Men's long sleeves: features, tips for choosing and combining

Men's longsleeves managed to enter the list of clothes, without which it is difficult to imagine the wardrobe of a modern fashionista. Long-sleeved T-shirts are produced by Adidas and Nike, and they are shown in the collections of the world's best designers. White and black sports long sleeves with a hood, casual models that are soft-fitting to the figure, have replaced turtlenecks and quite successfully fit into the men's wardrobe. When deciding what to wear with this clothing option, you don't have to spend a lot of time choosing the right options. A long sleeve top can be paired with almost anything from a casual men's wardrobe, from jeans to sweatpants.

Men's long sleeve is a piece of clothing that has a lot of advantages. It is also called a sweatshirt, jumper or long sleeve T-shirt by different manufacturers. In Russia, such products are called sweatshirts. However, all these names refer to only one wardrobe item, which differs from the usual T-short in the presence of long sleeves.

Longsleeve has been used as a type of sportswear for the last 20-30 years. Until that time, sweatshirts served as an element of warm underwear for sailors and the military. The same "vest" is a vivid example of a similar use of a sweatshirt.

Among the characteristic features of the longsleeve are:

• tailoring inherent in linen jersey;
• small thickness of the fabric;
• straight cut, can be uniform along the length of the torso or slightly fitted;
• sleeves reaching the wrist line;
• lack of fasteners (an exception is the collar strap);
• rounded or oval collar line;
• length to the thigh.

Longsleeves owe much of their popularization to runners. They were the first to use this clothing format as an element of sports equipment, which was not left without the attention of the world's largest brands. Soon, almost all major manufacturers had their own collections of long-sleeved T-shirts.

All men's longsleeves existing today can be divided into varieties, taking into account the peculiarities of their cut and functional purpose. Among the most relevant options are several.

• Classical. This is a regular long sleeve jersey linen, rather thin, plain or with a bright print.

• Polo. This option always has a V-neck, a turn-down collar and a row of buttons in the neck area.

• Athletic for swimming. A special waterproof version that prevents the body from hypothermia while in the water. Long sleeves of this type fit snugly to the body and must be strictly sized.

• With buttons. It's still the same tee-shirt format with a maximum sleeve, but a vertical buttoned placket extends from the round collar - it usually doesn't extend beyond the solar plexus line.

• With asymmetrical details. A trendy, modern format in which the back is cut significantly longer than the front of the garment. Also, asymmetry can affect one of the edges of the long sleeve.

• With a hood. A variation on the theme of pajamas or hoodies, but in a more subtle design. This model is well suited for running and other outdoor sports.

• Insulated. This is not a full-fledged sweatshirt yet, but already something close to it. Such a sweatshirt has a fleece on the reverse side, which turns it from an exclusively summer thing into a demi-season and even winter version. The naval vest is the best example of this format.

All longsleeves are divided into 2 categories - for sports and everyday life. Each of these options has its own characteristics. For example, compression T-shirts neoprene or polyester able to provide improved thermoregulation of the body during training. Also, sports-type models have the ability to reduce muscle soreness associated with lactic acid production. Compression long sleeves can have mesh inserts to improve heat dissipation.

Long sleeve t-shirts made cotton, belong to the casual style. They have a slightly looser, semi-fitted cut. Traditionally, this clothing has a fairly dense weave of threads, a small percentage of elastic fibers in the composition.

Lycra - another material for making long sleeves. Combined with nylon and spandex, it creates waterproof garments for open water swimming.

The color scheme of longsleeves is quite diverse, as is their design. The simplest solution is monochrome models in a typically sporty style. It can be laconic white, light blue, gray or black. With a multi-layered combination with jumpers and T-shirts, it is better to pay attention to a brighter range of colors: red, purple, blue, turquoise, grassy green, egg yellow. A neutral beige option is suitable if you need to choose a background for a shirt or linen gray jacket.

An extra long black long sleeve top is the perfect solution for those who prefer to dress in the style of rock stars. In this case, it is worth choosing asymmetric monochromatic models or models supplemented with a laconic print on the chest, putting them on with leather pants or skinny jeans, a leather jacket on top. The collar design of such long-sleeved T-shirts may suggest the presence of a fastener on the shoulder and a flap that visually changes the entire configuration of the product.

Striped long sleeve top is another variation on the classic theme. It can be a familiar marine "vest", combining stripes of black and white, or a more original version. The striped print is always horizontal and has a pronounced contrast. In this case, the width of its individual elements can be the same or different, do not reach 10 mm or exceed 50 mm.

The collar type of the selected model also matters. He might be:

• Round. A classic solution that can be matched with other things as linen. Such longsleeves are always white or black, monochromatic. They are worn on their own only with a biker jacket or sports jacket.

• Polo. Such models are worn outside, combined with wardrobe items in a casual style, often used instead of a shirt. The polo collar is worn raised. The optimal colors are pink, yellow, purple.

• Henley. The same T-shirt with a vertical neckline and buttons, well emphasizing the relief of the body. It is worn without prints, in pure white or noble olive shades, graphite gray, beige.

As for the choice of long sleeves with prints on the chest or belly, do not get too carried away with such elements. But the trendy photo print on the back looks fresh and not beaten. You should especially avoid limited editions dedicated to a specific event. Halloween or New Year goes by, and the picture is no longer a cute reminder of an important date.

Men's branded longsleeves have become a real trend and do not cease to gain more and more new fans. Among the firms that produce the best long-sleeved T-shirts are big-name American and European brands. It is worth considering the most famous of them in more detail.

Spanish brand known since 1986. The company specializes in the design, production and sale of sportswear and casual wear. The brand is aimed at a youth audience, not only setting trends, but also ahead of its time, defining the vector of fashion movement. Despite the originality of the cut, the Pull & Bear models are practical and comfortable to wear.

Longsleeves of the brand attract attention with their non-standard cut and other bright details. There are many sports models with contrasting colors and raglan sleeves, there are options with stripes or with large geometric prints.

This manufacturer produces longsleeves not only in the usual version of models with varying degrees of fit. In its assortment there is a full-fledged Alphaskin thermal underwear in plain or camouflage. The most popular series of long-sleeved jerseys is the exact color and design of the football uniforms of the leading European teams.

The design of Adidas products is quite varied. There are models with buttons and V-necklines, with bright prints and solid colors. The size grid is large enough, suitable for people of different sizes.

This brand has both loose-fitting long-sleeved models for everyday wear with a semi-fitted silhouette made of fabric that is pleasant to the body, as well as form-fitting options. In this case manufacturer creates Nike Breathe polyester sportswearwell wicking moisture away from the body. Running models have mesh inserts.

The brand produces mostly plain models of long-sleeved T-shirts, offers a variety of lengths and designs.

The brand from the USA produces long sleeves in casual and sporty designs, offers a wide range of sizes and models. Among the most popular solutions are models with fleece insulation.

The versatility of the long sleeve gives rise to quite serious misconceptions about the combinations formed with its help. You can create a set with this wardrobe item by analogy with a regular T-shirt.

1. Layered set of long sleeve and a short sleeve T-shirt worn over it. Until recently, such a combination seemed inconceivable. Today it is an integral part of teenage fashion.
2. Long sleeve top and V-neck jumper. This is a stylish solution to make the proportions of the figure more balanced.
3. Combination with loose jeans and sneakers. A classic variation in which a form-fitting upper balances out a wide hem.
4. Army trousers in military colors and ankle boots. A brutal look for stylish men.
5. Lightweight sneakers with sports socks and shorts just below the knee. You can choose a long sleeve with a slightly looser fit.
6. Stylish moccasins, chinos and colorful sweatshirt. The combination is light, informal and quite original.
7. Skinny capri pants paired with oxford boots and a light jacket. Longsleeve in this combination will be light, white, blue, beige or pale gray.
8. Sweatpants and oversized sneakers. A combination that is relevant for jogging in the park, and for training, and for a regular walk.

In general, we can say that T-shirts with long sleeves can be combined with sports and casual clothes... It is better not to use this element in the office dress code, but it is permissible to wear a long sleeve under a long-sleeved shirt instead of underwear. If you roll up the sleeves of the shirt and unbutton the 2 top buttons, the look will be more informal and free.

An elongated multi-layered longsleeve with an oval neckline well complements straight trousers to match.

A long-sleeved T-shirt to match the rest of your wardrobe is the best solution for a casual look.

A laconic black long sleeve top combined with loose trousers creates a sophisticated stylistic solution.