Zendaya may be one of the biggest Gen Z stars in Hollywood, but the tried-and-true styling trick she was recently spotted in is borrowed straight from the millennial playbook. Yes, we’re talking about the infamous half-tuck. If you’re unfamiliar with the term, it’s a move popularized by millennials where one tucks only half of a shirt or tee into their skirt or trousers—giving an outfit a more relaxed, nonchalant feel. Oh, this thing? I just threw it on! is the vibe.
Seen this morning in Los Angeles, Zendaya stepped out in a white graphic tee that was half-tucked into a pair of brown wide-leg trousers. You can’t deny the power of the half-tuck—it instantly made her off-duty ensemble feel purposeful. The star applied that same styling move earlier this spring in New York City, when she wore Loewe’s “I Told Ya” tee (long live Challengers!) that was half-tucked into black slacks, and paired with a chic trench coat overtop.
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So, there you have it: The half-tuck is cool. Millennials get a bad rap for their fashion choices—be it skinny jeans or ankle socks, both of which Gen Z have deemed cheugy—yet Zendaya is powering the half-tuck forward. Though, when you look like Zendaya, you can basically pull off just about anything.
