Updated 11-14-22
The idea of creating a side tuck shirt is a fabulous way of still creating that half tuck, yet it’s not in the middle of your body showcasing the belly which many of you don’t appreciate.
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Quote of the day: “Faith is not belief. Belief is passive. Faith is active.” Edith Hamilton
I chose this quote because trying new trends is a test of faith. It’s not always easy to change our way of thinking when it comes to style. So many times we think it’s not for “us” or for our age group. Yet, society is slowly changing to the idea that even older women deserve to look amazing!!
And I think we are the best to showcase that idea in so many unique ways.
For instance, even if you don’t enjoy the half tuck in the middle of your body, Charlotte is showing the side tuck shirt from a different perspective. And Lesley will be showcasing still another option.
BTW, I give reasons why the half tuck might need to be part of getting dressed.
But you can’t just imagine it or say it’s not right for you. As I say time and time again, you have to TRY IT, to really know for sure.
As well as not all methods or items are created equal. Sure, this side tuck shirt idea won’t work for every top out there, but how will you know until you put it to the test with what you have?
The reason you even consider any kind of tucking is because of the proportions of the outfit. I’ve shown side-by-side examples of outfits with different proportions.
Creating a Side Tuck Shirt with your Beltloop
My mom used this longer tunic for her example of a side-tuck shirt outfit. You can see in the comparison photos, how it is about crotch length. The problem with a crotch-length top is it can cut us in half if we are wearing jeans or pants.
But by creating some kind of half tuck (or in my mom’s case, a side tuck shirt) you then make the shirt end at your waist…at least in the front.
You can see how it makes her legs look longer (not that long legs are better, haha). But when we say something like making our legs look longer, what we are really saying is the proportion looks great.
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Compare the Side Tuck Shirt
Here is the comparison with my mom using the side tuck shirt method as opposed to leaving the top hanging out. I truly think this is a great comparison of how the tuck really makes the outfit more interesting.
And it’s easy. You can see a close-up of a couple of photos below showing how my mom just fed the hem through a belt loop.
But if you don’t have a belt loop, you can use a clear elastic (found on Amazon) as Charlotte did here.
Insider tip: I review this idea and a couple of others on how to style a large t-shirt on YouTube.
BTW, you can see my mom wearing this same shirt for the summer left hanging as is.
Layering for Winter with the Side Tuck Shirt
Using your side tuck shirt with layers is the way to make your closet much bigger.
When it comes to layering, I have a mantra that gives you tons of ideas. It’s two words. Over and under.
Usually, you might wear this red tunic shirt layered with a cardigan over it. That would be the “over” layering trick.
But it’s important to remember you can layer under a shirt too. Just as Charlotte did with the white turtleneck.
Insider tip: If you want to layer a button-down shirt under a tunic like this, but don’t like seeing the buttons showing through the material, try putting a cami over the button-down and then the thin shirt. Here is an example where I did just that.
Accessories with the Outfit
I love how my mom added a different colorway with the red shirt and blue jeans. Her purse is a mix of white, pink, and tan. Even her ring has multiple colors in it for some wonderful variety.
Since her side tuck shirt has grommets along the neck trim, she didn’t add a necklace to the outfit. But look how cute it was when she tied a small scarf around her neck. So don’t think that you couldn’t wear something else because of the grommets.
Shoe Hacks
While shoes can’t be altered like clothing can, there are some things we can do to make them work better for us.
For example with these boots, the shoestrings were originally suede and they wouldn’t draw up and stay tied very well. So Charlotte found other laces and switched them out. Seems like an easy fix, but I think we forget about doing that.
Other shoe hack ideas
Promising Shoe Hacks for Narrow Heels, High Arches, and More
DIY to Make Your Ankle Strap from Buckle to Velcro and Other Options
Other Ways
Of course, there are pros and cons to everything. This is a great way to easily transform a top to create an asymmetrical look, but you also have to undo it and then redo it when you go to the bathroom. I think it’s still worth this extra effort, but something to think about.
In fact, there are shirts now made with a knot or tie on the side (or some even in the front) to create this detail. Or you can create the tie or ruching yourself if you are handy with a sewing machine.
My mom has done that in the past with a shirt that was too long. Of course, then you can’t have it long for the times you would rather wear it full length. As I said, there are always pros and cons.
Which is why I always love these tricks we share with you.
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