The untucked shirt thing has been hard for me to wear. I guess I liked the 80′s when a shirt tucked into a skirt or pants with a great belt would really make a statement. But, as I’ve said before, as you get older I think its important to keep up with the major trends. And wearing a shirt tucked in with a great belt looks, well…so 80′s! And, untucked shirts can be a godsend to cover-up a tummy.
Here’s some good advice from You Look Fab on how to choose the right length for an untucked top.
If you’re going to go un-tucked, then tops that look good with skirts are not the same tops that look good with pants or jeans. Length is the key issue:
- Skirts look best with tailored tops that are shorter in length. This is especially true of A-line skirts where it’s imperative to accentuate the waistline (volume on top of volume doesn’t work). Keep the hem of the top on or just above
- Pants look best with tops that are 1 to 3 inches above crotch point
Originally published 4/28/2008
