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Men- casual shirt or t-shirt
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19Nick68
20-12-2016
As a general rule.

Casual shirt if I'm wearing a sweater/jumper.

T-shirt if I'm just slobbing around or going down the match in a hoodie.
BBWorldWideFan
20-12-2016
You will not see me in a t-shirt in public unless its a band t shirt or something, otherwise its shirts or polos at the most.
Dirtyhippy
20-12-2016
I'm 51 and only wear shirts if the wife nags me into it. I'm still in reasonable shape so its t-shirts all the way - once you get saggy manboobs and/or belly then perhaps its best not to wear t-shirts.
SonOfPurple
20-12-2016
By preference I tend to go for the long-sleeve buttoned shirt, have got a few short-sleevers, polos and even the odd T-shirt (those'll be worn with or without a jumper/fleece depending on weather/situation) but something like 70 to 80 percent of my shirt supply is the long sleeve in various colours and styles.
grumpyscot
21-12-2016
I usually wear either a Polo or short sleeved shirt. Never wear long sleeves or a tie (not even for funerals or weddings!). T-shorts are for when I'm gardening or painting, as I make a mess of them - which is why I buy the rubbish cheap ones from Sports Direct.
Ben_Copland
21-12-2016
Originally Posted by victor mel:
“Shirt tucked in or out? If out the straight hem shirt is best. I hate a halter hem not tucked in looks awful.”

What did you just say? Is a halter hem the curved one, front and back?
victor mel
21-12-2016
Originally Posted by Ben_Copland:
“What did you just say? Is a halter hem the curved one, front and back?”

Yes that's right.
razorback Tony
21-12-2016
Originally Posted by Pitman:
“it all depends where you are, I am not going to turn up at a wedding in a Fred Perry ”

I make you right, but I've been to a few funerals where guys have turned up in blue or black jeans and a tee shirt, I used to think that it was disrespectful, but then I thought, maybe they have nothing else, at least they turned up.

Originally Posted by CarlLewis:
“Casual shirt. But then, I'm 54.”

Casual for me too, but in cold weather I'll maybe have a tee shirt underneath, and I'm 53.

Originally Posted by Pitman:
“If I am in the mood, still I am proud to say I have never resorted to the back to front baseball cap ”

Nor had I, until one day I was meandering back from a bar in Albuquerque NM, heading east around 4.00 p.m. as the sun went down behind me, it seemed prudent to switch my Baltimore Orioles ball cap backward, to protect my neck.
Arcana
21-12-2016
I'm partial to grandad collars...be it shirts, long-sleeved tops, or t-shirts.

I do sometimes buy casual shirts with collars but invariably I end up removing them, especially when they get a bit worn.
cessna
21-12-2016
Originally Posted by mintbro:
“There's something about the older generation always wearing a shirt, I don't think I've ever seen my Grandad in a t shirt. Personally I can't stand shirts, even the most casual shirt feels too formal. I much prefer a nice t shirt or a polo shirt.”


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If choosing the casual or scruffy appearance then T shirts do have their use.
An Thropologist
21-12-2016
Why are men's clothing options so restrictive and unexciting? It really is a shirt or a t shirt isn't it or slight variations on the theme - collar on t shirt, long or short sleeve, pattern or plain. If you really want to push the boat out maybe an epaulette on the shoulder.

Do men mind the lack of options?
Ben_Copland
21-12-2016
Originally Posted by An Thropologist:
“Why are men's clothing options so restrictive and unexciting? It really is a shirt or a t shirt isn't it or slight variations on the theme - collar on t shirt, long or short sleeve, pattern or plain. If you really want to push the boat out maybe an epaulette on the shoulder.

Do men mind the lack of options?”

Men are simple beings and a burst of colour grabs our attention. ever wonder why, in shopping galleries, the chairs outside are full of men of all ages, puffing and wheezing?
bri160356
21-12-2016
Originally Posted by An Thropologist:
“Why are men's clothing options so restrictive and unexciting? It really is a shirt or a t shirt isn't it or slight variations on the theme - collar on t shirt, long or short sleeve, pattern or plain. If you really want to push the boat out maybe an epaulette on the shoulder.

Do men mind the lack of options?”

Not in the slightest,…and why would we mind;

…it just makes it easier for women when they tell us what to buy,…or what not to buy.

“ Yes dear, whatever you say, I just thought it might look ok but obviously not,…no I didn’t think which trousers would match,…seems long enough to me,…doesn’t feel tight,….no I didn’t think how you might get the stains out of it,…does this material not wash well then,…my silver & blue striped tie will match this shirt…no,….ok what should I buy then,…..etc etc etc etc “

An Thropologist
21-12-2016
Originally Posted by bri160356:
“Not in the slightest,…and why would we mind;

…it just makes it easier for women when they tell us what to buy,…or what not to buy.

“ Yes dear, whatever you say, I just thought it might look ok but obviously not,…no I didn’t think which trousers would match,…seems long enough to me,…doesn’t feel tight,….no I didn’t think how you might get the stains out of it,…does this material not wash well then,…my silver & blue striped tie will match this shirt…no,….ok what should I buy then,…..etc etc etc etc “

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And you don't have the problem that you need the right bra to be worn with certain tops and dresses and having different styles of knickers for different outfits.
planets
21-12-2016
As a person of the female persuasion I will come bounding out of my closet and say men in long sleeved t shirts look lovely especially when they push the sleeves up a bit. Use this information as you will.....
bri160356
21-12-2016
Originally Posted by An Thropologist:
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And you don't have the problem that you need the right bra to be worn with certain tops and dresses and having different styles of knickers for different outfits. ”

I don’t have that problem as much these days;

…it’s just the occasional weekend now.
jp761
21-12-2016
A guy with a reasonable bod and confidence and good quality clothes, will look decent in shirts, t- shirts and long sleeved t-shirts.

It only comes down to what the occasion is.
bri160356
21-12-2016
Originally Posted by jp761:
“A guy with a reasonable bod and confidence and good quality clothes, will look decent in shirts, t- shirts and long sleeved t-shirts.

It only comes down to what the occasion is.”

How do I stand?;

.... with those criteria I only make the grade with two out of three.
DUNDEEBOY
21-12-2016
If it helps I always have three levels of shirts

Upper level shirt that you would wear to an interview or something important

Mid level shirt slightly nicer than average shirt for maybe a meal or something

Lower level causal shirt pub crawl round town etc
jp761
21-12-2016
Originally Posted by bri160356:
“How do I stand?;

.... with those criteria I only make the grade with two out of three. ”

It's no worries, anyone can look decent if they pick well for them.

I just mean't someone who does have all of those thing's, they can basically wear most thing's and look pretty good.
bri160356
21-12-2016
Originally Posted by jp761:
“It's no worries, anyone can look decent if they pick well for them.

I just mean't someone who does have all of those thing's, they can basically wear most thing's and look pretty good.”

…I’m still not feeling any better.
jp761
21-12-2016
Originally Posted by bri160356:
“…I’m still not feeling any better. ”

You should be Mind you many men are quite poor at choosing clothes that suit them best.. and even some women are pretty poor at that

Do your best that's all any dude can do
BBWorldWideFan
21-12-2016
Originally Posted by jp761:
“A guy with a reasonable bod and confidence and good quality clothes, will look decent in shirts, t- shirts and long sleeved t-shirts.

It only comes down to what the occasion is.”

Meh I can check off all three, along with humility to boot. Shame guys like me are all gay and a shame other guys aren't more like me tbh
_ben
21-12-2016
Originally Posted by victor mel:
“Shirt tucked in or out? If out the straight hem shirt is best. I hate a halter hem not tucked in looks awful.”

I have no idea what you're talking about, but that's way more knowledge than any straight man should have about clothes.

Originally Posted by Ben_Copland:
“What did you just say? Is a halter hem the curved one, front and back?”

Good man.
The Amazing
22-12-2016
I think you can only wear t-shirts if you're in reasonable shape. I can just about get away with it now having lost loads of weight this year.

There's nothing more tragic then a portly middle-aged man in a naff high-street shirt.
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