Four layering techniques to expand the range of short-sleeved shirt coordinates

Short-sleeved shirts broaden the range of summer outfits that tend to be simple. In this issue, we will introduce techniques for layering short-sleeved shirts!

Short-sleeved shirt layering technique (1) “The royal road to success is layered with a plain crew-neck T-shirt.

While it is possible to use a short-sleeved shirt on its own on bare skin, it is too rough for everyday wear, so a layered style with an inner layer is recommended for use as street wear. If you are going to wear an inner layer under a short-sleeved shirt, you should start with a plain T-shirt with a crew neck, which is the most popular type of inner layer. If you combine it with an open-collared shirt, you can enjoy coordinating your V-zone by creating contrasts or gradations depending on the color.

Editor Izumi

When I layer a short-sleeved shirt with a T-shirt, I basically choose a plain white T. I have a new pack T from Haines or Fruit of the Loom every summer season that can also be used in the T-ich style, and I love to wear it heavily. Personally, I especially recommend Haynes’ Japan Fit, which is made to fit the Japanese body shape!

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Short-sleeved shirt layering technique 2: “Make your neck open and sexy with a tank top.

Tank tops are becoming increasingly popular as innerwear for short-sleeved shirts. Compared to crew-neck T-shirts, tank tops have a wide open neck, making them ideal for creating an open resort or sexy look. If you do not like the impression of a stuffy neck when wearing a shirt, try wearing this tank top in a layered outfit.

Editor Izumi

When creating a short-sleeved shirt and tank top outfit, I am careful to make sure that the tank top peeking out from the chest does not look underwear-like. I personally try to choose tank tops that are well-made, as I feel that too thin a fabric or too narrow a neckline can lead to this kind of image.

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If you combine an open-collared short-sleeved shirt with a tank top, you can close all the buttons and still feel unclogged!

The combination of an open-collared shirt and a tank top allows a slight amount of skin to be exposed around the neck even with all the buttons closed. If you prefer the buttoned-up style, layering with a tank top is definitely the way to go.

Short-sleeved shirt layering technique (3): “Give a unique look with a printed T-shirt.

If you are thinking, “I basically choose a plain white T-shirt as an inner layer, but I want to learn other ways to wear it and expand my coordination variations,” why not try a printed T-shirt as an inner layer? It is possible to instill an image of individuality in a short-sleeved shirt outfit in one shot. If you choose a gray T-shirt that blends well, the print will not stand out.

Short-sleeved shirt layering technique 4: “Create an advanced coordination with transparent material.

Although not mainstream, tops made of transparent material were a force to be reckoned with this summer. At the Pitti Womo and Milan collections, we were able to catch more than a certain number of men dressed in cool, transparent items. Although it may be a bit difficult to wear, this kind of design may be an option for those who want to give their short-sleeved shirts an advanced look.

Editor Izumi

While it is not uncommon to see people overseas showing their skin in a single short-sleeved shirt made of such transparent material, it would be difficult to do so in Japan, so layering with a tank top like the one in the snap above is recommended.

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