Like any decent styling trick, the art of tucking in your shirt is easy to learn yet will elevate any look to stylish new heights. But not all the ways to tuck in your shirt are made equally, and we would argue that there's a time and a place for each style. Allow us to explain.

Heading to an important meeting or need to make a winning first impression? The full tuck is your fail-safe way to pull your look together and create a clean ensemble. Or maybe you want to cozy up in the perfect knit. Try the front tuck to add just the right amount of waist-defining shape.

However you choose to tuck your shirt in, read on for our easy-to-follow formulas and become a bona fide expert in no time. Then, be sure to shop the tops that are perfect for tucking in at the end.