Breathable Business Shirts

Skidder · 25 Feb 2016 at 17:08

Mat said:
Armpit napkins

"... the Dandi patch has a catch. For them to work properly, your armpits must be entirely hairless, ... my bare armpits are obscene. Obscene.
They look like a cross between a baby animal and a pile of discarded foreskins. "

Like a mohel's dustbin?

datalol-jack · 25 Feb 2016 at 17:44

Maccy said:
Wtf is a breathable shirt?

The fabric of a breathable shirt will be more conducive to natural gas exchange.

From a microscope slide I saw years ago, synthetic fibres can be more densely packed; hence they are a tad stifling, and obviously sweat sticks around by the same token...

Mynight · 25 Feb 2016 at 17:46

Maccy said:
Wtf is a breathable shirt?

One that's got a loose collar.

izzop · 25 Feb 2016 at 17:50

radderfire said:
I guess I should try 100% cotton then. I've been avoiding them because they are a pain to iron.

Try ironing them whilst they're still slightly damp or dampen them prior to ironing.

Buddy · 25 Feb 2016 at 17:52

Try the Oxford fit Ralph Lauren shirts
Nice and soft collars

Amp34 · 25 Feb 2016 at 17:55

Yeah, forget Primark for shirts and go to one of the "london" brands (TM Lewin, CT etc), or probably somewhere like M&S. TM regularly do sales with 4 shirts for £100 so not that expensive either.

koolpc · 25 Feb 2016 at 17:58

I never pull the shirt up over my mouth so i dont see a problem with them being breathable? lol

K.C. Leblanc · 25 Feb 2016 at 19:51

Go to work in a mankini, if anyone says anything tell them you're wearing it for religious reasons.

datalol-jack · 25 Feb 2016 at 19:55

K.C. Leblanc said:
Go to work in a mankini, if anyone says anything tell them you're wearing it for religious reasons.

Oh, I see. So what's your religion, mate? Sex magician! *Borat smile* [grabs coat]

Mynight said:
One that's got a loose collar.

That makes sense too.

Sliver · 25 Feb 2016 at 20:09

The shirt isn't the problem, it's the effect. The Lynx Effect. You'll be fighting off the ladies with a little help from Lynx Body Spray. Meterosexual Magazine's No1 odour eroder 2016.

[FnG]magnolia · 25 Feb 2016 at 20:44

Lynx is a good bet if you're 13 years old. It is not a good bet for any other situation.

Malevolence · 25 Feb 2016 at 21:57

What's the difference between a regular shirt and a business shirt? :confused:

Sliver · 25 Feb 2016 at 22:00

Malevolence said:
What's the difference between a regular shirt and a business shirt?

A regular shirt is casual loose fit. A business shirt is normally worn with a suit. Tighter fit. At least that's how my shirts are.

datalol-jack · 25 Feb 2016 at 22:35

Sliver said:
A regular shirt is casual loose fit. A business shirt is normally worn with a suit. Tighter fit. At least that's how my shirts are.

Otherwise known as the Strangler! Judging from this thread anyway.

Never had problems myself with formal/smart casual in the office.

MoRT489 · 26 Feb 2016 at 15:09

alx said:
Just buy 100% cotton ones? Should say on the packaging.

This isn't necessarily enough, I think the weave is more important, the finer the weave the less breathable the cotton. I find TM Lewin herringbone shirts the best and poplin the worst. I can't wear the poly/cotton mixes or even 100% cotton non-iron as I find them insanely itchy!

russell664 · 26 Feb 2016 at 15:53

Sliver said:
The shirt isn't the problem, it's the effect. The Lynx Effect. You'll be fighting off the ladies with a little help from Lynx Body Spray. Meterosexual Magazine's No1 odour eroder 2016.

Damn, I need to get me some of those ladies.

Mr Badger · 26 Feb 2016 at 16:04

Malevolence said:
What's the difference between a regular shirt and a business shirt?

A business shirt enhances your nipples in a more effective manner.

datalol-jack · 26 Feb 2016 at 16:38

Mr Badger said:
A business shirt enhances your nipples in a more effective manner.

radderfire · 29 Oct 2019 at 16:57

Hi Guys

Does anyone else find a lot of the mens shirts available today from places like Debenhams and M&S are not breathable and you end up feeling very humid and uncomfortable in them? I don't know what is causing this, because 10 years ago I never had this problem, and even though I bought new shirts, I end up wearing my old ones, because they are the only ones I find comfortable. Maybe it is because they have moved to cheaper manufacturing, or favour tighter weaves, or are treating the shirts in some way? Anyway, this is a problem for me, and I end up going to TK Maxx and buying random brands in the hope that some will be breathable and comfortable. However, this is a bit hit and miss so can end up being expensive.

Has anyone else had this problem and where did you find some good breathable shirts?

Thanks

Dis86 · 29 Oct 2019 at 17:00

Buy good quality 100% cotton shirts. Job done.