https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-semi-tuck-and-the-tummy Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 09 May 2026 04:30:39 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-semi-tuck-and-the-tummy#post-923725 Thu, 02 May 2013 22:03:28 +0000 claracluck 923725@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ can you please give that old lady her pooch back im sure shes missing it! I have a couple of poochs&nbsp; a double roll if you will, and can work a semi tuck fine. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-semi-tuck-and-the-tummy#post-923702 Thu, 02 May 2013 21:32:48 +0000 Wenders 923702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the look on others - have tried it a zillion times but just don't feel comfortable with it so I just accept it's not for me and so I never ever tuck anything in as I think it looks better with coverage. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-semi-tuck-and-the-tummy#post-922584 Wed, 01 May 2013 17:34:20 +0000 texstyle 922584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ One more thing (for me at least) is that I never buy pants or jeans that are tight in the least on my stomach - most of my pants are a size up these days on purpose.&nbsp; I have larger hips so it works for me even though sometimes the waist is just a little big so a belt is almost always needed. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-semi-tuck-and-the-tummy#post-922014 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:39:38 +0000 Nicole D 922014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ A friend of mine refers to her tiny belly pooch as "the baby badge of honour".I think Jj is right. &nbsp;The waistband needs to be a bit low and not too tight.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-semi-tuck-and-the-tummy#post-922010 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:34:00 +0000 Jjsloane 922010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The waistband you are tucking (or semi-tucking) into must be at a good spot and the top must not be clingy at all. <br />And then there is the reality that real women have real bellies.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-semi-tuck-and-the-tummy#post-922006 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:28:31 +0000 Anonymous 922006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sona's outfit is a perfect example of my comment about more flowy bottoms. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-semi-tuck-and-the-tummy#post-922003 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:26:10 +0000 Echo 922003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have issues in this regard, too. A non-binding waistband that lies flat against my midsection instead of pinching at all (in other words, it is almost impossible with jeans) works best, and then a semi-tuck with the shirt slightly blousoned over the top sometimes works. A side tuck often creates the visual interest I am looking for without creating any issues, too. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-semi-tuck-and-the-tummy#post-921990 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:03:13 +0000 Day Vies 921990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This only works for me in limited circumstances (once). I had on a really thick belt.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-semi-tuck-and-the-tummy#post-921988 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:00:47 +0000 Sona 921988@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have a huge low belly pooch but I wore a semi tuck today- check out my structure unstructured post: would that look work for you? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-semi-tuck-and-the-tummy#post-921984 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:54:12 +0000 nancylee 921984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm right there with you in middle-age&nbsp;poochville. &nbsp;I'm still trying to figure out how to tuck/semi-tuck without showcasing my worst figure feature. &nbsp;*sigh*<br /><br />Ceit and textstyle have made some great suggestions. &nbsp;I do think fabric makes a big difference in how much/little the pooch shows. &nbsp;Wovens are better than knits. &nbsp;And there is always the faux tuck.<br /><br />That said, there may just be some of us who weren't meant to tuck in any way. &nbsp;It's perfectly ok to have a style that doesn't include tucking. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-semi-tuck-and-the-tummy#post-921979 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:46:12 +0000 Caro in Oz 921979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I do what texstyle suggested - often it works &amp; sometimes it doesn't. It depends on so many things the weight of the fabric in the top, the cut of the bottoms. The right belt is crucial too in my experience. Keep playing when you find your sweet spot it does feel great:) https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-semi-tuck-and-the-tummy#post-921767 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:38:48 +0000 bj1111 921767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is why i dont tuck, semi or otherwise.</p> <p>Poochtastic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-semi-tuck-and-the-tummy#post-921730 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:57:45 +0000 Diana 921730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You could try Angie's faux semi-tuck, where you tuck the shirt behind your belt.&nbsp; I think this should hide the pooching since it would be both lower and looser.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-semi-tuck-and-the-tummy#post-921724 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:49:37 +0000 Thistle 921724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ FWIW, I have given up on the tuck. My body shape and it don't agree! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-semi-tuck-and-the-tummy#post-921716 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:37:07 +0000 Anonymous 921716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yes, for above the waistband I think a non-clingy top or something with a bit of structure would work better there, where it will kind of stack on the waistband and stand out from your body. The volume there then looks intentional and not that you are larger there.<br /><br />Below the waistband I have no suggestions -- I guess it would be a matter of finding either the sweet spot in rise, or maybe a more flowy trouser instead of something more fitted?<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-semi-tuck-and-the-tummy#post-921712 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:33:08 +0000 texstyle 921712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ For semi-tuck I think button downs and looser type tees (non clinging)&nbsp;are more forgiving than other knits and tees for disguising any extra in the belly area. I wear a pretty wide belt and a fairly low rise myself but you could experiment with your pant rise and various belts to see how different ones work for you. I also use a "faux" tuck sometimes and let it sort of bunch up on purpose. I also tuck the front some, pull out a bit of fabric and let it hang more loosely, but still semi-tucked,&nbsp;- have you tried this? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-semi-tuck-and-the-tummy#post-921708 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:24:50 +0000 deb 921708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ceit, both. I cannot seem to find the sweet spot. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-semi-tuck-and-the-tummy#post-921694 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:08:13 +0000 Anonymous 921694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Is it below your waistband or above your waistband where you have trouble? <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-semi-tuck-and-the-tummy#post-921690 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:04:27 +0000 deb 921690@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I would like to wear the semi-tuck but I have an old lady pooch. (not the animal kind) No matter how I try, the semi-tuck accentuates my belly.&nbsp;Maybe my current body is not meant to wear the tuck/semi-tuck look. What say you?