Untucked Chic Outfits

To all of you ladies who say you just want to wear your shirt untucked: I hear you. You don’t have to half tuck, quarter tuck, French tuck, bra tuck, etc.

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But there is a fine line between modern…and matronly…when it come to untucked shirts. Let me offer some guidance!

The outfit on the left features 1) a fitted button up shirt, 2) in a petite length, 3) with the top two buttons open, and 4) fashion tape to hold the neckline open.

The outfit on the right is 1) unfitted, 2) regular length, and 3) only one button open.

MODERN…not Matronly.

PS: When I was researching this post, I could not find a single post on Google telling women it was okay to wear their shirts untucked. Let’s change that position!

In Part II of our Styling the Midlife Midsection for Summer series, I told you that sometimes its okay to just wear your shirt untucked. You don’t have to French tuck, half tuck, quarter tuck, back tuck…or BRA TUCK (*rolling eyes*). And WOW at the response I received from so many you after making that statement. Countless women in your community commented that they were relieved to finally hear that it is totally okay to leave their shirt untucked and that the half tuck options only served to accentuate their midlife midsection. What I heard from you is this: its okay to sometimes wear the shirt tucked, but overall we don’t want to wear our shirt tucked. So…let’s UNTUCK IT!

But there is a fine line between modern…and matronly…when it comes to leaving your shirt untucked. Let me give you some guidance to keep you on the modern side and away from matronly. None of these rules are hard rules, and they don’t won’t all apply to every situation. But hopefully these will guide you when wearing your shirt untucked.

1. Get the Right Fit:

A shirt that is too tight could look unflattering while a shirt too loose could look frumpy. Play around with different types of fits (slim, relaxed, etc.) to see what looks best for you.

2. Find the Right Length:

Untucked shirts are where it is especially important for short ladies to buy petite size and tall ladies to buy tall size.

3. Pair Loose with Fitted:

To balance the looseness of the untucked shirt, consider pairing it with a fitted pant (i.e., SKINNY JEANS!) to create balance.

4. Gathered Option:

Another option for wearing an untucked shirt is to gather the hemline with a rubber band to create definition to the waistline.

5. Add FLARE to the Look:

Unbutton the top two buttons
Roll up the sleeves
Wear a camisole or tank underneath.

6. EXCEPTIONS:

As with almost every rule, there is an exception: linen button up shirts and tunics are meant to be worn untucked and unfitted…to create the appearance of easy breezy summer style.

Video Demonstration:

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FITTED White Button Up + Boyfriend Jeans + Slide Sandals + Designer Straw Tote

In this outfit, I incorporated a white button up shirt that is 1) fitted (darts in the front & back) and 2) petite length. I also added flare to the outfit by unbuttoning the top two buttons (holding the collar open with fashion tape) and slightly rolled up the sleeve. This creates a more modern, effortless look.
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Linen Button Up + Linen Joggers + Sport Sandals

Linen shirts Arwen always meant to be worn untucked. I paired this baby blue linen button up with white linen joggers and sports sandals for a relaxed but chic outfit.
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FITTED Striped Button Up + Boyfriend Jeans + Slide Sandals + Designer Straw Tote

Here is another example of a button up shirt that is 1) fitted (darts in the front & back) and 2) petite length. I also added flare to the outfit by unbuttoning the top two buttons (holding the collar open with fashion tape) and slightly rolled up the sleeve. This creates a more modern, effortless look.
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Sleeveless FITTED Button Up + Linen Crop Pants + Designer Block Heels + Handbag

Notice that the sleeveless button up shirt shown here is 1) fitted, 2) petite length, 3) open two buttons at the top, and 4) the collar is secured open with fashion tape. The result is an effortless chic office outfit.
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Silk Blouse + Linen Blend Trousers + Beige Pumps + Beige Work Tote

Here, I used a small rubber band to gather the hemline at the hip to create a slightly more defined waistline. The result is an elegant office outfit.
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UNFITTED White Linen Button Up + Beige Crop Pants + Espadrilles + Straw Tote

A linen tunic is ALWAYS meant to be work untucked. Pair with linen crop pants for an easy breezy summer outfit.
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Light Blue Linen Tunic + White Linen Crop Pants + Sandals + Straw Tote

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