https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-a-blazer-over-an-untucked-top Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:10:27 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-a-blazer-over-an-untucked-top#post-1663499 Thu, 19 May 2016 00:18:26 +0000 K. Period. 1663499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b></p> <p></b>Diana and Celia make an interesting point! But I think body shape is an essential part of that equation. I'll wear looser tops with shaped blazers. But since I'm IT inclined, I really like to anchor my midsection with something fitted under my boxy blazers. &nbsp;If I wear something loose or floaty, it creates bulk right before my hips. I don't have a distinct swell to my hips, so I can't take advantage of that lovely transition to show off my (non-existent) waist. &nbsp;Instead, with boxy blazers and loose tops, my hips and the tops turn into one big tube. &nbsp;<br /> <b><br /> </b><b></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-a-blazer-over-an-untucked-top#post-1663497 Thu, 19 May 2016 00:16:39 +0000 Anonymous 1663497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For me, it's shorter over longer, with both blouse &amp; jacket having a rather close fit. Body skimming, not body con. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-a-blazer-over-an-untucked-top#post-1663450 Wed, 18 May 2016 23:14:31 +0000 celia 1663450@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am also with Diana on this one, and I guess for the same reason.<br /> Sometimes I use the semi tuck and with higher waist skirts or cullotes will fully tuck. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-a-blazer-over-an-untucked-top#post-1663327 Wed, 18 May 2016 17:48:59 +0000 catgirl 1663327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great answers and visuals.&nbsp; I imagine Aida will have this analyzed down to the millimeter, so I'm looking forward to that.&nbsp; I have been off blazers recently because of my swollen midsection, but would like to go back to them in the fall!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-a-blazer-over-an-untucked-top#post-1663293 Wed, 18 May 2016 16:58:44 +0000 kkards 1663293@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>another one who does this all the time....i found some examples from finds that i think work well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-a-blazer-over-an-untucked-top#post-1663159 Wed, 18 May 2016 12:04:11 +0000 Colette 1663159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a good question and one I struggle with. I don't have an answer but I think LisaP, LaP and others explained it well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-a-blazer-over-an-untucked-top#post-1663149 Wed, 18 May 2016 10:53:44 +0000 Beth Ann 1663149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I echo Diana! &nbsp;Longer or shorter works. &nbsp;If both toppers are the same length, it can look a bit boxy. &nbsp;Also, I find the "tuck and blouse" look sometimes flatters. &nbsp;With soft tops that have enough length, I can tuck them and actually arrange them (with the folded drape) to look like a cropped top. &nbsp;This works best with low to midrise pants, and is an awesome option with my elastic waist pencil skirts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-a-blazer-over-an-untucked-top#post-1663070 Wed, 18 May 2016 02:22:46 +0000 Jaime 1663070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't tuck and do wear blazers, but don't know the answer. I look forward to the promised visuals. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-a-blazer-over-an-untucked-top#post-1663062 Wed, 18 May 2016 02:04:32 +0000 Brooklyn 1663062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like shorter over longer or longer over shorter by at least a couple of inches. I prefer the top and jacket not to be too similar in length for the same reason as Diana. I think longer tunics can be a bit tricky with really short jackets but I have seen it done successfully. Some of my tunics are so long I just treat them in the same way as a dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-a-blazer-over-an-untucked-top#post-1663055 Wed, 18 May 2016 01:50:17 +0000 MsMary 1663055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do this all the time. Today I wore my J Crew moto blazer over a Nine West silk tee, and there was a good 8 inches showing in back because the jacket is shorter in back. I felt like it looked kind of fun and unexpected and I liked it a lot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-a-blazer-over-an-untucked-top#post-1663033 Wed, 18 May 2016 01:01:20 +0000 Echo 1663033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have several tops that are longer in the back than they are in the front, and I find they work quite well with blazers. The front isn't long enough to extend beyond the blazer hem, but the back is considerably longer. It looks intentional and proportional to me. Generally, though, I try to buy longer toppers, especially to wear with pants. That way they either usually cover the hem of the top, or the two sort of alternate showing on the bottom, depending on how I am moving. Then again, I work in an elementary/middle school, so it probably isn't as formal as many other people might need or desire for work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-a-blazer-over-an-untucked-top#post-1662915 Tue, 17 May 2016 20:48:37 +0000 Aida 1662915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>On my phone so can't provide visuals but to me it's more about how you balance the bottom half against the top: how much skin is showing, heel/shaft/vamp height, width of pant leg, etc. Long-over-reallylong is certainly doable. Will try to dig up some photos for you a little later </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-a-blazer-over-an-untucked-top#post-1662894 Tue, 17 May 2016 19:24:15 +0000 rachylou 1662894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good question. I feel how close the jacket fits at the hem matters. And also two straight hems generally seem odd...but I'm sure someone could prove me wrong. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-a-blazer-over-an-untucked-top#post-1662877 Tue, 17 May 2016 19:03:21 +0000 Robin 1662877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Unfrumped- I didn't see recent WIW to see if they'd be wildly off for you, but the Boden ravello top is very popular for the scenario you're describing. It's just the right length to wear untucked under a jacket in a formal environment while looking okay without the jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-a-blazer-over-an-untucked-top#post-1662874 Tue, 17 May 2016 19:01:36 +0000 always trying 1662874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with others here.&nbsp; Except for formal business attire it all depends on the cut, shape and proportion of a both the top and the jacket, and your own body proportions &nbsp;and size.&nbsp; What looks good on one person may not necessarily work o another.&nbsp; </p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-a-blazer-over-an-untucked-top#post-1662872 Tue, 17 May 2016 18:59:02 +0000 LaPed 1662872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I suspect this is 100% case sensitive. I can think of lots of potential rules, and an exception for every one of them. Maybe in general the shorter-over-longer skews a bit more arty/casual/cool? </p> <p>But what about the longer boyfriend style blazers that have been popular the past couple years? I can't imagine trying to go longer underneath one of those (getting into shirtdress territory then), and even same-length would look off to me. I think in that case you'd need a top that's shorter than the jacket, no? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-a-blazer-over-an-untucked-top#post-1662863 Tue, 17 May 2016 18:34:57 +0000 K. Period. 1662863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Aziraphale. &nbsp;I think the shape of the jacket is key. &nbsp;It dictates whether you need a slimmer fit on the shirt and how long the shirt needs to be. I think you also need to take into account how structured the shirt and the jacket are. &nbsp;</p> <p>Today I'm wearing a boxy, cropped tweed jacket. &nbsp;I'm wearing a fitted striped tee under it. &nbsp;The tee is several inches longer than the jacket and I think the proportions work. &nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-a-blazer-over-an-untucked-top#post-1662856 Tue, 17 May 2016 18:16:01 +0000 Aziraphale 1662856@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una, this is a good question. I agree with what Lisa says about the shape of the jacket being a factor. Actually I think the shape of the top matters too (i.e. how "flowy" it is) but I don't have a rule or a formula. I just eyeball it. I think that having a couple of inches of shirt showing beneath the jacket generally looks good, but miles of fabric doesn't.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-a-blazer-over-an-untucked-top#post-1662846 Tue, 17 May 2016 17:56:39 +0000 Diana 1662846@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is the only way I wear jackets these days since I don't like to tuck. I think both longer or shorter tops work fine although I do strongly prefer the top to be looser fitting around the hips if it's longer than the blazer. A tight top sticking out under the blazer always looks odd and unintentional to me. </p> <p>I personally prefer the top to be either longer or shorter than the jacket, and not exactly the same length. But that's probably to do with the fact that I'm bottom heavy and prefer not to have that strong unbroken horizontal line there.</p> <p>ETA: also depends on how formal/conservative you need to look. I pretty much never need to dress in a businessy way, so it's all good for me. But I think the longer top sticking out under the blazer is a little more casual. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-a-blazer-over-an-untucked-top#post-1662845 Tue, 17 May 2016 17:54:39 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1662845@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the shout out Una :)</p> <p>Agree with Lisa - I also think it depends on the shape and silhouette of the top.Too long a more fitted tank looks off to me whereas the same length in a soft drapey blouse looks better IMHO. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-a-blazer-over-an-untucked-top#post-1662844 Tue, 17 May 2016 17:54:23 +0000 unfrumped 1662844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha. I was thinking of starting a thread on "tops to wear with jackets".</p> <p>For either casual or business casual or maybe, " I already work here" , I can wear some of the "new" (because it used to be completely a no-no!) shorter-over-longer jacket and top. I have found proportions very case-by-case--shape, colors , fits all seem to affect my "eye" for what looks sharp vs. sloppy.</p> <p>However, when I was recently in some more formal work meeting./interview type situations, I did <u>not</u> want to wear any tops hanging below jacket. I <u>did</u> want untucked. And, not sleeveless. </p> <p>That put me somewhat in conflict with the top lengths that are best when I may be sans jacket. So I found a kind of wardrobe hole for tops that are <u>great </u>with a jacket and acceptable if jacket removed&nbsp;even though might not be the fave for no-jacket. Not too fluid or they bunch. Not too fitted or might not like jacket removed. Higher-end fabric for the best-foot forward situations (actual material not as important as how it "reads").<br />Neckline just so. And the right colors!</p> <p>I actually have one top, a Theory mixed-media burgundy silk + cotton thin longsleeve with a draped front, straight hem, that worked the best. </p> <p>Higher-quality knitwear is fine for this, but has been hard to find the right weight, length, drape. A dressy T style can work for short sleeves. Or the perfect silk short-sleeved top. So sometimes it might mean I would need buy petite on purpose for the shorter length!</p> <p>So, I am going to keep an eye out for one or 2 tops of this sort. Usually a solid neutral or near-neutral. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-a-blazer-over-an-untucked-top#post-1662841 Tue, 17 May 2016 17:40:32 +0000 Anonymous 1662841@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do this all the time - and yes, I have either a good few inches showing (or more) or I make sure top and jacket are the same length. &nbsp;How long is too long ? Depends on the cut of the jacket . My shorter and "flipper" jackets don't look right with too much length &nbsp;showing . &nbsp;Longer, narrower cuts seem to handle more length. Tunics don't look right though - know what I mean? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-a-blazer-over-an-untucked-top#post-1662835 Tue, 17 May 2016 17:33:23 +0000 catgirl 1662835@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon's perfect outfit post today had me wondering what the right proportions are for a blazer over an untucked tank or blouse.&nbsp; How much blouse length&nbsp;needs to show for a proportionate look?&nbsp; A tiny bit might seem like it's not intentional, too much may be sloppy.&nbsp; </p> <p>Are there any thoughts on what makes sense here, since I'll probably be doing a lot of longer untucked looks this summer?</p>