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This is what they have to say about our RibbedTee Classic Fit undershirts:
Adam and I have been wearing them, and have been very happy with their performance. It’s particularly difficult for me to find suitable undershirts given my height (they pull up over my waist), and RibbedTee does a great job of staying below the belt.
They also offer the following advice to one of their viewers who was looking for an undershirt that would fit someone with a more slender build:
First of all: I’m sincerely not trying to be a jerk or anything, but you’re six feet tall and weigh 130 pounds? Man alive. There was a time when I could literally see me ribs, and I weighed 155. You’re going to have a hard time finding something for a frame that out-of-the-norm.
One of the big problems with undershirts is that most of them are manufactured under license – Calvin Klein doesn’t make Calvin Klein undershirts. Even those that aren’t, such as those made by undershirt-specific manufacturers, are often made in second-rate overseas factories and are wildly inconsistent.
The other is that they’re rarely long enough to be worn as undershirts. Many, after washing, barely reach the beltline… and if you buy your normal size, they tend to balloon around the body in an exceedingly unflattering way.
You should be looking for undershirts that fit your body tightly but comfortably, are soft and are durable. You should also be wearing v-necks any time you are wearing an open collar.
So, given those goals, what are your options?
Well, we got a few free undershirts from our blog sponsor RibbedTee.com, and have been happy with them. They’re ribbed, which you may or may not like, but that helps keep their shape. They’re also long enough. There are cheaper options, and softer jersey options, but RibbedTee.com is certainly worth considering.
If you’re looking for a heavier shirt, the Kirkland-branded shirts at Costco..
In a recent post, I announced RibbedTee’s new “Protector” singlet. Well, I’ve had the honor of trying the new singlet out and boy am I glad I did! This new singlet (or tank top undershirt) is made from a super soft Lenzing modal and cotton blend. The cut and fit of this singlet is near perfect. I typically don’t wear singlets often except for summer time but the Protector may change that. This is by far my favorite singlet! I really can’t recommend this highly enough.
