When I was in my early to mid 60’s, I lost 100 pounds. The good news is that I have kept it off(72now) but the bad news is that the skin on my arms didn’t recover! Batwings. I am proud of the weight loss but self conscious about the arms.

@Lisa-mw6te

7 күн бұрын

I've been more aware of my upper arms since turning 60, so thanks for these tips.

@user-zb2ql2zb8d

4 күн бұрын

I hear you…I also lost about 90 pounds with weight loss surgery. I’m 76 years old, and have the same struggle.

@francescakelly5795

2 күн бұрын

You are a Goddess of weight loss in your 60’s! Be kind to yourself.💕

@LittlePieceOfHeaven.

2 күн бұрын

Omg ..yes ! Younger but same problem

Wow you look A LOT like actress Cameron Diaz😮💫

Bless you, Serena for busting the Upper Arms Are Ugly myth!

I agree with you- why do we have to hide flabby arms? If someone does not want to see them they can look away- it's that simple. Women wake up and stop spending your precious time worrying about such things. Do you know how awesome it is to wander this earth loving your skin, your body, yourself? It's amazing to feel that freedom and peace. It begins with not giving a crap about what others think about your appearance.

Try the JCrew cuff to your shirt. Stays up better. Thanks for the video

Best video on covering upper arms I’ve seen! Most content creators mention it but rarely provide meaningful ideas or examples because they don’t have the problem. Thank you for real ideas and items to buy!

@StylewithSerena

15 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Spot on with suggestions!!!! I lift weights so flabby arms not much of a concern but my arms are 60. They have decades of sun damage and even toned arms still have signs of aging. I've been buying blouses with sheer sleeves from Loft for few years now (only the sleeves are sheer the rest of the shirt is not sheer). Love them. This year been stocking up on long sleeve gauze shirts (roll the sleeves up of course) and wearing with a tank or t-shirt. They keep the sun from beating down on shoulders and arms that just do not need any more sun exposure.

@StylewithSerena

15 күн бұрын

Oh honey I hear you on sun damage. The indiscretions of my youth are coming home to roost. If you have just a few large spots, there are spot treatments you can do to remove/lighten them. Consult a dermatologist. I did it on my chest last summer for widespread sun damage & precancerous spots. It was brutal but it worked.

@sharonchancey8938

15 күн бұрын

What weight lifting exercises do you do, if you don’t mind me asking. I’d love to tone my arms

@tracyverba2691

14 күн бұрын

@@sharonchancey8938 check out Petra Genco's fitness channel: shows some great toning exercises. I'm retired USN and been weight-lifting on/off for 30 years. I use Total Gym, dumbbells, free weights: pull-ups, shoulder press, tricep kickbacks, rowing on total gym, bicep curls, hammer curls, etc.

@saveamerica4665

14 күн бұрын

Lift with Cee on KZread is a great channel! You can start with light weights and work your way up!💪🏼❤️

@tracyverba2691

14 күн бұрын

@@sharonchancey8938 I'm so sorry, I typed out a reply but do not see it. I'm retired from USN, so weightlifting started there. I mix it up using Total Gym, dumb bells and a barbell with plates. Petra Genco on KZread has great videos with arm, leg and belly exercises. I do my own leg and arm routines but I do enjoy her standing crunch routines for the belly. I may have retired from USN at 39 but I did start 2nd career. Like most, time is the most difficult thing to find (hence why I'm nowhere near being as fit as I was back in USN). Genco's workouts I've done are not very long. Also, hard for me to find an hour during work week. If I only have 5 minutes in the morning and 5 minutes in the evening, that's what I'll do. Some have "all (1 hour or more of working out) or nothing" approach. Personally, if I can do 5 minutes in am and 5 minutes in evening and get some steps in during lunch break: I have accomplished something to improve my health. I also like to squeeze in 250 steps every hour. Every little bit helps :)

Sunday I wore a sleeveless dress to church with a large scarf wrapped around my shoulders covering my upper arms. I felt great. I could take it off when outside in the heat. But in the air conditioned church, no one thought anything about my using the scarf. In fact, a few of the ladies commented on how pretty it looked. Just make sure it’s large enough. I used a classic 34” square.

@elaineheim6477

15 күн бұрын

Great idea, thank you❤

Good video. I think that if the observer doesn’t like to look at flabby arms, the the simplest solution is not to look.

Thanks for the helpful video, you chose some beautiful things. I also appreciate your comment about our bodies being beautiful, so true.After my husband died, I grieved deeply and just had no appetite. I lost 75 pounds in a very short period of time, your skin just doesn't bounce back when you're in your 60's like it did when you were younger! The sag is real. So many mature women still have lovely upper arms and great legs, if that's you then I say go for it and show those babies off!

Serena, that color makes your eyes really pop out in blue, very pretty

@sweetandsour1621

15 күн бұрын

Absolutely! You look beautiful in that color!

@providencephelps1497

14 күн бұрын

I agree: the blue is beautiful!!😍

@lynnleipold2617

3 күн бұрын

Yes!

For years now, my favorite ‘short-sleeve tees - are now tees with sleeves elbow-length. Talbots have my best v-neck tees, 100% cotton! 🥰

Love it❤❤❤

Love the tips. You are so helpful and kind. Thank you

Great suggestions!

Thank you, Serena, I appreciate all those tips. Just wanted to update you on a few things. I just received the white Chico's raincoat today you recommended a few videos back. It fits great, looks great on and my husband loved it. Now I can donate that very old beige "Appleseed" summer rain jacket out of my closet. :-) Also, I purchased the Australian Gold tinted SPF because you recommended it because it doesn't make you break out. I have been wearing it for a few days and it is awesome, my skin looks like porcelain. I was using Elta MD for years, but they recently changed the formula, and the new formulation makes me break out every time I use it. I know Angie from Hot and Flashy says Australian Gold is drying to older skin, but I didn't find that to be the case. Thank you so much for that recommendation and also Australin Gold is cheaper than the Elta MD. Love that!

@StylewithSerena

15 күн бұрын

That's awesome!

Thank you, very helpful ❤

Thank u good tips.

Loved this video!

Great tips! Thank you🌸

Great tips. Thank you!

RIGHT!! NO cap sleeves for me! Ditto: flutter sleeves.😫

This is excellent! Thank you!

Thank you 😊

Helped with some great ideas. Thanks

I love all your videos

Great tips. Thanks for sharing. 👍🏼

Thank you, Serena! Just the video I needed!

Thank you Serena, enjoyed your video today!

Thank you for including some tops from Talbots.

@StylewithSerena

13 күн бұрын

You bet!

You have the best videos. !!! Thank you 😊

Thank you for all your ideas to cover upper arms ❤

Very helpful! Thank you for all these tips. I love the gauze fabric & eyelet fabric too.

I ❤your style!

Love your videos❤

I ALWAYS love your videos😊❤

@StylewithSerena

15 күн бұрын

Thank you!

So helpful, thankyou, I am going to clean out my closet and do some shopping to try some of these great ideas.💚

I love your beautiful outfits they are gorgeous and I also love only cotton linin and gauze

Thank you, Serena! Great tips. I’m not crazy about my upper arms but I do have tiny wrists!😂❤

Serena, you’re the best. Been waiting a long time for this video. Ty so very much. I love what you said about it being ok to expose flabby skin but at 66 I’m terribly conscious about my arms.

Thank you for the tips. I love that you include what not to wear in addition to what we should wear.

@StylewithSerena

15 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

What pretty blouses you bought. They look so great on you. ❤

I have always used light weights ( over the age of 50) so I am proud to say I do not have that problem. My major concern is my tummy, and how to dress to conceal the fat, ( Im small but have always had a problem with my tummy. Our family calls it the bubbly ball. Thank you Serena, Great Grandmother from Texas!

@StylewithSerena

14 күн бұрын

Have you seen my video about how to conceal a tummy?

The front of my arms have cellulite . Big lumps and divviets. I’m 5’4” and 115. I’m a very small boned woman. That area is where fat always goes. Then I have flabby extra skin that hangs. It’s humiliating and I’ve been very down on myself. The last year has been hard on me with stress - lots and lots of family stuff. I’ve aged a good amount. I’m 66

@roseyc.5846

4 күн бұрын

YOU ARE NOT ALONE... almost exactly SAME issues here! 😞🙏🏻🩷🌻

Boy, does that blue top look fantastic on you!!!

I have flabby, wrinkly arms and I've recently discovered that a more skimming, slouchy t-shirt looks so much better on me (and more current) than a tight-fitting one. I like Marks & Spencer's slouchy white slash neck t-shirt £9.50, also available in other colours. They describe it as slash neck but imo it's more of a flattering crew neck, I bought multiples and the material is lovely too, highly recommended, good quality from M&S and a great price too. I love graphic Ts, and I have a collection of very cool ones that I wanted to continue wearing. I wear them under my denim/chambray/linen/cotton shirt dresses, I leave some of the top buttons undone so you can still see the graphic. This would work well with a button down denim or other type of shirt too. It's really a cool way to wear your favourite t-shirts without showing the top part of your arms. However, if it's very hot, I just don't care, we should not be ashamed of our bodies, it's natural to age and it's mean of others to make us feel bad about our bodies and things we cannot change. I do some weight-bearing exercises to tone my arms, but the wrinkly skin cannot be remedied so I live with it, I have quite a bit of it since losing weight. I moisturise and tan or use tinted moisturiser, more than that I can't do and I have learnt to accept it.

SO Helpful! Absolutely great ideas I will surely keep all them in mind. This was a very helpful video. I’m glad I’m not the only one that struggles with these issues. . This was really helpful 👍

@StylewithSerena

15 күн бұрын

I'm so glad!

Great advice! Love your helpful tips and tricks. Since doing Pure Strength classes I don't worry about arms like I use to since I have built up muscle & my shoulders have squared off. I started this class for being petite and bone density but it has paid off in so many ways. Lisa taught me a trick also about putting self tanner or in my case I use Jergens medium to dark gradual tan lotion in the arm muscle places that are naturally indented so the muscle is more pronounced . It gives a more toned look even if you don't lift a weight. I think a 3/4 sleeve length blue jean jacket looks cute over sundresses too. Great summer topic !!!

@StylewithSerena

15 күн бұрын

That's great tip about the self tanner! And you're so right...lifting some weights is so important as we age!

??? Hi Serena oxoxox I’ve been binge watching your videos. I really like your style choices. ??? Could you please make a video about summer jewelry??? I’m looking for nice white pieces but would love to see other ideas too. I hope you are staying cool this summer. Thanks again for your videos.

I found a knitted cardigan from goalia that comes in white, pink and blue. It’s short sleeved!

I agree with everyone else-that aquamarine shirt and cami are STUNNING on you! 😮❤ Your eyes definitely stand out. This is definitely your color! I loved the looks you put together. That black and white top looked really nice and the white blazer with you white pants and that fab top looked so good together. I hate my upper arms and always have. I needed this video! ❤❤❤

@StylewithSerena

14 күн бұрын

It's not a cami, it's a tee shirt and cardigan. I linked them both.

The blue sweater looks amazing on you! Would you mind sharing what jeans you’re wearing? I love them.

@StylewithSerena

15 күн бұрын

These from Chico's: rstyle.me/+_A_RZFaqPrXq1C-l5tiMbQ

Great video, Serena! Personally, I hated my flabby upper arms. I have been doing arm exercises with weights and, hallelujah, it’s working! My shoulders are looking toned and my arms are slimming down and firming up. It’s just my personal opinion, but I feel so much better about wearing sleeveless tops. However, I always carry a light summer cardigan because in so many places they crank up the A.C. and brrrr🥶!

@StylewithSerena

15 күн бұрын

Congrats on your hard work paying off!

Cotton and linen are OK for inside with air conditioning, but if you’re outdoors in the heat and humidity, polyester is the best fabric for comfort. Arctic Cool and 32 Degrees Cool both make long sleeve and 3/4 sleeve top in many colors. Here in the humid Midwest wicking polyester is king! 👑

Hey Serena! I love your content. ❤❤❤❤ I just bought the Petite Tweedy Stitch Short Sleeve Jacket from Ann taylor. Love it. It’s elegant and hides my bat wings.

@StylewithSerena

15 күн бұрын

Love it!!

???Can you please make a video on how to care for linen pieces??? Thank you for your helpful videos. ❤

@StylewithSerena

14 күн бұрын

I just follow the care instructions on the garment.

@catherinelavender3993

10 күн бұрын

My main tip is dry it to a light dampness and then hang to dry or even iron when still a bit damp. But pulling it out of dryer while damp and letting finish hanging works for me without ironing!

💗

I appreciate this video❤ What can we do to exercise this in a better thing?❤❤❤

@StylewithSerena

16 күн бұрын

That video is next!

Serena I love how you present the clothing which includes fabric content. It is so important in the warm summer days. I appreciate all that you have shown and spoken about in this video. Very helpful. Thank you 💞

Wow! You should wear that color more often! Of course, you look great in any color, but Wow!

Thank you 🙂 How did you know?

@StylewithSerena

16 күн бұрын

You're welcome 😊

Can u share link for tops u r wearing? Color is gorgeous

@StylewithSerena

7 күн бұрын

They are already linked. It's the Nic & Zoe tee and Nic & Zoe 4-way cardigan.

👍

Thanks for the tips! I’m trying to become more comfortable showing my upper arms, but hiding them is hard habit to break at 68! Can you do a video with ideas for cruise wear? Particularly for formal nights and packing tips too. We are planning to be away for 2 weeks in September on a Mediterranean cruise. We’re celebrating our 50th anniversary! Thanks!

@StylewithSerena

14 күн бұрын

Your cruise sounds fabulous! I've never been on a cruise so I'm afraid I can't help with outfit ideas.

Thank you dear Serena 💐❤️ I love all the beautiful clothes suggestions! My upper arms are not only flabby but also wrinkly, I will surely get some nice pieces which look chic and not like a concerned effort to hide them. Again, you made my mood lift so much. Tell you what really made me smile and laugh a little: I thought cotton gauze is lovely and googled it. Only thing I found here was this kind of bandage stuff you know 😆 for when you fall off your bike and have some scratches somewhere ore something. no clothes at all! In German, it translates to Baumwollgaze, which to me sounds like a kind of funny sloth living in trees. Baumwolle Gaze 😂 🤣. Hope I can put a smile on you, too. Looking much forward to you again soon.

@StylewithSerena

15 күн бұрын

It is sometimes called double cloth. Maybe you can search that in Deutsch!

@christianeraphael9180

15 күн бұрын

@@StylewithSerena thank you 💐🌻👍🏻 I found a lovely hammock, one Doppelbaumwolle pair of leggings and tons of fabric so I can tailor one myself. I am almost falling of my couch laughing! I will now take the shortcut and look at the pieces you linked. Anyways, I wish you a very nice day, evening or which time of the day it is now 🌺🍀🌸.

63 workout all the time but lost weight years ago kept it off but the leftovers are apparent o well 😊

We have the ‘Smith arms,’ they are hereditary, regardless of our weight. Naturally heavy and broad. Always looking for solutions. Thanks!

@StylewithSerena

6 күн бұрын

Yes, sometimes things like that happen unfortunately. Surgery is an option if it really bothers you. Or CoolSculpting to dissolve the fat and then you might need surgery for the excess skin.

Have you ever noticed that landscaping crews and other people who work outside in the summer often wear long pants and long sleeves? Choose moisture wicking fabrics (many are synthetic) in light colors. They will protect your skin from damaging sun but they also “shade” you from the sun bearing down on you and reflect it away from your skin. My husband does a lot of outside work and didn’t believe me until I bought him a head to toe outfit with long sleeves and long pants, loose fitting to allow air to circulate, light colored to reflect the sun, and made of (synthetic) moisture wicking fabric. He was amazed and that’s all he wears now. We live in “Hotlanta”, so if it works here, it works. Think about it… people who live in the Middle East cover up from head to toe in light colored fabrics. Human beings have been bearing the heat this way for millennia. Loose. Light. Long.

Best exercise for upper arms is tennis🎾

unfortunately, now I can be polyester or other synthetic. I appreciate your videos and your approach.

@StylewithSerena

15 күн бұрын

Thank you! Didn't understand your first sentence though.

I find knitted tops with elbow-length sleeves very flattering and feminine. Imo twinsets and large prints are ageing. I wear my semi-sheer pussybow blouse under a cardigan. I wear a cami or a tank top under my sheer long-sleeve black top - its subtly sexy too (not that I'm aiming for sexy, but sheer black always is imo)

Ladies, no arm shaming! Wear sleeveless.

@StylewithSerena

15 күн бұрын

That's what I say at the very beginning of the video! But viewers have asked for tips, so I'm doing this for them.

I m self conscious about my weight my arms

@StylewithSerena

2 күн бұрын

Hope these ideas helped you!

Thank you for your disclaimer. It’s a fact, women jiggle! It’s perfectly normal that all women, even skinny ones have bat wings.

Too hot I don’t care anymore

@StylewithSerena

10 күн бұрын

Absolutely! Wear those sleeveless shirts! Shorts too! Life is too short.

I appreciate this video. 😊🩷🌷