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Shirt Sleeve Length... perfection?

Hi all,

I have arms that fall between OTR shirt sleeve lengths: 35.25" - 35.3". While I am trying some bespoke dress shirts at this time, that's a longer-term solution. So, my tailor and I are beginning to adjust my shirt lengths. This is where my post comes in to play.

There seems to be general agreement on the ideal shirt length, but there are variations. Copilot suggests the shirt should end either where the wrist meets the hand and "creases" or on or past the wrist bone. I have heard some suggest it is the middle of the wrist bone. ALSO, there seems to be agreement that French cuffs should end slightly lower (more towards the hand) than barrel cuffs.

Now, I am understand that perfection is unobtainable. Of course, note that my profession is that of a measurement specialist in difficult to measure topics (e.g., depression). Moreover, I believe that part of my gentleman's journey is the pursuit of perfection, even when I know I will never get there. This duplicity is totally fine with me, as I believe striving for perfection drives us to continually learn, challenge ourselves, and grow beyond initial lessons learned on our path.

I would love to hear where you all think the correct end of the shirt cuff should land. If it's precise, in your mind (e.g., exact middle of the wrist bone), please share that level of detail. If you firmly believe it is a range, please share that detail. I've put this as a survey, but really welcome the comments.

Thank you all for your feedback.

French cuffs should end past the crease of the hand and wrist, further towards the hand.

French cuffs should end precisely at the crease of the hand and wrist. On me, this means fully covering the wrist bone.

French cuffs should end precisely in the middle of the wrist bone.

French cuffs should end before the touch the wrist bone.

French cuffs, and cuffs in general, should end in a range between the wrist bone and crease of the hand and wrist

French cuffs, and cuffs in general, should end in a range between end of the wrist bone and higher up the hand than the wrist/hand crease

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