Wiw today trying out the half tuck eta pics of full tuck

anne

I'm having a bloaty day so went for this stretchy skirt. Didn't want to tuck but it's too long to be untucked. So trying the half tuck again. I don't think it's very flattering around the midsection but then today probably nothing would!

And the bag was passed on to me by Lynne at our YLF meet up.

Eta. Pic 4 is untucked and 5 tucked in a loose blousoned way since tighter tucking would need a belt which isn't the thing on bloated days

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12 years ago

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Suz

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Anne, you look so fit and slender it is difficult to believe you are feeling bloated! I have worn a top in a similar way with my tube skirts -- and for the same reason. It works a little more easily with a knit. I actually think it IS flattering, at least the front view. I'm never completely sure about the side and back -- in this case, your top has a split that facilitates the half tuck. I have a sweater like that. And some days I like the effect and some days I don't.

How sweet of Lynne to offer the bag! Looks great on you.

12 years ago

Deborah

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Anne, I do understand how you feel but trust me when I say no bloat is visible:) You always look so fit and toned. This is a great looking outfit. I might be inclined to completely the tuck the top but this does look good.

12 years ago

anne

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Thanks Suz and Deborah for the empathy and the compliments! I have now tried doing a loose tuck all round - see pic 5 above.

12 years ago

karymk

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Oh boy. I am thinking no tuck is best.

12 years ago

Anonymous

I like the first and last views best. You look fit and slender.

12 years ago

anne

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Thanks Joy. Pic 1 and 2 are the same look, just different angles

Karymk, just wondering why you think no tuck is best - is it because it hides the tummy more - which was definitely my concern with the whole outfit (no time to change this morning - or even check out how it looked in a full length mirror!)

12 years ago

anne

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I forgot to say earlier that I don't think I own any drapy work suitable knits Suz

12 years ago

Anonymous

I actually like all the looks you have posted --- I think they show the versatility of different kinds of tucks and adjustments in changing the feel of an outfit.

You look fit and healthy, I don't see bloat!

12 years ago

Beth Ann

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You look great, Anne! I know those bloaty days! Truthfully, we are always far more aware of the subtle changes in our bodies than everyone else is. I wouldn't have known at all from looking at the pics. All bodies are created in 3-D!

I love the half-tuck. It is a bit more casual that the full tuck, but I love that for summer. I'm not wild on untucked.

12 years ago

Suz

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I think the proportion is a bit off untucked -- to my eye, but take that with a grain of salt because you know I am super sensitive on that score myself -- always worried that tops are cutting me in half...

12 years ago

rute

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Love the half-tuck!

12 years ago

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