A henley-neck T-shirt with a placket and buttons around the neck is an excellent way to distinguish yourself from the usual T-shirt coordinates. However, wearing a henley-neck T-shirt does not make you instantly fashionable; in fact, it can make you look like an old man on his day off if you coordinate it appropriately. In this issue, we will introduce the causes of a lame henley-neck T-shirt coordinate and points to be aware of in order to make it fashionable!
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The cause of the dowdy look is simply that henley-neck T-shirts “look like underwear!
The reason why henley-neck T-shirts look tacky is because they look like underwear. It is not hard to imagine that a cheap henley neck made of thin fabric, combined with appropriate bottoms, will instantly look like a dull underwear. To begin with, henley-neck T-shirts have a background of having been created as underwear for laborers in the early 20th century, so the image of underwear is inevitably attached to them. In addition, we Japanese have a strong impression of the T-shirts worn by Papa in ‘ Bakabon’ and Danpei Tange in ‘ Ashita no Joe,’ and this unconscious bias makes us feel old-fashioned and geezerish.
However, once you know what makes you look tacky, it is easy to take countermeasures. From the next section, we will introduce the key points to make your henley-neck T-shirt coordinate stylish!
What are the 3 points to be aware of to make henley-neck T-shirts stylish?
The first point to be aware of: “It is important to choose a henley-neck T with a particular attention to fabric texture, silhouette, and color!
Choosing a thin or tight henley-neck T that picks up body lines, as mentioned above, will cause it to look like underwear. Therefore, it is a good idea to choose items that dispel the image of underwear, such as thick, heavyweight fabrics and a slightly loose silhouette that gives an “modern” impression. The basic colors for henley-neck T-shirts are white and green, but black, navy, and olive green are safe choices if you want to avoid the appearance of underwear.
Point 2: “Basically, you should wear it tucked out!
The “tuck in” trend is unprecedented these days, but if you try it with a henley-neck T-code, you will look like an old man on his day off. The standard practice here is to hold back the urge to follow the trend and simply tuck it out. However, it is best to pay close attention to the length of the garment, as tucking it out will make it look sloppy. As in point (1), it is best to avoid Henry-neck T-shirts that are too long.
Tucking in the front only gives a stylish impression. A fluffy waist will give a more modern look.
If you have a henley-neck T-shirt that is too long, try tucking it in at the front. This will prevent the length from making you look sloppy, while creating a skillful coordination. The slightly larger size will give a fluffy feel to the waist, giving it an “in-demand” look.
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The shortcut to fashion is to match it with outerwear and bottoms that exude a sense of neatness.
Even if you are particular about the choice of the henley-neck T-shirt itself, or you have devised a way to dress it up, it may still look tacky depending on the items you combine it with. For example, if you choose a thick black henley-neck T-shirt and match it with sweatpants, it will be extremely difficult to make it look fashionable. For this reason, it is recommended to combine it with outerwear and bottoms that have a decent look and feel. For example, choose a jacket or gilet for outerwear and slacks for bottoms. If you choose too dressy a design, it may look a little too “off,” so be sure to pair it with something casual and tailored.
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