# Do you wear a T-shirt under your outer shirt? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [September 1, 2011, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-wear-a-t-shirt-under-your-outer-shirt/594855 "2011-09-01T17:00:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Happy\_Lendervedder](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/happy_lendervedder/32/8488_2.png) [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2011, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-wear-a-t-shirt-under-your-outer-shirt/594855/1 "2011-09-01T17:00:12Z")
Every day, all types of outer shirt. Some really hot days this summer, that was the only shirt I wore. I’ve recently started paying attention to see how many other guys wear one, even in the summer, and the answer is: Not many. But I don’t care. I’m with you aceplace, I don’t feel “right” if I don’t have one on. I can’t stand the feel of a outer shirt on my skin either. ---
**Author:** ![Crotalus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crotalus/32/41_2.png) [@Crotalus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crotalus)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2011, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-wear-a-t-shirt-under-your-outer-shirt/594855/2 "2011-09-01T17:02:50Z")
With knit outer shirts, I don’t wear one. With woven outer shirts, I always wear one. ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2011, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-wear-a-t-shirt-under-your-outer-shirt/594855/3 "2011-09-01T17:03:31Z")
**trying again. crap Vbulletin crashed in the middle of my poll.** Do you wear a T-shirt under your outer shirt? I’m talking old school fruit of the loom or Haynes white T-shirts. V Neck, Crewneck, or old school beater. like these [http://abovethelaw.com/\_old/v%20neck%20crewneck%20crew%20neck%20sleeveless%20t-shirt%20wifebeater.jpg](http://abovethelaw.com/_old/v%20neck%20crewneck%20crew%20neck%20sleeveless%20t-shirt%20wifebeater.jpg) I started wearing underwear T-shirts as a kid because my dad did. I think they were required in the Air Force. He often wore fatigues at home and always had an undershirt. I hate the feel of a outer shirt on my skin. Especially if I sweat. I got to have my Crewneck T-shirt at all times. Even sleep in one. I wore one under my gown the last time I was in the hospital. My ass flapped in the breeze, but my chest was warm. I’m curious if underwear T-shirts are still popular? Are they only needed for dress shirts? Knit shirts? All shirts? ---
**Author:** ![Der\_Trihs](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/der_trihs/32/233_2.png) [@Der\_Trihs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Der_Trihs)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2011, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-wear-a-t-shirt-under-your-outer-shirt/594855/4 "2011-09-01T17:03:35Z")
Almost always. ---
**Author:** ![Capitaine\_Zombie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e95f7d/32.png) [@Capitaine\_Zombie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Capitaine_Zombie)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2011, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-wear-a-t-shirt-under-your-outer-shirt/594855/5 "2011-09-01T17:07:20Z")
Always, even when it’s hot. I hate to have sweat stains on my shirt. ---
**Author:** ![Larry\_Borgia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/larry_borgia/32/156_2.png) [@Larry\_Borgia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Borgia)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2011, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-wear-a-t-shirt-under-your-outer-shirt/594855/6 "2011-09-01T17:07:34Z")
Unless I’m wearing a t-shirt as an outer shirt, I’ll always wear a v-neck t-shirt under my shirt. ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2011, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-wear-a-t-shirt-under-your-outer-shirt/594855/7 "2011-09-01T17:10:59Z")
Nope. ---
**Author:** ![blondebear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blondebear/32/1022_2.png) [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2011, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-wear-a-t-shirt-under-your-outer-shirt/594855/8 "2011-09-01T17:16:20Z")
Sometimes I’ll wear something underneath a long-sleeved shirt for warmth, but otherwise no. ---
**Author:** ![Antinor01](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecae2f/32.png) [@Antinor01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antinor01)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2011, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-wear-a-t-shirt-under-your-outer-shirt/594855/9 "2011-09-01T17:18:22Z")
Almost never. At the moment I’m not even sure I own any. ---
**Author:** ![cherry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/da6949/32.png) [@cherry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cherry)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2011, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-wear-a-t-shirt-under-your-outer-shirt/594855/10 "2011-09-01T17:19:45Z")
I always wear a tank top under my clothes - bra, tank top, shirt. ---
**Author:** ![Koldanar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/dbc845/32.png) [@Koldanar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Koldanar)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2011, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-wear-a-t-shirt-under-your-outer-shirt/594855/11 "2011-09-01T17:20:52Z")
Guy here - No, never. I’m always far too warm to ever wear one under a shirt; sometimes I will wear these as my only shirt, though. ---
**Author:** ![hogarth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hogarth/32/1773_2.png) [@hogarth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hogarth)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2011, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-wear-a-t-shirt-under-your-outer-shirt/594855/12 "2011-09-01T17:27:41Z")
I hate the feeling of sweat trickling down my side, so I always wear something next to my armpits. I wear antiperspirant as well, but what can I say – I’m a sweaty guy. ---
**Author:** ![Frazzled](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/frazzled/32/3368_2.png) [@Frazzled](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frazzled)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2011, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-wear-a-t-shirt-under-your-outer-shirt/594855/13 "2011-09-01T17:33:42Z")
Always! It absorbs the sweat so it’s not visible on my outer shirt. More importantly, it absorbs the deodorant so my outer shirts and dress shirts last longer! ---
**Author:** ![ZipperJJ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zipperjj/32/211_2.png) [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2011, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-wear-a-t-shirt-under-your-outer-shirt/594855/14 "2011-09-01T17:37:29Z")
Female and I never do. I find it holds my boobs down. A t-shirt, at least. Of course sometimes I’d wear a cami or a tank for fashion sake. My brother often wears an undershirt and I just asked him why. He said for the same reason I don’t wear one - it diminishes his “protrusions”. Also helps mitigate sweat. ---
**Author:** ![Shoeless](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shoeless/32/7099_2.png) [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2011, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-wear-a-t-shirt-under-your-outer-shirt/594855/15 "2011-09-01T17:39:16Z")
I will wear an undershirt if I’m wearing a light colored dress shirt that you can see my hairy chest through. Otherwise, usually not. In cold weather I will often wear a color-coordinated t-shirt under my flannel shirts. In fact, I like to think I started that trend back in the late 70’s, before Grunge made flannels cool. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Living\_Well\_Is\_Best\_Revenge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/6bbea6/32.png) [@Living\_Well\_Is\_Best\_Revenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Living_Well_Is_Best_Revenge)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2011, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-wear-a-t-shirt-under-your-outer-shirt/594855/16 "2011-09-01T17:42:37Z")
Always under dress shirts, and often under polos. ---
**Author:** ![Typo\_Negative](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/typo_negative/32/484_2.png) [@Typo\_Negative](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Negative)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2011, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-wear-a-t-shirt-under-your-outer-shirt/594855/17 "2011-09-01T17:44:04Z")
> [@Koldanar](#): > > Guy here - No, never. I’m always far too warm to ever wear one under a shirt; sometimes I will wear these as my only shirt, though. Me too. ---
**Author:** ![Beware\_of\_Doug](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/278dde/32.png) [@Beware\_of\_Doug](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beware_of_Doug)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2011, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-wear-a-t-shirt-under-your-outer-shirt/594855/18 "2011-09-01T18:04:07Z")
I’m hyperhydrotic, so unless I want to look like some dripping freak, I wear undershirts. ---
**Author:** ![Bartman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/779978/32.png) [@Bartman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bartman)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2011, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-wear-a-t-shirt-under-your-outer-shirt/594855/19 "2011-09-01T18:19:21Z")
Not during the summer, but usually the rest of the year. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2011, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-wear-a-t-shirt-under-your-outer-shirt/594855/20 "2011-09-01T18:34:59Z")
At work, yes. Otherwise no. Often as a leisure shirt. But never a plain white one. I think I have a larger collection of super-hero or comic-related shirts than Sheldon and Leonard do. Today I’m wearing [this one](http://www.superherostuff.com/aquaman/t-shirts/aquaman-orange-retro-mod-t-shirt.html?itemCd=tsaquaorangemod) under a very bright Hawaiian shirt. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-wear-a-t-shirt-under-your-outer-shirt/594855.md?page=2)