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Today, we're proud to celebrate and learn from the female employees behind our success.

International Women's Day: The Best Advice We Ever Received

Over the past year, our female employees have helped themselves, their families, and UNTUCKit through difficult times. Together, they're a powerful force—more than 55 percent of our corporate team and more than half of our managers are female. This International Women's Day, we're celebrating the strong, diverse women who continue to fuel our success as a company.

We asked eight female employees to share the best piece of advice they've ever received from another woman. Here, they share the words and mantras that have propelled their personal success and why they found them impactful.

Ashley P., Director of Store Experience

“You are who you surround yourself with.”

Pay attention to what you give energy to. Fill yourself up daily with all the things that bring purpose and joy. Your energy is extremely valuable and you have to protect it. What you think, you become, and what you are, you attract!

Reena D., Design Director

“Every person you meet has lived an entire life before that moment.”

My mom told me this, and it's always reminded me of a few things: First, always have empathy for others. Second, value others' experiences and to be open, because you can always learn something new. Third, it reminds me to fully listen and ask questions after. Everyone is smart and experienced in their own right, but that saying reminds me that I don’t know everything and that there’s value in someone else’s point of view. And embracing that can only lead to greater understanding.

Sadé G., Inventory Controller

“Peace and blessings manifest with every lesson learned. If your knowledge were your wealth, then it would be well earned.”

This quote is from an Erykah Badu song. To me, it says that we are all on a journey, and as we grow, we learn many of life’s lessons whether it is from something good or bad. We must embrace every step of the way. We take those lessons and we either try again or reflect on what could have been done better. This allows us to manifest, to have a testimony to share with others from our previous or current experiences, and we become rich with knowledge from our life’s lessons.

Julie M., Head of Ecommerce

“As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands—one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.

It’s impactful because you realize that the more you invest in improving yourself, you have more to give to others which will foster a spirit of collaboration, creativity, and success as a team or a group of friends.

Francesca V., Senior eCommerce Associate

“Know where to focus your time and energy and learn how to say no.”

A mentor of mine said this to me so I’d learn to set boundaries as a form of self-care. Mental health is super important nowadays!

Amila P., Education and Training Manager

“Be your own person, always”

When I was a young girl, my mother always taught me the importance of being who I want to be, being kind and helpful to others, and never to depend on anyone but myself. When I was older, she encouraged me to create my own path and lean on education to continue to grow.

Deepshika R., Director of Product Development & Merchandising

“Patience, persistence. and perseverance—these three attributes play a key role in achieving your goals.”

Christy F., Senior Director of Stores

Best advice I ever received wasn’t in the form of words, but the actions of my mom.

As a single mom of two juggling multiple jobs, she always prioritized time as a family. Work hard and balance your time to be present with your kids because the time goes by way too fast! Oh, and surround yourself with co-workers who are patient and understanding of the craziness happening behind your Zoom!

Packing Essentials as Told By a Traveling CEO

Aaron Sanandres is not only UNTUCKit’s CEO, co-founder, resident foreign language nerd and team cheerleader—but he also commutes weekly from his home in Chicago to our NYC HQ. We figured there is no better man to ask about his travel essentials.

1. "The engineering that goes into UNTUCKit’s wrinkle free shirts is pretty incredible. Wash after wash, trip after trip, I am impressed at what the team has accomplished. The Saldini is great because it is a casual take on a business shirt and I find daily reasons to turn to this staple."

2. "When it is time to head home, I am excited to see my kids and wife, but need to recharge on the plane and maybe get a little nap in so I can give them my best. The Patrimo is straight-up the softest effing sweatshirt around. Cozy and perfect 'pajamas' for the often-often chilly flight."

3. "UNTUCKit has henley options from garment dyed to duo-knit. We actually make 6 unique henleys at this point—but I still turn to the classic waffle knit, Vouvray. Soft, but structured, it is a must-pack item for layering or wearing on its own with good dark jeans."

4. "Flannel is packable and versatile but it is tough to get away with a distinct plaid on repeat when it is your go to “throw on over a tee shirt” on a chilly night option. The Fuigini is a solid, woven 100% cotton option that is handsome, soft and its brushed finish means that it wears extremely well."

5. "UNTUCKit’s new shoes were built with the same mission as our shirts, to redefine casual. The team extended the tongue of a traditional sneaker—much like that of a loafer—making the Drake a wear to the office, wear to happy hour, or wear on the weekend shoe. The Drakes and a pair of gym shoes in my carry-on and I am good for the trip."

6. "Traveling so much, creating a gym uniform takes the thought out of what to pack. My uniform also can’t take up too much space in my luggage. The Clarendon is super-packable, quick-drying shirt and a generous dose of stretch. No other way to say it than THE perfect performance shirt to have on-hand.”

7. "Embarrassing but true, clothes can start to smell a little stale when packed in a suitcase with your gym shoes. The guys at Way of Will use natural oils to create functional products. Their Clothing Refresh Spray does just what it claims and I am happy to share the good word"

8. "A sturdy, good-looking bag at a relatively reasonable price is a tall order. I have found all of those things in AWAY luggage, and the guarantee for life… yes."

6 Reasons Guys Love UNTUCKit Shirts

Why are GQ, The New York Times and Business Insider paying attention?

Because guys straight-up love UNTUCKit Shirts. These are the reasons why.

1. The Length. Of course.

It ought to be easy to look smart, casual, and feel comfortable with your shirt untucked. But dress shirts are simply not designed to be worn untucked and it shows. The guys at UNTUCKit did a ton of research to understand where people wanted the shirt to fall - the perfect length.

These shirts are designed to fall halfway between the belt and the bottom of the zipper, allowing the front pockets to be partially exposed

2. The Fit Options

UNTUCkit shirts are cut in Regular Fit, Slim Fit, Tall Regular Fit, and Tall Slim Fit. With the goal of a custom shirt fit, off-the-rack, UNTUCKit added the Slim and Tall sizing options.

The slim fit is one inch narrower in the chest and two inches narrower in the waist. The sleeves are also slightly more narrow. It's made for, well, slim people.

Generally for guys around 6'5'' and taller, the Tall options adds 2 inches to both the sleeve and body length. Being able to pair a slim fit with a shirt cut for tall men--instant pro athlete fanbase.

3. Versatility

Yes, tucking in an UNTUCKit shirt is an option. They're not that short--c'mon. So is paring an UNTUCKit shirt with a slim blazer, wearing it open like a jacket or under a sweater. Each shirt is designed with the goal of it becoming your go-to shirt. The shirt you travel with, leave at the office for a last-minute night out, put on at home when it is chilly... you get the idea.

4. Quality

UNTUCKit no joke believes that there is not a better made, higher quality, more consistently sized shirt on the market at an accessible price. Period. That was the goal from inception. The production team travels the world looking for wrinkle free producers that make a product that can withstand more than 50 washes, and is known for rejecting heaps of shirts simply because plaids don't align just so.

5. Experience

You need a site that's easy to navigate, you need a culture of customer service--one embedded in an oft forgotten motto that "the customer is always right." You need returns and exchanges to be quick and painless, and you NEED to have free shipping. You got it. Always.

6. Refer A Friend

Give a friend 25% off their first purchase; Get $25 off your next purchase. It's as simple as that.

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