How to Keep Your Shirt Tucked In
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How to Keep Your Shirt Tucked In, with Fearless Tape
It's the bane of every person's existence. No matter what you try, or how hard you try, even the sharpest fitted dress shirt can start to billow, shift, or come loose as you move, sit, and stretch.
The good news? Fearless Tape has the solution!
From fit & shirt selection to tucking methods to accessories, we’re breaking down how to keep your shirt tucked in this blog.
1. Choosing the Right Shirt & Pant Fit
Choosing the right shirt fit is the foundation of making sure your shirt does not come untucked. Fit makes it less likely that the shirt billows or balloons, etc.
Look for a shirt that has:
· A tailored torso area
· A hem that reaches mid-zipper (which is the ideal shirt-tail length)
o Too long, and the tuck can be messy. Too little, and tucking can be nearly impossible.
· Lays cleanly without any extra bulk
Pant fit plays a huge role in keeping your shirt secure. The waistband of the pants should:
· Sit naturally at your wait
· Fit snugly and comfortably
· Stay in place throughout the day
A secure waistband is one of the strongest anchors you have for keeping your shirt tucked in.
2. Techniques to Keep your Shirt Tucked.
The Basic Tuck
The classic! The Basic method is simple and works best when your outfit is nearly complete. Just smooth the shirt down your torso, tuck it evenly, and secure with a belt.
The Military Tuck Method
A favorite among stylists and dressing professionals, the Military Tuck method helps ro hide that excess side fabric. Simply:
1. Pinch the extra material along each of the side seams.
2. Fold backwards to create a streamlined shape.
3. Tuck in and fasten your pants.
Undershirt or Underwear Tuck
The "Undershirt/Underwear" tuck method helps reduce shifting and maintain a clean fit and tuck for your shirt. Just tuck your shirt into your undershirt or underwear before pulling up your pants. This provides extra grip and security to keep the shirt tucked.
Other Tips
A strong belt, a proper waistband, or a rubber waistband grip can dramatically help in keeping your shirt tucked during wear.
3. Using Fashion Tape to Keep your Shirt Tucked
There’s one more product that will help keep your shirt stay tucked in and give you professional-level support no matter what: Fearless Fashion Tape.
Fashion tape helps to secure the parts of your dress shirt that are more likely to shift throughout wear, like collars that pop up, or a hem that slowly works its way out of your waistband. helps anchor the fabric so it doesn’t pull or billow. You stay smooth, crisp, and confidently tailored.
And for the areas of the shirt that need precision and extra control - like a button gap, collar point, or a belt - our Dapper Dots tape offer discreet, pinpoint hold to keep everything where it should be.
With Fearless Fashion Tape, your dress shirt stays neater and fully tucked-in.
4. Practical Tips
Even with the perfect method, movement can challenge your shirt. Here’'re some tips to stay ahead!
Do the Movement Test
After fully tucking in your shirt:
· Raise your arms
· Sit and stand
· Walk a few steps
· Twist side to side
If something shifts, adjust it now so that you don't have to fix it later.
Find Problem Areas
Does your shirt slide out when you sit does? Does bending forward pull the shirt out from the sides? Match your fix to the issue:
· Loose waistband? Tighten your belt or use fashion tape for extra security.
· Extra fabric/shirt too long? Try the military tuck method.
Carry Fearless Fashion Tape or Dapper Dots with you in case of emergency!
Keeping your dress shirt tucked is all about understanding the relationship between your shirt, your pants, and the tools that provide extra support. With the proper & right fit, a good shirt-tucking technique, and Fearless fashion tape, you’ll be able to keep your dress shirt tucked through every meeting, commute, and moment in motion.