How to Tell If Your Cuff Size Is Growing?

Cuffs can be buttoned, rolled up or pinned with cuff links.

The cuff generally refers to the fabric at the end of a shirt sleeve. It can also sometimes refer to the hem of trousers, although this is less common. The cuff size refers to the circumference of the cuff around the wrist. The cuff size will have the most dramatic increase in adolescents who are still growing. The wrist rarely grows once a person reaches maturity in the early 20s. However, major weight gain or water retention can increase the size of the cuff.

Things You'll Need

• Tailor's tape measure
• Paper and pencil/pen

Instructions

1. Wrap the tailor's tape measure around the wrist where the cuff rests. Pull the measuring tape tight to get an accurate measurement.

2. Write down the measurement and include the date.

3. Take additional measurements every three to four days and record them along with the dates.

4. Compare the most recent measurements with past measurements. This will determine if the cuff size is growing.

References

• Exec Shirts: Dress Shirt Cuffs