Men's fashion question

Colonel Panic

Colonel Panic

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I was always taught when wearing a shirt and tie (especially a white shirt) to always wear a T-shirt underneath. I think it looks better because the darker skin tones don't show through the single layers (as opposed to the seams, pocket and button strip) and it gives nice sweat protection.

I don't get the choice of an "A" shirt (tank top style) (or no undershirt at all). Your sweat comes through and it looks like you're wearing a bra. I think the skin showing through just looks kinda tacky.

Many older men prefer the latter choice. What's going on there?

What do you wear?
 
Well I always wear a t-shirt under anything, and never wear a t-shirt by itself (I look good with collars, polos, dress shirts.)

I've always done, and been taught to wear a t-shirt under a dress shirt, but I can see where wearing a tank top would let out more heat, on a hot day, but yes, it does look odd.
 
I'm commando top amd bottom... Hate undergarments, even as a kid in kindergarten, my mom would dress me to go to school and first chance I get my underwear would be in my backpack. If I wasn't fat I'd probably be a nudist.
 
I have to go the opposite of Rakesh. Definitely enjoy a little more support and structure to my garments, under or over. Don't like dress clothes either though. More of a jeans/hoodie type person, but always wear an undershirt with dress clothes, if not for looks for comfort at least.
 
no shirt under a light white t shirt, can't see lines colour change or straps from a tank top. If you are wearing a dark coloured shirt or a thicker shirt it's fine as long as nothing shows through. I was taught this way when I was growing up so it must be right...
though a real man would just tough it out and control his sweat glands with only his supremely powerful mind... if only. though this is for a very formal setting, I wouldn't be surprised if certain professions break these rules just for the comfort factor considering they have to wear suits everyday no matter the weather.
 
I'll wear a tigher fitting t-shirt under a collared shirt in some scenarios to avoid wrinkles (it seems to me if you'd be sweating, this would only make it worse), but unless you're Doctor House, I've avoid any scenario wear you can see the t-shirt under the other shirt. Plus I find when out and about, with no under-shirt, girls are always unbuttoning my collar one more notch, saying some skin looks good, even though I'm far from buff/sculpted, etc...

So I would say for certain business or formal events the structure is nice, but in many life scenarios it can look a bit tight/nerdy/square...
 
Colonel Panic said:
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Oh, you mean a "wife beater"?

I wouldn't wear a collared t-shirt with a normal button down shirt. Unless I was wearing a tie and it covered it up.

I've avoid any scenario wear you can see the t-shirt under the other shirt.
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That's what I'm trying to say. BTW, God bless these girls you speak of with the unbuttoning of the shirts.
 
Never let your tie get tucked into your pants by mistake.
And NEVER button the bottom button of a vest!
 
I tend to go with undershirt, but it depends on how easy the one layer is to see through. Then again, I can count the times I've dressed up like that on my fingers. Around here it's just not a normal thing, and I don't do any work that requires it. So I'm not the greatest expert.

Recent exchange with a co-producer on the phone:

"I'm at the front door, can you let me in?"
"Sure. Should I put on pants?"
"That would be good, but do it in the opposite order of what we discussed."
 
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Colonel Panic said:
I was always taught when wearing a shirt and tie (especially a white shirt) to always wear a T-shirt underneath. I think it looks better because the darker skin tones don't show through the single layers (as opposed to the seams, pocket and button strip) and it gives nice sweat protection.

I don't get the choice of an "A" shirt (tank top style) (or no undershirt at all). Your sweat comes through and it looks like you're wearing a bra. I think the skin showing through just looks kinda tacky.

Many older men prefer the latter choice. What's going on there?

What do you wear?
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Never wore a tie. I wore a white shirt for about 15 years and never had the problem with the sweat and bra thing that you mentioned. My white shirts were more of a grayish actually (from washing them at the same time as my black T-shirts ) and I had the sleeves rolled up so...never had a problem with the opposite sex.

I wear a T-shirt under a shirt only in the winter and spring months. Otherwise a shirt only in public. T's or shirts at home. Never touched an 'A' shirt but whatever works. Shirts are my thang.
 
RandomHero said:
I have to go the opposite of Rakesh. Definitely enjoy a little more support and structure to my garments, under or over. Don't like dress clothes either though. More of a jeans/hoodie type person, but always wear an undershirt with dress clothes, if not for looks for comfort at least.
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I too am an over and under kind of guy, always wearing a hoodie/jacket, even with a polo underneath, or dress shirt
 
Always white tee underneath. V-neck if you don't want the collar to show if you're not wearing a tie.

I agree with the A-Shirt thing. It does look a little weird. Maybe because all I think about when I see them is episodes of Cops and Jersey Shore.
 
Only time I have worn a tie in the last 20 years was to a funeral.

I picked this profession largely so that I could spend the rest of my life in t-shirt and jeans. Although I do frequently wear dress/casual shirts to work, under which I just about always wear a white t-shirt (with white/light shirts) or a black t-shirt (black/dark shirts) - I've started doing more managerial stuff and the nicer shirts seem to come with the territory.
 
cyclone said:
And NEVER button the bottom button of a vest!
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Why put it on there, then?

Today we shot an interview, and the guy was wearing his jacket while seated. 2 button jacket, and it looked stretched across his stomach. Someone suggested he button the second button, and he was just like, "No, you can't do that."

He's the boss, but I was thinking, "Then why have it on the jacket at all?"
 
It's like the secret handshake. Those that know about it look at those that don't and smirk. They notice the others that leave the last button open and know that they are part of the club.
 
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