I try my best to be low maintenance, and I think in most areas of my life I succeed. However, let me be clear; I am now officially an undershirt snob. For years I've bought plain white 100% cotton T-shirts and had to throw them out within a few months because they lose their shape, have shrunk beyond recognition, or simply haven't help up to the washing. I finally got fed up, and so began my hunt for the perfect undershirt.
I've gone through many different brands in my search, but there are two that I think stand up apart from the competitors: The
Calvin Klein 365 and the
Banana Republic Pima Stretch.
Looks like any other shirt, right? The key to these shirts' success is the fabric. Instead of the typical 100% cotton, these shirts have a blend of around 4-5% spandex. This allows the shirt collars to keep their shape, and prevents the shirts from shrinking up in the wash (very important for guys over 6'3" -- i.e.
me). I know spandex has some bad connotations, but the tiny amount in these shirts keeps them comfortable without making you look like you are wearing a Richard Simmons exercise outfit.
There are few things more uncomfortable than having a shirt that's too short under a tucked in shirt. It's like buying a great, comfortable mattress and taking it home to put sandpaper sheets on it. Sure these undershirts cost a little more, but they really do hold up much longer and most guys wear one every day. So buy one or two here and there, and get rid of your old cheap ones as you do. You won't regret it!
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BB
Question: Do you have a favorite undershirt? Do you even care?
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