Summer Shirts

[Volunteer_Kirby]

Realized (too late) I was seriously lacking in good summer shirts, so got around to buying a few different brands & materials to experiment with. So far Ive found rayon to be the superior material in comfort and breath-ability but I mostly wear short sleeve button ups. Polyester and polyester blends are fine but to me rayon feels best (I live in a hot, humid environment, so this may be a factor). I know brands like Columbia, Reyn Spooner & Tony Bahama are well known for their quality. Are there any other brands that I should look out for? I'm looking more for quality than price. Any tips would be appreciated.

 

[InVOLuntary]

Realized (too late) I was seriously lacking in good summer shirts, so got around to buying a few different brands & materials to experiment with. So far Ive found rayon to be the superior material in comfort and breath-ability but I mostly wear short sleeve button ups. Polyester and polyester blends are fine but to me rayon feels best (I live in a hot, humid environment, so this may be a factor). I know brands like Columbia, Reyn Spooner & Tony Bahama are well known for their quality. Are there any other brands that I should look out for? I'm looking more for quality than price. Any tips would be appreciated.

When I visit Florida in the summertime, I like to visit Bealls. They have a brand called "Reel Legends" They make a fishing shirt that I like, similar to Columbia. You can find them on-line here:

https://www.beallsflorida.com/online/shop/reel-legends-mens-clothing

 

[Plano Vol]

Go to Dillard's and load up on cotton crepe shirts. They work quite nicely in the Metroplex but God only knows what works in Austin.

 

[volger]

 

[DancingOutlaw]

I like ExOfficio's stuff.

 

[pismonque]

What you want is wicking. Gotta have the wicking. Good wicking is absolutely the key. Look for wicking.

 

[Boca Vol]

When I visit Florida in the summertime, I like to visit Bealls. They have a brand called "Reel Legends" They make a fishing shirt that I like, similar to Columbia. You can find them on-line here:

https://www.beallsflorida.com/online/shop/reel-legends-mens-clothing

He ain't lyin'!

 

[Volunteer_Kirby]

Go to Dillard's and load up on cotton crepe shirts. They work quite nicely in the Metroplex but God only knows what works in Austin.

I'll have to give it a try. Thanks...

 

[Volunteer_Kirby]

I like ExOfficio's stuff.

Ive got a few of their boxers, maybe Ill check out one of their shirts next time I go to REI. Thanks :hi:

 

[kiddiedoc]

Howler Brothers makes awesome shirts -- fishing, hiking, casual, nice enough to wear out to dinner.

 

[Notorious B.E.N]

I like Magellan shirts. Like Columbia but cheaper.

 

[Big Orange Jeff]

What you want is wicking. Gotta have the wicking. Good wicking is absolutely the key. Look for wicking.

But, what are your thoughts on wicking materials?

 

[Volunteer_Kirby]

Howler Brothers makes awesome shirts -- fishing, hiking, casual, nice enough to wear out to dinner.

Looks like theyre based in ATX which is a plus. I like supporting the USA made stuff, will have to check em out... :good!:

 

[508mikey]

Rayon is terrible to wash -- Cutter and Buck make nice polos -- Nat Nast nice casual shirts -- I only wear UT polos anymore though -- the Nat Nast silk shirts for dinner outings

 

[Coug]

Realized (too late) I was seriously lacking in good summer shirts, so got around to buying a few different brands & materials to experiment with. So far Ive found rayon to be the superior material in comfort and breath-ability but I mostly wear short sleeve button ups. Polyester and polyester blends are fine but to me rayon feels best (I live in a hot, humid environment, so this may be a factor). I know brands like Columbia, Reyn Spooner & Tony Bahama are well known for their quality. Are there any other brands that I should look out for? I'm looking more for quality than price. Any tips would be appreciated.

Did you mean Tommy Bahama?

 

[Orangedogsrule]

Orvis has some nice stuff.

m.orvis.com/

And so does Eddie Bauer

eddiebauer.com/

 

[Volunteer_Kirby]

Rayon is terrible to wash -- Cutter and Buck make nice polos -- Nat Nast nice casual shirts -- I only wear UT polos anymore though -- the Nat Nast silk shirts for dinner outings

Cool thanks - Nat Nast looks nice. Rayon is a bit of a hassle but all it takes is a little hand washing - totally worth it for me

 

[Volunteer_Kirby]

Did you mean Tommy Bahama?

ayy lol

Orvis has some nice stuff.

m.orvis.com/

And so does Eddie Bauer

eddiebauer.com/

bought a button up from Orvis :thumbsup:

 

[DancingOutlaw]

Ive got a few of their boxers, maybe Ill check out one of their shirts next time I go to REI. Thanks :hi:

Check the exofficio website first, they have a fair rotation of stuff on sale for 60% off with free shipping and returns.

 

[jjay2518]

Howler Brothers makes awesome shirts -- fishing, hiking, casual, nice enough to wear out to dinner.

I love Howler Brothers stuff. They're my favorite hiking shirts, and I always get compliments on them when I wear them out somewhere.

 

[NEVolFan]

Orvis has some nice stuff.

m.orvis.com/

And so does Eddie Bauer

eddiebauer.com/

I second ORVIS... I have many of their shirts, and they are some of the best I own. Pricey but worth it.

 

[volinbham]

I have several of the Columbia short sleeve ones (the PFG button ups). Great.

check out guayabera's - those Cuban's know how to beat the heat

https://theguayaberashirtstore.com/