I don't understand why people wear undershirts under casual t-shirts. I mean, I can understand why for formal/semi-formal button down shirts and whatnot, but ordinary tees?

I can't seem to think of any advantage for wearing undershirts except for the fact that they will soak in a lot of your sweat, but undershirts seem hot especially during the hot summer weather, and they cling to your body and whatnot making you more hot, thus making you sweat more, which is kind of counterproductive.

I personally don't wear undershirts. I don't see a purpose to it.

Poll: Do you wear undershirts under tees?
(Vote): Yes
(Vote): No
(Vote): No. Only for more formal wear

minus_human

4784 Posts

April 28 2009 23:55 GMT

Well it depends. IF it's cold outside i will wear one, if that's not really an issue I couldn't care less, i never touch them

minus_human

4784 Posts

April 28 2009 23:57 GMT

they can be sexy though for the ladies, all white and tight and if you have strong arms it really looks good - but it's not really relevant until you start undressing, at which point you should have things covered anyway

DeathByMonkeys

United States742 Posts

April 28 2009 23:59 GMT

I voted yes.

I generally always wear an undershirt, even when I'm wearing just a t-shirt. A lot of times it will just be a cut-off undershirt though (shirt without sleeves). Sometimes I go without an undershirt when I'm wearing just a t-shirt, but I always wear one when I'm wearing a button down or a polo shirt.

I mostly do it because it does soak up some sweat even though it is another layer and it does make you a bit hotter. Also if I want to take off a layer I can when I'm wearing an undershirt, and it also tends to make your upper body completely opaque (some shirts can be a little transparent). And like if it's cold out and you have hard nipples it's another layer so they're not as evident lol.

paper

13196 Posts

April 29 2009 00:03 GMT

TOO HOT!

Sprite

United States1015 Posts

April 29 2009 00:07 GMT

Only for the formal stuff here

The Raurosaur

198 Posts

April 29 2009 00:09 GMT

Too hot. The only time I'd consider an undershirt is in winter.

RoieTRS

United States2569 Posts

April 29 2009 00:10 GMT

I used to wear underarmor in long distance running, but that's not too relevant.

Useless post.

Spazer

Canada8031 Posts

April 29 2009 00:11 GMT

I agree that there's not really any advantage in the summer. In the winter, however, it could possibly serve a purpose as a wicking layer (drawing the sweat away from your body so that it doesn't evaporate off your skin and make you cold). Still, if it's that cold, I really doubt that anyone dressing for practicality would wear a t-shirt instead of a sweater or hoodie instead...

For me, undershirts for formal wear is a sometimes thing. It depends on if nipples are visible through the dress shirt. -.-

MorningMusume11

United States3490 Posts

April 29 2009 00:13 GMT

#10

For polos and Old Navy like button shirts too but yeah.

Racenilatr

United States2756 Posts

April 29 2009 00:23 GMT

#11

I don't even wear a tie....undershirts are for people who sweat too much :D

Zapdos_Smithh

Canada2620 Posts

April 29 2009 00:30 GMT

#12

no, I see no reason to do so.

Kennelie

United States2296 Posts

April 29 2009 00:41 GMT

#13

On April 29 2009 09:23 Racenilatr wrote:
....undershirts are for people who sweat too much :D

I thought I was the only one that thought that. I do wear a undershirt all the time. But as of late I don't even give a fuck and have my undershirt as a regular t-shirt. I have lots of graphic tee's and have lots of different colored undershirts ranging from white/black/blue/light blue/orange/red. So yea I wear undershirts b/c I do sweat alot and plus I love the look of a nice t-shirt with a undershirt underneath.

Rekrul

Korea (South)17174 Posts

April 29 2009 01:02 GMT

#14

i dont understand ppl who wear undershirts with button down t-shirts

let that chest hair bling

Grobyc

Canada18410 Posts

April 29 2009 01:07 GMT

#15

On April 29 2009 10:02 Rekrul wrote:
i dont understand ppl who wear undershirts with button down t-shirts

let that chest hair bling

I don't even like to wear pants.

Pants are gay.

let that pubic hair bling IMO

HeavOnEarth

United States7087 Posts

April 29 2009 01:14 GMT

#16

i dont have any chest hair
T.T

Tom Phoenix

1114 Posts

April 29 2009 01:15 GMT

#17

I used to wear undershirts, but I stopped since I am resistant to cold but not so much against heat.

Archaic

United States4024 Posts

April 29 2009 01:24 GMT

#18

On April 29 2009 10:07 Grobyc wrote:

Show nested quote +

I don't even like to wear pants.

Pants are gay.

let that pubic hair bling IMO

I say style it. Why would you let something hang if you are presenting it to everyone!
Now, imagine this:
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But down there...

EDIT: LMAO, I just realized it was Frodo!

NeO)PhOeNiX

Canada250 Posts

April 29 2009 02:48 GMT

#19

I voted yes. I wore them in the winter to keep warm and come spring and summer I got used to it and now I wear it year-round.

EsX_Raptor

United States2801 Posts

April 29 2009 02:54 GMT

#20

you guys wont believe me but I used to do that A LOT before I realized a lotta chicks when I was in high school started touching/hugging/getting real close to me when I didn't wear one.

haven't done that since.

Chuiu

3470 Posts

April 29 2009 02:56 GMT

#21

When the % of material of the shirt decreases from cotton, the % chance I'm going to wear an undershirt increases to the point where once the % chance I'm going to wear a undershirt is greater than the % amount of cotton in the shirt. At that point I wear an undershirt.

Disregard

China10252 Posts

April 29 2009 03:03 GMT

#22

Usually wear undershirts if Im playing sports or gym. And when wearing button-down shirts since it looks nicer.

CharlieMurphy

United States22895 Posts

April 29 2009 11:19 GMT

#23

I always wear undershirt white regular T-shirts. Main reason is so that my outer good t-shirt lasts longer.

1, won't get sweated up and get pit stains, ie wash it less. (you're asian you don't get these)
2, won't get my skin scoffing it up and wearing it out faster, and also washing it less.
3, won't get visibly sweated up.
4, white T-shirts are like 1$ a piece if you buy the valuepacks of like hanes or whatever at wal-mart.
5, if I'm gonna do something messy/dirty I can take off my outer shirt.
6, will add that extra warmth in the winter. If it gets too hot for the summer I can always shed a shirt.
7, I think it looks a bit nicer.

Like my TL shirt still looks brand new and I've only washed it once or twice since I bought it a few months ago and I wear it almost once every week.

Falcynn

United States3597 Posts

April 29 2009 11:43 GMT

#24

Depends. If I'm just wearing a short sleeve shirt, then no. Although if I wear anything with long sleeves, no matter how formal or casual, I feel weird without an undershirt on.

extracheez

Australia151 Posts

April 29 2009 12:18 GMT

#25

In the winter I do.

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