How to Use untucked in a Sentence

untucked

adjective
  • Its easy classic fit that can be tucked or untucked is a plus.
    — Maverick Li, Men's Health, 9 Jan. 2023
  • Look for work shirts with a shorter hem too, so they can be worn untucked.
    — Mike Richard, Men's Health, 6 May 2022
  • Most of the shirts remain untucked.
    — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 23 Aug. 2025
  • No more scurrying in with my shirt untucked or hair in a mess.
    — Ellevate, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2021
  • The shirt can be tucked in or remain untucked, either way is chic.
    — Allyson Portee, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2023
  • Dad comes out in his untucked dress shirt and wanders through the quiet rooms.
    — Jean Garnett, The New Yorker, 10 July 2023
  • Picture a button-down shirt left untucked, adorned with a wool coat.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 29 Jan. 2024
  • The elastic waistband looks great with a shirt tucked or untucked — your choice!
    — Amy Schlinger, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2023
  • Tuck it into a maxi skirt for a dressy look, or leave it untucked and pair it with wide-leg jeans.
    — Isabel Garcia, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
  • Nothing is untucked, unkept or out of place.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
  • The untucked shirt met the top of her leather skirt, which cut forward into a clean front slit.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 6 Dec. 2025
  • It’s made from 100% cotton and can be worn tucked or untucked.
    — Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024
  • Sloan walked around with his belt buckle hanging loose and his shirt mostly untucked.
    — J.c. Hallman, The New Republic, 11 June 2020
  • Plumb power-posed in a deep blue jacket over an untucked black shirt paired with black slacks and stylish loafers.
    — John Russell, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
  • Designed to be worn tucked or untucked, this stretchy multi-season shirt is on rare sale in white.
    — Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The shirt, untucked, had two pointed tails resembling a vest.
    — Maggie Clancy, WWD, 15 Sep. 2024
  • His uniform was half untucked and missing buttons, and his necktie was ripped and crooked.
    — Luke Mogelson, The New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2021
  • This shirt can be tucked, untucked, worn as an undershirt, or layered under a vest.
    — Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2023
  • David was dapper in denim, with his long-sleeve shirt left untucked and rocking thick facial hair.
    — Tracey Harrington McCoy, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2023
  • Rob Kardashian wore a loose-fitting, untucked black dress shirt on the stand.
    — Andrew Dalton, ajc, 28 Apr. 2022
  • Look at the player, look at the clock, then the player, then the clock, his shirt half untucked, face red, sweating.
    — Rich Hofmann, Philly.com, 30 Aug. 2017
  • Cummings wore a white linen shirt, which came untucked, a tweed jacket with elbow patches, and black boots.
    — Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2024
  • Other faux pas include shorts, denim, untucked shirts and five-pocket pants.
    — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Abassi was so thrilled with the response that his tuxedo shirt came untucked from his pants as his jumped up and down, waving to the rafters.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 20 May 2024
  • Tucked or untucked, with the sleeves rolled up or kept down, this shirt can be styled in many ways and worn on repeat throughout the season.
    — Sydney Pulaski, Glamour, 12 June 2026
  • This classy, versatile shirt is easy to wear, either tucked or untucked, with a pair of blue jeans, a satin skirt, or nice trousers.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026
  • This one is better left untucked, and better left chilling under the sun by the beach, or in the shadow of a palm tree.
    — John Thompson, Men's Health, 9 Nov. 2022
  • Fonseca wore a ruffled lace high-low dress, while Taggart wore black pants and an untucked white shirt.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
  • The girl said Mathieson then reached through her shirt, which was untucked and covering the top of her skirt, and touched the skirt.
    — Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Nov. 2025
  • Tuck it into trousers if you’re headed to the office or leave it untucked and pair it with wide-leg jeans for a more casual look.
    — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 28 Jan. 2024

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