How to Wear a Tunic Shirt?

Generally speaking, shirts are very formal and rarely have slim-fitting styles. Therefore, in most people's impression, shirts have nothing to do with feminine charm. However, there is a type of shirt that can both embody formality and effortlessly create a feminine and charming image, and that is the tunic shirt.

Compared with ordinary shirts, tunic shirts are a niche choice. Maybe it's not that this kind of tunic shirt is not acceptable for formal occasions, but because it is more well-designed and therefore beyond people's general perception of shirts. But if you can and are willing to accept this shirt, you will find that it is a versatile shirt suitable for many occasions and many styles. You don’t have to worry for not knowing how to match this shirt. In this blog, you will find the answers to all the questions you want to know.

What Is a Tunic Shirt and How to Choose One?

As the name suggests, a tunic shirt is a shirt with a waist-hugging design, and this waist-hugging design can greatly highlight the curves of a woman's figure. To achieve the effect of waist-hugging, some shirts have ties at the waist, others use elastic or drawstrings, and some fashion designers are creative and will layer a corset over the shirt to highlight the wearer's curves.

Since tunic shirts emphasize sense of design more than ordinary shirts, when choosing a tunic shirt, in addition to factors that usually need to be considered when buying clothes, such as color and fabric, you also need to pay special attention to the shape of the shirt's neckline, sleeves, and hem.

The most commonly seen neckline type for shirts is the lapel, because the lapel is more formal. However, if the occasion does not have strict requirements for formality, in most scenarios, a variety of collar types such as V-neck, square collar, round collar, etc. are also acceptable. Different collar types can complete different temperaments and can also play different roles on modifying the face shape. For example, the V-neck can lengthen your neck and make you outfit more elegant. A round neckline can make you look sweeter. A square neckline is often seen on retro fashion items. You can choose the neckline that suits you best based on your favorite style.

There is a lot you can do with the sleeves of your shirt. If you are tired of straight sleeves, you can try a shirt with three-quarter sleeves or puff sleeves. These shirts with not too exaggerated sleeves can be worn on semi-formal occasions without any problems. However, a shirt with leg-of-mutton sleeves or bat sleeves may not be very suitable for formal occasions. But this does not detract from their beauty at all. You can wear them on a variety of casual occasions.

The shape of the hem can also be used as a decorative element. You can choose a plain and ordinary hem, but if you want your outfit to be more stylish, choose a ruffled hem or an asymmetrical shaped hem.

Also, do not forget the general factors that you need to consider when buying clothes. Cotton shirts are the most commonly seen choice due to their good breathability and moisture absorption. If you prefer a more shiny shirt with good texture, you can choose one made of silk. For a light and sweet look, chiffon is also a fabric worthy of consideration. For formal occasions, it is best not to choose colors that are too bright. Low-saturation Morandi colors are your first choice.

What Pants to Wear with a Tunic Shirt?

👖The casual style. If you want to create a casual look, jeans with a strong casual feel are a good choice. Even if you just pair it with a plain straight-leg jeans, it will look great. But we think the best match for a tunic shirt is a pair of flared jeans. Because both items have a shape that is tight at the top and flared at the bottom. Or you can also create a sense of contrasting with a pair of wide leg jeans.

👖The commuting style. When it comes to shirts, how can we miss some formal occasions including commuting? To create a professional and capable workplace commuting look, you need to pair a tunic shirt with a pair of grey or black suit pants. This look will be as neat as tucking the hem of an ordinary shirt into the waist of your suit pants, but with an added touch of fashion sense.

👖The trendy street style. If you want to challenge the rebellious and cool street style, a pair of black leather pants is an essential item. Moreover, black leather pants will form a sharp contrast with the feminine tunic shirt in style. For street photography, music festivals and other activities that do not require formality at all, this look is the best choice to attract attention.

👖The classic style. The checkered pattern is a timeless classic in the fashion world. The combination of a tunic shirt and a pair of checkered pants will make you look like an aristocratic English lady from the Victorian era, both classic and elegant.

Creative Ways to Wear a Tunic Shirt

Compared to an ordinary shirt, a tunic shirt will certainly attract more attention. But if you want to create a more creative look based on fully embodying your feminine charm, we can also provide you with more creative ways of wearing the tunic shirt!

👔The missing bottoms. We all know that there is a fashion item called a shirt dress. In fact, some petite ladies can wear an oversized ordinary shirt as a shirt dress, but the effect will just be a straight dress unless you add a belt. While a long tunic shirt is more like a shirt dress with a waist-hugging design. Therefore, you can use a long tunic shirt and a pair of shorts to create a missing bottom effect, that is, the oversized top completely covers the bottom.

👔A tunic shirt as an inner wear. Tunic shirts are usually slim-fitting, which also provides convenient conditions for them to be worn as inner layers of various outerwear. Wearing a tunic shirt under a trench coat or wool coat is a very easy combination to achieve in the fall and winter, but this does not mean that there is no way to achieve such a layered look in the spring and summer. You can wear this tunic shirt with an oversized, thin top. For more informal occasions, you can even choose a sheer top that has a see-through effect to show your fashion sense.

👔Button misplacement. Another very creative way to wear is the button misplacement. This way of wearing can actually be applied to all kinds of shirts, but there is no doubt that the tunic shirt will be more fashionable than the ordinary shirt when the button is placed in a wrong position. Symmetry is a kind of beauty, which is why most buildings and clothes are symmetrical. But it is undeniable that in the world of art, asymmetry is also a kind of beauty. This kind of beauty makes others unforgettable about your style.

What Accessories to Wear with a Tunic Shirt?

Be it formal or casual occasions, an outfit without accessories is incomplete and it looks like something very important is missing. The addition of some appropriate accessories can not only make your look more perfect, but also make you more confident.

For a tunic shirt, the waist-hugging design is undoubtedly a highlight of the overall look. If the waist-hugging effect is achieved by a belt, then a belt is the most indispensable accessory. Of course, a belt can not only highlight your waistline, but also play a strong decorative role. If you are not satisfied with the belt that comes with the shirt, it is completely fine to replace it with a belt that you like more. A leather belt with a metal buckle will be very versatile and suitable for a variety of different occasions, from formal to informal.

For your choice of jewelry, it depends on the occasions. For formal occasions, too much and too fancy jewelry is inappropriate. You can wear a simple pair of pearl earrings and a brooch on your chest. More dramatic earrings, such as long tassel earrings, are suitable to modify the face shape on informal occasions.

A pair of loafers is a choice that will never go wrong. Whether paired with more formal suit pants for commuting or with jeans for casual occasions, it will not look out of place. Of course a pair of high heels is also a versatile choice for a tunic shirt. Of course, there will be no problem if you pay more attention to comfort and would like to choose a pair of canvas shoes in stead of a pair of high heels.

For a retro or an elegant styled outfit, a beret is a good choice. And if you prefer a sporty styled look, then choose a baseball cap.