The “jacket with T-shirt as innerwear” is becoming a common style for adult men. This fall and winter, some men may want to enjoy wearing a long sleeve T-shirt as an inner layer of a suit or a tailored jacket. When choosing a new long sleeve T-shirt, are you always unconsciously making a casual choice? In this age of quiet luxury, a modest fashion style that focuses on the quality of materials and tailoring is attracting attention, and by choosing a long T-shirt as if you were choosing a dress shirt, you can take your overall style to the next level.
Fit is the key to wearing a long T for adults.3 points to emphasize when choosing a size
Fit is of utmost importance, as is the option of custom-made dress shirts. Even though T-shirts are made of stretchy cut-and-sew fabric, it is possible to achieve a smarter casual style by emphasizing the fit, just as with dress shirts. These are the three key points to focus on when selecting a long T.
Points to emphasize in the fit of a long TLength that doesn't look sloppy when tucked out
When trying on a dress-mix look with a T-shirt, the majority of the reason for feeling “somewhat drab” is that the shirt is too long. For example, it is said that a tailored jacket should be long enough to cover at least half of the hips, but for a T-shirt, it is recommended to choose a length that is shorter than a tailored jacket, with the hem touching the tailbone (the bone at the bottom of the spine) as an image. It will not look out of place tucked into slacks and will help maintain a sophisticated, mature atmosphere.
↑Snapshots of good-looking men at Pitti Uomo. A short-length T-shirt is worn tucked out and fits the suit without discomfort.
If the length is too long, just tuck it in. If you are not afraid of tucking in, there is no need to be too particular about the length. When tucking in, the key to a stylish look is to browse the hem moderately. For more details, check this article.
Points to emphasize in the fit of a long T-shirt 2A narrow neckline that does not unnaturally float around the neck
When wearing a suit or jacket, attention is paid to the V-zone, the V-shaped zone that appears when wearing a jacket. The focus is usually on how the combination of jacket, shirt, and tie expresses individuality, but when wearing a long tee without a tie, the most important point is the fit. If you are going to match a jacket, it is better to avoid choosing a T-shirt with too wide a top width (the distance between the left and right neck points) that looks saggy and stretched out. Whenever possible, choose a T-shirt that does not appear to float around the neck when worn with a jacket.
For example, a T-shirt with a narrow top width that is designed to fit snugly around the neck, reminiscent of a dress shirt, is a good target. The ideal width of a T-shirt is not clear-cut, as the body size varies from person to person, but if you can choose a T-shirt that fits your neck width perfectly, you will not have to worry about the neck of the T-shirt looking like it is floating around inside the jacket.
3 points to emphasize in the fit of a LonTSleeve length that extends 1~2 cm from the cuff of the jacket
In suit and jacket dressing, the theory is to choose a shirt with sleeve length that extends 1~2 cm from the jacket. If you follow this rule, you should choose a long T-shirt with sleeve lengths that allow the cuffs to peek out 1 to 2 cm from the jacket (about where the wrist bone protrudes). Also, jackets have narrower AH and sleeve widths than casual outerwear, so it is smart to choose a T-shirt with a narrower design in the same areas.
The sleeve length problem of T-shirts can be somewhat solved by choosing a model with ribbed cuffs. Models with ribbed cuffs that are tightened will stop at the wrist, making it easy to adjust the amount of sleeve protrusion from the jacket.
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Next time, we will discuss fabric selection.
The material of a dress shirt greatly influences the impression of the shirt, and the same is true for a long T-shirt. Depending on the choice of material, such as 100% cotton, wool blend, linen, or cashmere, a luxurious or relaxed look can be achieved. The type of yarn and knitting method are also important. Generally, T-shirts are made of jersey, the most basic type of knitting, but some T-shirts are made of smooth knitting, which is less uneven than jersey knitting and has a more moist appearance. I will write about the specifics of the above in the next article.