Should men wear something under a shirt?

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Quite a few men at work wear suits, and you can see their nips through them. Is this fine in a work setting? I imagine it’ll be because the shirts are cheaper or lighter now that it’s getting hot, and vests are seen as a grandad thing by some, but what are your thoughts on it?

I've never noticed this tbh. But no, I don't think they should have to wear something under their shirts.

oh I’ve said suits in my first post, I meant shirts. Their suits aren’t that thin 😂

Shirts are perfectly adequate clothes, no need for an undershirt/vest unless you feel the cold.

I'm not bothered about nipples, but wearing a vest helps prevent sweat marks so I think is a good idea. Up to them though.
At my workplace many of the men wear uniform polo shirts and you probably can see their nipples, but it would never occur to any of us to care.

My husband wears a white T-shirt in the winter. In the summer his check shirts aren’t see through. A quality white shirt should be thick enough not to be see through.

Only if it's cold.

How much are you staring at these men to notice?

In American shows they are always wearing T-shirts under their shirts and I do wonder whether that's a thing there as here I don't see it. But I can't say I have seen many see through shirts in the office in the UK. James Dean caused a stir when he wore a T-shirt (underwear!) on the outside but I think we might be passed that now.

What's your problem with being able to see that they have nipples?

How does wearing a vest prevent sweat marks? Surely most people who get sweat marks get them on their underarms, and vests are cut away there.

Absolutely hate vests or t-shirts under shirts!!! Very America/ Old man. Especially vests.

Invest in good quality cotton shirts, no such issue.

I did wonder if it was an age/culture/class thing, due mainly to seeing them being worn on American TV, or if men tended to wear them over here as I’ve never really known if they are or not.

The fabric under the arms absorbs some of that sweat so it's not as bad. I was also thinking of sweat marks on the back.

T shirt under a shirt seems to be an American thing but far to hot in my experience

I'm comfortable with seeing a man's nipple 😁

I think Eddie Izzard might...

Yes all the Americans I work with wear a t-shirt or vest. I always think it’s a bit naff.

The american 'undershirt' is probably due to their freezing office air-con.
I dont think a shirt needs a vest or t-shirt under, especially on a warm day in the UK in a too-warm office.
People should be comfortable at work (as should kids in school - blazers and jumpers are ridiculous summer-wear).

It doesn't matter, surely? So they have nipples.

They could do with buying better quality shirts probably, but I think a vest or T shirt underneath would be too hot.

Oh I’ve realised I’ve said what are your views on this as if I’m asking what are people’s views on men having nipples. I meant what are your views on vests. I was talking about it with DH and we couldn’t work out what was the norm as he doesn’t wear vests, but then his dad does so he’s not sure why he doesn’t. It’s never been anything I’ve thought about until this week, but could imagine men on tv wearing them.

It’s pretty old fashioned. I don’t know anyone other than really old men who wear vests under shirts.

DH wears a vest in winter but not this time of year. Definitely can’t see his nipples though!

Depends on your man.

If it is your average Ralph Fiennes type then no- nothing and no shirt either, for preference.

But IRL DH wears tshirts as he is a very cold person and DS aged 14 wears very very soft vests because he has sensory issues around clothes and finds cotton school shirts desperately uncomfortable. I can imagine that though- I need to wear a bra under my work shirts because nipple rub hurts.

Yes, they definitely should wear an undershirt, if only to protect the dress shirt from sweat.

It's the done thing where I live (US) especially when the weather is hot and humid and your clothes literally stick to you as soon as you set foot outdoors.

It's nothing to do with a bit of nip.

No, I think it's fine. IIRC, vests under shirts is less about modesty and more from time when people had fewer clothes therefore would wear the same shirt several times with a different vest under under it. Also from before widespread central heating, when your clothes needed to be warmer.