Are you looking at my v-neck sweater?
The v-neck…
Named for the shape of the neckline, the v-neck sweater is masculine, feminine, grotesque and beautiful all in one. V-necks, like many other sweaters, are made out of a variety of expensive and non-expensive materials — cashmere (luxurious), cotton (soft), linen (rare) or thick-ass wool (warm and horn inducing).
Often worn over a collared shirt and/or collared shirt and tie combo, the v-neck can also be worn over a t-shirt (cazsh), no shirt at all (risky) or a turtle neck — mock (sporty) or a straight up long daddy folded over (classic). Worn under a blazer (distinguished) the v-neck can turn a drab, uncomfortable outfit into something of a cozy experience full of fashionable expressions (I look and feel good and that’s all that matters!)
V-neck sweaters look best when tucked into a nice pair of slacks. If you have nice abs, tuck the sweater into your slacks tighter. If you have a beer belly, continue to tuck (for God sakes continue to tuck!) but not as tight.
Use the v-neck appropriately to fashionably portray how you feel. It’s reassuring to know that there is one piece of clothing that can say so much without saying anything at all. You may be thinking “I want this job, it’s mine!”; “How good do I look right now in my v-neck?”; “Lets get freaky together soon!” ; or “I’m tired and I want to take a nap.” All of which the v-neck can, and does, convey.
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DC, what are your thoughts on V-necks with larger than normal head openings. I have one and my gut tells me that it looks somewhat ridiculous but its a V-neck, so part of me thinks damn I look good. Should I just roll with it and unbutten my collared shirt a little more and flaunt some chest hair?
Great question, Rubman. The large neck hole is a nuisance, there’s no doubt about it, but, The Community is an advocate of wearing your entire wardrobe. Unfortunately because of either shotty craftsmanship or a bulbous head this partially ruined v-neck cannot be a primary article of clothing (worn on Thursday, Friday or Saturday or on important business days) but it should still be worn on an off day. By all means, do what you have to do to show as much chest and/or chest hair as possible. Take a negative and turn it into a positive — the v-neck may have stepped back in your lineup but at least you can use it to show off your upper pectorals.
Thanks so much for the quality advice lord helmet! DC delivers once again. Has the Community considered delving into the realm of an advice column?
I’m confused. I too love the V-neck, but are you’re advocating that we tuck them into our pants. That seems strange to me. please tell us why.
Helmet,
How do you tuck in a sweater? That seems too bulky of material to have stuffed down my pants. Theres not much room to spare down there.
Yeah, I’m kinda freakin out about the whole v-neck getting tucked into your pants. I really want to know what the deal is here. I mean… what’s the deal here?
The tuck only works with trim style sweaters, often cashmere, and worn with high rise trousers – I should have specified and I apologize for causing confusion and/or any mental anguish this has caused. Tucking isn’t gonna get you laid or make you look cool but it does imply that you know more than the next guy, as illustrated by your nonconformity with cultural sweater wearing standards