

And below the elbow, if you're cooling off.

The simple answer is: above the elbow if you're about to do work. Should Your Sleeve Stop Above Or Below The Elbow? While some may argue that there is one particular right way to roll up your shirt sleeves, I suggest several methods, and depending on the situation you find yourself in – one of them will be better than the rest. Preparation for physical labor – rolled-up shirt sleeves are the universal symbol to indicate men at work.A relaxed attitude at the end of a hard day's work – rolled-up sleeves can dress down a formal outfit.Cooling off in hot weather – rolling up sleeves allows air to flow over more of your skin directly.In the modern world – the act of rolling sleeves has evolved into a style statement. Men also rolled up sleeves at the end of a long day as they headed for a drink. Watch any old Western film and notice how men take that extra moment to fold their sleeves before landing a punch! Historically, men have rolled up their shirt sleeves in preparation for work (or an occasional fight) because the clothing was expensive, and they didn't want to damage it.
