Styling Terms

French tuck

The French tuck (or half tuck) is tucking only the front of a top into your waistband while leaving the back and sides loose. Popularised by stylist Tan France, it defines the waist and adds a relaxed, intentional shape without fully tucking in.

The trick works because it draws a line at your natural waist — the slimmest point — while keeping the easy drape of an untucked top everywhere else. It instantly makes an outfit look styled rather than thrown on.

It works best with tops that have a bit of length and bottoms with a defined waistband; a high rise gives the cleanest result.