Sometimes, I feel like an outfit just doesn’t need a belt and that adding one would detract from the outfit. This shirt has a very boho-y feeling to it and I feel like if you put a belt with it, it would have the opposite effect. Now, look at the picture and imagine a belt with it, you see what I’m saying? The shirt is actually very long- it could even be used as a cover up. But, you’d never know it with it tucked in. I love to change the look of shirts in my closet just by tucking them in. Even the ones, like this one, that I wouldn’t normally think to tuck in.
I do have a trick when I tuck in. I like to tuck most of the fluff in the back so the front has less fabric. This way, you’re still showing a waist line and adding less bulk to the front.
Now, let’s be clear, there are certainly days that I do NOT feel like tucking my shirt in! But, this day I was on a day date with my husband (yes, this is getting dressed up to me- ha!). I don’t chase toddlers very well in wedges. I have friends that have perfected it, but I am not that coordinated. After all, I did try out for cheerleading four time in HS and never made the squad!
I kinda really like my new “dress up shoes”, so I wanted to show you! Just in case you’re looking for some :). I’m thinking I will be wearing these with every maxi/sundress in the summer.
Outfit links:
Blouse- J.Crew, Jeans- J Brand, Shoes- Calvin Klein (DSW) in store only- here and here for similar, Purse- LV, Diamond Necklace- Nordstrom for similar, Cross Necklace- Dogeared, Watch- Michael Kors, Bangle- Kate Spade, Heart Cuff- CWonder, Earrings- Sara Briggs for Jewelry Nut Auctions
Hope Howland says
Super cute… I tuck in my shirt all the time! Especially when I’m wearing flair jeans… it just seems to help balance everything…
Love the entire look!
Hope
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Nicole Tafur says
No belt all the way and love the tuck in trick!
Margo says
I do love how that looks on you, but I always feel unfinished without a belt if my shirt is tucked in. hm. Must mess around with this look and see. I have a beautiful tunic that I love, but I’m not sure I’m the tunic type, so I’d like to tuck it in.
Angela says
Love the shirt and shoes! Any suggestions on business/business casual outfits or great sites to visit?
Lili says
oooh, ive been eyeing that blouse at jcrew! so pretty on you & i love that you tucked them in!