[swift]

here's to crew neck T's underneath

Yes!, By daily routine I like to put on a fresh white crew neck T whether I'm going to wear a polo shirt, western snap shirt, oxford shirt, camp shirt, or a T shirt. In hot weather,most of the time, I'm cooler and look better with the undershirt on underneath. In winter or fall, or spring, well, it's perfect. I usually wear the light and snug 2xist brand but have some other favorites too. I like undershirts to fit my arms close for no bunching and a neck band that is snug for a secure feel, good sweat absorption and a clean look. The crew style collar feels right and works better than a v neck. You can see I have the undershirt on by the white collar on my neck, but I think it's straight up good style, I like the look, comfortable,simple and honest.

 

[robb01]

I always do

 

[adhoc]

I don't see any problem, especially if the t-shirt is well-made and complements the colour of your polo shirt.

 

[JAGMAJ]

When I was in college, it seemed that all of the fraternity guys wore t-shirts under their polos. Because of this, I always associate the look with frat boys. Unless I have a problem with sweating, I prefer to go without a t-shirt.

 

[Cruiser]

As I sit here typing I have on a grey tee shirt under a Lands End long sleeve polo shirt. The shirt has a banded bottom and isn't tucked in. In cooler weather I always wear a tee shirt, seldom white, under a shirt that isn't tucked.

This year my favorite casual shirt is actually more of a sweater. It's a lightweight cotton banded bottom sweater from Target in their Cherokee brand. They have them for $14.99 in several colors in both crew neck and v-neck. I bought several of them and have been wearing them with a color coordinated tee shirt underneath. They are really comfortable and go great with casual wear such as jeans or khakis.

Cruiser

 

[PJC in NoVa]

I have been known to. The best tee for this, I have found, is an Adidas ClimaLite (a proprietary wicking blend) worn one size smaller than normal (they run a tad big). These tees come in a rainbow of solid colors, tho' mostly I get 'em in navy, black, white, or locker-room gray.

 

[stylesnob]

More classy is the look without a T-shirt underneath the Polo. For example: If you dress for a meeting calling for business casual you should not wear a T-shirt underneath the polo shirt. If you do, then wear a V-neck that can't be seen at the collar.

If you are playing golf with a few buddies, then it might be a different story.

For me I never wear a T-shirt underneath a polo shirt. I think it is much more comfortable without. In cold weather I wear a sweater or jacket over it.

 

[EJS]

Every time, actually. I personally like the look better on me and don't have to deal with the bear rug I have on my chest.

 

[Cruiser]

More classy is the look without a T-shirt underneath the Polo. For example: If you dress for a meeting calling for business casual you should not wear a T-shirt underneath the polo shirt. If you do, then wear a V-neck that can't be seen at the collar.

Maybe we're talking apples and oranges because I generally would not wear a polo shirt to a business meeting. For me it would more likely be an open collared OCBD with a sport coat or blazer for a business casual meeting.

Having said that, I used to occasionally wear a polo shirt to my business casual office and when I did I never wore a tee shirt underneath, at least one that would show. This all ended when a newspaper reporter showed up one day with a photographer who snapped a pic of me at my desk. After seeing it in the paper the next day I started wearing a regular shirt with a jacket. :icon_smile_big:

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Cruiser

 

[stewartu]

I dont do this. Not unless I am just trying to keep a little warmer.

 

[BoX]

What to do?

I don't have really "bushy" chest hair, but it is certainly noticeable if I wear a V-Neck undershirt. If I wear a crew neck undershirt it looks dorky. I once had a hostess at a restaurant glance at me quickly, see the little speck of white, and say, "Good Evening, Father," thinking I was a priest. She hadn't noticed the young woman on my arm, haha.

I guess I have three options:
1) V-neck undershirt, with chest hair
2) V-neck undershirt, with chest hair removed somehow (Shaved? Waxed?)
3) Crew neck undershirt

Which should I do?

I have a tuft of chest hair that would normally show when wearing a polo or any open collar shirt at the base of my neck that I hit with my razor after shaving my face.

In addition I have a beard trimmer I use on the rest of my chest hair. I don't want it clean or smooth to the touch, just shorter. When its shorter it can't be seen through white shirts. My wife also likes the look and feel of it.

BoX

 

[subourbonite]

Can't say it's even crossed my mind to do this, but I understand where the people who do are coming from.

 

[old_hippie]

yes I do wear a undershirt under polo shirts
I like the look of a white crew neck undershirt under
the polo shirt and I like to have people
see that I am wearing an undershirt under the polo shirt.
I was raised to wear an undershirt all the time
and not wearing an undershirt just seems strange.

 

[GBR]

Certainly not: Whilst it may be a fashion thing currently, there is no need to be a slave.

 

[CuffDaddy]

Nope. Seems pointless to me. If I'm wearing a polo/golf shirt it's because it's pretty warm outside. Adding a layer partially defeats the purpose. Besides, I don't see why a little chest hair would be any more offensive than the hair on one's arms, and an under-shirt won't "solve" that "problem" unless it's long-sleeved. Men have more body hair than women. That's not a bad thing. In a situation that's casual enough for a polo shirt, that's not a fact that needs to be concealed.

 

[ZachGranstrom]

I like wearing shirts with polos, but I don't consider it meaning I'm a slave to fashion. I think wearing a t- shirt with a polo is just a preference.

 

[Cliff]

I never do. But is it appropriate for chest hair to stick out?

Only in a Soprano's cast reunion.

Cliff

 

[El_Abogado]

Sometimes I wear a t-shirt underneath a polo, sometimes I don't. It's mostly a matter of temperature for me. If it's cool, but I don't want to wear a long-sleeved shirt or sweater, I do.

 

[joeyb1000]

Always. V-neck T-shirts.

 

[VincentC]

But do people wear t shirts under casual shirts is the question? Also thermal under shirts are they supposed to not be seen when worn under something.......like, say a casual long sleeved shirt again?