The Top Men's Undershirts for Winter 2013

It's getting to be that time of year again where we have to start layering to stay warm. An essential part of the layering process is your foundation layer. Now I'm not much of an undershirt guy, but when it gets to be cold out like it is now they are essential. Here are my top 3 picks for men's undershirts to keep you warm this winter.

RibbedTee

1. RibbedTee

I've mentioned this fantastic brand before.  RibbedTee is by far my favorite undershirt out there that I've tried. In fact, this is the undershirt that convinced me I should wear undershirts again. I'll even wear these shirts in the summer when I'm dressing up. What does it for me is the fabric, the ribbed fabric hugs your body perfectly without being restricting. And the length is perfect for tucking in and not pulling out. My favorite is the classic v-neck in grey. And the cost is unbeatable; get a 2-pack for $20. 

2. Mack Weldon

My second pick is a newcomer on the scene this year. Mack Weldon makes great basics for men, check out the Brief Boy's review of their briefs. Mack Weldon undershirts are super soft while being super thin and form-fitting, unlike a lot of undershirts that tend to be bulky and uncomfortable under clothing. They're a great length for tucking-in and a great overall fit. They are high-quality and durable. However, at $32 a pop they are a bit expensive for daily wear. I like the v-neck in white. 

UnderFit

3. UnderFit

This is another brand that has recently come to my attention. UnderFit undershirts come in both crew and v-neck designs. Currently they are only available in classic white. They are very lightweight and form fitting. I like the sleeve length on these as they are a little shorter than some of the other shirts I've tried (for example, Mack Weldon). At $25 a shirt they are a little more affordable; however, I feel that the fabric is not as high quality as that of Mack Weldon. That being said, they are a great basic choice and will last you well. My only complaint quality-wise is that the printed on tag wore off after washing. This is not really a functional problem, but just an indication of quality. 

So there you have it, these are my favorite undershirts for winter. What are your thoughts on wearing undershirts? What are your favorites?

I Love My RibbedTee - A Review

RibbedTee is a little different than what I normally talk about on here.  As the name suggests, RibbedTee makes men's undershirts.  Now you might say, "undershirts, big deal, they're all the same, right?"  Wrong, they're not all created equal.  RibbedTee undershirts are the first undershirts that I've seen that implement ribbed fabric into undershirt styles other than an A-shirt (also known as a muscle shirt, or tank).  I've always liked the feel of the ribbed fabric on A-shirts but found that they really had no purpose since they had no sleeves and that's where you want the most protection from sweat for your clothes.  Come into the picture, RibbedTee.  They sell crew-neck and v-neck undershirts in black, grey, and white made out of ribbed fabric.  For today's review I'm going to talk about their v-neck.  

Now I want to start out this review by saying I'm not an undershirt guy.  I really don't wear them that much, I only wear them on dressy occasions.  So having a great undershirt really wasn't a big deal for me since I don't have to wear them that often.  But these undershirts have truly changed the way I think about undershirts.  The fit of these things is awesome.  The ribbed fabric allows them to conform perfectly to your body.  It's fitted enough that you aren't going to get any uncomfortable and unsightly bunching, but it's loose enough that you don't feel squeezed.  They are made just long enough that you can tuck them in without worry of them pulling out, but if you don't want to tuck you don't have a ton of fabric hanging out either.  The v-neck has just the right amount of dip that it doesn't stick up above your shirt in an unsightly way (especially useful if you want to leave the top button undone, but don't want your undershirt to show).  But it's not too low that all your chest hair is hanging out.  The shoulders fit right on the money and the arms are just enough to cover your pits and collect sweat, but they are short enough that they won't stick out from under a t-shirt. 

These shirts are super comfy.  Made of 100% cotton they feel great against the skin.  The ribbing is not too thick so it doesn't add any extra bulk or weight to them.  They're just the right amount of ribbing.  The collar stays flat all day and doesn't roll.  It's also made of the same fabric as the rest of the shirt so it just blends in seamlessly.  Same goes for the armbands and waistband.  The style of these is pretty basic.  They come in three plain colors: black, grey, and white.  But really you don't need much more than that.  I think it would be great if they came in some brighter colors.  But then again, these are undershirts, you probably don't want to draw attention to them. They're basic, but they get the job done. 

These things are highly durable.  They stay the same shape and feel after many washes.  In fact, they're so great that I wear them on more than just dressy occasions now.  These undershirts from RibbedTee have truly changed the way I think about undershirts.  I used to be content with just wearing sub-par Hanes A-shirts whenever the occasion arose, but now I wear these well fitted shirts as often as possible.  In fact, I wish I had more!  These really are a worthwhile investment and a steal for only $18.50 for a two-pack.  Sure Hanes is gonna cost you less, but these will last you much longer and will feel much better.

MY RATING:
Overall, I give the RibbedTee V-Neck Undershirt a total score of 9.5 based on the following criteria:
FIT -- 9 (out of 10) - Ribbing provides a custom fit that is just right. 
COMFORT -- 9 (out of 10) - Super comfortable.  I want to wear them all the time!
STYLE -- 8 (out of 10) - Basic but does the job.  I wish they came in bright colors. 
QUALITY -- 9 (out of 10) - Holds up fantastically after repeated washes.  
VALUE -- 10 (out of 10) - Excellent value.  Worth the investment. 

**********9.5

Month long sale at JockBoyLocker

Jock Boy Locker is running a really cool month long sale during the month of October. Each week they will launch a new deal with a new discount code that will be good until the end of the month. The first week's sale item is C-In2 Tee & Tank sale. Get 50% off all C-In2 tees and tanks when you enter the code CIN2Tee at checkout. I really think this is a pretty cool deal, so be sure to take advantage of it.

Undershirts that match

It's been the big thing in female undies to have matching bras and panties/thongs. So why can't men do the same? Well they can. Just slightly modified for the male physique. You can now find that many upscale brands make undershirts that go with briefs, boxerbriefs and boxers. Basically you can buy a 4 in 1 set that comes with three 7 different combinations of wear (each different bottom with top, each bottom without top, and top without bottom (if you're daring) ). This particular set which I am featuring is only a brief and a tank. But as you can see there are two combos. With (right), and without shirt (left).

Ok well there's technically three but I'm not going to show the without the briefs version because the site didn't either;)

Anyways these are sets. They match but they're a little more than matching. For instance if you were to wear a pair of white briefs with a white A-Shirt that would technically "match". But it doesn't really MATCH. If you get what I'm saying. Anyways this set can be found at Undergear.com. The tank can be found here for $25. And the brief can be found here for $17. Both the brief and the tank come in four colors (red, yellow, blue, and black) to suit your personality, style, and mood.

Poll of the Day:
Do you think about what underwear you wear or do you just grab whatever is clean? In other words do you try to match your underwear with your outfit and other undies or do you just pull anything on? Or is it a mix? Explain.