How to Tuck in a Sweater Without Adding Bulk

When I tuck in a sweater, I make sure the sweater is lined up correctly with the center of my skirt, jeans, or pants.

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For this look that got all the questions, my sweater was only tucked from center to where the pockets start. The rest of the sweater was untucked and just bloused under.

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Most of us curve in at the small of our back and curve out on the opposite side. By having the bit of bulk in the back of your look, it balances everything nicely.

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You can see how I pulled the side volume to the front and it almost created an architectural detail. It created more of a waist shape.

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When I tuck in a sweater, I make sure the sweater is lined up correctly with the center of my skirt, jeans, or pants.

For this look that got all the questions, my sweater was only tucked from center to where the pockets start. The rest of the sweater was untucked and just bloused under.

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Most of us curve in at the small of our back and curve out on the opposite side. By having the bit of bulk in the back of your look, it balances everything nicely.

You can see how I pulled the side volume to the front and it almost created an architectural detail. It created more of a waist shape.

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