The basic trouser tuck The basic, and most common, trouser tuck is tucking your shirt below your trousers (and above your underwear). The way you go about it is putting your shirt on and buttoning it up. Once done, pull your pants up and button them closed over the shirttails. That's it.
Since most people only owned one or two sets of clothing, tucking kept them clean longer, resulting in better hygiene and a more polished presentation. The symbolism stuck, and the tuckers continue to hold down a reputation as those who Have Their Stuff Together.
Smart Casual: If you are wearing a casual shirt by itself leave it untucked, however, if you are wearing a shirt paired with a casual jacket or coat, tuck it in for smart casual occasions. Business Casual: Whether you are sporting a blazer, sweater or just a shirt, always have your shirt tucked in.
A shirt stay is a device that uses elastic tension to keep your dress shirt tucked in and tight against your body. The shirt stay attaches to your socks or around your foot and then is attached to the bottom of your dress shirt; the elastic will pull both ends and will pull any extra shirt fabric inside your pants.
Tucking shouldn't be overly uncomfortable. If you feel faint, nausea, or pain, take a break and try a different way of tucking. After untucking, check for irritated skin, sores or rashes. Allow skin to heal before using products on it again.
Tucking does have some risks. These include urinary tract infections, problems with urine flow and twisting or inflammation in the testicles. If you have any of these problems, stop tucking until you can talk with your doctor.
A cuff is a layer of fabric at the lower edge of the sleeve of a garment (shirt, coat, jacket, etc.) at the wrist, or at the ankle end of a trouser leg.
Tucked-In Everything
In 2023, tucking in your tees (and shirts, and sweaters) isn't pointerdexter-y—it's the quickest way to make everything you're wearing look a little more artful...and show off your rad new belt.
This chic tucking technique simply means only tucking in the front half of your shirt. Style experts may refer to it with other terms, like the “half tuck” or “one-hand tuck.” It's an especially popular style when you have a slightly oversized shirt that may be sloppy untucked but too long for a full tuck.
By tucking in just a bit of your shirt, it allows your waist line to be seen, keeps loose-fitting tops from hanging on your figure and gives a nonchalant, casual feel. One of my favorite fashion bloggers, Merrick from Merrick's Art did a great photo tutorial showing how to do the half-tuck.
If experiencing a lot of side effects from tucking, consider alternatives to tucking like tight fitting underwear or wearing looser clothing, like dresses and skirts, or loose pants so that untucked or loosely tucked genitals can't be seen.
"Cuffing" is a term based on the idea of getting "handcuffed" or tied down to one partner. It refers to when people get into relationships during the colder months of the year, even though they ordinarily wouldn't be interested in a commitment.
The use of the word cuff references handcuffs, but is slang in the same vein as "hooking up" or "getting hitched."
French cuffs are pretentious by nature; designed to get noticed. They make a statement that if not careful, can translate into snobbery.
This is how the armed forces are taught to tuck in their uniform shirts. It creates a pair of folded pleats, which are then pinned flat by the trouser waist for a crisp, stiff tuck.
Turn your shirt inside out and measure to the desired length, then mark a line a half inch below that length. Cut the excess, fold up the half inch, and iron it down. Measure the bottom half inch of the shirt, and cut a piece of hem tape precisely twice the width. Unfold the edge and place the hem tape inside.
In one study, researchers found that those who practiced tucking had very low motile sperm counts and a 0% pregnancy rate. In another, sperm production decreased by 97% after 2 months of daily tucking.
The French tuck is simply the art of tucking in a shirt at the very front while leaving the back loose and untucked at the sides. It's all about the drape here! According to France this simple tucking technique instantly adds polish to any look and helps add balance to a silhouette.
Both men and women can recreate this style! The flattering manner of tucking one's shirt was seen throughout Queer Eye's first season but only in the second one did it get a name. The signature style statement of Tan France continues to be popular.