Holding up Shirt Sleeves

[Destinys Agent]

Hi Guys,

I have a perpetual problem. When I buy myself the correct collar/chest size of shirt, the arms are always too long. I am aware that there is a device for wearing over the sleeves to keep them up. I believe they are called shirt garters? Coincedently, I am watching an episode of (Agatha Christie's) Poirot right now and the character, Hastings, is wearing the very thing. They are metal. I have done a quick search but all I have found seem to be cloth/elastic with metal catches. The ones in the programme are metal. Any idea where to get some of these metal short garters here in the UK?

 

[Flat Foot Floey]

Darcy has them
http://www.darcyclothing.com/shop/accessories/arm-bands-st890.html


I think there are some threads about sleeve garters on the FL. Just use Google to find them

 

[Destinys Agent]

Thanks Flat Foot Floey They are exactly the thing. I've ordered a pair. Thanks also for the link. Some nice products available from them.

 

[Flat Foot Floey]

No Problem. Glad you like em.


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[billyspew]

TM Lewin also does them, as does most shops on Jermyn Street.

 

[Destinys Agent]

You can tell I'm a noob...

Thanks billyspew, another bookmark for my collection

 

[billyspew]

No problem. Also TM Lewin and Hawes and Curtis both do different sleeve lengths on their shirts so you may find they fit better.

 

[Destinys Agent]

That's a great tip - Thanks again.

 

[Shangas]

They're called sleeve-garters. Handy little things. I have two pairs.

 

[nihil]

My problem is always the other war around. The sleeves are too short, except on extra-extra-long and bespoke shirts. I like sleeve garters, but don't have any occasion to wear them. Oh well.
I believe you also can find them reasonably priced on the bay.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

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Wide rubber bands: the poor man's sleeve garters.

 

[Shangas]

My problem is always the other war around. The sleeves are too short, except on extra-extra-long and bespoke shirts. I like sleeve garters, but don't have any occasion to wear them. Oh well.
I believe you also can find them reasonably priced on the bay.

I wear sleeve-garters to hold back extra fabric if the shirt is too long (their original purpose), or to hold back the entire sleeve if I'm doing dirty work (their adapted purpose).

But there's no reason why you can't just wear them for decoration.

 

[Anthony Jordan]

I believe that St. George brand are the best, although I must admit I am not terribly keen on them as I find them uncomfortable after a while (not that I tend to dress for comfort...) One can also get cloth covered sleeve garters, and I slightly prefer them. My own pair is in a tasteful yellow and black pattern which makes me look as though I have two small venomous snakes curled around my biceps. An attractive look as I'm sure you would agree!