Men’s Styling Tips From A Gentlemen’s Wardrobe

Do we tuck it in or leave it out to flap and flutter in the breeze?

We shall attempt to unravel such mundane and unimportant matters today. Which often hit at the last minute, as you stand in front of the mirror.

Do you tuck it in or leave the shirttail and front flaps hanging out?

Regarding such matters, my concerns barely stretch much further than ensuring I’ve washed, brushed and flossed my teeth. I find myself gagging when I get a bit too close to someone with the rotten food teeth reek. Smelly smokers breath, just woken up breath are all bearable. But the vile, rancid, festering halitosis dogs breath hits my gagging button!

Now down to brass tacks and what troubles men faced with an invitation dilemma requiring you to scrub up a little in preparation for the enjoyment of a relaxing social weekend outing. The type of invitation that is neither one thing nor another. It doesn’t require a formal invite or RSVP, but it’s more than popping over to the neighbours or meeting with old friends for tea and cake or a few beers in the garden.

Do you tuck it in or leave the shirttail and front flaps hanging out?

Take away styling note

The makeup and construction of shirts are not uniform. Some have tails and therefore leave more generous amounts to tuck in or leave hanging out. Others are cut short and thus, by construction a more, appropriate design to leave out.

Formal shirts ideally should be tucked in; however, if during a course of playing football in the garden, cricket on the village green, general larking around, your shirt becomes untucked. Relax and leave it. Who cares? It’s far better you’re out and about in the fresh air enjoying yourself.

The less formal shirt you wear to work, and the material finishes slightly below your waist is perfectly acceptable to ease out for the more relaxed look, addition of a t-shirt underneath adds to the casual look.

Finally, a sensible wardrobe investment to consider investing in might be a few weekend shirts and don’t be afraid of adding a little colour.