13 fashion tricks to hide chubby arms

Many people are bothered by the thickness of their arms and therefore look for pieces of clothing capable of hiding and “tuning” this part of the body. The problem is that, with Brazil’s tropical climate, wearing long-sleeved blouses (which is the most obvious solution) is impractical most of the year. Fortunately, there are other ways to disguise big arms without dying from the heat.

In the gallery below, we list 13 rules of fashion to help you in this goal. Here are the pieces you should invest in and the models to avoid:

¾ sleeves value and sharpen the arm a lot, in addition to elongating the silhouette as well. Prefer one color.

If it’s not too hot, long sleeves are a great choice.

The traditional short sleeve of t-shirts, which goes to the middle of the biceps, is the one that most highlights the full arm, especially if it has an elastic at the end. It should be avoided whenever possible.

However, if you want to use your arms out, the most suitable models of tank tops are thick strap blouses (about 3 fingers), tank tops that cover the shoulders or dug tank tops, with wider arms opening, which do not squeeze.

Avoid any details that make the biceps area more voluminous, as this is precisely the portion you want to disguise. Ruffles, lace appliqués and puffed sleeves are prohibitive.

On the other hand, details that highlight the shoulder can work in your favor. Coats that are structured in this region or blouses that have a small drape balance the volume of the arms, making them more proportionate and disguising their thickness.

The strapless neckline will show off your full arms. An alternative is to combine it with a scarf, jacket or blazer.

Other models to be avoided are the swimmer neckline, the halter top and the spaghetti strap blouse, which emphasize the fat on the back of the arms. If you want to wear a dress with one of these cuts, for example, a good way to go is to wear a skin-colored or neutral ¾-sleeve blouse underneath.

A sure trick to disguise any area of ​​the body is to draw attention to another. Necklines, maxi accessories, bags and flashy bottoms are some options to take the eyes off your arms.

Always prefer structured fabric over fluid. While the second will wrap around the curves of your arm, the first will give you a new shape, disguising the fat.

On the other hand, if you have to choose between tight and flowing sleeves, opt for the second type.

Choose colors that contrast with your skin tone.

Be sure to buy pieces in your size. Smaller or tighter models, in addition to making you uncomfortable, will make you look bigger.