When you are always wearing shirts, a problem you may come across is the “mushrooming” of the shirt. It just won’t stay tucked in. However, there is a solution, check out KK & Jay shirttail garters and learn how to keep your shirt tucked in.

This article was updated on April 19, 2020.

HOW TO KEEP YOUR SHIRT TUCKED IN

Sure, you tuck in your shirt all the way. But as soon as you move, everything comes undone. And as the day goes on, your whole shirt might become untucked!

WHAT IS A SHIRTTAIL GARTER?

Well there is a solution to that. Meet the shirttail garter. A shirttail garter’s purpose is to keep your shirt tucked in. I am reviewing two shirttail garters (or shirt stays).

Here is the most basic form of shirttail garter, Hero’s Pride Standard Shirt Stays with Locking Clamps. Apparently the military use these to keep their shirts tucked in as well!

I start with Hero’s Pride shirt stays. This is a four part system that involves attaching the clamps to your shirt and sock (the front and back).

HOLDS YOUR SOCKS UP AS WELL

They do the job, but if you are hairy, the clamps will get stuck to your hair sometimes. It is also cumbersome to put on because of the four parts. This also makes it a hassle if you have to take them off quickly. They are adjustable and fairly strong. You will be aware of your legs at all times because of the four straps coming down your legs.

I realize the pants I’m wearing don’t fit at the waist, haha. However, at least the shirt isn’t going anywhere. This is a good example to wear pants that fit you!

 

KK AND JAY

 

 

 

 

Secondly, we have KK & Jay Shirttail Garters. As opposed to Hero’s Pride, which only comes in black, KK & Jay’s come in a variety of colors and styles. I am wearing the Jackson Dot Yellow.

 

 

 

 

Instead of four parts, KK & Jay only uses two, which really cuts down on prep time.

There are no metal clamps here, so it won’t get caught on your hair. It also has this cool leather part that’s called the “STAY TUCKED STABILIZER.” KK & Jay definitely wins for style, but does it keep you tucked in?

 

Here is a better look on how the shirttail garters look with jeans that fit me better.

 

 

 

Yes, most definitely. So which one did I like? Hero’s Pride, while very utilitarian, didn’t speak to my style. Also having four straps made it hard to put on at times and it’s metal clamps would catch my hair. While walking you are constantly aware of the the straps on your legs.

KK & Jay shirttail garters look fashionable and work as intended. They don’t include metal clamps, so my hair is safe. Also, because it’s only two straps instead of four, they don’t feel like they are riding on your legs all the time. You will know they are there, but I feel it’s easier on your legs.

 

Here’s are better examples of how your shirt will look with shirttail garters on (and with pants that actually fit).

 

 

 

 

 

So far, KK & Jay shirttail garters are the winners for me. I’ve been wearing them since I wrote this post in 2014. I wear them in 99% of my photos! You can see how they give my shirt a “wrinkle free” appearance and keep my shirt tucked while in motion.  

Thanks for reading and y’all stay dandy.

-Diego

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