https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-semi-tuck-has-been-rejected Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:20:24 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-semi-tuck-has-been-rejected#post-1734015 Fri, 30 Sep 2016 10:57:56 +0000 Staysfit 1734015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, the semi tuck is highly misunderstood by many. My parents will tell me to finish tucking my shirt if they see it! :-)</p> <p>It's sloppy looking to many. I think it's an adjustment that we have adapted to, but it's a style insider view. </p> <p>Maybe this is how we can recognize each other on the street! Semi-tuck, give a wink, get a wink back, YLF member. Get a dirty look, run!, </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-semi-tuck-has-been-rejected#post-1733988 Fri, 30 Sep 2016 07:56:12 +0000 Sisi 1733988@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Many&nbsp;interesting (and also amusing ) comments, thank you! </p> <p>I just want to add, for those of you who seem puzzled at the idea that a colleague could "scold" me&nbsp;and try to touch my&nbsp;clothes, that in my office the relationships are very friendly and the whole talk about semi-tuck was led in a joking way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-semi-tuck-has-been-rejected#post-1733951 Fri, 30 Sep 2016 02:23:17 +0000 deb 1733951@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Been there. My old boss once told me I had not tucked in my shirt completely thinkin he was helpful. I jus answered thanks and wen on my way. at least you tried to school the poor guy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-semi-tuck-has-been-rejected#post-1733933 Fri, 30 Sep 2016 00:49:51 +0000 anne 1733933@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My husband&nbsp; pulled out my semi-tuck (as I was walking into church)&nbsp;one of the first times I tried it. Thought&nbsp; he was being helpful!</p> <p>I use it a lot, but only with certain tops that drap as I want them to. I like the suggestion of a waistline that it gives, and it also adds a bit of length to my short legs.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-semi-tuck-has-been-rejected#post-1733791 Thu, 29 Sep 2016 16:45:43 +0000 lady 1733791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting.<br /> I've been seeing the look online for years and since in in a college town, I do see it out and abt. Admittedly more icon students but they are everywhere so the look is everywhere. </p> <p>I actually just bought 3 blouses and fully intend to employ the semi-tuck. I've tried this a time or two but I dont think I made it out the house. I'm a SAHM so Im often dressing for myself and family.<br /> The real test is when we fly home for the holidays. These blouses will definitely be packed so I'll be employing the semi-tuck.<br /> Im sure my grandmothers won't get it but they are both into their 80's. My parents are probably no strangers to the look bc they work in a high school.<br /> We'll see what other family and friends think. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-semi-tuck-has-been-rejected#post-1733783 Thu, 29 Sep 2016 16:19:23 +0000 minimalist 1733783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Aziraphale said. </p> <p>When I used to visit my parents in places where they were doing a sort of development work, local volunteers would straighten my clothing. One jacket, with a collar and "lapels" that weren't meant to lie flat, especially frustrated their secretary. She suggested I take it back and exchange for one that was made correctly. It was the most dressed-down "third piece" I had at the time, so she was perplexed repeatedly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-semi-tuck-has-been-rejected#post-1733782 Thu, 29 Sep 2016 16:18:14 +0000 Becky 1733782@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My own 13-year-old daughter rejected my semi-tuck a few weeks ago. Admittedly, I don't semi-tuck very often, but it worked well with the top I was wearing and I liked it. She just looked at me doubtfully when I tried to explain that it was supposed to be like that. Of course, she is at the age where she doesn't approve of very many of my sartorial choices (but does sometimes want to borrow my shoes!). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-semi-tuck-has-been-rejected#post-1733774 Thu, 29 Sep 2016 15:39:42 +0000 Bonnie 1733774@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This story is so funny and shows how well you have learned Angie's explanations. I say the same things to DH when he looks at me questionably. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-semi-tuck-has-been-rejected#post-1733760 Thu, 29 Sep 2016 14:36:58 +0000 Sally 1733760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the semi tuck for many of the reasons mentioned and no one has said anything to me. I'd be horrified if some male colleague started touching my clothes but I suppose it depends on the relationship. I often do with a jacket unbuttoned over the semi tuck so you probably don't notice so much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-semi-tuck-has-been-rejected#post-1733756 Thu, 29 Sep 2016 14:28:48 +0000 Aziraphale 1733756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha, excellent answer! It's funny that a semi-tuck is a new thing for your office mates. Can't believe a guy tried to "fix" your top for you, though! Glad you stuck to your guns. :-)</p> <p>I've been semi-tucking my tops since I was old enough to judge proportion. We're taking 30 years, I think (and I'm not exaggerating!). It's not like it's a new fashion fad.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-semi-tuck-has-been-rejected#post-1733754 Thu, 29 Sep 2016 14:22:50 +0000 Anonymous 1733754@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My prediction is that your co-workers will all be semi-tuckers by the end of the year.&nbsp; Keep on semi-tucking! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-semi-tuck-has-been-rejected#post-1733738 Thu, 29 Sep 2016 13:46:25 +0000 SDLyn 1733738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your response about his eyes haven't adjusted yet is priceless!</p> <p>I love semi-tucking...it seems like proportions look better on me when I do it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-semi-tuck-has-been-rejected#post-1733737 Thu, 29 Sep 2016 13:44:52 +0000 Janet 1733737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Approprio and Liz. My eyebrows went up when I read that your colleague tried to physically straighten out your clothing. But kudos to you for asserting yourself!&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm often a fan of the semi-tuck because it helps slightly define shape with a roomy or long top without a full tuck, which calls too much attention to the shortness of my torso. However, I find I'm doing it less and just leaving tops fully untucked, especially with fits that are not quite so roomy. It really depends on the drape and shape of the top, for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-semi-tuck-has-been-rejected#post-1733736 Thu, 29 Sep 2016 13:41:13 +0000 Diana 1733736@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha, you are a good sport. I would probably have been kind f dumbfounded. nobody has ever called me out on the semi-tuck even though I'm certain many of my (not very fashionable) coworkers don't get it. But somehow I've gotten the reputation as the "fashionable" person around the place (haha the bar is low) so I think thy just assume it's me being me. </p> <p>I used to semi tuck a lot when I was wearing BF jeans and oversized tops a lot. It is a good look for me because I hate full tucking for many reasons (uncomfortable and shows my short waistedness being the top two) so it was a way to get a little waist structure/definition w/oversized pieces. I still like it but don't do it as much because I've moved back to more tailored things for the most part, which I just leave untucked. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-semi-tuck-has-been-rejected#post-1733720 Thu, 29 Sep 2016 13:20:27 +0000 Suz 1733720@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree 100% with Aproprio. Your colleague deserves a scolding. But you are a good sport and I hope his eyes do adjust in time.&nbsp;</p> <p>I love the semi-tuck. At first I thought it was kind of dumb, but I'm amazed at how well it helps to adjust proportions.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-semi-tuck-has-been-rejected#post-1733713 Thu, 29 Sep 2016 13:11:50 +0000 Sisi 1733713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for your intersting comments.</p> <p><b>Approprio</b>: that's exactly the reason why I sometimes&nbsp;semi-tuck! I want to surrender my waist but when&nbsp;an untucked top is too long, a front semi-tuck is the solution.</p> <p><b>Echteacher0000</b>: yes, I do have nice colleagues!</p> <p>As per my male coworker, I was not surprised he did not like it: he does not like casual clothing (he himself is always in a suit). But he is always ready to pay us girls compliments when we wear something he likes,&nbsp;or for makeup, or hair. </p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-semi-tuck-has-been-rejected#post-1733709 Thu, 29 Sep 2016 13:04:36 +0000 Liz 1733709@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have to say, you took that very well. : ) I can't imagine one of my coworkers (male or female) scolding me or trying straighten my clothing!</p> <p>A semi-tuck is certainly not a "thing" among the people around me in real life-- I think I've ever only seen it done once, in many years. Personally, it has a high fuss factor for me, so I've stuck with tops that have a built-in semi-tuck. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-semi-tuck-has-been-rejected#post-1733704 Thu, 29 Sep 2016 12:40:05 +0000 approprio 1733704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is hilarious. But also worrying. Your colleagues have no business mansplaining fashion. I hope you are still proudly rocking the semi-tuck.</p> <p>I think it all boils down to how you like to deal with the waistline. I personally don't look that great cinched in, so a surrendered waist with a semi-tuck is a good solution.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-semi-tuck-has-been-rejected#post-1733702 Thu, 29 Sep 2016 12:35:16 +0000 Tanya 1733702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, interesting.&nbsp;&nbsp; I have been semi-tucking a lot doing the period of 2-3 years when BF jeans have been at their highest, and nobody has ever told me anything.&nbsp;&nbsp; I work in a casual place where most people don't care about fashion at all and they do not hesitate to gently make a bit fun of me if they think something fashionable I am wearing is a bit strange looking to them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-semi-tuck-has-been-rejected#post-1733699 Thu, 29 Sep 2016 12:24:46 +0000 Astrid 1733699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There was a time when I semi tucked a lot, but I'm pretty much over it now. I definitely prefer untucked over pants and fully tucked with skirts. That said I think it can look good, with the right pieces and proportions. But looking back on pictures I missed the point more often than not. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-semi-tuck-has-been-rejected#post-1733695 Thu, 29 Sep 2016 12:19:24 +0000 RobinF 1733695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have tried it a couple of times, but unsuccessfully. It just doesn't look right on me, or maybe I'm not doing it right. But I do like it on those here. Good for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-semi-tuck-has-been-rejected#post-1733678 Thu, 29 Sep 2016 11:29:26 +0000 Traci 1733678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The semi tuck is a tricky beast! &nbsp;I actually love it on other people but when I do it myself I feel so conspicuous and unnatural. &nbsp;It's funny how easy something can look on others, but how forced it may feel on ourselves. &nbsp;My untucked part of the semi tuck never seems to lay graciously.</p> <p>And, good for you! &nbsp;for educating him rather than running to the washroom and tucking in your shirt to avoid attention. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-semi-tuck-has-been-rejected#post-1733677 Thu, 29 Sep 2016 11:18:57 +0000 Jaime 1733677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I never wear the semi tuck because anytime I have tried it I have been informed that "my shirt is untucked".&nbsp; Honestly, I actually agree with this too- It has always looked disheveled to me.&nbsp; I have never actually seen anyone IRL wear this look either(but I live in a suburb that is not exactly on trend)&nbsp; I feel like this was a look put forth by bloggers/online stores to make their&nbsp;oversized clothing look better in pics. I have been surprised at how many on this forum have adopted this look tbh. I would be interested to hear&nbsp;how many have&nbsp;been told to "tuck in". </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-semi-tuck-has-been-rejected#post-1733672 Thu, 29 Sep 2016 11:06:20 +0000 Maneera 1733672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hahaha! So cute! </p> <p>To be honest, I took some time to adjust to the semi-tuck too! My sister has loved it for years and I would always call it "untidy".....until the day I did it myself! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-semi-tuck-has-been-rejected#post-1733664 Thu, 29 Sep 2016 10:32:44 +0000 VioletMyra 1733664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for sharing this very sweet anecdote. How lucky you are to have such caring colleagues.<br />Best wishes<br />Denise </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-semi-tuck-has-been-rejected#post-1733642 Thu, 29 Sep 2016 07:59:48 +0000 Sisi 1733642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good morning to all!</p> <p>This morning<br /> I am wearing a grey tee, semi-tucked into blue Capri pants, blue pointy pumps and<br /> a red jacket. As soon as I<br /> arrived in office, one of my male coworkers scolded me: Look, how you have<br /> messed up! What’s that!?<br /> And tried to straighten my tee. I said, no, it must be like this, it is the<br /> semi –tuck! (I used the English<br /> word) .</p> <p>Male<br /> coworker: What? What’s that!? I explained<br /> what semi tuck is. </p> <p>Female<br /> coworker: Oh yes, I know! My daughter does that (her daughter is 12 years<br /> old).</p> <p>Male coworker<br /> : Noooo ! It looks dowdy!</p> <p>Me: it’s because<br /> your eyes have not adjusted yet.</p> <p>Hee-hee. Just<br /> wanted to share. </p>