With the improvement of people’s aesthetics, “inner wear that cannot be worn outside is not a good inner wear” has long been a common consensus among sophisticated men.
Well, after all, it is more in line with our Chinese virtues of thrift and diligence to wear more than one thing and make the most of everything.
As for today’s protagonist long-sleeved shirt, many men love and hate it. The inner wear is okay, as long as the comfort level is high enough and the fabric is skin-friendly, it can basically meet the needs of most people.
But when viewed as a single item to be worn alone or outside, it is natural to pay more attention to the version, style and other aspects from an aesthetic point of view.
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For example, I believe that many of my friends, like me, always feel uncomfortable when wearing long-sleeved T-shirts that are more compliant and slim-fitting. A subtle sense of strength.
Probably due to the long-sleeved design, once you are on the thin side, or the dimensions and contours of your arms cannot support the sleeves, the overall “soft leaking” feeling will be amplified.
After comparing the upper body of long-sleeved shirts and short-sleeved shirts with the same slim fit, you will find that you are obviously less energetic when wearing long-sleeved shirts than in short-sleeved shirts (you want to deliberately create a sense of laziness or decadence) Feeling is a different matter).
Paradoxically, it is not friendly to men with strong bodies or beer bellies. Only by rolling up your sleeves to maintain a capable posture will the “greasy” smell not be so strong.
According to my own experience, it is best to have a certain sense of drape, wideness and looseness, or a long-sleeved shirt design that is silhouette-cut.
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The neckline, hem or cuffs are threaded to replace the ordinary hemmed open styles. Even if it is a fitted version, the three-dimensional effect can still be enhanced by the stacking state of the clothes.
Of course, it is definitely unrealistic to find a long-sleeved shirt that can combine all the above elements…
But based on the actual situation of the clothes, some of the above elements have been selected and And the combined style is enough to beat the effect of ordinary long-sleeved T-shirts.
In a nutshell, you can think of this as a long-sleeved shirt that is close to the shape of a jersey, but it also has the feeling of being worn as a base layer/inner layer and as an outer layer.
Next, I will divide the three collar types according to the most common everyday henley collar, round collar, and lapel collar, and accordingly introduce to you long-sleeved shirts that can be worn inside or outside without showing off. .
- Henry collar
I know more about Henley shirts Say a few words.
You may have seen the words “Henry shirt”, which means someone may have slipped away quickly. No wonder, as it originated from sweatshirts and underwear, it is always shrouded in the haze of “underwear feeling”.
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But it is undeniable that when used as an inner layer/base layer, the more henley shirts, the better.
The collarless half-front design makes it very comfortable to wear. Unbutton one or two buttons to slightly expose the clavicle line or different colors of base, which can not only extend the neck line, but also highlight the details. Instant bonus points.
This also means that when paired with jackets, shirts and even suits, Henry collars will have a more casual look than ordinary round-neck TEEs.
Unfortunately, most of the market only pursues conservative trends such as lightweight base layers/underwear, and does not grasp the balance between comfort and beauty. This often makes many men give up on Henry shirts. The idea of wearing/wearing outside.
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If you are not a retro player or take off your clothes to show off your body, but you want to wear a henley shirt in style without being sloppy, it is indeed difficult to achieve.
There are many reasons for this. In addition to the too large neck opening, too slim fit and sleeve lines, I personally agree with one point mentioned in the Japanese “LEON” magazine, which is the placket. hardness degree.
Like the example of Tom Ford’s Henley shirt, the slightly wider placket is visible to the naked eye as solid and crisp. With the wider 5-button setting, threaded cuffs and hem, it is obviously better than the henley shirt. Underwear is oriented to be more tough and stylish, suitable for outer wear.
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Look at the Henley shirt worn by handsome uncle Girolamo Panzetta. It comes from the Japanese brand WISS.KEY.
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The organic cotton material with a thick feel, stiff placket, tapered sleeves and threaded cuffs, plus a fitted version with appropriate looseness, are you not aware of it? The so-called underwear feeling?
Not to mention the design ingenuity of using bright contrasting stitching on the third button that is most commonly fastened on the placket.
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Of course, for men with more mature tastes, they may always worry that the loose version does not match their temperament. I think about this I would recommend trying long-sleeved shirts from Goodwear, an American brand.
Basically all long-sleeved shirts are basic styles, but they are divided into Classic Fit, Modern Fit and Slim Fit. In addition to the plain color and chest pocket styles that are worth buying, this design similar to the sea soul shirt is also highly recommended by me.
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As we all know, the traditional sea soul shirt is not a round neck, but a boat neck (also called a trumpet collar). The neckline that extends to the shoulder blades on both sides is quite loose, and it can easily appear feminine. visual sense.
Moreover, the collar and cuffs are not spliced to the threads, so both practicality and appearance are somewhat different from modern aesthetics.
Goodwear’s Classic Fit sea soul shirt retains the traditional cylindrical design and retro tones woven with traditional ring-spun yarn, and improves the above details one by one, making it easier to integrate into daily life. among the combinations. Put on a plain jacket or shirt and expose part of the back to get rid of the inherent monotony of basic styles.
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The material is blended with linen and organic cotton, so you don’t have to worry about lack of breathability when used as an inner layer, keeping you dry and comfortable at all times.
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- Lapel
When it comes to lapel long-sleeved shirts, more people may think of shirts. Not polo. Probably because it has been labeled “old-fashioned” for a long time, many men don’t have much desire to wear it.
But now, long-sleeved polo, like other long-sleeved shirts, has developed a design with silhouette aesthetics. Coupled with the characteristics of its semi-open placket + lapel structure, the matchability is definitely not inferior to the previous two models.
This workwear twill cotton Polo from the British brand Margret Howell’s branch line MHL. has a dropped-shoulder silhouette like a pullover jacket, showing a relatively relaxed and casual wearing atmosphere than the main line products.
Obviously, the body of the clothes is visibly stiff and stylish, giving it a smart commuting look at any time; even though it is in plain color, it is more stylish than ordinary POLOs. The visually striking collar piece, hidden placket and spliced thread details have established the fashionable silhouette it needs for outer wear, without being boring.
The above are some suggestions on the selection of long-sleeved shirts and product recommendations. Under the current temperature that drops significantly in the morning and evening, a piece of clothing, whether it is underwear or underwear, Long-sleeved shirts that can be worn with or out are indispensable. Do you have a favorite one?
