Tips for mastering the famous JCrew half tuck! By mastering, I mean pulling it off!
photos by andrea kinnear photography + design
c/o top // c/o jeans // scarf // c/o handbag {last seen here} // loafers // sunglasses // c/o earrings
Do you know the famous J.Crew half tuck I’m speaking of? Flip through any J.Crew magazine and you’re bound to see it as least five times. Online, I surprisingly only saw it a couple of times. BUT either way, it was there and it is their signature move {aka tuck}. I’m a huge fan of this half tuck. I love the laid back, preppy vibes it gives off. There’s also this major cool factor it exudes. Do you feel the same? Or not a fan?
If you are a fan, there are a couple of tips I recommend when trying to make it happen!
- Your button up needs to be relaxed. That’ll make it easier to tuck and also to wear.
- Tuck in the side with the buttons sewn on. This looks more natural and doesn’t give you a weird bump that the other side often does.
- Don’t tuck the whole side in. I only tucked about two-three inches wide of fabric. This way your shirt can hang down a bit on the side and again give you a more laid-back vibe. It’s also more flattering and less severe.
- Similar to #3 don’t tuck your shirt in tight, give it a little pull so it hangs over the waist of your jeans a bit.
c/o top // c/o jeans // scarf // c/o handbag {last seen here} // loafers // sunglasses // c/o earrings
To up my cool factor I decided to add my favorite silk scarf. {p.s. I hope y’all I’m totally playing around, I really don’t think I’m too cool haha}. I love how much a simple scarf can change an outfit. With the addition of this scarf, the look took a step up and is complete!
I also, wanted to take a second to talk about my handbag. If you follow me via IG stories you spot this bag regularly. It is one of my absolute favorites! Between the white and shape I am madly in love. Not to mention the incredible leather. Neely & Chloe is a newer brand that is making a serious name for themselves! Their handbags are incredible, they make the chicest loafers, and the prettiest accessories. If you haven’t checked them out yet, I highly recommend it. Also, if you’re wondering what’s on my Neely & Chloe wish list: the lizard slide, large suede clutch, and mini lady bag.
I am a *huge* fan of the J. Crew half tuck – it’s so fun but relaxed at the same time. However, I am awful at it, so I will definitely be using these tips (especially tucking the side with the buttons!!). Loving your outfit, too!
Rachel / http://www.helloher.co
I am right there with you gal! I’ve been swooning over it for years and finally decided I needed to make the look happen for me haha. Hope you find the tips to be helpful!
xo Laura Leigh
I love that outfit. You pull off that half tuck so well!!
http://sugarcoatedbears.blogspot.com/
Thank you gal! Ah you made my day by saying that š
xo Laura Leigh
I can never make this look like you did but I have been wanting to rock this look for so long. Super cute
Aw you’re so sweet! I’m sure yours looks great!! Thank you gal.
xo Laura Leigh
I love how the half tuck looks on you! You make it work perfectly! And I am loving that bag!
Aw thank you so much Laura! Really appreciate that comment as it’s like a dream of mine to be a J.Crew model haha #goals
xo Laura Leigh
LOVE this outfit!
http://alexamjohnson.com
Thanks so much! So glad you love it.
xo Laura Leigh
The J.Crew half tuck is serious #goals!! I love how you styled this adorable top with that neck scarf! It is so chic!
Maggie @ Polished Closets
Thanks Maggie! I’m truly addicted to the scarf and try wearing it ever chance I get.
xo Laura Leigh
There’s definitely an art to achieving this style and you nailed it! Didn’t even think about tucking a certain side in would help it lay better, but you’re totally right!
-Morgan
How 2 Wear It [] http://how2wearit.com
Yay! So glad you think so! Thank you Morgan. Glad you found the tip to be helpful. I expect to see you rocking it soon!
xo Laura Leigh
Great tips for mastering the half tuck, I think I need to look for a looser fitted button down. Also love that you paired it with a neck scarf! Definitely too cool!
Thanks Nicole! Glad you found them to be beneficial. The neck scarf is my addiction. I can’t stop wearing it haha.
xo Laura Leigh
I am a huge fan of the “half tuck”! You mastered it perfectly!
I am in love with the way you styled this outfit! I love that top and scarf together!
You wear it so well!
Thank you Maggie!
xo Laura Leigh
I love how much thought goes into the ‘relaxed’ look of the half tuck haha. You’re rocking it like a pro but I’m not sure I’m cool enough. Maybe one day ?
Haha right?! We all try so hard, to look like we didn’t try too hard haha. Thank you so much gal!
xo Laura Leigh
You are the cutest!! I love love love this outfit and the jcrew half tuck! Need to try this!
Thank you so much sweet gal! You definitely do. I bet you’d totally rock it!
xo Laura Leigh
OK, I love this post. The half-tuck is tough to pull off, but you do it effortlessly!
Aw yay! I am SO happy you love it. Thank you so much gal!
xo Laura Leigh
I love the cool factor of the half-tuck, but I’ve never been able to pull it off! Maybe if I take your tips into consideration, I’ll be able to figure it out a bit better haha! I love this look!
Yes, yes! Definitely give it a go again. I am sure you could rock it!
xo Laura Leigh
This is such a cute, laid-back look! Love that bag!
~Hillary
http://www.styleinasmalltown.com
Thank you girly! The bag has been a favorite. Neely & Chloe design some incredible bags!
xo Laura Leigh
YAS! You have mastered the half tuck and are looking too cool wearing it! I also need that scarf!! Love this look.
Ah thanks Emily! Means a lot coming from a former J.Crew employee who rocks all of their looks perfectly.
xo Laura Leigh