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Petite Guide: How to wear a slit tunic top

May 5, 2016

To be honest, tunic is one of my favorite items, but also, to be honest, I don’t like styling tunic. Mostly because I’m a petite frame, and to wear a tunic is a hard task! I do love tunic, don’t get me wrong, but I still need to keep learning the best ways to style them. I just don’t want to be swallowed by the thing you know. When I wear a tunic badly (which I do too often), my proportion is just out of whack: where is my waist, where do my legs actually start and end? Everything of my body just seems lost under there.

So let me let you in on a huge secret! When I discovered this, it pretty much changed my life! One of my favorite things to look for in a tunic is the magical slit on the sides. Yes, this is an amazing feature you can find in some tunic pieces, and I will tell you why. You can now tuck in your long tunic in the front and leave the back side flowing. That way you don’t get lost under this top, and yet you don’t have to tuck in the whole shirt and defeat the purpose of a tunic. If you’re not a petite, well then, you can wear it however you like my dear, tuck or no tuck.

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If you find any tunic with slits on the sides, please do share with me. I’m kinda obsessed with this style now.

Mine worn above is from Bare Anthology, and it’s under $40! Bare Anthology is an online boutique with beautiful bohemian and contemporary styles. Check out their new spring/summer arrivals here. I’m so in love with the maxi dresses and jumpsuits in this collection, and the prices are also affordable. Let me know what you think of this slit tunic top or Bare Anthology’s collection!

Shop the rest of my look here:

 

*Thank you Bare Anthology for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own.*

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  1. UrbanBlonde says

    May 5, 2016 at 6:31 am

    I love this stripped tunic!! I def. need this in my spring wardrobe! Love the look!!

    xO – Steph

    http://www.UrbanBlonde.com

  2. katelynchef says

    May 5, 2016 at 7:56 am

    lol–You had me laughing in your into–love the blue and white cabana like stripes on your tunic!
    You look ready for summer!

    Katelyn

    theyellowspectacles.com

  3. Amy Arnold says

    May 5, 2016 at 8:02 am

    What a great shirt! I love the classic stripes with your denim shorts.

    Amy Ann
    Straight A Style

  4. writingmonique says

    May 5, 2016 at 8:55 am

    Oh, this top is amazing! I absolutely love it, and you styled it so perfectly!
    WritingMonique

  5. Jill says

    May 5, 2016 at 11:27 am

    You’re totally rocking this outfit!
    Jill
    Jill D Blog

  6. Kasie Chelanne says

    May 5, 2016 at 11:31 am

    As a fellow petite girl I’m 100% guilty of wearing a tunic badly as well. I’d all but given up on them but LOVE the tucked look you’re rocking. I’ll definitely give it a try as well!

  7. Erica says

    May 5, 2016 at 1:32 pm

    So cute! I love this look and your photos! Great tips also, because I have a petite frame too and it’s hard to find a tunic I love. I will have to look for the slits on the side! xx

  8. Carmen says

    May 5, 2016 at 5:33 pm

    Wow! You look so pretty & glamorous. I think it’s the hat. :]

    // ▲ itsCarmen.com ▲

  9. Radi says

    May 5, 2016 at 8:15 pm

    Awesome! Love the way you transformed this tunic to work for your frame. It really looks amazing!

    http://fashionradi.blogspot.com/

  10. Trang Do says

    May 6, 2016 at 12:32 am

    You looks so pretty! Love your whole outfit!
    Xoxo,
    Love from http://www.trangscorner.com {a lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and food blog}

  11. Yuliya from Yukova (@yukovadesign) says

    May 6, 2016 at 6:01 am

    You look wonderful, so glam x
    London personal style blogger Yukova

  12. Jessica What To Style says

    May 6, 2016 at 8:46 am

    Wow absolutely gorgeous!! Stunning style! =D

    whattostyle.blogspot.com

    xoxo,
    Jessica

  13. LENPARENT says

    May 6, 2016 at 9:32 am

    I like the one without shorts. So sexy, Lily! Love these looks! 🙂 Simply stunning!
    Have a fabulous weekend!
    Much love, Len
    http://www.lenparent.com

  14. Cassandra says

    May 6, 2016 at 10:59 am

    I love how you styled this outfit SO much! I want to buy a tunic for spring now 🙂 xx

    http://www.cassandragiugno.blogspot.com
    http://www.cassandragiugnomusic.tumblr.com

  15. dlysenlysen says

    May 7, 2016 at 5:29 am

    Hi Lily Rose, the outfit is very nice in you and I like the place too.

  16. MELODY JACOBS says

    May 7, 2016 at 5:53 am

    lovely way to style it
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  17. Chelsea says

    May 7, 2016 at 11:57 am

    Love how you styled this tunic for petites! Sometimes we have to think outside the box to make trends work for our frame, and you’re rocking this one for sure!

    Chelsea
    Chow Down USA
    Instagram

  18. Alina Kristi says

    May 7, 2016 at 3:42 pm

    I really love your pictures! And that outfit is the bomb :))

    xx Alina

    http://alinakristiblog.weebly.com

  19. Esther says

    May 8, 2016 at 1:23 am

    I adore this tunic, it’s so pretty and the way you styled it with those shorts is gorgeous!!

    xo, Esther

    http://bubblesther.com

  20. Anaivilo says

    May 8, 2016 at 3:39 am

    Oh yes, you did such a great job with this outfit, you look very lovely! 😀 And the hat is gorgeous!!

    http://thewonderfashion.blogspot.com

  21. K MEETS STYLE (@kmeetsstyle) says

    May 8, 2016 at 9:59 am

    that top looks awesome on you
    http://www.kmeetsstyle.com

  22. Bekleveer says

    May 8, 2016 at 10:01 am

    I like your blog, its really dope.
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    If you want, than follow me, and let me know in comments, so I can follow you back with pleasure.
    We can follow each other on Instagram @andjela.dujovic, let me know in the comments so I can follow you back.

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    xoxo

  23. Maija Lily says

    May 8, 2016 at 1:19 pm

    Such a clever trick, I definitely know what you mean when you get ‘swallowed up’ by a shirt! Also love the way you’ve styled it, that hat is amazing !!

    http://www.greenteavogueandme.com

    Maija Lily Xx

  24. roushallure says

    May 8, 2016 at 5:12 pm

    Love the stylin of the tunic! Super cute with that hat. Love it lily 😀

  25. Miki (@mikialamode) says

    May 8, 2016 at 6:10 pm

    Cute outfit! Love your hat and shorts! I have a similar floppy hat and always take it with me on beach destination trips, like Punta Cana, Cuba & Mallorca. 🙂 I think it’s time for a new one though.

    Xo,
    Miki
    http://mikialamode.com

  26. Nikki says

    May 8, 2016 at 7:12 pm

    LOVE this! From behind it looks like a dress then the you turn around as surprise them with shorts! Love a little fashion trickery, Xx

    Nikki | http://www.nikkibstyles.com

  27. carolina says

    May 8, 2016 at 8:39 pm

    i love your hat!! its so cute!!

    http://www.carolinapinglo.com/

  28. Richa Kamal says

    May 8, 2016 at 10:23 pm

    Love this look Lily! I like how you styled the shirt.
    You have great legs girl 😉
    Richa | http://www.fanciersworld.com

  29. violettedaily says

    May 8, 2016 at 11:42 pm

    You look amazing! I love this top and thanks for your tips!

    http://violettedaily.com

  30. laurajaneatelier says

    May 8, 2016 at 11:54 pm

    That tunic top looks so good on you, I love how you styled it
    xo
    http://www.laurajaneatelier.com

  31. Trang Do says

    May 9, 2016 at 1:16 am

    Love your top! Looks fantastic!!
    Hugs,
    Love from http://www.trangscorner.com {a lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and food blog}

  32. thecutielicious says

    May 9, 2016 at 2:38 am

    You look gorgeous <3

    The Cutielicious
    http://www.thecutielicious.com
    Federica

  33. Darlene says

    May 10, 2016 at 7:26 am

    gorgeous! I need this look for my next beach trip!!!

    http://www.thenewgirl.me

  34. Raj says

    May 16, 2016 at 4:38 pm

    Such a clever trick, and looks amazing!

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