Here’s how to tuck a shirt (properly)

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Let’s talk about the tuck.

Yes, stuffing your shirt into your trousers needs airtime. It’s amazing how easy it is to get wrong. But done right, it’s transformational. Like a good haircut or Marmite.

There are two big hitters when it comes to tucking.

There’s the full tuck. This one’s for proper grown-ups – the I’ve-got-my-own-steamer types.

And there’s the French tuck. It’s a little looser. A little cooler. (And it’s not actually French.) Both work. Both are easy.

Both are about 83% of what makes an outfit (we’ve done the calculations).

Here’s how to tuck two ways.

The Shirt

Start with a shirt.

Not just any shirt. The right shirt. Your favourite.

We’ll be using something WNU, obviously (specifically, the Boyfriend: Fine Poplin, White). Button it up as usual and await further instruction.

Icons: The White Shirt
8 items
The Classic: Oxford, White The Classic: Oxford, White

The Classic

Oxford
£95
The Classic: Fine Poplin, White The Classic: Fine Poplin, White

The Classic

Fine Poplin
£95
The Boyfriend: Oxford, White The Boyfriend: Oxford, White

The Boyfriend

Oxford
£95
The Classic: TENCEL™ Lyocell, Off-White The Classic: TENCEL™ Lyocell, Off-White

The Classic

TENCEL™ Lyocell
£120
The Boyfriend: Linen, White The Boyfriend: Linen, White

The Boyfriend

Linen
£120
The Boyfriend: Fine Poplin, White The Boyfriend: Fine Poplin, White

The Boyfriend

Fine Poplin
£95
The Dress Shirt: Poplin, White The Dress Shirt: Poplin, White

The Dress Shirt

Poplin
£150
The Boyfriend Bow Tie: Fine Poplin, White The Boyfriend Bow Tie: Fine Poplin, White

The Boyfriend Bow Tie

Fine Poplin
£120

The Full Tuck

She’s clean. She’s classic. She pays her council tax on time. She’s the tuck for meetings, a first date and sipping negronis at hotel bars.

How to tuck

1. Undo your trousers. (No one panic – it’s just easier.)

2. Tuck the entire hem of your shirt in, starting at the back and working round to the front.

3. Smooth it down so it’s taut against your skin. (We don’t want any weird bunching.)

4. Lift your shoulders. This releases just the right amount of puff at the waistband.

5. Pinch that puff and ease it out for a bit of slouch. Then, repeat at the back.

The French Tuck

She may not be French.

But she’d fool anyone. (She’s pulling off a red lip and a fringe annoyingly well.)

She’s the tuck for Royal Parks and farmer’s markets, followed by some people-watching in cafés.

How to tuck

1. Undo the bottom button on your shirt.

2. Take the buttoned side (important!) and tuck just that panel into the front of your trousers.

3. Leave the rest out.

4. Pinch the tucked panel and pull ever so slightly to loosen the look – et voilà!

Roll The Sleeves (we’d recommended it)

Both looks love a rolled sleeve. It adds enough cool to offset a precision tuck. Here’s how it’s done.

How to roll

1. Unbutton the cuffs.

2. Fold at the seam. (Not too neat.)

3. Keep going until you’re midway between wrist and elbow. (Three thick rolls is usually the magic formula.)

See how our #WNUWomen are wearing their tucks

The Full Tuck

Jaime Dillon Ridge gives her Boyfriend Weave White a casual-luxe twist with a champagne neckerchief and denim shorts.

TyLynn sharpens her Boyfriend Exaggerated Cuff Burgundy Stripe with high-waisted black denim.

Coco Shiffer layers the Boyfriend Fine Poplin White over a vest and tucks into tonal shorts. 

Thandi Maq keeps it classic, pairing the Boyfriend Weave Khaki Stripe with white wide-legs and straw accessories.

The French Tucks

Sapna Rao channels off-duty chic in the Weekend TENCEL™ Lyocell Mocha Multi Stripe and boxer set.

Michelle Lin masters British layering pairing her Boyfriend Weave White with some black tailored shorts and a chunky knit thrown round her shoulders.

Edel masters summer-in-the-city style in the Boyfriend Weave Blue Multi Stripe with denim Bermudas and sandals.

Mimi Nguyen works easy sophistication into her Weekend Hemp Navy Blue with barrel-leg denim and slingbacks.

Workwear Essentials
23 items
The Signature Style Set The Signature Style Set

The Signature Style Set

£695
The Dress Shirt Curved Bib: Poplin, White The Dress Shirt Curved Bib: Poplin, White

The Dress Shirt Curved Bib

Poplin
£150
The Boyfriend Exaggerated Cuff: Fine Poplin, Royal Blue Stripe The Boyfriend Exaggerated Cuff: Fine Poplin, Royal Blue Stripe

The Boyfriend Exaggerated Cuff

Fine Poplin
£100
Jura Cardigan: Yak Wool, Black Jura Cardigan: Yak Wool, Black

Jura Cardigan

Yak Wool
£185
The Soft Power Set The Soft Power Set

The Soft Power Set

£470
Regent Cigarette Trouser: Wool, Black Regent Cigarette Trouser: Wool, Black

Regent Cigarette Trouser

Wool
£225
The Boyfriend Contrast: Fine Poplin, Forest Green stripe The Boyfriend Contrast: Fine Poplin, Forest Green stripe

The Boyfriend Contrast

Fine Poplin
£95
Rampling Trouser: Wool, Black Rampling Trouser: Wool, Black

Rampling Trouser

Wool
£225
The Boyfriend Exaggerated Cuff: Fine Poplin, Sky Blue The Boyfriend Exaggerated Cuff: Fine Poplin, Sky Blue

The Boyfriend Exaggerated Cuff

Fine Poplin
£100
Regent Cigarette Trouser: Wool, Navy Regent Cigarette Trouser: Wool, Navy

Regent Cigarette Trouser

Wool
£225
The Workweek Set The Workweek Set

The Workweek Set

£320
The Classic: Fine Poplin, Sky Blue The Classic: Fine Poplin, Sky Blue

The Classic

Fine Poplin
£95
The Boyfriend Contrast: Fine Poplin, Latte Stripe The Boyfriend Contrast: Fine Poplin, Latte Stripe

The Boyfriend Contrast

Fine Poplin
£95
The Classic: TENCEL™ Lyocell, Black The Classic: TENCEL™ Lyocell, Black

The Classic

TENCEL™ Lyocell
£120
The Boyfriend: Fine Poplin, White The Boyfriend: Fine Poplin, White

The Boyfriend

Fine Poplin
£95
Hutton Blazer: Wool, Grey Herringbone Hutton Blazer: Wool, Grey Herringbone

Hutton Blazer

Wool
£350
Rampling Trouser: Wool, Navy Rampling Trouser: Wool, Navy

Rampling Trouser

Wool
£225
Rampling Trouser: TENCEL™ Lyocell Satin, Black Rampling Trouser: TENCEL™ Lyocell Satin, Black

Rampling Trouser

TENCEL™ Lyocell Satin
£195
Rampling Trouser: Linen, Ivory Rampling Trouser: Linen, Ivory

Rampling Trouser

Linen
£225
Hutton Blazer: Linen, Navy Blue Hutton Blazer: Linen, Navy Blue

Hutton Blazer

Linen
£325
Rampling Trouser: Linen, Navy Rampling Trouser: Linen, Navy

Rampling Trouser

Linen
£225
The Boyfriend Exaggerated Cuff: Fine Poplin, White The Boyfriend Exaggerated Cuff: Fine Poplin, White

The Boyfriend Exaggerated Cuff

Fine Poplin
£100
Jura Cardigan: Yak Wool, Dark Grey Melange Jura Cardigan: Yak Wool, Dark Grey Melange

Jura Cardigan

Yak Wool
£185







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