Tee shirts, the lifeline of casual fashion. Throw them on, throw them off; easy to wash and easy to fold. For men from all walks of life the fashion is incomplete without some Tees in their wardrobe. Whether you are heading for sports or a hanging out with friends. Tee shirts also make the business casual element. They are colourful, fancy and sleek. Besides Tees are so functional and make you look animated, effortlessly youthful and attractive.
Less expensive and create more fashion. Every man should have more of T-shirts than shirts.
They collaborate with denims, chinos, shorts, dress pants. Casual jackets make a perfect match with crew neck, polos, a black or brown leather jacket over a white V-neck or round Tee is an explosive ensemble.
T-shirts are usually made of cotton and an elastic material, Lycra, to make it fit snugly to the wearer. Low quality Tees will have a percentage of synthetic material but their flexibility and comfort does not match a quality T-shirt.
T-shirts evolved as an undershirt; even today worn by many men as one. Although, modern men and young boys prefer to wear Tees as a principle casual wear not as an undershirt. Almost every sportsperson wears one or the other type of T-shirt.
Crew Neck Short Sleeve
Crew neck or round neck T-shirt is a much fancy article of fashion worn mostly around the world. It features no collar but a neckline that fits around the neck where shoulder meets the neck. Players of football and hockey wear round neck Tee as a uniform.
Round neck black or white T-shirt and blue denim is an evergreen pair. A variant of crew neck is a tight-fitting Tee that is worn by muscular men. It has shorter sleeves than normal crew neck to accent biceps.
An unbuttoned shirt over a round neck is another creative outfit for men. It is cooler attire for parties, shopping around the city or a cross-country picnic.
Crew Neck Full Sleeved
An extension of short sleeve is long sleeve T-shirt, sleeves generally reaching up to wrist. Always find a fitting t-shirt. If you like to wear modestly or want to protect arms from sun long sleeves are a great way to do it. One can also opt for it in winters to layer under jackets and sweaters. You can also wear a long sleeve while doing a messy work- car repair or paint job.
V-Neck
Just a geometrical departure from crew neck a V-neck sports a V shape at neck creating a more appealing and unique feature. V necks and denims are a wonderful combination to wear.
For women a perfectly fitting V-neck can be a turn-on since it reveals more chest skin and compels them to visualize that hot masculine chest. Always ensure clean shaved chest since displaying chest hair is more barbaric fashion.
Polo Shirt
Who can omit a Polo shirt? Legendary versatile polo sports a collar, a placket with buttons and elastically closed sleeves. Elastic ensures grip around arms- gives a cleaner shape to you.
Polo T-shirt has stayed through years of fashion due to its distinctive feature to create semi-formal outfits with dress pants, chinos. In casual setting it still carries the smart casual character, thanks to the collar, placket and buttons.
A long sleeved polo variant is available but not so common as crew-neck long-sleeved T-shirt.
Polo Full Sleeved
Long sleeve polo is an extension of short sleeve polo but least common among men. since most men prefer short sleeves for comfort and freedom. Long sleeved polo come with cuffs, either elastic band or buttoned up. The sleeves comfort is just like a shirt.
Henley T-shirt
Henley shirt is slightly an unconventional construction having features of both crew neck and Polo. It has no collar but a placket and buttons. Henley has a round neckline but gives you extra room with unbuttoning option. A long sleeve version is always possible. It is a fully casual garment and makes an energetic pair with denim.
Raglan T-shirts
Panic not, it is not a herbal medicine but a Tee with sleeves that continue further than shoulder meeting the neckline all the way creating an unconventional design altogether.
A raglan tee generally features round neckline and contrasting sleeves colour than rest of the Tee. Both short sleeve and long sleeve constructions are popular in Raglan. Some raglan sleeves are three-fourths.
Striped T-shirt
Strip is also common in T-shirts, horizontal or vertical. Both look awesome. If you are slim or tall or both a horizontal strip is a clever way to appear fabulous in T-shirt. Try to find thin horizontal stripes since it creates a systematic look.
A Perfect T-shirt
The neckline
Buy a Tee that fits you well around neck. Not too tight making you feel choked and no too loose that you can fit a tennis ball there.
Shoulder fit
This is same as shirt fit; shoulder points of the T-shirt coincide with your shoulder points.
Sleeve fit
This is an important aspect as well but ignored by many men. Find a T-shirt that almost grips your arms and leaves no space or get it altered at the store itself.
Length
A T-shirt’s hem should cover half of your denim’s fly. A length beyond is extra and should be shortened to the standard.
Width
Width or Torso fit of T shirt is key to all-round fit. Tee should stay close to your torso without making sloppy waves around your trunk.
Colour
Buy T-shirt colours that match or complement almost every denim or casual pants colours for you need full interchangeability. Better if you buy solid black, white, grey, blue, navy, green colours. Specific detail variation, such as contrasting collars and sleeve bands, in polo shirts is recommended. It gives you alternative clothing options.
Styling T-shirts
Alternatives are many for sporting a fashionable look in T-shirts.
Tee with jeans
It is so popular combination that men in fact always buy T-shirts for denims and later it is they realize they can pair it with chinos and corduroy trousers.
An open shirt over a Tee
A fit man could make this trendy ensemble even better, no problem if you aren’t (don’t race to the gym, read my article first). An interesting idea is a fitting short sleeve or full sleeve with a contrasting dark colour over a white crew neck. You don’t have many options since in layer clothing inside tee colour should be mainly a standard one -white, black, grey or blue. Best are White and black.
Polo with Dress Pants
Why not get a dark brown colour dress pants with brown polo shirt or navy chino with grey Polo. Belt is optional. Wear penny or tassel loafers. Watch is compulsory. Walk around the city sending cool vibes in a trim outfit.
Polo as Business Casual
No trouble, just layer a blazer or sports coat over the Polo for a business casual touch in your outfit. Wear brogues or suede derby in contrasting colour to infuse a dash of business casual.
Sports Jacket and Blazer
Wear a lightweight fitting cotton Sports jacket over a Polo or V-neck over denims or cords to accent your casual style. A V-neck or crew neck will control the casual range of the outfit while polo will suggest a more business casual collection.
Tee under Leather Jacket
Here is a powerful, more rugged casual style of T-shirt with a leather jacket and denim. Wear Chelsea or dress boots or other boots to intensify the heat.
T-shirt with Denim Jacket
Get a rough, yet mild and easygoing; still sleek look with a washed denim jacket over a crew neck or Henley shirt. Make everyone look you twice this time.
T-shirts Style Mistakes
While men are busy styling their round neck, polo or Henley’s they are making some fatal fashion mistakes too. It is uncool and awkward to do so knowingly or unintentionally.
- Too large a T-shirt that hangs like a sack on your body.
- Graphics and objects that mean nonsense only.
- Brand logos screaming onto the front or back of T-shirts that signify nothing.
- Numbers and pictures which convey no message.
- Crap phrases that reveal your dark side of mind.
- Odd colour T-shirts to your complexion.
