August Words to the Wise

The Great Undershirt Question

On May 17, 1881, The New York Times estimated that several thousand New York City deaths had resulted from the switch from winter to spring undershirts. This is a serious matter. We've all been there, too, contemplating the hot-man-in-summer dilemma: Will I sweat more, or will it show through my dress shirt less, if I wear an undershirt? After consulting with experts, our conclusion is this: A thin cotton undershirt will, in fact, keep you cooler in warm weather while protecting your dress shirts from your body. First, it wicks moisture away from the body, which in turn stabilizes your body temperature and maximizes comfort. Second, cotton is an inherently airy material: The fibers that make up the yarn in cotton are hollow, and this creates an individual layer of cooling air.


Four Breeds of Undershirt:










White Crewneck
The good: When chosen well, covers your entire torso.
The bad: Neckline will show with an open collar. Very bad indeed.

Grey Crewneck
The good: Unlike white, won't show through lightly colored dress shirts.
The bad: We got nothin'.

White V-Neck
The good: Wear your polo or dress shirt unbuttoned with ease.
The bad: Excessive chest-hair exposure.

White Tank Top
The good: Covers high-sweat areas under the torso.
The bad: Does nothing for your armpits.

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Life has a way of moving with or without you. Life is not static, and by definition static is lacking movement, action or change. Since there will always be movement toward something whether this has been defined by you or passively allowed through indecision. But whether clearly defined or not given any meaningful conscious effort. One thing is certain, tomorrow always follows today, and you will inevitably become tomorrow what you resolved to be today. In my opinion, and I assure you I am not alone on this, In the long run, commented Henry David Thoreau, “men only hit what they aim at. Therefore, though they should fail immediately, it is best they aim at something high.”
Decide…