10 Best Men’s Singlets If You Want To Go Shirtless Like Paul Mescal

Suit up, shirt off.

The underwear as outerwear trend that has taken women’s fashion by storm is now tapping into menswear in the best possible way. King of dressed up casual, Paul Mescal has appeared shirtless at red carpet events countless times now, opting to wear a simple tank top / singlet / vest instead.

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While wearing a staple white singlet, like the classic Bonds Chesty, is no new fashion move, the way that the Normal People actor styles it – often with soft tailoring and sometimes with his iconic silver chain necklace – is refreshing to see. The Guardian even did a deep dive on the “myth and meaning” of Mescal’s sartorial elegance, officially naming him “first in line to the singlet throne.” Our King.

Think you have what it takes to suit up sans shirt? Lead menswear stylist Dani Soglimbene has some advice, “avoid any muscle singlets and looser fits – the more slim-fitting, the better. I think having the more fitted sizing helps keep it looking right. Also tucking into trousers is always the way to go, not over pants.”

Swipe for our edit of just-right tank tops to team with tailoring.