A long sleeve dress shirt offers you lots of advantages! Long-sleeved shirts offer better coverage, help you stay warm, add to your slimming assets, and serve as great layering pieces or on their own as beachwear. Whether you’re wearing a button down red flannel shirt or want a snazzy swimsuit top, a long sleeve is great because they’re more comfortable and still offer you more coverage than most other shirts. But what kind should you wear with it?
A long sleeve tee comes in a variety of colors and styles and often comes with a pocket or zipper in the front and/or an adjustable collar. Often, cotton t-shirts are also made from organic cotton, but there are also synthetic blends. These shirts are not only made from organic cotton but are dyed with vegetable dyes as well. Cotton long sleeve shirts are naturally softer than synthetic blends, making them more comfortable for daily use.
You can go with any color or pattern for a long sleeve tops, including solid colors and prints. Many people choose to wear solid colored tees with contrasting, printed patterns. You can match these tops with jeans, trousers, or leggings. However, if you want to be more formal, you can coordinate the tee with your outerwear, making for a great all-day look!
Waffle knit tees are great for layering with other long sleeve shirts in a variety of colors and patterns. They offer more room for movement, allow you to be more creative with necklines and designs, and have more comfort than other shirts. A waffle-knit top is made of a knit fabric that is sewn flat and then finished with a waffle-knit border. Some of these shirts have a unique, rounder waffle-knit pattern that can be embroidered.
A long sleeve shirt with a short, crew neck and ribbed waist is the classic shawl. This style of shirt has been popular for decades. The shawl can be worn open or closed and is often accompanied by an oversize poncho or blanket. A great thing about shawls is that they look great with just about anything! Classic shawls come in a variety of colors including cream, beige, gray and chocolate brown; they also come in various styles including: single breasted, crew, V-neck, and twin cuts.
Another kind of long sleeve shirts is the pre-necked type. Pre-necks are made from a material called silk, a material that feels amazing against the skin. Pre-necks typically come in a single or double-breasted style and feature ribbed trim on the shoulders. Some feature an extra inch of fabric in the cuffs, while others have open cuffs and collar, similar to a collared shirt. Pre-necks are a good choice for warm, sunny days as well as for wearing with dress pants and skirts.
The last type of long sleeve shirts we are going to discuss are those that are referred to as crew neck t-shirts. They are almost identical to a shawl except for the neckline, which is V-shaped rather than circular. These shirts feature a V-shaped neckline and come in a variety of colors including black and gray. They are perfect for any casual look, as long as it doesn’t feature any pattern or graphic design.
Now that you know a little more about the different styles of long sleeves for men, you will be able to make a better decision on what you really want out of this essential wardrobe item. Make sure you consider the comfort of the fabric and the overall look you want to achieve before settling on a specific style. As long as you try on the long sleeve shirts you like, you should be able to find a great fit and style that work for you.
