To celebrate this idea (which is, sadly, unachievable for many men--especially those on college campuses), I found some nice men's shirts that aren't t-shirts. Because believe me, boys, t-shirts aren't the only kind of shirt available for your sex.
You could do a long-sleeved t-shirt. Sure, they're not your typical screen-printed t, but they're the same material and look nicer. There's nothing wrong with solids.
And you can't go wrong with polo shirts--unless of course they don't fit or you wear them with khakis. The person who first decided a polo shirt paired with khakis looks professional was an idiot.
Argyle can be preppy, but it doesn't have to be. And it also doesn't have to mean sweater vests (which aren't necessarily a bad thing).
Another type of non-t-shirt you can't go wrong with? The long-sleeved button-up shirt. Wear it untucked, tucked-in, layered, with jeans, shorts or dress pants, flip flops, sneakers or dress shoes. This piece is versatile, and you should have many of these. And I don't care what my guy friends say, rolling up your sleeves is not just for gay guys. Straight ones should do it, too.
A polo shirt can be short- or long-sleeved. It doesn't have to always be a warm weather sort of thing.
Most of the shirts I picked were in solid colors. There are several reasons for this: a) they're simple and classy; (b) it's easier to find solid colors that "go" than trying to match patterns and prints; (c) you can dress them up or down; (d) they're easier to layer.
And just because a shirt isn't a regular old t-shirt doesn't mean it won't be comfortable. Everyone complains about comfort--men and women alike--and it's just a reason to make excuses. If clothing fits, it will be comfortable. And that's that.
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