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Layering of short sleeve shirts makes no sense to me. I assume the crew neck underlayer is for those squeamish about the skin exposed by an unbuttoned polo (buttoning them up is equally bad). I can't imagine the point of a v-neck: my chest is cold, arms are hot... or is the knit polo shirt somehow so uncomfortable that it requires another knit layer underneath?

For people with perspiration problems, I guess a v-neck is the way to go.

 

I do it with a v-neck t-shirt when I don't think I'll be warm enough without it.

 

I wear polo shirts with an undershirt all the time. It's not a bad look, though a lot of people here think it looks "off."

 

With a short sleeve polo I never wear a tee shirt. In the winter I often wear long sleeve polos and if I'm not tucking it in I wear a tee shirt that is tucked in, otherwise no tee shirt with a long sleeved one either.

Cruiser

 

IMO it looks bad, and appears as insecure. What is wrong with the feeling pique cotton? A polo shirt to me carries a relaxed look... an undershirt with it seems awkward.

 

I wear a T-shirt (v-neck only) regardless of what type of overshirt (knit polo or OCBD) I am wearing. I wouldn't feel fully dressed otherwise!

 

no t-shirt. just a personal pref

 

I stopped wearing T-shirts under any kind of shirt about 35 years ago because I believe they lie better, and I find them more comfortable without one. If you don't share those experiences, heck, wear one, but I'd assure it was entirely covered by the outer shirt.

 

Ronnie, I think it depends on what you mean by t-shirt and why you might be wearing it. I've had plenty of polos in the past, and many times wore nothing underneath them. However, I did sometimes wear undershirts (not specifically t-shirts) under them for two primary reasons:

1. protect my polo from perspiration/sweat stains
2. an undershirt felt more comfortable on my skin than the polo shirt fabric

The reason I say undershirts rather than t-shirts is because undershirts are typically made out of lighter weight material than t-shirts. There are exceptions of course, but as a general rule undershirts are more often thinner than regular t-shirts and allow you to layer without becoming to bulky or making you to hot.

Typically, I wear v-necks under over shirts that open in the front via zipper or button (polo, dress shirt, etc). If my outer shirt is a crew neck, I will usually pair it with a crew neck.

My best advice is to do whatever makes you feel the most comfortable (within reason of course).

TUG
(the undershirt guy)

 

I don't really wear polo's - not a fan to be honest. I do wear a t-shirts under them on the rare occasion I do though.

 

I like wearing a crewneck t-shirt underneath golf shirts when I do wear them. I like the perspiration-blocking ability and layering effect of an undershirt. I think the layering is not only practical, but it adds visual interest to an otherwise unspectacular plain old golf shirt. It helps tie in an outfit, like how wearing a light blue shirt underneath a white golf shirt can coordinate with my blue eyes and keep me from looking too bleak in just white.

 

usually without but sometimes a v-neck if i feel like i might perspire a lot

 

I never wear a t-shirt or any other kind....

of under shirt beneath any type of shirt. I thought Clark Gable did away with them in 'It Happened One Night" circa 1934-35.

 

usually without but sometimes a v-neck if i feel like i might perspire a lot

That's pretty much how I see it.

It seems that the younger folks always have the crew t-shirts under their polos.

 

Underwear, including t-shirts, should never be outwardly visible. Crew-neck t-shirts are inappropriate when the top button of a shirt worn on top is unbuttoned.

 

Underwear, including t-shirts, should never be outwardly visible. Crew-neck t-shirts are inappropriate when the top button of a shirt worn on top is unbuttoned.

I find it much more inappropriate when a guy wears a polo shirt with no undershirt and you can see his chest hair sticking out the top.

I consider polo shirts to be extremely casual, and thus I feel layering with them is perfectly acceptable. It's a totally different situation when wearing dress shirts.

 

I wear an undershirt with my polo shirts to protect them from perspiration, and I like the look.

I also have sensitive nipples :icon_smile_big:

 

I have become sort of obsessed in my hatred of the "Visible T Shirt" - especially if it's just a white t under any kind of shirt without the top button-buttoned. It just looks SLOPPY.

So I went to all V-Neck ts. I like a T shirt usually, but its too darned hot now.

<---wearing a polo sans T now.

 

I think that a visible t shirt looks better than chest hairs sticking out. There is nothing sloppy about it in my humble opinion. Unless of course you are heading to a disco in which case chest hairs are totally appropriate.

 

I think that a visible t shirt looks better than chest hairs sticking out. There is nothing sloppy about it in my humble opinion. Unless of course you are heading to a disco in which case chest hairs are totally appropriate.

Combined with gold chains of course. I do it weekly.

 

Never thought the layered clean white (or another color) t-shirt was sloppy until this forum. Now I'm reconsidering, but haven't made up my mind. It definitely can add a nice contrasting color to the outfit. I also second the practical considerations mentioned above:

1) You have to wash the polo less (and it therefore lasts longer). I find that the major reasons I have for washing a shirt come from contact with my body, not external dirt/stains. Think of how you may wear jeans twice before washing, but you would never consider doing that if you went commando in them!

2) Layering is good for comfort. You can take the polo off if you get hot and not be bare-chested. Yes, it's slightly warmer with t-shirt+polo, but the combination is still cooler (IMO) than one long-sleeved shirt.

 

What's with Americans wearing t-shirts under everything.

 

Wife beater for me, I cant stand when people have their t shirts showing with a polo. A matter of fact I wrea my wife beater with everything, something about the feel of it and the look when you dont have your shirt on.

 

Never under a shirt but I can't really see the problem under a polo, for comfort or warmth.

 

I used to wear crew-necked t-shirts under my polos. One day I decided to wear nicer polos and forgo the t-shirt, and I've never once regretted it. I wear a lot of polos, and the breathability of 100% cotton pique is the reason why. It is hard to beat a pima cotton pique polo directly against the skin for comfort in the heat.

Covering body hair is a principle of dressing up. Dressing up a casual shirt by adding visible underwear doesn't compute.