Surprisingly, in a more or less modern form, this wardrobe item, indispensable today, appeared only at the end of the 19th century. In 1898, T-shirts—without buttons and short sleeves—began to be worn by farmers. The first wave of popularity occurred between the First and Second World Wars, when the T-shirt became part of the uniform of US Marines and soldiers.
Over time, the T-shirt turned from military clothing into everyday wear. In the 50s, it was popularized by actors (Marlon Brando, James Dean) and even politicians (Dwight “Ike” Eisenhower). In the 60s, hippies loved it, in the 70s, athletes and rockers, and by the 90s, literally everyone began to wear it.
Types of men's T-shirts
All the variety of options can be divided into 4 groups:
- short sleeve – classic;
- with long sleeves (long sleeves and henleys);
- sleeveless at all - T-shirts;
- combining elements of a T-shirt and a polo shirt.
Each variety is good in its own way, will be useful for creating stylish images and therefore deserves detailed consideration.
Classic short sleeve T-shirt
The successor to the famous T-shirt, only modernized. Almost regardless of the version, it is a basic and universal wardrobe item. Due to the cut, it helps to emphasize the figure and create an image of a confident person that is not oversaturated with details.
There are two varieties of the classic short sleeve T-shirt:
- With a round collar – solid simplicity. Ideal as an item under a sports jacket, shirt, unbuttoned biker jacket or other leather jacket. The choice for multi-layered looks that are fashionable today.
- With a triangular collar - spectacular beauty. It goes great with shorts and jeans, the main thing is to choose a not too deep V-neck. Key clothes for the most informal and even sexy looks.
IMPORTANT! One hundred percent classics are white or black models with a triangular or round collar. They are perfect for all of the above. For other designs (for example, with the same contrasting print), you need to focus on the color compatibility of the clothing items.
Types of Long Sleeve T-shirts
There are 2 original, interesting and already perfectly recognizable styles:
- Longsleeve – a model with a round or triangular neckline of varying depths or widths, possibly with a pocket on the chest and a decorative zipper (buttons). Due to the long sleeves it looks both simple and elegant. Therefore, it makes an excellent pair with jeans and sweatpants, and also goes well with shorts.
- Hanley - a men's T-shirt without a collar, but with a vertical neckline with buttons (snaps). These two features, combined with long sleeves and a solid color design, provide an attractive minimalist design.The thing is good for creating emphatically strong and even a little brutal images.
Other types of T-shirts
The polo, a short-sleeve T-shirt with a shirt collar with buttons, has become a true icon of modernity. Combining the freedom of cut with the elegance of sewn-on details, it is perfect for sporty looks, everyday looks, and even for an office where there is no strict dress code. Today, single-color polos (or with small patterns) are popular, and not only black or white, but also bright ones. Feel free to choose a pink, pistachio, yellow or purple model - boldness is in trend today.
Reference! Today you only need to wear a polo shirt untucked, even if you have a very nice belt. Otherwise, you will seem out of date.
Another ever-current men's trend is a T-shirt, that is, a T-shirt without sleeves at all. For a long time now people have not been embarrassed to appear on the streets in it; once upon a time it was only underwear. It will emphasize the masculinity of the image, but only if the person wearing it has an athletic figure (prominent muscles and no excess weight). And it should be plain, white or black - there is no need for brightness here.
Among such a variety, it is not a problem to choose and buy a men's T-shirt - a T-shirt, polo, long sleeve or some other. It’s best to replenish your wardrobe with all of their types, and more than one copy at that.
Men's T-Shirts
Now it is a mandatory element of the wardrobe of a tomboy schoolboy, a young rebel, a sporty father of a family, and even a respectable businessman or a respectable pensioner. All men love and wear T-shirts, regardless of age and social status. This type of clothing is a real decoration for everyday, free, informal styles.
What material is it made from?
Light, eco-friendly fabrics are used for sewing:
- Cotton is durable, but it weighs a little, is pleasant to the touch, and perfectly breathable.
- Linen is durable, has good moisture absorption, and has an original texture.
- Viscose is extremely hygienic and gives a very special tactile sensation.
- Polyester is super practical and is not afraid of hundreds of washes.
- Silk looks very impressive.
Attention! Manufacturers actively combine these materials to combine the advantages of two or more fabrics within one item.
What is unique about men's T-shirts?
They differ from women's ones in a more consistent design. As a rule, their design has fewer accessories, that is, buttons, zippers and other fasteners, and appliqué or embroidery is much less common. Prints are more relevant, especially if they are numbers and dates, emblems and logos of sports teams and brands in general.
In the design of men's T-shirts, relatively few colors are used, most often 2. At the same time, playing with contrasts and bright inserts is acceptable - the main thing is that the design retains a certain solidity inherent in the stronger sex.
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