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We talk a lot on Style Girlfriend about how good cold weather is for men’s style. A woman loves to see a guy who knows how to layer up, after all.
And when it comes to layered looks, there’s one piece of clothing every guy needs. A foundational element of casually stylish outfits. A men’s fashion lynchpin.
A long-sleeve t-shirt.
After days of sub-freezing temperatures, you know what a day over 40 degrees calls for? A long-sleeve tee. Need something to wear under that elegant but itchy cardigan? Reach for a long sleeve t shirt. Want to breeze out the door but not in bare arms? You guessed it. Time for a long sleeve shirt you love.
What I especially love about this style from Flint & Tinder is its heavyweight, garment-dyed cotton, which gives it a nice drape and softness similar to the vintage tees of yore.
This isn’t an undershirt that needs to be hidden away. There’s long underwear for that.
No, this is a shirt that wants to be seen. Even if it’s simply peeking out from a vest or shirt jacket.
It’s why a good long-sleeve t-shirt deserves a slot in every grown man’s wardrobe.
Treat yourself to a high quality style and you’ll find yourself wearing it all winter long. Dressing it up for a day at a casual office or dinner date. Or down with your favorite casual outfits (but without looking sloppy) on the weekends.
The tl;dr? A long-sleeve t-shirt is good for every guy in search of a light layer that sets him apart from the pack all winter long.
Below, discover 5 men’s outfits to wear with a long sleeve tee:
Monday
Wear a long sleeve tshirt with a workwear vest
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Winter date? A long-sleeve tee shirt under a wool vest gives you full range of movement and just enough warmth to not make you sweat.
If the weather allows it, embrace the no-show sock—I don’t care what Gen Z says!—and flash some ankle.
If it’s too chilly, a wooly camp sock works just as well.
Tuesday
Dress up a long sleeve men’s shirt with a sweater vest
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Want to dress your grey long sleeve shirt up? Just like your favorite short-sleeve tee, a long-sleeve tee works great under a sweater vest for a ’90s teen heartthrob kind of vibe (complimentary).
Chukkas and forest green chinos make a perfect fit for family gatherings where lots of food is involved.
This outfit would also look great with a pair of black jeans, keeping everything else the same.
Wednesday
Wear a long sleeve t shirt with tailored sweats
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Just because the weather outside is frightful, that doesn’t mean a casual outfit has to be!
Go for fashion and function with a long sleeve t-shirt paired back to stylish sweats. You’ll look and feel a little more put together.
Top it all off with a cool pair of sneaks and a quilted jacket.
Thursday
Wear a black long sleeve t shirt with a leather jacket
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A long-sleeve tee is the perfect safety piece when trying a new-to-you item. The neckline works great with any cut of leather jacket and mellows out what could be a statement pant for you, like these reinforced work pants.
Friday
Wear a long sleeve t shirt with jeans
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Take your tee out to the holiday markets with your go-to jeans and a festive corduroy shirt. This look would also work for a get-together with pals like a white elephant exchange.
More stylish cold weather men’s outfit ideas from SG HQ:
Dress Up Any Winter Outfit with a Stylish Scarf
Which Jeans to Wear with Which Sneakers
