Can button down shirts be worn untucked?

Can button down shirts be worn untucked?

If your button-up shirt falls above your belt, chances are you’re going to show some serious stomach if you raise your arms. Tuck it in. On the flip side, a shirt that falls below your rear or has extra long tails is much too long to wear untucked.

How should button down shirts fit untucked?

The optimal length for an untucked shirt would be 1 inch higher than the “butthigh” The front length should fall no longer than the front crotch point and no shorter than 2 inches above the front crotch point. A good guideline would be to have your shirt front length fall right at the bottom of your zipper.

What shirts can be worn untucked?

Shirts traditionally worn untucked

  • T-shirts.
  • Polo shirts.
  • Rugby shirts.
  • Henley shirts.
  • Short-sleeved, button-fronted sport shirts (but check the hem)
  • Tank tops and other sleeveless shirts.
  • Breton tops.
  • Guayaberas.

Are untucked shirts worth it?

Untuckit is billed as premium menswear, and that means most of its catalog carries a premium price tag with some shirts running north of $100. But, I’m of the mind that it’s worth paying more for one great piece of clothing than one-third the price for three inferior alternatives.

Do you tuck in a button down shirt?

As a general rule, if a shirt has a straight hem, for example a polo shirt, it is designed to be left untucked. However, if a shirt has a curved hem, for example a business shirt, it is designed to be tucked in.

How do you tell if a button-down shirt should be tucked in?

Should a man tuck in his shirt with jeans?

“A tucked-in shirt doesn’t usually work with jeans for the same reason that it does work with formal trousers: because the smartness levels don’t match. Only tuck a shirt in if your jeans are dark and straight or slim, with a longer rise so they sit on your waist rather than your hips.”

Can men wear untucked shirts?

If the shirt fits you really well, it can work, but it’s a risky move, particularly if the shirt is not the right length. The ideal length for an untucked shirt is something that hits the middle of your back pocket or the zipper of your pants. Kanye West ignores this rule, but you should not.

Why are UNTUCKit shirts so expensive?

All three brands offer mass-produced, imported goods. So why are you paying a premium for Untuckit? Because the guys who run the brand think you’re willing to shell out extra cash to know you can untuck your shirt. Or, put another way: They think you’re a rube.

Can I wear a tie with untucked shirt?

That is you should not wear a tie with an UNTUCKit or other brand of untucked shirt. So wearing it with a blazer-and-tie combination would also not be appropriate.