magic
• To stay away from tank tops
• Be cautious about full sleeves as they don't work to your advantage all the time.

Here are some of my favorites -

• Not comfortable exposing bare arms yet, a sheer or a light weight shirt comes in handy over a tank, lacy camisole or a strap dress. 

• A statement necklace coupled by a stylish neck line can shift the focus from the arms to the neck.

• When wearing sleeveless, pay attention to the size of the arm hole and where the sleeve ends on your shoulders. I avoid over sized armholes and prefer my sleeves to end right where my collar bone ends.

• Cap sleeves can do wonders if you pay a little extra attention to ensure the sleeve covers the thickest part of the arm.

• You can always add on a light weight jacket/cardigan for work and scarves with evening wear.

Again confidence is your best buddy here. It is hard to notice flab when you strut with confidence. You know what, I could have also called this post, 'Thick in Pink'. I have to stop buying more pink dresses.