Student party as a guest, what to wear under smart clothes

Short answer: As a guest at a student party, what you wear under your smart clothes decides how comfortable you are all evening. Choose soft, seamless and not too thick, so nothing presses or shows through, and remember you may be sitting for many hours.

Smart clothes need calm underneath

When you wear something nice, you want to forget what is under it. That only works if your underwear sits calmly and does not press or ride up. A soft layer next to the skin lets you focus on the conversation and not on what is bothering you.

Boxer briefs that stay where they should

On a long evening of dinner, dancing and perhaps a taxi ride, your underwear needs to stay in place. Choose a fit that sits close without squeezing, with soft edges that do not dig into the legs. Look at bamboo boxer briefs if you want a pair you can forget about.

An undershirt or tank top under the shirt

Under a shirt that you own yourself, a layer next to the skin can keep it clean and take up moisture. A tank top has no sleeves to show and does not press in the armpits or on the shoulders. Read more about a bamboo tank top for men if you want a thin layer that does not show through.

Colours that do not show through

Under light shirts, dark layers can show through, and the other way round white can show under something thin. Choose a layer in a skin tone or the colour of the shirt so it disappears. Try it at home before you leave, so you know how it looks in the light.

Socks that suit the smart shoes

Smart shoes and thick sports socks are rarely a good match. Choose thin, soft socks that are high enough not to slide down and that do not get too warm in the shoe. See socks for men for more options that suit smart clothes.

The heat in a full hall

In a full hall with many people and dancing it gets warm fast, and sweat finds its way. Choose breathable layers and do not wear more than you need. If you have a jacket, you can put it aside so the body does not overheat.

Washing and care before and after

Wash your clothes a couple of days beforehand, so you do not smell of detergent and know that everything is clean. After the evening, hang them to dry before they go in the basket. Wash following the care label, usually at a low temperature, so they last.

Pack for the way home

Bring a small bag with a clean T-shirt and a pair of socks if you are travelling home at night. It is nice to change when you are tired and the body feels clammy after a long day. Pack something for your feet too, in case the shoes have rubbed.

Frequently asked questions

What should I wear under a shirt to a party?

A thin layer next to the skin, like an undershirt or tank top, keeps the shirt clean and feels comfortable. Choose a colour close to your skin or the shirt so it does not show through.

How do I stop underwear from bothering me when I sit for long?

Choose a fit without coarse seams and with soft edges that do not press. Try it at home by sitting in it for an hour before you wear it to the party.

Should I bring extra clothes?

A clean T-shirt and a pair of socks take little room and are nice to have if you get sweaty or the evening runs long. Pack them in a small bag.

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