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.

 

Image: NBC

 

If you buy something we link to, The Candidly may earn a commission. Gifted items will be called out (gifted), and affiliate links will include an asterisk (*). We have to eat, after all.

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

*BUY ON SÉZANE*

 

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

*BUY ON MADEWELL*

 

3. Nation Sandra Boatneck Top

The enormous arms are superb for us thicker-armed gals, and the proportions make your waist look tiny. We’re in. 

Price: $85

*BUY ON EVEREVE*

* Gifted


 

4. Splendid Callista Long Sleeve Tee

It looks so simple, yet it’s the most perfect long-sleeve layering shirt on earth. 

Use the code CANDIDLY20 to get 20% off.

Price: $54

*BUY ON SPLENDID*

 

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

*BUY ON FREE PEOPLE*

 

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

*BUY ON FAVORITE DAUGHTER*

 

7. Untuckit Stretch Cotton Wrap Jolie Shirt

We loooooove a crisp, cotton poplin button-down. But we don’t love adjusting it 478 times daily. Enter: this shirt. Please address yourself to the gorgeously flattering tie that magically gives you a lovely hourglass shape while making all semblance of a pooch vanish before our eyes.  

Use the code THECANDIDLY20 to get 20% off.

Price: $58

*BUY ON UNTUCKIT*

 

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

*BUY ON SPLENDID*

 

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

*BUY ON QUINCE*

 

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

*BUY ON NATION*

* Gifted


 

11. Nation Geni Cowl Top

We end with one of the prettiest, more wearable cowl neck shirts we've ever seen. And that silvery color is so gorgeous though technically we “should” get the black. So both it is!

Price: $101

*BUY ON SHOP SIMON*

* Gifted


 
 
 

At The Candidly, we try a lot of stuff so you don’t have to. We only recommend things we truly love, and that we think you’ll love, too. All products are chosen independently by our creative team, and all details reflect the price and availability of products at the time of publication. If you buy something we link to, The Candidly may earn a commission.
We have to eat.