I’m 6’2″ 140lbs somewhere between a small and medium shirt size. I’ve even tried going up to large for the sleeve length but I swim in it. No matter what I do, I have to tuck my shirt back in the back of my pants every time I get up from my seat, or after driving. I feel more than a little undignified doing it. Is there a secret I don’t know about?
SHIRT STAYS. These aren’t easy to find in clothing or department stores, and they’re mainly used for military uniforms (which is how I know about them, since I’m military).
There are different variations, but essentially, they “clip on” to your shirt at 4 points – two in front and two in back- and clip on to your socks or go under your foot, held by elastic. You can adjust the length of the elastic so it can be looser or tighter depending on your preference.
If you have hairy legs, the elastic will pull hairs from time to time, but after they are broken in, this happens less and less. You also have less hair to pull after awhile. Using the bathroom is also somewhat awkward with hanging straps if you’re going to sit. But again, with practice, it isn’t a big deal.
Despite the initial discomfort, you get used to them. I guarantee you, however, that the difference is amazing. You will look sharp and feel confident. If there is excess shirt material around your waste, you can add equal width folds to your left and right sides in the back and fasten the folds with a safety pin or other method. Or, just wear shirts that fit properly. Again, it sounds a bit awkward, but you’ll look good.
Let me know if this helps!
In addition to the shirt stays mentioned, at your height, you should be buying Tall Men’s shirts. So if you’re a Medium, you should get Medium Tall. They will stay tucked in.
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They make shirt stays. You just hook them from your shirt to your socks and wear pants over them
Get a custom fitted shirt. Or talls.
Also there are shirt garters you can clip onto the bottom of your shirt to keep it in place
Shirt stays to keep the shirt down or suspenders to keep the pants up
OP, do you shop in the “Tall & Skinny” sections? I’d start there.
Tall shirts
I’m 6’5 with a super long torso. I buy tall shirts whenever possible. Even under armor has a lot of tall stuff. Check out Amazon.
Someone should make bodysuit shirts for men with the bottom piece being a brief boxer fit…. question is if men would wear it ..
Belt.
I do wear a belt and I kept wearing it tighter and tighter but it started pinching my nerves.
Tuck in shirts have tails. T shirts don’t so they are untucked.
I use a product called “Shirt Lock”. I buy them off Amazon for about 20 bucks. They work good.
Get a decent belt and make it tight.
I can wear skimpy shirts that will show your belly if you so much as lean forward, if i tuck them into my trousers and use a belt its all gucci.