SHOULD YOU TUCK IN YOUR SHIRT OR LEAVE IT OUT
My granddaughter comes to visit a lot on the weekends, and she loves to ask “Alexa” to play certain songs. One of her favorites is, “should I stay or should I go.” That song became a favorite because when it comes time to go to bed, this is what she is constantly saying. She wants to spend the night but doesn’t want to go to bed. Then she starts the drama and tears since she can’t make up her mind. That is how I sometimes feel about deciding whether to tuck my shirt in or leave it out.
I remember the first time that I saw someone wearing their shirt untucked, and I was shocked. It looked sloppy and unkempt, especially since the style had always been to tuck in your shirt. Now, an untucked shirt is a norm, but the “tucked” look is trying to make a comeback.
How do you know when to tuck?
There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to fashion. It is pretty much an anything goes arena now unless you work in a corporate setting with its own rules. Many corporate workplaces might require you to look polished and professional, and a tucked shirt is usually the better option. However, that is not always the case, so you should check to make sure first.
Types of tucks:
Full Tuck
There are three basic types of tucks. The full tuck, as I mentioned earlier, looks more polished and professional. But, for ladies like me who have a flabby tummy, it is not my friend. You want to make sure that the shirt’s material isn’t too bulky; we don’t need any more bulk in that area.
Half Tuck
This is also known as a front tuck, and it is exactly like it sounds. You only tuck the front half of your shirt into your jeans/pants, and the back half of your shirt remains out. This is my favorite way to tuck since it can elongate the look of your legs, but it still can let my flabby belly show. So, you have to decide which you want the most; long legs or no belly showing.
Side Tuck
You hardly ever see me wear a side tuck. It always looks to me like half of your shirt has come untucked or that you missed part of it when you were tucking it in your pants. Lol!
Which tuck with which jeans
The style of your jeans/pants can also play a role in deciding whether you should tuck your shirt. It also depends on the length of the shirt when it comes to making the decision. For the most part, skinny jeans look great with a tucked-in shirt. The tucked shirt helps to balance the skinnier bottom, but I still like an untucked option too. I say, wear the one that makes you feel the most comfortable.
Most people will tell you to tuck in your shirt with girlfriend or boyfriend jeans. I understand the concept that tucking your shirt in with the fuller bottom helps to create balance. However, with girlfriend and boyfriend jeans, I have extra “bunching” in the belly area because of the looser material, and I am not sure that is a flattering look. (You’ll see what I mean later in this post)
The flared jeans and bootcut jeans look great either way. The more flare to the jeans, the more you might want to consider a front or full tuck. It is all about balance, but if it makes you uncomfortable, go with what you like.
Like any new style or fashion that we try, it might take some getting used to before you feel comfortable. So, try tucking a couple of times before you make your decision. That is how I am feeling about boyfriend jeans…all of the extra material makes me feel sloppy and that my pants look baggy. I bet it won’t be long before wearing something tight will make me feel confined and constricted. Lol! Basically, do what makes YOU happy and feel good.
This floral cotton pullover blouse has the prettiest color combination. It reminds me of cotton candy, and who doesn’t like cotton candy? I swear that florals aren’t something that I normally gravitate toward, but I love them this year for some reason. Maybe I want it to be spring so badly, and flowers remind me that it is coming.
I like the different floral pattern where the buttons are and around the neckline. I kind of like the length of this blouse, and I think it looks fine untucked. I am wearing a size large in the top, and I think that it fits me great.
I bet that you didn’t see this coming. The jacket sure does add a HUGE pop of color to this outfit.
Okay, I tucked the shirt in since I wanted to show you this orchid classic jean jacket. Because the jacket is slightly shorter than the blouse, I didn’t think it looked good left untucked. This color is one that I’ve been buying a lot this year. I’ve always loved this color, and I seem to be finding it at several different stores.
I am wearing a medium in this jacket, and it fits me fine. I was afraid that it would be too tight, but it actually fits me really well. This is a lighter weight than the classic denim jacket, and it is great for spring. The jacket also comes in white, and a pretty yellow, and both of those would look equally as cute this spring.
Dark rinse jeans look so nice and polished. They are more dressy than medium or light wash jeans, and a dark rinse is what you should choose if you are wearing jeans for a dressy/casual occasion. I love the skinny flare cut of these jeans, and they fit nicely. They have a sewn-in panel in the tummy region to smooth the midsection, which is a bonus.
I am wearing my usual size 10 in these jeans, so I would say they run true to size. The length is a tad bit long at 33″, so take that into consideration. I prefer my jeans on the longer side to wear heels, and just in case they shrink in the wash.
This is actually one of my favorite jeans. I love the way they feel and the polished look of the jeans. The flare is a perfect size and is flattering to most body types.
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I am a trim size 14 and 78 but I do not tuck anything in because I am short waisted and it just looks odd. my legs are long …30 in inseam… so I try to wear tops out but not below hips. tunics are fine if I am wearing leggings type of pants. I just want to looked balanced and want the tops to be colorful to elongate my waist up. Does it sound strange?
I understand what you’re saying about the full tuck. I have never felt it was a good look on me (waaayyy before the half tuck was a thing) due to my short waist. I have to say though, the full tuck in this outfit makes your legs look a MILE LONG!
This jacket really makes the outfit pop! Just beautiful 💕
I absolutely love the outfit with the tucked in shirt and jacket. You look stunning!
I really like the front tuck but it never seems to work for me. May need to keep trying. You always look pulled together no matter what you wear.
I am a big fan of the untuck look. I do like your suggestion about trying to different looks with different bottoms.
I am very short waisted so no tucking for me even when I would love too. I love the floral top!
Love the dark jeans with the floral top!
I think the shirt looks better tucked in with a jacket but untucked on its own.
I love the front tuck look!
I love the pink jacket with the dark jeans!
I always have the dilemma of should I or shouldn’t I tuck my shirt. I usually go with the half tuck…too much tummy in my opinion to go with full tuck. I really love the bright jacket. Cute cute cute.
Love the outfit – I’m definitely ready for spring too ! Tell Joe Happy birthday from us and thanks for sharing his gifts !
I still prefer my tops untucked. You look great either way. Me, not so much.
I love the whole outfit, even the white booties. Maybe because I’m shortwaisted, I like the look of the blouse untucked with jacket.
I like the look of the half tuck but every time I try it on me I don’t like it. Mostly because of my middle age belly flab.
Hi! Thank you for the helpful article. I am personally an “untuck” gal. I love your blogs. Great day.
I think the full tuck is the neatest look bit I do like the half tuck…
This is good info! Another question I have is if the bell sleeves popular in recent years is “OUT” or “still ok”
Bell sleeves, especially the really wide ones like from the 60s, are trending right now. You are in luck!
It’s funny how our eyes get used to seeing things a certain way, like the current untuck fashion. When you see tucked in now, it doesn’t look right because we’re not used to it. I love your look with the untucked shirt!
And that orchid jacket is such a beautiful color!
Pretty top, I like it untuck.
The bright colors look great on you. I’m not much of a shirt tuck kind of gal because of my muffin top so if I do it, I actually find a side half tuck works pretty well. Happy hump day!
Love the pink jacket! And those jeans look good on you,…do you think they would work for an Apple shape? That is what I am,…lastly, YAY FOR JOE’S BIRTHDAY!
This outfit looks so good on you. I think the top looks better on you than the model on the website. Love it with the dark wash jeans and with the jacket. Makes you look so tall and slender. Hope you are having a good hump day!
I love the combination of the floral and the gorgeous pink. My first time commenting, but I’ve been reading your blog and enjoying the fashion ever since I discovered it.
The blouse is pretty! I like the jacket too, but I would probably wear it with a white jacket. You are definitely braver with color than I am. 🙂
I love the jacket, it looks so feminine in that color!
Love the jeans, might just have to add them to my cart! They would work for office attire for me. Thanks for the “to tuck or not to tuck” suggestions today.
Have a great day!
Such a pretty blouse!
I love the jacket, but unfortunately not available in my size.
To tuck or not to tuck…that is the quandary! Thanks for the ideas!
I like the top and the jacket. I don’t know whether I’d tuck it or not. I’m with you, the 1/2 tuck sometimes makes my stomach too visible, but untucked ends up making my legs look even shorter than they are…dilemmas!
I don’t tuck anymore…at all. I love the looks, it’s me not the clothing…..hehehehe.
I like the half tuck or french tuck. You look great in whatever you wear. I tend to wear solids and either black or navy!!
I liked the version tucked with the jacket best. You could wear that almost anywhere!
Your jacket and top go together so well! Nice outfit for this time of Winter-into-Spring.
Cute top. Unfortunately not available in my size. With the jacket it is perfect for spring.
I love this printed blouse and like the henley neckline with that print. One thing about a print like this is if it’s a cotton and tends to wrinkle you don’t notice it near as much as if it were a solid.
I’m on the no tuck team – I’m very short waisted & tucking shirts in just accentuates it. You look great either way & I love that shade of pink on you!
I love the jeans! I’m kinda happy to see the boot cut and straight legs!
Joe and I share a birthday month (along with my daughter, brother, brother-in-law, niece!) A lot of special people have come out of March haha!
Happy Birthday, Joe!
You look amazing in pink!
Love the Hot pink jacket!!
Love the outfit 😎
Such a pretty blouse! I liked it alone and with the jacket, too.
Love the blouse! I don’t usually wear blouses, but I ordered one today!!
Love the jacket. It makes the outfit.
Love the outfit! I have several floral blouses similar to the one you are wearing and love them. I like the darker wash jeans for wearing to work.
No special comment on the clothing – it always looks good. I want to tell you I have now read both of your sister’s books. Hope in the Holler was my favorite. I hope you will let us know when her next book is published!
Loved the tucked in blouse with the jacket. Time to shop my closet!
I love the pink and navy together. Great way to ease into spring.
I would love for you to tell us your makeup you use. Which foundation do you use?
You look so awesome in this outfit! I love the jeans and the jacket and the blouse and the boots!!!!Lol! Oh Happy Birthday Joe!
The pink jacket really made pink in the blouse pop!
I love the front tuck on everybody but me. Wish I lived closer so you could help me with it!
Debbie, I would totally help you!!!
I have been lusting after this jacket. But, I gave up buying anything for myself for Lent, so have a few more weeks to wait☺
Lol! One year I gave up buying clothes for Lent. It was the hardest Lent that I ever went through.
I really love the look of these jeans! They look comfortable yet slightly dressy. Thank you for showing us both a tucked and untucked with the same outfit. Looks good l! My choice is tucked either the jacket!
I am glad that I could help you. That is my number one goal!
Those jeans look fabulous on you! I added them to my wish list. I vary my tuck based on the occasion. Thanks for all of the great tips! I’m shopping my closet more for “Tania combos”!!!
Love your blog! That jacket is awesome…
I absolutely love those jeans on you. I am one of those people who chooses to wear their tops untucked. I realize it is more casual, but casual & comfortable is my lifestyle.
Michele, wear what makes you happy. Casual and comfortable are great, but you need to make sure that it doesn’t go to the sloppy side which can happen very easily if we aren’t careful.
I appreciate the little tidbits Of knowledge you share; details make all The difference!! I read your blog every morning before getting dressed. You are my daily inspiration! 💕
Thanks
Tammy, I am trying to do more research and share more knowledge with everyone. It is a little more work and effort, but I can see that it is adding value for all of you.
Cute outfit…I think untucked with the jacket is very flattering on you😊I’m typically a front tuck girl but will reconsider when wearing a wider leg as I see how it balances so nicely. Happy Birthday month Joe🎉🎉
Sharon, it is a trial and error kind of thing. Generally, they recommend tucking with the wider leg, but I thought this top looked better untucked. So, there are no hard and fast rules.
I don’t shop as much since retiring, but love how you inspire me to shop my closet! Great slimming look today.
I love the orchid jacket!
I tend to tuck my shirts in but like the idea of sometimes leaving it untucked. Thank you for giving us the different types of tucks. Love the floral shirt and pink jacket.
so many tuck opinions! it is really interesting and I love that you encourage everyone to do what they like best. Love the look, especially the dark jeans. So cute and your legs look a mile long!
I like this look. It makes your legs look longer and your whole body thinner. Very flattering!
Dark wash, flare jeans, and pointy toes make the legs look LONG!
Just started experimenting with a front tuck, it will take some time to get used too. Love the pink color but sadly not my color. May have to look into yellow though. Have a great day.
I wish I could tuck but I am very short waisted so tucking looks like the top of my jeans are right under my bust line and that is not a look I like. The floral blouse is beautiful.
That blouse is really pretty! Looks great with the dark jeans! Personally, I don’t tuck anything! I carry my weight in my middle and it’s not comfortable nor flattering! And the front tuck stuff looks silly. Looks like you went to the bathroom, got your shirt stuck and forgot to fix your clothing! I see it on a lot of young gals, maybe ok on them, but not me!
Great look. As some others have mentioned, I haven’t mastered the half tuck yet. I am really short (5’1) AND short waisted. But you have it down pat. Love it
I can never get the front tuck to look right on me. Guess I’ll have to do a full tuck.
I like the look of a front tuck, but have yet to really wear one, lol😊
Love the outfit.
I like the pink and blue together they work really well and do cheer up the day!
This looks really great on you! Since Joe doesn’t want a big deal for his birthday maybe you should just buy something for you! 🙂
Your legs look so long in those dark jeans!! I love that look.
Love the pink jacket!! Tell Joe happy Birthday!!
I love the dark blue jeans on you!
Love this entire outfit! The pink jacket is so bight and cheerful; and I can’t say enough how much I love these jeans. I just wish I could look as good in them as you do.
Love the blouse! It is already sold out in my size. However, I will not be tucking anything. My tummy does not allow for it! Love your posts and style!
Love the outfit today. Especially the top with the bright pink jacket.
I love that blouse!!! You look so pretty in it. I went over to the website, and it is sold out in every size. Darn it, I so wanted it. Oh well….on to the next time.
To tuck or not to tuck. Great discussion!
Such a pretty blouse! Love it and really loved it with the pink jacket! I haven’t tucked for so long, I will have to try it!
It does look more polished! Happy Birthday month to Joe!!!
I love the outfit on you today!! Adorable ❤️ thank you for your fashion tips. I hope Joe has a great birthday month 🎂
I am not a fan of the front tuck
I just don’t get it because if you look from the side I think it makes people look bigeer than they are.
Just my opinion. Either tuck all the way or not all for me.
Hope Joe has a Happy Birthday month.🎂🎉.
I am so glad you wrote about this. I have the worst time with the front or French tuck. I have a belly and am very self conscious of it. Some blouses just beg to be tucked! I’ll give it another try and hope I look half as cute as you 😘
The dark wash on these jeans looks great on you as does the fit! Love your blog. It never disappoints and is informative and interesting! Keep up your wit and humor!
I’d love to be able to tuck in my tops. I think it is slimming unless you have the belly which I do. Don’t nobody need to see that!!
I love a fun pop of color! That reminds me I have a pineapple yellow jean jacket I bought last year, I should sooooo get that out to wear! You have inspired me to be more brave with colors.