T-Shirts for Men

What a good T-shirt actually does

A lounge T-shirt is the most-worn thing in the drawer, so it has to earn its place: comfortable enough to wear all day and simple enough to go with everything. These are easy, everyday tees for home, the weekend and the walk to the shop.

How to choose T-Shirts for Men

Pick a T-shirt on fit, length and neckline: A quick, honest guide so you buy once and buy right.

When to wear a lounge tee

Same category, different jobs. Here is where each one earns its place.

Getting the size right

Size is the one thing worth getting right before you order. Three things that make it a one-time decision.

Making them last

Most innerwear does not wear out. It gets washed out. Six habits that add months to anything in this range.

• • Wash cold. Hot water is what shortens the life of anything worn every day.
• • Keep fabric softener away from elastic waistbands and cuffs: it is what tires them out.
• • Turn prints and darks inside out before washing to protect the colour.
• • Dry in shade rather than direct sun, which fades colour and stiffens fabric.
• • Skip the hot tumble dry. Heat is the single biggest cause of shrinkage and lost stretch.
• • Own enough to rotate. Anything worn and washed daily lasts longer in a set than on its own.