4 REASONS MEN SHOULD NOT TUCK IN A SHIRT by P.K. Lassiter

[massofcatfan]

I have a friend named Pete. Great guy. Two kids, career on the rise, single (recently divorced and thrilled about it) and generally a man about the town. And no, Pete is not my first name, or is it a euphemism for me. Pete is real. And Pete may be you…

Like I said, Pete has everything going for him. Including all of his aforementioned attributes, he’s a funny, gregarious, likeable guy. Pete’s makin’ it happen. Except for one thing. Pete tucks his shirt in too tight.

So what?... you say. Big deal. So Pete’s neat. He wants to be presentable. Look his best. Clean cut. Professional. An upstanding citizen. He should tuck his shirt in, and as tight as the lug nuts on his truck too. Right? Wrong.

And let me make this clear, I’m focusing on the social aspect of shirt tucking, at work, tuck to your hearts content. I’m not the boss. Maybe he likes it that way. They’re usually ‘tight tuckers’ too.

Socially, it never fails. I’ll step out with my buddies – and one of them (sometimes more… unfortunately) has their shirt jacked in so tight it looks as if it was painted on. It also never fails that when they make their approach (some are better than others) the first thing a woman notices is the ultra tight tuck. It’s never good, regardless of shirt type. Here’s why…

1. The button down. Unless you’re 6’3” and 200 lbs. or less -- let the panels loose. The way button down shirts are cut; they simply do not flatter most male physiques. Especially those of the average American male in his 30’s. Yes, this means you. You have to be a lean, mean fighting machine to get away with the ultra tight tuck. And even then it rarely looks great.

2. The T-shirt. T-shirts should never be tucked in. Ever. And I mean never. I don’t care if it’s a thousand dollar, golden threaded, Ralph Lauren Purple label, or one of those disastrous Ed Hardy numbers… If you are tucking in your T-shirts then you’re so far gone help might not be available to you. Stop. End of story.

3. The Jersey. Unless you’re getting ready for a league game, then leave the jersey un-tucked (better yet, in the house). And yes, I do see guys walking around the street wearing jerseys tucked in. Not only does it look ridiculous, it usually precedes a request for spare change. Better to just leave the jersey in the drawer until game time. And even then, I wouldn’t tuck it in unless the ref made me.

4. The sweater. See # 2.

You see what I mean? Take a look around the tavern/bar/lounge/restaurant next time and study ‘the tuck’. 99% of the time, it’s not a pretty sight. Hence my advising against it. Actually, I’m not advising… I’m ordering.

So let those shirt ends out. Give them air. Let the panels run free and see the light of day. It’ll convey a relaxed attitude. An effortless ease. A hipper approach to life. You hear me, Pete? Are you listening? (This means you).

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[RightMeow]

[Sandstone Outcropping]

The competition for "Most goEMAWtarded Thread in History" has gotten amazingly hot and heavy in the last few days.

[jc_jax]

The competition for "Most goEMAWspectedtarded Thread in History" has gotten amazingly hot and heavy in the last few days.

[skycat]

Good thread. I'm only worried about this part:

1. The button down. Unless you’re 6’3” and 200 lbs. or less -- let the panels loose. The way button down shirts are cut; they simply do not flatter most male physiques. Especially those of the average American male in his 30’s. Yes, this means you. You have to be a lean, mean fighting machine to get away with the ultra tight tuck. And even then it rarely looks great.

I'm 6'2" and about 175. Does this mean I should tuck in my button-down shirts?  

Or is this purely optional? I know the fashion experts at goEMAW will steer me the right way.

Edit: OK, I missed that last sentence: "And even then it rarely looks great." I feel better now.

[jtksu]

I'm guessing this Pete dude wheel barreled the author's wife or something.  Probably didn't even untuck his shirt while he plowed that slut.  Only possible explaination for a dude to spend that much time bitching about his buddy's clothes.

[DQ12]

It's okay to tuck in oxfords.  All the (decent dressing) college kids are doing it.

[Rage Against the McKee]

Button down shirts should be tucked in, even if you're fat. Seriously, you have the option of looking fat or looking like a fat slob. Tuck it in.

[gato montes]

Button down shirts should be tucked in, even if you're fat. Seriously, you have the option of looking fat or looking like a fat slob. Tuck it in.

With slacks-tucked
With jeans-untucked

[OK_Cat]

i can't think of a reason where it's ever ok to tuck into jeans, you rough ridin' slobs.

[Emo EMAW]

i can't think of a reason where it's ever ok to tuck into jeans, you effing slobs.

Farm show.

[Rage Against the McKee]

Button down shirts should be tucked in, even if you're fat. Seriously, you have the option of looking fat or looking like a fat slob. Tuck it in.

With slacks-tucked
With jeans-untucked

You shouldn't wear button down shirts with jeans, either. It's not a good look, tucked or untucked.

[felix rex]

Button down shirts should be tucked in, even if you're fat. Seriously, you have the option of looking fat or looking like a fat slob. Tuck it in.

With slacks-tucked
With jeans-untucked

You shouldn't wear button down shirts with jeans, either. It's not a good look, tucked or untucked.

The owner of our company recently implemented a "casual Friday" policy that "discourages" jeans and prohibits polos. It's rough ridin' pandemonium on Fridays.

[Cartierfor3]

You shouldn't wear button down shirts with jeans, either. It's not a good look, tucked or untucked.

Crap, you just described what i wear everyday.  (untucked)

[jtksu]

As long as they're a nice pair of (preferably dark colored) jeans, tucking a button down shirt is totally acceptable and often very good looking. Also, make sure the shirt is crisp and not wrinkly.  (Don't listen to okcat.  Just because professional picture takers can get by with looking like a fat slob doesn't mean the rest of us can.)

[Rage Against the McKee]

Button down shirts should be tucked in, even if you're fat. Seriously, you have the option of looking fat or looking like a fat slob. Tuck it in.

With slacks-tucked
With jeans-untucked

You shouldn't wear button down shirts with jeans, either. It's not a good look, tucked or untucked.

The owner of our company recently implemented a "casual Friday" policy that "discourages" jeans and prohibits polos. It's rough ridin' pandemonium on Fridays.

What do people wear? Do you have any party animals that show up in Hawaiian shirts?

[OK_Cat]

you're a rough ridin' hillbilly Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) if you think that tucking anything, especially button down shirts, into jeans is acceptable.

are your overalls dark, too?   /thread

[felix rex]

Button down shirts should be tucked in, even if you're fat. Seriously, you have the option of looking fat or looking like a fat slob. Tuck it in.

With slacks-tucked
With jeans-untucked

You shouldn't wear button down shirts with jeans, either. It's not a good look, tucked or untucked.

The owner of our company recently implemented a "casual Friday" policy that "discourages" jeans and prohibits polos. It's rough ridin' pandemonium on Fridays.

What do people wear? Do you have any party animals that show up in Hawaiian shirts?

There's an older Cuban guy who rocks the guayaberas.  Really looks fantastic in them. Won't lie. Am jealous.

[Rage Against the McKee]

you're a rough ridin' hillbilly Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) if you think that tucking anything, especially button down shirts, into jeans is acceptable.

are your overalls dark, too?   /thread

My grandpa used to call overalls "coveralls".

[jtksu]

you're a rough ridin' hillbilly Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) if you think that tucking anything, especially button down shirts, into jeans is acceptable.

are your overalls dark, too?   /thread

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Sure, if I wanted to look like some slacker, I wouldn't tuck my nice button ups in but I'm way too damn handsome for that crap.  Good luck with your Bieber wardrobe loser.

[OK_Cat]

whatever helps you sleep at night, jttuckshisshirtsintohisjeansksu   

[stunted]

Europeans tuck.  They are also really good-looking.

[bradleigh]

OK Cat is really letting us in on his lifestyle in this thread.

[gato montes]

Button down shirts should be tucked in, even if you're fat. Seriously, you have the option of looking fat or looking like a fat slob. Tuck it in.

With slacks-tucked
With jeans-untucked

You shouldn't wear button down shirts with jeans, either. It's not a good look, tucked or untucked.

Well you wouldn't like where I live then. The only people wearing suits or even slacks are government employees and lawyers. Tennis shoes, jeans, and a effing button-up shirt/polo (depending on time of year but always untucked). And its damn comfortable to work this way.

[Emo EMAW]

you're a effing hillbilly Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) at a farm show if you think that tucking anything, especially button down shirts, into jeans is acceptable.

are your overalls dark, too?   /thread