14 Types Of T-Shirts Every Man Should Have In His Wardrobe

A crew neck tee has the classic round neck with no collars, which is what most of us know and love. While you can buy an oversized version of it, the regular one usually fits well around the neck and looks great on literally everyone and with everything, be it jeans, cargo, or shorts.

Occasion: Casual, business-casual (when paired with blazers), travel

LBB Tip: These T-shirts are the best for layering as well.

The only major difference between a crew neck and a V-neck is the neckline. The V-neck, as the name suggests, has a V-shaped neckline. There are a lot of options to choose from when it comes to how deep the neckline can go, and is a matter of personal preference.

Occasion: Casual, travel

Henley T-shirts (also called the Y shape t-shirts) for men have a buttoned placket on the neckline. One could consider it in between a crew neck and a V-neck, except this one gives you a choice to open as many or as few buttons as you'd like. The buttons add a little texture to an otherwise plain design. 

Occasion: Casual, travel

If you're looking for a formal T-shirt option, then go with a Polo. They're basically collared T-shirts with a button placket and are usually short-sleeved. It's designed to fit close to the body without being too tight or uncomfortable.

LBB Tip: You can don a polo by wearing it with pants or chinos and possibly tucking it in, or dress it down by pairing it with jeans or even shorts. 

While we're not partakers of too many fashion trends, we're happy to get behind the oversized T-shirt trend, and that's probably because we consider it to be a permanent part of our lives now. Oversized T-shirts have a relaxed and comfortable fit, featuring longer lengths and wider sleeves. 

Occasion: Casual, travel, parties

During the warm weather, tank tops or sleeveless T-shirts become a popular casual choice. The sleeveless round-neck design pairs well with jeans, shorts or sweatpants. You can choose to wear it as it is or use it as a light base layer as well. It's also a popular choice for the gym, as it allows for ventilation and easy movement. 

Occasion: Casual, gym, travel

A mock neck T-shirt is one that features a standing collar that cannot be folded over. Consider it a baby version of a turtleneck that can be worn during the transitional season. Usually, such kinds of T-shirts have long sleeves and look good with pants, jeans, joggers—almost every type of lower.

Occasion: Formal, semi-casual, parties

Such types of t-shirts have distinct sleeves that extend from the collar line to the underarm. This creates a diagonal seam that looks totally drip. Moreover, it helps increase the mobility of the arms and can fit into both "I feel like playing football" as well as "I'm gonna chill" days.

Occasion: Casual, travel

These kinds of t-shirts do more than just the name suggests. They have this retro vibe that is still totally acceptable to wear in the present times since the design is timeless. The contrasting collar and sleeves give character to the overall ensemble, making it a go-to for your hangout days. 

Occasion: Casual, sports 

Cap-sleeve t-shirts should definitely be in your closet if you want something simple yet distinct. Cap sleeves end slightly below the shoulders which allows more arm mobility and comfort. The rest of the silhouette remains the same, but it's the little changes that count, right?

Occasion: Sports, gym, casual, travel

If you are looking for something to wear during 'not too hot but not too cold' weather then hooded t-shirts are the way to go. The cut looks laid-back to its core. The material is usually soft enough to make it your first choice whenever you want to go out for coffee, play cricket, or even for a long journey. 

Occasion: Sports, casual, travel

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Pocket t-shirts, as the name clearly implies, have a pocket, nothing more, nothing less. The pocket is mostly on the left side and most brands mostly keep them printed to add some interest to the design. It gives off utility vibes, especially when paired with functional trousers like cargo shorts or pants. 

Occasion: Casual, travel, party

Ringer tees are not seen around much as they should be, but you should absolutely have them in your closet. They are versatile and are not as regular as they seem. What distinguishes them from usual crew-neck tees is their contrasting ribbed bands on the collar and sleeve hemlines. 

Occasion: Casual, parties, travel

If straight hemlines are becoming too monotonous for you, there you go, curved hemlines are a thing now. The lengths of these tees are longer than usual. Everything else is literally the same, so if you want to experiment (but not really), this is the one to pick.

Occasion: Casual, travel, business-casual