T-shirts under suit jackets

Threadbearer · Apr 25, 2009

For those of you who sometimes like to dress down a suit with a t-shirt, what kinds of t-shirts do you prefer? I find that 100% cotton shirts, even in great colors, just don't seem up to the task of supporting a suit. What are your favorite kinds of T's to sport under a suit jacket, and where do you get them?

emmanuel · Apr 25, 2009

*yawn*
Thats so old...

JayJay · Apr 25, 2009

Please, don't.

teddieriley · Apr 25, 2009

I think that look is kind of ****. Something like Stone Cold Steve Austin would do when he "dresses up."

T-shirts don't belong under a suit jacket.

polar-lemon · Apr 25, 2009

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Nexus6 · Apr 25, 2009

Wear a polo shirt but don't do the T-shirt.
You need some form of collared shirt to protect your jacket from perspiration.
T-shirt with jacket was always a ridiculous look.

CharlesAlexander · Apr 25, 2009

Never, ever, ever, ever x 10000000000000000

ysc · Apr 25, 2009

I really don't see what is so bad about this, I do it frequently in the summer. It is not a "look" I am just wearing a t-shirt, over it I am wearing a jacket. The weather is frequently changeable enough here that going out for the day wearing just a t-shirt can be silly and a jacket is more versatile than a jumper.

MrG · Apr 25, 2009

Originally Posted by Threadbearer

For those of you who sometimes like to dress down a suit with a t-shirt, what kinds of t-shirts do you prefer? I find that 100% cotton shirts, even in great colors, just don't seem up to the task of supporting a suit. What are your favorite kinds of T's to sport under a suit jacket, and where do you get them?

You answered your own question. The reason you can't find one that works is because there isn't one that works. This is just a bad look.

emmanuel · Apr 25, 2009

Originally Posted by youngscientist

It is not a "look" I am just wearing a t-shirt, over it I am wearing a jacket.

For something that is not a look it sure looks like a look and an old look at that. Wearing a light weight cotton button up shares the same purpose of the t-shirt but it looks more polished. I mean, its not a really bid deal but I am somewhat tired of people doing it.

LabelKing · Apr 25, 2009

A tee-shirt with suit look can work, but it needs to be something from the likes of Dior Homme or something equally youthful and designer-y.

ysc · Apr 25, 2009

Ah, I slightly misunderstood the thread, I thought it was a t-shirt with any odd jacket, I do that. I don't do t-shirt with a suit.
I think it can be done and look fine, but not by most people, and not by me. It has to be a pretty up to date slim cut suit for a start, probably in a pretty slick fabric too.

LabelKing · Apr 25, 2009

Something by Band of Outsiders or Lad Musician could work.

Threadbearer · Apr 25, 2009

Originally Posted by LabelKing

A tee-shirt with suit look can work, but it needs to be something from the likes of Dior Homme or something equally youthful and designer-y.
What do you mean by "designer-y?" Like something with a little sheen to it, maybe, such as silk, or a really fine pima cotton, perhaps? I've seen lots of people pulling off this look. I think it has something to do with the quality and material of the t-shirt.

At the same time, I do get Nexus6's point about perspiration at the collar.

LabelKing · Apr 25, 2009

Originally Posted by Threadbearer

What do you mean by "designer-y?" Like something with a little sheen to it, maybe, such as silk, or a really fine pima cotton, perhaps? I've seen lots of people pulling off this look. I think it has something to do with the quality and material of the t-shirt. At the same time, I do get Nexus6's point about perspiration at the collar.
I am referring to the suit. Do not attempt this with Jos A.Banks or if your waist is larger than your inseam.

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