I'm Not a Fan of Showing My Arms—40 Incredibly Chic Summer Finds That Keep Them Covered

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Collage of Caroline Lin, Fia Hamelijnck, Chloe Butler, and Monikh Dale wearing chic, arm-covering summer outfit ideas with long sleeves.

(Image credit: @thecarolinelin; @fiahamelijnck; @chloekathbutler; @monikh)

I can't remember exactly when it started, but in the summer, I really don't feel comfortable showing off my arms. Before the hot weather starts to show up in the forecast, I set out to refresh my closet with arm-covering pieces that I can't get enough of. I am now well-versed when it comes to this search, and I heavily rely on the "sleeve length" search filters of my favorite retailers to narrow down the tops and dresses that fit the bill.

This year, I have my eye on 40 standout pieces that cover my arms without sacrificing style. My roundup is full of short-, three-quarter-, and long-sleeved picks in a variety of silhouettes. Think everything from billowy sleeves to ruffles to formfitting styles, especially in cotton and linen to keep cool. Shop these incredibly chic, arm-covering summer finds below.

Dutch influencer Fia Hamelijnck poses in a garden wearing a Realisation animal print dress with long sleeves.

(Image credit: @fiahamelijnck)

influencer Caroline Lin poses outside Mister Nice in London wearing an unbuttoned white button-down shirt with wide cuffs, small cream shoulder bag, white sheer lace maxi skirt and strappy red heeled sandals.

(Image credit: @thecarolinelin)

British influencer Chloe Butler poses on a London sidewalk wearing a claw hair clip, black rope necklace with a shell pendant, blue striped button-down shirt, a brown woven tote bag, white cotton pants with eyelet hems, and brown woven flat sandals.

(Image credit: @chloekathbutler)

British style influencer Monikh Dale poses for a mirror selfie in the living room of her London home wearing a beige linen smocked neck cropped top with balloon sleeves and a matching linen skirt, green Dragon Diffusion tote bag, and black flat flip-flop sandals.

(Image credit: @monikh)
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Jennifer Camp Forbes
Jennifer Camp Forbes
Senior Shopping Editor

Jennifer Camp Forbes is a senior shopping editor at Who What Wear, where she has worked in a variety of capacities including creative director and various editor roles. She’s a well-known shopping expert that’s sought out for advice and insight on the latest trends, outfit ideas, and fashion picks thanks to her thoughtful shopping roundups. Jennifer's lifelong interest in fashion led her to intern at Harper’s Bazaar as an undergraduate. Later, while working towards her masters degree in psychological counseling at Columbia University, she founded two digital fashion publications: Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous. The popularity of both sites grew and after graduation she decided put her plans to become a therapist aside to pursue a career in fashion.

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