Men's Undergarments Buying Guide
What better place to start when getting dressed than underpants 
and undershirts ? Add some socks ,pajamas , and possibly a robe into the mix and you're all set to lounge, sleep, and do whatever your day may throw at you. Like everything else you wear, undergarments are a matter of personal taste, so wear what you feel best in. But do consider this, a men's undershirt will make you look better in that expensive (and possibly custom-made) dress shirt , and briefs will keep those expensive new flannel trousers from riding up. It makes sense, doesn't it? Read on about your choices in the underworld of fashion.
Sizing
We all know men have it easy with sizing--nothing complicated like for women's clothes. Typically if you are a medium for one brand of shirt, you will be the same size for a different brand. See a few basic rules of measurement below.
- Undershirts: For this item of clothing, you'll need to know your chest size to figure out if you're a small, medium, large, or extra large.
- Underwear: Mostly sized by the waist in inches. If you know your pants size, you'll be fine when buying underwear.
- Socks: Generally one size fits all. Occasionally dress socks will come in two sizes: S/M and L/XL. Buy according to your shoe size.
A Few Notes on Fabrics
- Cotton: Very comfortable for warm weather. It is natural, breathable, and can be woven in a variety of ways.
- Flannel : Warm, soft and great for lounging. It's made from cotton, wool and/or synthetic fibers and frequently appears in plaid prints.
- Spandex: A tight and stretchy synthetic material. Lycra is a popular brand of Spandex . It's great for clothing that will hug your form. Synthetic fibers tend to trap odors and may not breathe as well as natural fabrics, but some clothing items, especially activewear , are designed to help your body breathe.
- Nylon : A durable and inexpensive synthetic that can be silky and form-fitting.
- Silk: Warm, luxurious, and soft, and often imitated. It stains when wet and is therefore not great for all undergarments. But if you want the same feel, many synthetic silk-like garments can be gentle on your skin--and your wallet.
- Wool : Very warm, natural, and breathable, but variable in quality. Merino wool, especially when blended with cotton, can make a perfect cold weather garment. Cheap wool can be itchy and make you sweat.
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Slim It Down
Body shaping garments are often associated with women, but times have changed. Men are now using shapers to smooth and slim unsightly rolls and bulges. And, don't even think women are the only one concerned about visible underwear lines . Now that men have become much more body and clothing conscious, a larger number have started using body-shaping undergarments. After all, which guy doesn't want to look great in a fitted suit? From undershirts to underwear , and even jock straps, guys will be able to temporarily slim troubled areas.
- Coverage area: Before purchasing a body shaper, which part of yourself do you wish to slim down? For the stomach and chest, there are compression tanks and T-shirts, which flatten sagging pecs and beer guts. We're not saying you'll appear to have Brad Pitt's body, but these vests and tees will make youlook svelte. Don't worry about the lower half because there are shapers (girdles) for the stomach and butt ; some even provide core support .
- Sizing: Men's shaping garments are made to slenderize yet keep a masculine figure . These garments are usually sized the same as regular clothing, so choosing the right fit won't be hard.
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