A true features a sleeve that starts at the shoulder (10) and ends at the elbow or just two inches past it (7). Imagine the face of a clock: 10 is the shoulder; 7 is the lower elbow.
The allowed a woman to type on a computer keypunch machine (10 AM) without her sleeves dipping into the ink ribbons or getting caught in the carriage return. By 7 PM, the same sleeve length was elegant enough for dinner and dancing—perfect for showing off a stack of bakelite bangles or a chunky cuff bracelet, which were hallmarks of the mod accessory wardrobe.
A true features a sleeve that starts at the shoulder (10) and ends at the elbow or just two inches past it (7). Imagine the face of a clock: 10 is the shoulder; 7 is the lower elbow.
The allowed a woman to type on a computer keypunch machine (10 AM) without her sleeves dipping into the ink ribbons or getting caught in the carriage return. By 7 PM, the same sleeve length was elegant enough for dinner and dancing—perfect for showing off a stack of bakelite bangles or a chunky cuff bracelet, which were hallmarks of the mod accessory wardrobe. 10 to 7 mod top