Best Lightweight Long-Sleeve Shirts for Men
Weather the Summer Nights in Style With These Luxurious Long-Sleeve Options
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You know that weird transitional weather when you’re cold, then hot, then cold again, and you’re regretting your choices throughout the day? What do you wear?
Lightweight long-sleeve shirts are the perfect solution. They’re heavy enough to get you through the initial chill, light enough to keep you from sweating throughout the day, and save you from the cooldown. You’ll want to choose long-sleeve options that are made from breathable and moisture-wicking fabrics.
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Everyone’s body temperature is different. If you run warmer, lean more towards more lightweight cottons, linens, silks and merino wool. If you’re always a bit chilly but still need help with heat, pick heavier cotton tees, hoodies made with bamboo, terry sweaters and linen blends. While all of these fabrics have moisture-wicking properties, pay attention to how thick and heavy something looks and feels.
These lightweight options should get you through workouts, morning commutes, outdoor adventures and even lounging at home with the windows open.
Lightweight Long-Sleeve T-Shirts and Polos
Topo Designs Dirt Pocket Tee
Topo Designs specializes in clothes you want to move in. Whether you’re hiking on the trail or lounging around the house, the Dirt Pocket Tee is a simple staple to have in your wardrobe. It’s a classic pocket tee but upgraded. Made from 100% cotton, this tee will keep you comfortable while the warm weather starts to cool. It’s broken-in right from the start, so it’s soft on the skin. The dark khaki and olive colors are especially fall-ready, and it will be your go-to tee every outing.
Percival Patch Long-Sleeve T-Shirt
You don’t have to settle for a standard long-sleeve t-shirt. This Percival long-sleeve adds some personality while still being clean and simple. The embroidered patches on the sleeve add fun and funky pops of color as well as touchable texture. Made from 100% cotton, it’s lightweight but still feels substantial and well-made. It’s such a unique tee that lets you stand out in a subtle way.
Ibex Journey Long-Sleeve Crew
Merino wool has long been a renewable and temperature-regulating fiber. This Ibex shirt wraps ultra-thin merino around a nylon filament to make this 150gsm fabric both lightweight and durable. It is only slightly heathered, so it doesn’t give a super athletic feel, meaning you can wear it for workouts or out to dinner. Simple, comfortable and better for the planet. Who could ask for more of a t-shirt?
Everlane Premium-Weight Long-Sleeve Crew
This crew from Everlane is classified as a premium-weight tee to keep you warm without overheating, so it’s perfect for someone who needs a bit more warmth. It’s made of 6.2 oz cotton in a dense, durable knit with a dry feel that will get softer over the years to come. It also has raglan sleeves so it’s reminiscent of a sweatshirt but looks like a modern tee. The toasted coconut, kalamata and heather oatmeal colors provide warm and cozy tones for the incoming fall weather.
Todd Snyder Lightweight Mini Waffle Henley
This Todd Snyder henleyis made from 100% Peruvian slub cotton, creating a waffle micro-texture fabric with a bit of stretch. It’s inspired by vintage military thermals with ribbed cuffs and cover stitch detailing. It just looks like fall in a shirt. It’s not super heavy but it’s not too light, so it’s perfect to wear on its own or layered under a jacket or over a button-up.
AETHER Emery Pima Long-Sleeve Tee
This long-sleeve is the definition of luxury. It’s made from premium 100% Pima cotton, making it both breathable and comfortable, with single-needle stitching at the neckline to minimize chafing. And, in classic AETHER fashion, the left sleeve boasts a chainstitch on the side steam, so real ones will know who you're repping.
Lightweight Long-Sleeve Button-Up Shirts
Alex Crane Playa Shirt
This refined button-up from Alex Crane is made from 100% sustainably-grown, French linen. It’s a classic staple that feels smooth on your skin and lets air in while keeping you protected against cool winds. And you can feel good about wearing it: It’s dyed with organic, GOTS-certified pigments and the buttons are made with corozo, a Brazilian nut known as "plant ivory.” It comes in a wide range of colors, and the Sequoia, Chai and Pine can be worn alone or combined with other fall color combinations.
LESTRANGE All Day Merino Collarless Shirt
This lightweight dress shirt is spun in the brand’s Italian mill from fine grade merino wool that's itch-free. The Merino fibers even have antibacterial and moisture-wicking properties. It’s also crease-resistant so you can wear it at home, in the office or on a flight and it will stay crisp so you can stay sharp.
ARNE Mercerized Cotton Overshirt
Mercerizing cotton means using a finishing treatment that improves tear strength and gives a silk-like luster to the fabric. So this button-up from ARNE is less prone to shrinkage and will last longer than regular cotton while providing the same benefits. With no pocket, it’s a clean-looking shirt to help you look your best.
Mavi Button-Up Long Sleeve Shirt
A wardrobe staple, this dark blue button-up looks like denim at a distance but is, in fact, made from 100% organic cotton, giving it superior comfort and a lightweight construction that works for summer and fall equally well.
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