3/4 sleeve is for practical reasons. Washing dishes, cleaning, etc. Busy women save time they don’t have to pull up the sleeve all the time

3/4 sleeves are awesome. Especially when you need to wash your hands frequently.

I hate the bulk when rolling full length sleeves. I’m 5’9 I love the way the 3/4 length look streamline with dress slacks.

Cowl necks and turtle necks work so well for me because I have a long thin face and and long skinny neck. I immediately feel prettier and a little sophisticated when I put one on.

3/4 sleeves are great if you are in water alot...... im a hairstylist and hate when my sleeves slide down and get wet or drag across a clients face. To short of sleeves has a client looking at the arm pits. It is a delicate balance getting dressed!

3/4ths are actually great and practical in warmer regions for spring and autumn, because these seasons are unstable and we tend to sweat and feel annoyed by the fabric on our wrists if its midday and we are wearing long sleeves and we are out running errands. I live in Greece and 3/4 sleeves are in every lady's wardrobe

As I’m sitting here wearing a 3/4 sleeve boat neck striped top. Lol I think it all depends on you. Living in LA I don’t always need a full sleeve something warm for the morning and evening but not mid day where it maybe scorching.

I just wore a 3/4 length sleeved shirt and my husband noticed it! He loved seeing my bracelets which are usually unseen…

I love 3/4 length sleeves in the warmer months. Some older women like them as they hide the upper arm. T-shirts usually emphasize a fuller arm and are not as flattering.

3/4 th sleeves are great for work. They are nice, simple, and practical especially for petite girlies.

I own some 3/4 sleeve tops, shirts and blouses. For some reason a short sleeve is sometimes too cold and I just feel a need to cover my elbows. I agree they’re annoying as heck when it comes to putting on a layer over them as the sleeves ride up. But at work I remove the jumper and it feels just right. Serves a purpose for some.

I like the 3/4 length sleeves. I don’t have to always push my sleeves up. I know you said the ones with the stiff fabric and a button, but I never consider those because the buttons get caught on things. I also think any tennis shoes with long cardigans and wide leg jeans kinda look on the frumpy side. The long cardigans itself feel like bath robes. I see them on other women and can look stylish if not too long. I live in the SW and I know locations, weather, & climate, influence styles. I also try to thrift for styles that look good on me as much as I can so I am not contributing to waste. Thanks. 😊

As a slender woman with a lower mommy pouch, I make a side tuck so the fabric drapes over it. I agree that tucking in tops/ sweaters look better than not doing it. So I found a way that flatters my body the most.

That oversized geometric pattern sweater screams early 80s Esprit. Back then we would wear with pencil thin high wasted midi length stretch skirts, and flats. Very Classic Also, thank you for plugging not donating to Goodwill, but donating to places that empower women going to work or women in general

If you’re pear shaped, the cowl necks love you back. They are hard to find and not on trend but look amazing on a small upper body or narrow shoulders.

I’m a 26 year old with a toddler… when I tell you I felt outdated… I mean i felt outdated. I would feel awful going out until I tried some new styles that you recommended. My body is not the same as before I had my son but with the right clothes I can still pull it off. Thank you.

Showing the waistband so much enhances the proportions that showing a little belly or bottom curve is insignificant. Tucking in, at least in front, or wearing shorter tops is the most flattering for any shape. Our tummies don’t look big to others, we are looking down at them, pushing them out and obsessing over them, that’s all. Women’s bodies are supposed to have curves.

3:20 honestly: I think the main issue with this sweater is that you don’t really “pull it off.” Because you have a very classic vibe, so quirky-edgy styles look like a costume or try too hard on you. Whereas inexplicably, I look stiff and awkward, somehow almost frumpy(!) in a white button down. But this sweater here, I promise you, I would get so many compliments in this. I truly think “frumpy” really relates to this issue more than anything else.

As a 90s teen, I love the return of oversized but definitely can’t wear it as the kids do. Balance is key 💯. Can be comfy without being frumpy.

I love that you used the test, "I could do better.". I also use the test, "Would I reach for this first" when choosing my BEST available outfits. Eventually what I don't reach for has to go . The color and value contrast of the first chunky sweater bothered me, but if it had been dyed darker, it might have been cute over a flowy print midi skirt or a trim denim maxi. You are so right about shoes making the difference. At 66yo, I ❤ 3/4 sleeves to 1. Cover calcium deposits on my elbows and, 2. show off bracelets/watches. But most of all, 3/4 sleeves stay dry as I am washing dishes every 90 minutes when I am home. It is a solution for looking my best when doing housework and not letting the sink fill with dishes because I don't want wet, stained sleeves. It's my step up from sweatpants and bleach-stained tops. Dressing better at home makes a huge difference in how I feel about myself. Being retired, I also reacted to COVID social changes by dressing MUCH BETTER for mundane activities like going to the grocery store. BUT dressing better feels like people that I casually run into treat me better. I also treat myself better and go out to eat more often when I am doing errands. I also make more last-minute social plans when I bump into friends and neighbors unexpectedly because I am already presentable. Big FOMO reduction. So, thanks for helping me fine tune my FRUMP-O-METER!

Nothing will help that geometric sweater!!

I enjoy looking frumpy from time to time.

Great video and had to laugh about your warning not to actually start a fire in your backyard. As someone who lives in the country, we can 100% do this but I keep picturing someone in a neighborhood trying this. Love your content and subscribing!

i live in a cold climate and i love my jeggings with calf or knee high boots.

There are folks like my mother in-law, who found even the petite sleeves way too long. Her birthday was in December and we celebrated Christmas. Every year, I would start months early pursuing the stores for 3/4 length sleeved sweaters. I can tell you, it's hard to find tops that are good and warm that have that sleeve length. 😄

I have never seen anyone in real life do the front tuck. Am I the only one?

The flood length wide jeans No they just don’t flatter anyone. 😂

Yay! Good video!! Two things I like to do in order to avoid looking or feeling frumpy are 1. Wear a belt! Even if it feels weird at first, a thin black or brown basic belt can go a very long way for an entire look. When I figured this out it changed my whole wardrobe. It also helps us 40 somethings to keep our trendy outfits classy and not look like our teenage daughters. Even though we actually share a wardrobe lol. 2. If I wake up and absolutely must choose frumpy (freezing cold, pouring rain, menstrual issues) then I will commit to a frumpy outfit but do extra with my hair and makeup. Instead of wearing my hair straight I’ll curl or wave it. And with my makeup I’ll do more thank blush and mascara, I’ll do my eyes up a little.

Please do a video about how to style boots this year (specifically biker boots) since we aren't wearing skinny jeans anymore! ❤

Ha ha!! I love that black floral tunic you hate!! I'm 70 and would wear that with slim cotton pull on pants and slip on sneakers.

Love tan and white sweater and jeans and pointed toe flats. Beautiful!!

You’re a good teacher, the fact that you show the difference of what looks good and what doesn’t is really important. I always play in my wardrobe and try things on and then when they look good I make a note or take a picture that way when I want to get dressed I know what to wear. It seems to me you like a big bold pattern. I don’t have any patterns in my wardrobe except stripes. I am very minimal.😊

Thank you for that line about everybody has a tummy. I have been so hesitant to do the front tuck because of my flap! I will try that side tuck too!! 💗💗💗

Love your sense of humor 😂😂😂dumpster fire 🔥😂😂😂😂

Why dump on 3/4 sleeves then PULL YOUR LONG SLEEVES UP TO A 3/4 LENGTH ON YOUR ARMS? Why dump on high -low tops then do a front tuck? Trends have to make sense to me.

You definitely hit it on the head, Anna! I feel way less frumpy when I figure out the balance. It means everything. Good tip on the print size as well. And I had no idea Uniqlo sold cashmere!

just FYI- I had an ill fitting sweater which was made of nice knit wool. I took a chance and cut it up and made an oversized handbag which is really fun. just an idea;-) I am a huge recycler/re-purposer and some things can be used to put under the dogs bedding in her crate to make it fluffier. old tee shirts can be cut into squares for cleaning rags.

Ok, got it, going to start my fire now 🔥

This video is soooo helpful! Thank you so much for the actual examples. It’s goes such a long way!!!

I love your humor!

I feel called out! I love mock neck tops and sweaters 😅 The fun sweater would like great with black leggings and higher heeled boots or even a black mini with tights ( if you are in a colder climate) but love the colors it does look very cozy!

Good morning! Let's all enjoy our last day of the weekend🖤 I try to NOT be the one who needs to walk over and throw things in the firey bin, but sometimes I don't even have one F left to give for how I look. That's just where I'm at this wkend😂 Love this channel, Anna🖤

The bird 🦅 belt my favorite! ❤

This was a great video. I love your sense of humor; it makes your videos stand out from the other KZfaq fashion channels that are out there.

You are by far m favorite fashion blogger reviewer or what ever you can call it! You know your stuff, yuo have style you are beautiful and funny down to earth. Thanks!

Hi Anna! I’m in my late 20s and just finished grad school in the spring, and I had been struggling to figure out how to dress more professionally! I have been loving your videos, and I feel far more confident and stylish than ever after following your advice! I do have an oddly specific reason for loving the 3/4 sleeves. I am a professional musician, and my instrument is the French horn. That instrument is played by holding one hand inside the bell, and oftentimes long sleeves (even pushed up!) can really muffle the sound. When I can I try to wear sleeves that stop just above the wrist or even the elbow. Just thought you might appreciate that random tidbit! Thanks for another great video 😊

I like the big sweater and wide jeans on you!

I think a lighter coloured jean (and fitted - the change you made already) might make the sweater feel more like part of an ensemble too which would make it look less frumpy. Not a pale denim, but something like a mid tone leaning teal to pull from the teal in the sweater. White jeans would also ROCK with this sweater imo, and in that case probably any kind of fit. I also think having some jewellery helps a lot, but you did that already from the start 😊

12:00 if your whole shirt comes up when you raise your arm, it’s because the cut of the sleeve at the armhole is bad. It has nothing to do with being 3/4 length. When the whole shirt fits properly everywhere (including the armhole), the sleeves look glorious. Here’s a little secret: the further you’re away from a B cup (industry pattern standard), the worse the shirt will fit everywhere. To fit the bust, you end up buying larger shirts (this increases the drop shoulder). The more drop shoulder you have, the worse the fit is around the arm hole. If you look at women’s clothes from the 1800s (excluding the off the shoulder styles), the armholes were cut really close to the body. They had more arm range than our modern clothes. For example, even if you tailor a suit jacket, because the cut of the sleeve head is elongated bell shaped, it won’t let you raise your arms. That’s why sports blazers exist. The cut of the sleeve is different.

You have such a pleasant , genuine personality!!! LOVE your humor! I await all your new videos!

I love your style, I dress similar and learn so much from you. Classic, elegant . Thanks for ideas.

Uniqlo is my go-to for all basics, sweaters, cardigans and layering pieces. Great quality and very well styled. 😊

Another great and helpful video, Anna. Love your positvity! How you look in your clothing really does make a difference in how you feel and "show up" in the world. *reluctantly puts down gas can and matches*

You are such a great style coach, Anna. Cute, great taste, funny. Great that you are helping us figure out how to fix an outfit that went wrong. PS, red pants and camel sleeveless sweater was the bomb on you.

Love your take on fashion! Thank you

I love your humor and fashion tips

Great suggestions and ideas. Thanks for the advice.

Love your channel Anna. My husband and I live in the country, so we do burn trash in a burn barrel. I think we did at one time we threw a couple clothing items in the burn barrel. They were god auful looking!! I don’t know what I was thinking … when I bought some of these clothes😬but now I’m older and wiser! And listening to your fashion advice, has really helped me pull some outfits together! Thank you! For the hard work you put into your videos!❤

Great tips here, agree about the shapeless outfits & cownecks, Love your necklace, what a great jewelry statement piece, I'm looking for one that looks like 14k g, but of course, I have to get a cheapy one, lol!

Love your videos! Feel like I’m visiting with a friend🤗 about clothes. Keep them coming.

I don’t think so I can wear sweaters in the hot and humid Florida . Kudos to you for wearing them 😊

So, pushing long sleeves up and dealing with bunched up extra fabric is ok, but 3/4 sleeves are not? Plus, pushed up sleeves never stay up there.

Great video Anna. Ty so much.

I appreciate your advice on comfy flats. I bought some Vivaia flats and they are easy to wear!

Another great video! Thank you!

I love that you referenced Fraggle Rock!! ha!

I love cashmere. I admit I’m a cashmere snob. Im also a leather snob. I’ve taught my sweet little daughter in law to be a cashmere and leather snob. Cashmere is so affordable now and I have those tops in long sleeve, short sleeve, crew neck, turtleneck and V neck. However, no matter how affordable they are, I never wash them myself, I always dry clean.

I truly believe that in a few years, everyone's going to be saying the front tuck is out. LOL Either tuck it ALL in or leave it all out. Front tucking is going to be dated soon. Also, 3/4 sleeves are pretty classic, especially in a 1950s way.

My outfit is always very important to make me feel pretty and confident. Clothing is not at all trivial, even for men who say they don’t care, they do, a lot! Every ancient people designed and decorated their clothing to look beautiful, as well as to fulfill their practical needs, it’s just part of being human. I loved the recent YT video, The Lady in Silk, which shows the original, and carefully reconstructed, well-preserved outfit of an ancient (dessicated/mummified) Central Asian lady, her outfit is both practical and beautiful! The hand-woven decorative-banding in pastel colors, natural-white silk gown and robe, wool under-trousers, and wool and fur boots are just amazing (personally, I would have put a silk lining in those woolly trousers). Of course, in those days they didn’t have to stress about avoiding synthetic fibers like I do, everything came from nature, not a petroleum refinery. Interestingly, they use scraps or patches of the same fabric to construct garment details as needed, and because they match, it doesn’t look too bad. When all textiles were laboriously made by hand, nothing was wasted.

PRINT FRUMP-O-METER: I need help in discerning between fresh modern prints and FRUMPY PRINTS. Also need help discerning between vintage choices that come across as curated and intentional vs. accidental, awkward and unaware. I have donated a ton of print tops that seem tired and FRUMPY to me, but I also feel very attracted to some newer water-color-style prints. I have plenty of solids in my wardrobe and iI feel adventurous about adding some prints. BUT, which ones won't look frumpy?

Been watching probably all your videos and got a lot of great ideas. Latest when I was going through my cashmere cardigans and was going to donate my slim fit hip length cardigans which look really old fashioned until I remembered your black catdigan with nothing underneath and just a few bottons closed. Looked absolutely gtreat on you and turned out not too bad on me either. Thanks for all you tips.

I love that sweater Anna

LOL on the fire warning! Appreciate the pointers on the outfits!

I love your channel so much and how you show the before & after examples and pictures. I especially LOVE and find it SO helpful when you showed us the tight top & tight skirt you used to wear (which did look pretty cute on you;) But then when you showed us the looser top pair with the same skirt, I immediately saw the difference. So much more “less teen” and more stylish sophisticated! I actually snap pictures to keep in my inspiration fashion album! Then, since I’m poor at the time, and trying to transition and elevate my style from young adult to adult I then try to follow your tips and match prices within my budget. I really hate having a budget! And I absolutely love the wide leg jeans listed so although I think $200 isn’t really unreasonable for a pair of jeans I’ll wear for years, $200 at this time is, buy jeans or pay my cell bill. Sadly, that’s been a choice I’ve actually considered! For now while learning on a budget I tend to stick to Amazon bc it’s easy, one stop shop, fast, can be less expensive, and with a lot of exchange’s I can find good pieces or pieces that if only last a season, it’s ok! One thing I took from this video is cowl necks (or sweater dresses, actually a lot of the time sweaters in general bc I’m only 4’11) I love them so much on models & have tried for years to wear, paired with tighter legging follows the rules, right? Wrong, for me. So, it kinda hurts my heart a little but this is a piece that is just never going to look non-frumpy on me, at 4’11, and post COVID weight at 130 vs my normal 120, it’s just too much material for me. Ok, I’ve admitted it. It’s in writing! I don’t even like turtle necks bc I think it highlights the fat under my chin and just isn’t flattering on me. They cut me off… is maybe how you say that. Vs a v-neck that helps elongate me… yes, did I get that right? I have been super drawn to the oversized yet still fitted (or maybe structured) mock neck look with maybe leather leggings or a slim bottom. But oversized is so relative with my shorty 4’11 height! And I get very stuck on the whole having to elongate as much as possible! One thing you’ve gotten me addicted to that I really appreciate & love are the button down blouses! These look good on me and are versatile m. Ugh, fashion is really hard and expensive, following the new trends you like every season, the trial & error & figuring out how to wear on your body type. In addition, the 10ish post COVID pounds are killing me & throwing me totally off even the outfits I know I used to love. Wow! Sorry, that was long and all over the place. If anything comes to your mind on wearing the oversized look and how to deal with 10 extra pounds at 4’11, while reading this, I cherish your thoughts & advice!! Thank you!!

Great advice, you have amazing taste in clothing 😊

Along with great style advice, you make me laugh….that’s a very good thing👍🏻

Loved your video, and your sense of humor 😂

Thank you for the oomph I needed to wrangle the sweater cowls into the donate pile.

You are the BEST!!!!

As an alternative to 3/4 length, I often tailor my sleeves to 7/8ths. I love bracelets so this solution works well for me.

I love these videos.

Don't know about anyone else, but I find a front tuck annoying -- awkward looking, difficult to pull off well. If not fully tucking in a top, it is probably a little longer, and I will belt it over the top (i.e. not using pant/jean beltloops) to define the waist.

Loved this video 👍🏼😊

Would love a video about how to style Chelsea boots with the new wider leg styles. I can’t figure it out! 🤷‍♀️ Great video!! 😃

ANNA TOLD ME TO LIGHT A FIRE, OFFICER!😂. You are hilarious. It’s a “metaphoric” fire, people!

Great video and you’re hilarious

I truly loved this video! You gave me some new ideas & girl I can't explain that kind of sleeve🤦‍♀️ I don't wear them either & hate them. 😂😂 Omg "don't actually go start a fire in your yard"....I died😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Also at home, a rolled up sleeve is annoying when I’m doing housework as they will unroll at the most inconvenient times, like when my hands are covered in flour/pastry or the ends get wet. That’s my reason. In winter though I will switch to long sleeve.

Great video! You are so funny btw...😂

Omg I love your videos.

You are not only cute, you are also hilarious!!!

In one of your videos, some time ago, you provided ideas for where to find a couple staple items. The items I really need help with include: - A plain white stylish short-sleeve t-shirt - A plain white stylish tank top t-shirt - A plain white stylish long-sleeve t-shirt I’d like ideas of retailers that are higher end than the Amazon options (I have all those and they are great!!), but I want those staples for wearing under a nice cardigan, etc. I had a J.McLaughlin which was lovely, and an Ann Taylor that was 10+ years old, but they yellowed as expected after so long. This is my request for another video of where to find the best basics, maybe at each price point! Keep up the great work! ps The Tory Burch email that hit my inbox yesterday was basically a picture of the you in the trends you described- adorable long denim skirt, etc etc-you are on it!!!

Yay, the bird belt is back! I was wondering if you were still wearing it. It's so cute on you!❤

Anna you look like a super model! ❤

You mean to tell me I'm not fooling anyone about my tummy? I was thinking no-one noticed! But you're right - sometimes what you think of as a solution to a problem is actually adding to the problem. I love a cowl neck, the knit sweater ones rather than the blouse type, and they help bring some width to my shoulder area, plus I have a pixie haircut - so I'll still be wearing those. I love the mock necks from Uniqlo - loved when you turned the neck in - it gave it such a good shape, and the trick of making sure the item you are going to wear out has a defined hem is brilliant. You really do bring a smile to my face, and make me think. Ok - off to start a fire (just kidding!).

Every time I put on any kind of jeans with a sweater, no matter how stylish, I always feel like I’m ready to work the concession stand at high school football. I just can’t. 😅😅🥴 Oh and 3/4 sleeves DRIVE ME NUTS!!!! 😵‍💫

GREAT video ‼️‼️‼️‼️

Naturalizer brand shoes have fantastic range of attractive shoes and very comfortable styles. I’ve been wearing them for years. And I totally agree with you on the three-quarter length sleeve. For some reason, I find them very comfortable to the point where I made a conscious decision to never buy one again. Ironically, I can roll up a long sleeve and it feels fine but there’s something about the way the three-quarter feels on me that I just can’t handle..!

I am surprised you have the oversized color-block sweater. You look amazing in anything, I just didn't expect the bold sweater in your closet :)

Oh wow, would you please do a video on what shoes you own in case you struggle with bunions? Thanks a lot!