Question for those who wear suits: socks and undershirts

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February 20, 2018, 09:34 PM

Edmond

Question for those who wear suits: socks and undershirts

I'll start off with the socks. Have any preferred brands? What should I look for in a dress sock? For my everyday socks, I prefer Gold Toe. My first instinct is to try their dress socks.

How about undershirts? I'm reading that white undershirts in dress clothes are NOT the way to go. Seems one thing that's a must is a V neck so if I leave the top bottom undone, the undershirt will not show.

Did a Google and came up with these but they seem pricey:

https://ribbedtee.com/store/pr...y-v-neck-undershirt/

Any suggestions on undershirt brands, cuts and colors?

I'm challenged when it comes to fashion.

February 20, 2018, 09:43 PM

creedbratton2

I'm a fan of gold toe dress socks, they have held up pretty well. I think i bought a pack at costco or somewhere.

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February 20, 2018, 09:55 PM

TXJIM

I wear suits for work. I buy whatever socks look good when I need socks, not really brand aware as far as socks go. For an undershirt I prefer a crew neck. If the dress shirt is unbuttoned at the top, showing a finished neckline of a white shirt is preferable to showing skin/chest hair in a professional setting. Any color other than white for an undershirt is a no for me.

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February 20, 2018, 10:03 PM

JALLEN

I’ve worn gold toe socks since I sold them working at a mens store in high school. Still have a small cache of them even though I only dress for funerals and weddings these days.

Very comfortable, relatively long wearing. I have no idea what they cost these days, but the comfort makes it worth it within reason.

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February 20, 2018, 10:11 PM

RichN

I'm a big fan of Duluth Buck Naked Undershirts. They make both v-neck and crew neck. I use v-neck under a polo shirt at work, but then I don't have any chest hair creeping up that high and I do shave my neck.

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February 20, 2018, 10:30 PM

sig77

Gold toe socks are good or whatever they have on sale at TJ Maxx, usually Ralph Lauren. As for undershirts, I wear Stafford or Hanes, but get tall so they stay tucked under the dress shirts. Stafford makes an extra tall with a deeper V neck that is my favorite.

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February 20, 2018, 11:24 PM

apprentice

I went with tank tops for under shirts whenever possible, since I liked to have the top two buttons undone.
If chest hair is an issue though I think a white t-shirt is best.

Can't help much with socks, sorry.

February 20, 2018, 11:36 PM

Flashlightboy

You know this whole discussion on socks and underwear is rather informative but it just creeps me out knowing what you wear or that you have creeping chest hair.

I feel rather filthy.

February 21, 2018, 06:21 AM

V-Tail

quote:
Originally posted by Bulldog7972:
Costco for undershirts. IMHO they are the best. I think the brand name is Kirkland

Yeah, the quality is certainly there in terms of material and workmanship, but Costco caters to midgets. I have never seen a tall size there -- you know, tall, as in for us normal people.

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February 21, 2018, 08:01 AM

Palm

quote:
Originally posted by Bulldog7972:
Costco for undershirts. IMHO they are the best. I think the brand name is Kirkland

Costco dress socks are great as well actually. I've switched my entire collection to them.

February 21, 2018, 08:16 AM

arfmel

Thread drift: I bought a pair of Kirkland jeans at Costco over the weekend. They're made in China now. And the cut and quality are very disappointing. They're going back to Costco.

February 21, 2018, 08:17 AM

Powers77

quote:
Originally posted by V-Tail:
quote:
Originally posted by Bulldog7972:
Costco for undershirts. IMHO they are the best. I think the brand name is Kirkland
Yeah, the quality is certainly there in terms of material and workmanship, but Costco caters to midgets. I have never seen a tall size there -- you know, tall, as in for us normal people.

FWIW, I normally bought XL in other brands but had to go to Large in the Costco shirts. The tails are also longer which I really like.

February 21, 2018, 08:26 AM

fpuhan

A round neck t-shirt for me, since I wear a tie when I wear a suit. I don't want the v-neck showing through. A classy dress shirt (Peter Millar, Charles Tyrwhitt, Paul Frederick, etc.) will likely not reveal the undershirt, anyway.

As for socks, Gold Toe are my preferred brand, but lately I've taken to WeciBor socks (available on Amazon). I like the colors, patterns and fit.

Yes, since most men's suits are pretty blasé, I like spiffing them up with nice ties and colorful socks!

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February 21, 2018, 09:19 AM

ChicagoSigMan

I always wear a crew neck white t shirt under a dress shirt. A V-Neck shows through a white shirt and looks odd. If you are prone to sweaty pits, a Thomson Tee is a great choice. They really do work. Otherwise, there is no need to go nuts worrying about brands. They differ slightly in fit, so just find the one you like. Hanes, Fruit of the Loom, Gildan, Costco, etc. All good and cheap. Just depends on the particular fit you like.

February 21, 2018, 09:25 AM

Oz_Shadow

I wear thinner Gold Toe socks - they last longer and do not stretch out.

I also wear plain white crew neck undershirts. My tie is never more than slightly loosened, so the undershirts barely shows. If a v-neck was opened far enough to notice, it would reveal that I am part wookie.

For undershirts, I've worn Costco ones (very nice cotton), Haynes and FOL. I can't do the Sam's Members Mark ones though - way too heavy of t-shirt fabric.

I can't do the tank type shirts. The t-shirts eventually turn to rags due to deodorant stains. I'd rather that be on a t-shirt than a dress shirt.

February 21, 2018, 09:30 AM

Ryanp225

quote:
Originally posted by Powers77:
quote:
Originally posted by V-Tail:
quote:
Originally posted by Bulldog7972:
Costco for undershirts. IMHO they are the best. I think the brand name is Kirkland
Yeah, the quality is certainly there in terms of material and workmanship, but Costco caters to midgets. I have never seen a tall size there -- you know, tall, as in for us normal people.

FWIW, I normally bought XL in other brands but had to go to Large in the Costco shirts. The tails are also longer which I really like.

I really like Kirkland under shirts also. They are great quality and have a longer than average tail so they stay tucked in. I'm 5'10" and 185#.