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Anyone else feel cold when wearing dress shirts?

kmz

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It's more apparent on some brands than others. For example, BB Non-Iron ESF is basically like wearing a cold plastic tarp all day. Currently wearing Boss Black Label and still feels cold on my skin which I hate. Is it just me? I have to wear an undershirt but that doesn't cover my arms or neck.
 

TradThrifter

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I'm burning up indoors. All these office building have the heat blasting this time of year.

Currently wearing a BB non-iron
 
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TOstyle

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Good quality cotton is thinner, and also somewhat sheer, and can get colder quicker especially since it can cling to the skin. So that might be what you are experiencing.
 

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Good quality cotton is softer and also somewhat springier, and can feel more comfortable, especially since it doesn't cling to the skin. So that might be what you're not experiencing.
 

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Yes, that is why I put a hoody over. Oops, this isn't SW&D.

In all honesty, I never found a suit to be adequate warmth for winter. I put on a car coat or overcoat, but that tends to be way overdressed in my circumstances. Other than a sweater, you might want to add more under layers.
 

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Lots of different types of cottons out there. I was talking about a really thin, sea-island style shirt. They are sheer, thin as hell, and clingy.

But maybe it is just you @clothehorse69
 

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Cotton shirts with a twill, herringbone or royal oxford weave are somewhat thicker than broadcloth/poplin. There is also such a thing as a long sleeved undershirt. If you are not wearing a tie, a turtleneck undershirt might keep your neck warm.






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kmz

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So no one else can feel that a dress shirt is colder to the touch than say a long sleeve Henley, is it only me? Maybe I have circulation issues lol
I'm actually warmer when I'm outside in the cold wearing a short sleeve cotton v-neck t-shirt than I am wearing any one of my long sleeve dress shirts for work. Is there something wrong with me or my shirts?
 

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Trade your white collar for a blue one, sweat while you work outside, never be cold!
 

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