# Men - do you wear t shirts? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [April 24, 2017, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-do-you-wear-t-shirts/785109 "2017-04-24T01:25:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Rick\_Kitchen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rick_kitchen/32/522_2.png) [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2017, 5:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-do-you-wear-t-shirts/785109/21 "2017-04-24T05:26:40Z")
I wear t shirts, period. Hardly ever any other shirts. ---
**Author:** ![Siam\_Sam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2017, 5:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-do-you-wear-t-shirts/785109/22 "2017-04-24T05:36:18Z")
No, not since elementary school. I knew a Canadian in Bangkok who always did, and I could not figure him out. It was so friggin’ hot there, but without fail he did. ---
**Author:** ![naita](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/naita/32/5862_2.png) [@naita](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/naita)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2017, 5:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-do-you-wear-t-shirts/785109/23 "2017-04-24T05:36:18Z")
Yes. Except when wearing a suit. ---
**Author:** ![GuanoLad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guanolad/32/42_2.png) [@GuanoLad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GuanoLad)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2017, 5:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-do-you-wear-t-shirts/785109/24 "2017-04-24T05:45:33Z")
Almost constantly. ---
**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2017, 6:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-do-you-wear-t-shirts/785109/25 "2017-04-24T06:35:47Z")
> [@Northern\_Piper](#): > > So what’s the one day? Anniversary supper out with your husband? Special exhibition at a gallery? July 4th gala? My chorus’ holiday concerts; actually it’s over a weekend. Other concerts are more casual. ---
**Author:** ![Mijin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mijin/32/9369_2.png) [@Mijin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mijin)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2017, 6:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-do-you-wear-t-shirts/785109/26 "2017-04-24T06:49:05Z")
I think layering always looks better (e.g. open a button or two and have white t-shirt underneath is a good look), but anywhere close to summer I would burn up in two layers. I’m already in just short-sleeve shirt and cargo shorts at this point in the year. ---
**Author:** ![Loach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/loach/32/350_2.png) [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2017, 12:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-do-you-wear-t-shirts/785109/27 "2017-04-24T12:24:25Z")
With a dress shirt always. I don’t often wear dress shirts. If I’m carrying concealed it’s a must regardless of what other shirt I’m wearing. Otherwise a tshirt is my only shirt. ---
**Author:** ![Sir\_T-Cups](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ed655f/32.png) [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2017, 1:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-do-you-wear-t-shirts/785109/28 "2017-04-24T13:03:49Z")
Very rarely. Unless I’m wearing a sweater in the winter, or if I’m wearing something that has a scratchy label, I’m usually undershirt free. And even when I DO wear an undershirt, a lot of times it’s not a T-shirt but a performance cutoff. ---
**Author:** ![RealityChuck](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/realitychuck/32/195_2.png) [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2017, 1:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-do-you-wear-t-shirts/785109/29 "2017-04-24T13:07:28Z")
In the winter, yes. In the summer, no. ---
**Author:** ![Hari\_Seldon](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hari_seldon/32/5173_2.png) [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2017, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-do-you-wear-t-shirts/785109/30 "2017-04-24T13:33:41Z")
Winter yes. Summer, usually only a T. ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2017, 1:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-do-you-wear-t-shirts/785109/31 "2017-04-24T13:35:06Z")
Plain white tees under dress shirts and in cold weather the bottom layer is a tee shirt. Otherwise I’m wearing just a tee or none under some other shirt. ---
**Author:** ![Jophiel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jophiel/32/66_2.png) [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2017, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-do-you-wear-t-shirts/785109/32 "2017-04-24T13:55:47Z")
Not with polo style shirts. Pretty much anything else (dress shirts, sweatshirts, etc) then yes. ---
**Author:** ![cornflakes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9d8465/32.png) [@cornflakes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cornflakes)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2017, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-do-you-wear-t-shirts/785109/33 "2017-04-24T13:58:19Z")
A t-shirt under my t-shirt? No, I’ve seen it done, but it’s just too warm. I was in training once and they required t-shirts under the uniform’s golf shirt. It seemed odd at first, but it did keep the uniform shirt smooth and it looked more professional. ---
**Author:** ![Procrustus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/procrustus/32/2994_2.png) [@Procrustus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Procrustus)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2017, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-do-you-wear-t-shirts/785109/34 "2017-04-24T13:59:15Z")
Never. ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2017, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-do-you-wear-t-shirts/785109/35 "2017-04-24T14:17:17Z")
If I’m at work, I’m wearing a t-shirt underneath my shirt. Everywhere else, I’m either (a) wearing a t-shirt, (b) wearing a t-shirt with a shirt over it, or © wearing nothing above the waist. ---
**Author:** ![Doctor\_Jackson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/doctor_jackson/32/32_2.png) [@Doctor\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doctor_Jackson)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2017, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-do-you-wear-t-shirts/785109/36 "2017-04-24T14:43:39Z")
Nope, never. I tried it for a while and couldn’t get used to it. I don’t even own an undershirt anymore. ---
**Author:** ![davida03801](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b5e925/32.png) [@davida03801](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davida03801)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2017, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-do-you-wear-t-shirts/785109/37 "2017-04-24T14:45:47Z")
No, have not for decades now. Just too hot for me. ---
**Author:** ![Channing\_Idaho\_Banks](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/channing_idaho_banks/32/250_2.png) [@Channing\_Idaho\_Banks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Channing_Idaho_Banks)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2017, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-do-you-wear-t-shirts/785109/38 "2017-04-24T15:12:45Z")
I don’t understand why people wear one t-shirt over another t-shirt. most likely you’re going to have an issue with the sleeves from the undershirt being longer than the sleeves from the over shirt, and that looks silly. Not as silly as wearing a long-sleeve undershirt under a short sleeve t-shirt. ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2017, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-do-you-wear-t-shirts/785109/39 "2017-04-24T15:24:26Z")
If I’m wearing a dress shirt, I’ll always wear a white t-shirt underneath. It’s more comfortable, as well as protecting the nice shirt from underarm perspiration. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2017, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-do-you-wear-t-shirts/785109/40 "2017-04-24T15:33:23Z")
Today I’m wearing a t-shirt that says, “In dog beers I’ve only had one”. But I only wear one shirt a day. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-do-you-wear-t-shirts/785109.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-do-you-wear-t-shirts/785109.md?page=3)