Putting a long sleeve jacket on over three-quarter length sleeves

I get you OP. I know the sleeves are too short to grab but could you pull them down a bit when putting on the jacket and then rearrange the top after you've done battle with the rest of it?

A couple of pegs joined with a piece of string - attach the pegs to one three-quarter sleeve, hold the string on that hand, put arm in jacket. Gently pull string until the sleeve is comfortable then pull sharply to release pegs. Repeat for the other sleeve, or have two sets of pegs.

Don't know if it works - I've just thought of it!!

Fold the jacket sleeves up - put on over the top, pulling top sleeves down - unfold jacket sleeves

I have a Seasalt top with 3/4 sleeves. They have solved the problem by having thumb loops in the sleeves so that you can hold them down while putting on the jacket. Genius.

Hi BellaT2, can you not just chose something else to wear? I'm sweating thinking of your contortions.

Shirley48

Fold the jacket sleeves up - put on over the top, pulling top sleeves down - unfold jacket sleeves

This is a good plan - I can't see what can go wrong. I hope I remember it next time I am in that situation!

Doodledog

Shirley48

Fold the jacket sleeves up - put on over the top, pulling top sleeves down - unfold jacket sleeves

This is a good plan - I can't see what can go wrong. I hope I remember it next time I am in that situation!

It works for me

Thank you, everyone, for your great ideas.
Baggytrazzas - do not fret! I am currently wearing a sleeveless cotton dress and following the shade around the house… The remedies will be tested in the autumn, when it’s cooler.
Lovebeige - this has been my very unsuccessful method up till now - very frustrating!
Septimia - I had been thinking along those lines, but couldn’t think what would work - I will try this.
Shirley and Doodlebug - sounds like this will work with lighter weight jackets..
Baggs - I have a few (too many) Seasalt tops. I’ve just examined them all and none of them have loops. But I could sew elasticated loops on the inside of the sleeves - that should work.

I think I will try Baggs’ solution first.

Thank you all again for your speedy helpful responses.

I avoid 3/4 sleeves for that very reason.

If it is unavoidable

- choose a jacket with very loose sleeves and/or with a very slinky lining

- pin down the "cuffs" of the top with rubber bands

- pull a long sock over your hand and over the sleeve, slip on jacket, then pull sock out

...... Just a few ideas that spring to mind

Thank you JackyB - more good ideas to try.

I have had success with the long sock method.
I have lots of 3/4 sleeve tops - why does everything seem to have 3/4 length sleeves these days!?