The Guys Guide to Undershirts

The undershirt is possibly the most under-appreciated item in a man’s closet. Usually bought in plastic wrapped packs of three, these basic cotton t-shirts are the hardest working shirts in your wardrobe. Stock up on the perfect undershirt and let these essential tops save your style — and your dress clothes.

Think any white shirt can stand in for your undershirt? Think again. Get the right undershirt for the right occasion and reap the benefits of this underwear wonder.

Keep Your Shirts Crisp & Clean

The primary purpose of an undershirt is protection. As a thin barrier between your body and your business attire, a white tee will protect your button-ups from sweat and smells. Cut down your dry cleaning and save your shirts from stains by always wearing your tee underneath.

The Tee: Pair your dress shirts with a white v-neck tee. The ‘white’ will make it a wear-with-all while the V-neck will make it easy to hide under your shirt, even if you wear your top button undone. Pay attention to sleeve length. A longer slim sleeve will be less likely to bunch up under your shirt as you move about during the day.

Stay Comfortable in Wool

Not only essential to keeping your business attire crisp and clean but key to wearing with wool sweaters. The benefits here are two fold. First, a cotton tee can keep you comfortable when you are wearing an itchy sweater by keeping it off the more sensitive parts of your skin. And, again its ability to whisk away moisture and trap smells will save you from washing your delicate wools.

The Tee: A crew neck tee’s simple round collar will coordinate with all of your sweater’s necklines. Consider buying a few in varying hues to add a pop of color and bring dimension to your outfit. Make sure to get one that is long enough in the torso to stay tucked in for a polished finish all day.

Keep Cool & Cozy

For an undershirt that works double time to keep you warm and cool, try a high-performance microfiber tee. Whether you are skiing the Alps, hiking in Rockies or just out for a walk on a brisk day, these athletic undershirts will help control your body temperature throughout the day.

The Tee: Make sure to buy one that fits snugly so it stays close to your body and maximize on its ability to control your body heat and sits smoothly underneath your layers.

Stop buying your undershirts in bulk and start paying a little more attention to this underwear essential. A simple style that can take your outfit from sloppy to sophisticated or vice-versa, stick to our tips to stay on point.

Let these underwear wonders come to your rescue.