And Buck Mason has got softness in spades, alright—I've once worn the black one for two days straight at home with no complaint.

And if you're looking for a more athletic feel and sweat protection is your priority, then the Hanes pack of moisture-wicking and anti-odor V-neck tees is your best bet. As a general style rule we like to follow is: If it's good enough for James Bond then it's good enough for us. Avidan Grossman is the Style eCommerce Editor at Esquire, covering men’s fashion, shoes, grooming, and accessories. This basic tee especially has just the right weight to make it feel like a real shirt and not something sloppy.Breathable, sweat-wicking, and quick-drying, this 50% cotton/50% spandex blend is their modern update on the style.

Made with performance fabric for the gym or the street, featuring odor resistance and sweat-wicking, it’s the tee that’ll keep you looking and feeling fresh all year round. Besides, after wearing these white V-neck tees since 2021, we found that the fabric is resistant to any discoloration that comes with age on cotton shirts.Made with supima cotton which is a longer fiber cotton than regular cotton—meaning it's softer and more durable, Forty Five’s v-neck t shirt is definitely a shirt that works as both an undershirt and a solo t-shirt. Having been picked by our Fashion Director Ted Stafford and tested on all sorts of fall layering ideas—under a sweater, hoodie, rain jacket, or vest—we love that it’s almost twice as soft as those generic tees.