How to Tuck in a Shirt
Posted on September 7th, 2009 by Marck
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Smart casual is the norm in many business meetings and corporate events. Tucking in your shirt gives you a more professional, impressive look when you’re giving presentations, for formal occasions, or even when you’re just showing up for work. Here are some ways to tuck in a shirt.
When to Tuck In
Fashion experts have their own opinions when and when not to tuck in a shirt. For corporate functions, though, a dress shirt should always be tucked in. Tucked out dress shirts are not only unruly, but they also look unappealing and give other people the wrong impression about you. A good rule of thumb to remember is that if the hem of the shirt exceeds your belt, you need to tuck in your shirt.
Tuck Lightly
When you tuck in your shirt, make sure that the folds hang naturally from the waist of your pants. Folds give the impression of adding more body and definition to your frame and to your outfit. Don’t tuck the shirt in fully into your pants. A good rule of thumb is to let the shirt hang long and loose enough to barely cover your belt. Let some of the folds hang loose, but make sure they hang evenly around your waist.
Fold Behind
Sometimes you may end up wearing a shirt that’s too long for you, so you may need to tuck a good length of the shirt down your pants. There may be too many folds, though, that the shirt may look more like drapery than clothing. To avoid this problem, tuck part of the length of the shirt behind you, and fold the remaining length of the shirt in such a way that the front of your shirt still looks tidy and neat. You may want to wear a suit or sport jacket to hide the creases that form behind the shirt.
A dapper look is very important for corporate and formal events. With these tips, you can make yourself look very impressive no matter what length or style of shirt you wear.
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