how to tuck in a sweater

real-life tips for grown women that will work with your curves and your wardrobe

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How do you deal with the bulk of a sweater, especially when your body is soft and curvy?

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focus on  the front

Make sure the sweater is lined up correctly with the center of your skirt, jeans, or pants.  Then tuck from center to side seams, smoothing to ensure it doesn't gather.

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focus on  the front

For this look, I only tucked the sweater to the front belt loops. The sweater's waistband folded over to blouse the back for a clean look.

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gather in back

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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gather in back

For this look, I used the first tip and kept everything smooth from belly button to back so excess gathered in the small of my back

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Tuck, then blouse

If you tuck in your sweater focusing on it smooth in the front and any bulk gathered at the small of your back, blousing can redistribute that bulk.

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respect the weight of the sweater

Certain weight sweaters only work for tucks.  In general, the heavier the sweater the less of it you tuck in.  If you tuck too heavy , it loses its ability to drape and you end up with bulk.

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respect the weight of the sweater

I only tucked in a couple of inches of sweater. Any more, and drape would be lost and with it my shape and comfort.

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respect the weight of the sweater

Here, the sweater was fully tucked since the weave stretches. Gathering the bulk in back, it achieved a high-low effect.

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