In this RibbedTee review, we find out if the made in the USA underwear brand is worth your money.

Undergarment. It’s not the first word that comes to mind when one thinks of fashion.

In fact, for many years, such unmentionables served a very strict purpose: to protect the wearer from outer garments which were usually stiff, hard and abrasive to the skin.

Today, such garments like the undershirt are optional and underwear serve more for reasons of hygiene. The days of 1800s Levi’s denim rubbing the skin off your leg are long behind us.

There has been much debate as to whether one should wear an undershirt with dress shirts, turtlenecks or other garments.

Should you wear undershirts?

Historically, men did not wear undershirts with a dress shirt. In addition, there is no empirical evidence that an undershirt will prolong the life of a dress shirt.

I will still make the case that not only should one own a deep bench of undershirts, they should invest in quality pieces that are built to last.

First and foremost, an undershirt can help keep one warm in the winter with an extra layer of insulation.

While it seems counterintuitive, an undershirt can also keep one cool in the summer if made from the right material. For those who sweat often, this shirt can be your first line of defense to stay dry and it will keep that dress shirt from developing sweat stains over time.

The undershirt also provides protection when dealing with starched or other abrasive fabrics that may chaff or be scratchy.

Lastly, if you’re a hairy man, an undershirt will keep those hairs in check and keep them from popping through the dress shirt. Have I made the case yet?