Moments before sipping his road-side lassi in India, Plum observed that "when you least want to wear it, is precisely when it is needed." He was speaking of course, about wearing the undershirt during summer. That sip of lassi gave him dysentery, and within two weeks his belt was finding the notches of a horribly acquired smaller waist.
It seems crazy, but Plum was right. Summer is when the undershirt is needed. I am NOT talking about trotting around town in your white undergarments, but wearing an undershirt UNDER your button-down shirt. Sweat as you may, your dress shirt will not stick to your torso.
The best kinds are white V-neck models in extra-long. This ensures that if your tie comes off and the top button is opened up, the undershirt remains hidden. The extra-long's length keeps it tucked throughout movement.
Now, to be graphic, you will know that the length is right if (while untucked) the bottom seam covers (just barely) your bow and stern parts.
I am categorically condemning the wearing of V-neck T-shirts with nothing on top of them. It looks terrible. Really terrible. I am curious as to what proportion of men who wear ties regularly also wear undershirts. I wear them year-round when I'm wearing a jacket and tie, but always when it's VERY HOT. Sweating through your shirt is a terrible look. You will also find that thinner white dress shirts look whiter when you wear an undershirt, as your skin-tone is concealed underneath. White dress shirts over a bare tanned torso tend to make the shirt's seams stand out as whiter than the rest of the shirt. It's not a show-stopper, but it's something I just never do with a jacket and tie.
The longest lasting ones I've found were from Nordstrom, and their extra length is perfect for a tall guy like me. As a young businessman, I used to take the cable car from Nob Hill to the bottom of Powell to ritualistically make the packet-of-three purchase once every year at Nordstrom. Now, I order them online.
Once more, so that there is no confusion, I am only endorsing the wearing of undershirts as undershirts, fully concealed by a cotton button-down shirt under a jacket.
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It seems crazy, but Plum was right. Summer is when the undershirt is needed. I am NOT talking about trotting around town in your white undergarments, but wearing an undershirt UNDER your button-down shirt. Sweat as you may, your dress shirt will not stick to your torso.
The best kinds are white V-neck models in extra-long. This ensures that if your tie comes off and the top button is opened up, the undershirt remains hidden. The extra-long's length keeps it tucked throughout movement.
Yes, technically, I am displaying my undergarment on a blog. Forgive me, Mother.
Now, to be graphic, you will know that the length is right if (while untucked) the bottom seam covers (just barely) your bow and stern parts.
The longest lasting ones I've found were from Nordstrom, and their extra length is perfect for a tall guy like me. As a young businessman, I used to take the cable car from Nob Hill to the bottom of Powell to ritualistically make the packet-of-three purchase once every year at Nordstrom. Now, I order them online.
Once more, so that there is no confusion, I am only endorsing the wearing of undershirts as undershirts, fully concealed by a cotton button-down shirt under a jacket.
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