Continuing from my last post on slip skirt outfit ideas, I wanted to share a super easy DIY that’s solved several of my top tucking issues! Tuck bands have been around for a while and rose to popularity with Tik Tok’ers using them to style oversized tee shirts into a crop top. I love using them to achieve a no-bulk tuck with thicker or longer tops, and they also work well to achieve a layered look (like with a cropped sweater over a longer button-up shirt).
As demonstrated in my IG video, it’s similar in concept to the infamous bra band tuck but works MUCH better for me and actually stays in place all day.
You can buy a tucking band on Amazon like this one (XS to XL – each size is in a separate product listing) or it takes under 10 minutes to make if you already have some wide elastic and thread!
1. DIY sweater / shirt tucking band
1. Take a piece of wide soft elastic, at least 1 inch wide, and measure out a piece to fit around your waist. You want it to be semi snug around your waist without being uncomfortably tight to wear all day. Allow an inch of extra length for overlapping each end. The tuck bands sold online are usually in a skin tone color and made of a sturdy, thicker elastic that provides “hold” without stretching out easily.
2. Cut the elastic to size, and if it looks the ends might fray, apply some anti fray or clear nail polish to seal the edges.
3. Let dry and then sew the 2 ends together. This would take 30 seconds if you have a sewing machine, and was under 5 min for me to sew by hand. Thats all there is to it!
2. Belt Tuck
While the elastic band works best for me since it’s stretchy and more comfortable against the skin, another method I’ve shared before that works in a pinch is to use a skinny belt. Simply fold the excess shirt material over the top of the belt so it creates a blousy effect.
Love your insights, brilliant! I found another trick totally by accident – wear a thin, clingy base layer and fold it under, with the outer layer folded under along with it. I’ve learned so much from you, I wanted to share this back!
Want to make a “fold band”! Not any more massive texture at my midriff. I will make one today.
Oh I love this idea you have for keeping those long shirts and/or sweaters jumpers in place once tucked w/o the added bulk. TFS💋⚘🌹💐.
I would love to wear a silk slip skirt but I would prefer a breathable inner full slip, (w/c is very hard to find nowadays) because I don’t want my leg gaps silhouette showing. I would greatly appreciate if you have some suggestions for me.
I’m 54yo, 4’10.5″ 90#; 4.5-5.0 size feet (a healthy BMI range, like you😊 ), am orig from the Pearl of the Orient, d.tanned skintone, just for reference.
Oh if I may add: Have you heard abt SHEERTEX pantyhose/leggings? If so, pls do share some feedback on their nude shades.
Many Blessings to you and yours!
Love the idea of making a “tuck band”! No more bulky fabric at my waist. I’m going to make one today.
I love your slip skirt posts!! I bought one back in early 2020 but haven’t worn it out yet.