Can You Wear Undershirts?

In a word – yes. Wear an undershirt that's close to your skin tone. It doesn't need to match exactly, but if it actively contrasts with your skin color, your undershirt will be very visible under your regular shirt.

Is it bad to wear an undershirt?

Undershirts can keep ample chest hair from poking through the surface of the shirt. Without an undershirt, your dress shirts, will inevitably get deodorant stains. ... Well cut undershirts, are not visible in the collar area even if you wear your top two shirt buttons unbuttoned.

Is it normal to wear undershirts?

Perhaps the most important reason to wear an undershirt is to protect your dress shirt. It will help to absorb any sweat, preventing it from reaching your shirt. An undershirt will also protect your dress shirt from body oils. Together, an undershirt will help your dress shirts last much longer.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.