11 Shirts That Are Gorgeous And Flattering … And You Don’t Need To Tuck Them In.
We recently realized “the tuck” is what’s been plaguing all our outfits and general outfit happiness.
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by The Candidly Team
We all know we hate our clothes. But most of us don’t know why. We bought these clothes! Our closets are literally filled with our own choices. And yet, when we try to create outfits, we immediately want to crawl back into bed and cry for 18-36 minutes because everything looks stupid, feels stupid, is stupid.
And we recently had a total revelation you guys.
IT’S THE TUCK.
Tucked things look lumpy. Tucked things mean you have to find the right pants and skirts so that the tucked things don’t look insane when tucked under them. Tucked things mean you have to be aware of the tuck all day so that the tuck doesn’t get too untucked so as to make us all look like thick, blocky Lego people.
IT’S THE TUCK!!!!
God. Finally. We figured it out. So! We found these 11 tips that, blessedly, don’t ever, ever need to be tucked. And in fact, they look better when they’re not tucked.
How many times did we say tuck in this intro?
1. Sézane Coralia Shirt
Feel free to just buy this impeccable shirt and exit this article. Because there is nothing more flattering.
Price: $175
2. Madewell Slub Boxy-Crop Tee
Oh, this? You mean the most flattering t-shirt shape that skims right over belly pooches while also being cropped enough to make you look lithe and tall? Why yes.
Price: $38
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4. Banana Republic Cotton Poplin Ruffle-Back shirt
We loooooove a crisp, cotton poplin button-down. But we don’t love adjusting it 478 times daily. Enter: this shirt. It looks so simple, yet it’s the most perfect, untucked button-down shirt on earth. And the back makes it fashion, as the kids say.
Price: $120
5. We The Free Bailey Stripe Shirt
A wildcard. Only for some. But those some are really gonna love it. We’re in that camp.
Price: $128
6. Favorite Daughter The Date Blouse
Silk shirts are notoriously impossible to tuck—they never stay put. This one is … a bodysuit. We don’t use the word genius that often, but we’re using it here. With jeans?! And boots!? Cmon now.
Use the code THECANDIDLY15 to get 15% off.
Price: $198
7. 440ME Essential Cashmere Silk Polo
The epitome of classically chic pieces. The cashmere silk is so lovely and soft and almost weighted so it hangs just right. It also comes in a short-sleeve* you can live in if the weather is sort of in between winter and spring.
Price: $198 for the long-sleeve, $178 for the short-sleeve
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8. Splendid Lounge Denim Shacket
There is something about the shape of this jean shirt/jacket hybrid that means we can wear it all the way buttoned or over a shirt and it’s always equally flattering.
Use the code CANDIDLY20 to get 20% off.
Price: $158
9. Quince Lightweight Cotton Cashmere Link-Stitch Dolman Sweater
Fine, this is more of a sweater, but we feel strongly that you'll readily forgive us once you see the price and the material. And just look at that classic shape! The only issue here is that because of the perfection in price, we are tempted to buy all 7 colors. Eek.
Price: $40
10. Nation Charlotte Long Sleeve
It’s amazing what a little ruching can do to make a long-sleeve tee look like a luxury item … not to mention it’s ultra-flattering round our waistlines.
Price: $106
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11. Klassy Braless Ribbed U-Shape Long Sleeve
The built in support on these tops give us gorgeous shape without the digging of wires and the fuss of bra straps. Plus, it holds you in like shapewear.
Price: $52
* Gifted
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