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[Closed] Baselayer for work under open neck shirt (AKA vest!)

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I can't believe I'm even asking this but as I comfortably slip into middle age, I'm in need of some insulation for in the office - which is always overly cold for my liking. I'm thinking of a v neck technical t shirt / baselayer in white / pale grey so I can wear it under a normal long sleeve shirt with no tie (without looking like an american ie. white t shirt visible under an open collar!).

Definitely not comfortable enough with my middle-age-ness to be buying a multi-pack of M&S cotton vests - so what the heck else is there out there??


 
Posted : 30/10/2019 1:01 pm
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A multi pack of cotton m&s vests?


 
Posted : 30/10/2019 1:17 pm
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A cardigan


 
Posted : 30/10/2019 1:19 pm
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Id go a cardigan, Uniqlo sweater (V- or round-neck) or a v-neck t-shirt. Grey, never white t-shirt especially if youre wearing a white shirts. Grey matches your skin tone more so wont show through the white shirt


 
Posted : 30/10/2019 1:27 pm
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Uniqlo heat tech v neck. Brilliant things.
Remarkable warmth to weight and really comfortable to wear under a shirt.


 
Posted : 30/10/2019 1:38 pm
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Don't go full headband but braces are back in.
Rab C


 
Posted : 30/10/2019 1:44 pm
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More cake, the insulation will build up in no time 🙂


 
Posted : 30/10/2019 3:43 pm
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I think that's the issue - I share the office with a few cake eaters who don't seem to feel the cold and I'm proper nesh!!


 
Posted : 30/10/2019 3:47 pm
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https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CLPX365PEFITVEST/planet-x-pro-365x-sleeveless-base-layer

Very decent for a fiver, though you may want a more subtle colour than my neon orange one for an office environment. 😉


 
Posted : 30/10/2019 4:13 pm
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Seriously, M&S vests are very awesome and not to be underrated, don't worry what others think:

a) They keep you snug in winter

b) You can top up deodorant without taking them off

c) They also somehow have a magic cooling effect when it gets warm - note that vests are also worn on hot countrys

d) The most important - if theres ever a terrorist attack at work you have instant Bruce Willis on your person.

I'm wearing one now, and have been since the age of 42 (not the same one, obvs.)


 
Posted : 30/10/2019 4:19 pm
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2nded uniqlo heat tech. They do a v neck for undershirt happiness.


 
Posted : 30/10/2019 7:30 pm