Untucked shirt and tie

[JonHecht]

I was thinking of wearing an untucked Grey shirt with a blueish skinny tie and jeans tomorrow. This is just to hang out on campus, so it's not as though I need to be formal. Is an untucked shirt + tie a no no?

 

[uzairh]

Originally Posted by JonHecht

I was thinking of wearing an untucked Grey shirt with a blueish skinny tie and jeans tomorrow. This is just to hang out on campus, so it's not as though I need to be formal. Is an untucked shirt + tie a no no?

I would never even think about it.
Try rolling up your sleeves, and wear a waistcoat/vest with the shirt tucked in and the tie very close to the collar, keeping the collar button undone.

 

[masqueofhastur]

People do it, and I find most people on campus won't really care what you're wearing. It's not like its a situation where a certain type of dress is expected and you're deviating from it. People wear sweat pants and gum boots on campus, so you can get away with anything you want.

 

[Zenny]

Wear whatever you want, its just a campus, not a job interview.

 

[Albern]

Off campus it's a cardinal sin.

 

[masqueofhastur]

Originally Posted by Albern

Off campus it's a cardinal sin.

Untucked shirt + tie or tie + jeans? Untucked shirt I've always thought looked more like the person was getting hot or uncomfortable and is relaxing later in the day (say after lunch), while a tie with jeans doesn't really make sense unless it's a fashion statement.

 

[Albern]

Originally Posted by masqueofhastur

Untucked shirt + tie or tie + jeans? Untucked shirt I've always thought looked more like the person was getting hot or uncomfortable and is relaxing later in the day (say after lunch), while a tie with jeans doesn't really make sense unless it's a fashion statement.

I do agree with you on the tie with jeans part but it is something I don't do personally and it doesn't annoy me. I was referring to the untucked shirt and tie combination. It is just too sloppy and defeats the purpose of wearing a tie to begin with (partially anyway). I'm often reminded of younger guys who, half way through the evening of an event all suddenly believe it's okay to loose the jacket, untuck their shirts, and have the knots of their ties hang midway along their torso.

To me it makes more sense to leave looking almost exactly the same way you came in.

 

[masqueofhastur]

I would expect in general if the suit fits well that it wouldn't be uncomfortable, and would also be picked to fit the weather, so odds are if someone has the tie loosened and the shirt untucked they're probably wearing a suit to begin with that doesn't look all that great on them. I remember going to a wedding where almost everyone was wearing a suit, but all of those who were, save two, looked ridiculous in them, clearly a suit they'd just bought because it was expected at a wedding. At that point you can't really make it look any worse by untucking the shirt or undoing the tie.

 

[saraanderson]

Anything goes on a campus.

 

[laphroaig]

I would rather kill myself.

I can't brag. My campus uniform used to be threadbare torn jeans, freebie threadbare tshirts with advertising all over them, and awfull sneakers.

 

[JonHecht]

I looked in the mirror and decided against it. Even tucked in, it didn't look quite right due to a bit of weight loss (making the shirt not fitted enough). Well, that was a failure before it lifted off the ground.

 

[IBJanky]

That look is so sloppy.

But then again, you're in campus, so everyone else is pretty sloppy.

myke

 

[amplifiedheat]

Just because you can, doesn't mean you shouldn't. It's the dress uniform of douches everywhere.

 

[Mild Mannered]

I've done it many times on the public commute home from a long day that included overtime.
By that time of day, and being exhausted, I just don't give a damn what anyone thinks anyway.
Do what's comfortable when your duty is done and you're on your own time.
Since you are on campus, maybe do it at the end of the school day if you really must.
Mess up your hair too just for extra effect.
At least let them see you do it right (tucked & tied) during school hours.

 

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Yes, a shirt and tie is a no no. A tie is a formal accesory and not suited to be worn in such a casual way. I suggest tucking in the shirt with a belt, since your wearing jeans it will not look toformal but not tucking it in will make you look like a fool.