Got a top that a bit too long and kind of shapeless (kind of even looks a little maternity)? Love to wear it with your jeans or any sort of pants or skirt( like my denim skirt here) that has belt loops?
Then it’s time to try the belt-loop half-tuck.
You may have picked up this trick from the lovely Cheryl who writes the blog North West Mountain Living.
How To Belt-Loop Half Tuck
Just take a piece of the hem and pull it through a belt loop – et voila – the belt-loop half-tuck that lengthens your leg proportion and adds some lovely ruching around the tummy giving you more shape and less belly (always a win in my book)!
Proportions are important as they help us look balanced (we love balance), yet these days so many tops end at that widest point of the hips/thighs which is less than flattering, so it’s good to have a few ways to alter the way a garment looks without having to resort to actual alterations.
By shortening the top, legs look longer (which is what we expect) and it restores a proportional balance to your appearance.
It’s a useful tool to use if you want to create a more even appearance between hems of tops and outer layers (jackets and cardigans).
Why not also try the Kimtuck too – it’s another useful styling tool particularly for those more shapeless or baggy garments that need a little shaping.
It’s all these little tricks on tweaking a garment that take us from ok to fab. Thanks Imogen.
It’s a great one isn’t it!
Brilliant! Thanks so much
Pleasure – such a simple and quick tip that makes a huge difference to an outfit
This is exactly why I love blogging, because of the fabulous tips like this!! I’ve seen Cheryl do it a couple of times, and I’ve tried it too!! It’s smart and so stylish!!
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Great little tip! Love what you can pick up from the amazing fashion blog out there!
Oh, happy day! Since I am only 5′ tall, every top including so-called petite sizes are TOO LONG! Tucking the top into my pants is an improvement in proportion, but somewhat boring. I tried this today and I’m fairly gobsmacked. THANK YOU!
Great and simple trick – glad that it really works well for you!
Love the idea and will be trying this out soon. I have a few skirts which are ankle length and loose flowing. Wondering if this look would suit that style ? No belt loops, but I’m thinking a brooch in that area would add some bling ?
I am in love with your flower necklace. Please do share how to make this. Perhaps a close up view to really showcase this beauty ?
Your blog is always so full of interesting and helpful hints. Wish I could insert a huge emoticon right here * LOVE IT*
Yes you could try the brooch and see if that works! Even a little rubber band (kimtuck style) at the point may work. The flower necklace – well I got it http://amzn.to/2z7QBwK sadly I did not make it myself!
Something that might help the shorties (I am 5’2″) – if a shirt is too long, it can look good if you wear it open with a knot near the hem on just one side. You can try a knot on both sides, but that brings the back hem up too much, and I like my bum to have some cover!
Thanks for the tip Linda!
It’s also great to hide a non-existing waist. You look 10 pounds lighter with the tuck.
I know – great tip to make yourself look slimmer (as so often we think loose = disguising)
Ive also picked up a tuck accessory. Bit a bit hard to explain. But its round with a piece through the centre meeting each side. You put the material through one hole then back through the 2nd hole. You can get them in indian type shops. Plain round ones and i have 1 shaped like a fish. There excellent!! Wish i new the name of them.
Great tip but mine just WILL NOT stay, no matter what I try! 😡😕