Clothes thread?

[JackReacher]

I don't get the undershirt hate these days. Sure, it'd be nice if I could go out, especially in the summer, without an undershirt, but that ain't happening. Between November and March, sure. Any other time? Hard pass. Undershirts serve a purpose, at least for me.

Speaking of, do people go with the Ray Barone/Doug Heffernan unbottoned shirt with undershirt/tshirt exposed look anymore?

 

[TigerVols]

Burlington Coat Factory. Cheap stuff for dumpy, fat guys. And others, naturally.

I have never in my adult life gone out in public without an undershirt, even when wearing a polo.

Me neither. Always.

 

[Vombatus]

This brings up something I have been wondering about lately. Chest hair - okay to display it, or should I cover it up or shave it off? I've been an open polo guy for years without thinking about it.

 

[Flip Wilson]

Burlington Coat Factory. Cheap stuff for dumpy, fat guys. And others, naturally.

I have never in my adult life gone out in public without an undershirt, even when wearing a polo.

Even those rare times I wear a T-shirt in public, I always wear an undershirt with it. I'm with you on this one.

 

[Flip Wilson]

I don't get the undershirt hate these days. Sure, it'd be nice if I could go out, especially in the summer, without an undershirt, but that ain't happening. Between November and March, sure. Any other time? Hard pass. Undershirts serve a purpose, at least for me.

Speaking of, do people go with the Ray Barone/Doug Heffernan unbottoned shirt with undershirt/tshirt exposed look anymore?

I did the other day, but only because I had the day off and, partially inspired by this thread, I was going to several thrift stores to shop for shirts. In most of those places, I have no problem slipping off my buttondown and trying on a shirt in the aisle. I wore a Superman T-shirt, not a regular undershirt, however.

 

[wicked]

I often wear a wife beater under polos, with the wife beater tucked in. Covers up the gut, doesn't bog me down with another thick layer.

 

[cranberry]

Speaking of, do people go with the Ray Barone/Doug Heffernan unbottoned shirt with undershirt/tshirt exposed look anymore?

I'll do this occasionally in the winter with a colored t-shirt or long-sleeved colored t-shirt.

But I never expose a white T-shirt, even with just one button undone. So, as I rarely where a tie, about 3/4 of my white t-shirts are v-neck so they don't show. I just don't like the look.

I typically only wear t-shirts with non-cotton polo shirts (I prefer the feel of cotton against my skin), but I'll wear a t-shirt with any fabric polo on really hot days when I'm likely going to sweat a lot.

 

[Cosmo]

This brings up something I have been wondering about lately. Chest hair - okay to display it, or should I cover it up or shave it off? I've been an open polo guy for years without thinking about it.

Worst thing I ever did in my early 20s was shave my chest simply because I was out in the sun, on a boat, etc. a lot. It never grew back right, and I'm basically beholden to shaving it once a week otherwise it gets unbearably itchy. I've tried going two weeks or more without shaving, trying to grow it back in, but the itchiness is just brutal. Don't do it.

 

[Dick Whitman]

I can't stand clothes with obvious branding/logos. Unless a company want to sponsor me, I don't want it's branding on my shirt or hat or jacket or sneakers.

I do have some Under Armour and Adidas golf shirts that are branded. I think most golf polls are.

As far as undershirts go, I'm in the "nay" crowd, if the shirt doesn't have buttons all the way down. I use the clinical strength deodorant, so it's not an issue. I get way too hot with an undershirt. Plus, my shirts all are pretty cut to size, and I'd look like the Stay-Puft man with layers.

V-necks only with buttons.

 

[cranberry]

If I'm wearing a tie and jacket, I'll go with a crewneck t-shirt because the dress shirt will be buttoned to the top.

 

[Dick Whitman]

If I'm wearing a tie and jacket, I'll go with a crewneck t-shirt because the dress shirt will be buttoned to the top.

Right. That's the exception. Sometimes with plain white shirts, too, if you can see the V through the shirt. Having T-shirt showing is the lesser of two evils in that instance. At least it's the same color.

 

[cranberry]

FYI, people, IMHO spread collars make you look like a Euro-wannabe. Stick with a classic pinpoint when wearing a suit.

With that said, button-down collars are acceptable for blazers and when you wear a less dressy suit -- daytime, work, etc. -- but they just don't cut it for weddings and formal occasions.

 

[Earthman]

FYI, people, IMHO spread collars make you look like a Euro-wannabe. Stick with a classic pinpoint when wearing a suit.

With that said, button-down collars are acceptable for blazers and when you wear a less dressy suit -- daytime, work, etc. -- but they just don't cut it for weddings and formal occasions.

If you do wear a spread learn how to tie a proper knot. Skinny ties don't look right with
a spread collar

 

[Dick Whitman]

If you do wear a spread learn how to tie a proper knot. Skinny ties don't look right with
a spread collar

I'd recommend going full Merrill Hoge. Go hard or go home.

 

[Earthman]

If knot is size of a quarter it's too small. If it's the size of a Dorito its too big.

 

[User 1019]

I recommend a medium spread collar. Works well for most folks, I think. Doesn't look like Eurowannabe, but looks stylish on the other hand.

 

[Earthman]

I recommend a medium spread collar. Works well for most folks, I think. Doesn't look like Eurowannabe, but looks stylish on the other hand.

Good call . And be sure to get good collar stays. You don't want them flapping.

 

[qtlaw]

IMHO, button down collars only for casual (seersucker suit or casual slacks and blazer). Never thought they looked good with a suit, the ballooning collar just looks off to me and the knot is never fully integrated with the collar.

As for the spread collar, pretty easy if you just make sure you tie either a half-windsor with a full substantial tie or go full windsor, just make sure the knot is under the collar, no spaces between knot and collar.

 

[SpeedTchr]

Whenever I see a very sharply dressed man, my first thought is, "That guy is gonna screw me over. Somehow, some way, he's gonna try and stick it to me."

 

[MisterCreosote]

Whenever I see a sharply dressed man, I think, "That looks like way too much work and I'm glad I don't give a **** about that stuff anymore."