Do True Classic Tees Fit My Dad Bod?

[@MikeLikesThat]

Next day update: The military green, made in China, shirt arms are slightly longer and wider. This causes for a better fit overall and should not be messed up by washing and drying like the Vietnam shirts may be. Also for the individual price of *$22.99 True Classic Tees are not worth it. Even the pack of 3 may not be worth it. The 6 pack is going to be the best option.* If you want to buy shirts individually and are softer then I found out the Hollister tee I featured, and still fits, starts at $16.95 - www.hollisterco.com/shop/us/search?departmentCategoryId=12551-HOL&searchTerm=longline+crew - They also have them in packs of 2, 4, 5, and 10 reducing the price of the shirt down to only $13. First wash update: As expected the shirts did shrink but the China manufactured shirts are still fitting fine and should be fine for months to come. The Vietnam Shirts are even tighter around the neck and the arms like I thought but a new tight area found is around the chest. Slightly uncomfortable, but after wearing the shirt for about 30 minutes it becomes unnoticeable until I think about it.

[@jstephens6021]

Good review man.. Do the Hollister shirts fit just as tight and slim as the classic tees? Or are the loose

[@shandykondus6528]

Thinking of getting some of these for my husband. What are your thoughts now almost a year later? Thanks in advance.

[@vegas.freund]

good review, I like the attention to quality control on the shirts made in China vs. Vietnam

[@electropentatonic]

15 bucks is too much for an inconsistent fit. I'd pay double if they followed through with their promise. Awesome review

[@ethericdezigns1528]

Great review. How do you feel about True Classic Tees now and what was the size(s) of the shirts you purchased?

[@alisakran7063]

I think it's important for any man of any shape and size to have relatively tailored clothing. It is subtle but can make a big difference. These types of shirts are a step in the right direction. Finding the right brand is the annoying part though.

[@run2daylite]

Well I respectfully disagree. If one doesn't have enough self respect or is too lazy to get the jiggle of his ass, do like the fat girls do. Proclaim you love your shape, toss on some sweat pants, then cry yourself to sleep with a quart of haagen daz.

[@youtube_is_my_tv1898]

the other VERY annoying part is that once you find one...they f'in redesign it the next year. These clothing companies need to stop reinventing the wheel to try and find the fit that fits everyone and just keep things the same and build a loyal base and improve margins.

[@MrSlim1087]

I’d like to find a subtle way to correct the spelling of a word to help you out; subtly, without offending you. 😉

[@alisakran7063]

@@MrSlim1087 Haha. Well played, good sir. I re-read and will correct it.

[@Cubansoul1973]

Mike! How are those True Classic tees fitting after 5 months? Just ordered a 3 pack. 🤞🤞

[@SkynetOnline1]

Great review! I think I'll save my money on those true classic tees. Can you give your reviews on the Hollister?

[@gamereviews9509]

Depends which shirts you get from there reccmend you to try them on fitting rooms they all have different styles and fitting for them

[@danmcnamara6696]

My experience with true classic is based on my body type (average) my favorite tee. Will 100% shrink but likely at least with my experience even running through a drier only once. I enjoy them if you don’t, another great option out there is fresh clean tees. Thanks

[@ste961]

Do you mean fresh clean threads on Amazon?

[@danmcnamara6696]

@@ste961 nah. There’s a company very similar to true classic. They are called “fresh clean tees”. I honestly don’t know or think they sell they’re products on Amazon but will check the second I hit send.

[@danmcnamara6696]

@@ste961 I know what I’ll be damned just went on Amazon and apart of the fresh clean threads family ARE there tees. So that’s it. They are on Amazon too yes that’s the again(for my body) the alternate for me, go to fresh clean tees.

[@adamvarner3974]

Mike its been 3 months an I haven't checked to see if you made a follow up video. But you said to ask an I need to know...How do they fit now!?

[@natekemp2627]

Hey Mike! Stumbled on your video and curious if the fit and quality held up a year later.

[@MikeLikesThat]

Thanks for asking! Unfortunately no. The shirts have only a 3 month life cycle in my use case. After that they are shrunken too much for daily wear.

[@muhidinabdimalik5283]

I have them. Everything is great except the arms do get tight after a few washer. Tight enough for me not to be a repeat customer. Otherwise everything else checks out , it's a great shirt. For me, if they could fix the arm being tight problem I would definitely buy again and again.

[@robertthompson5568]

I'm a fairly athletic guy about 6ft and around 195lbs. and for all of the hub bub about True Classic...they don't make a shirt that fits me??? They were super accommodating as far as customer service but none of the sizes really worked. (Tried XL, XLT, and XXL) I bought one pack of XL Fresh Clean Tees and they fit PERFECTLY! They are cheaper, ship faster, and fit better imo. My T-shirt problems are solved...👍😊

[@BC-nu9tb]

What do you think of these Tees now - a year on?

[@hg-hf5co]

Very good review. Thanks 🎉

[@mikehunt5637]

So, I'm 5'9", 188lbs. Yeah, I should weigh more like 170lbs, and that's on me, but True Classic Tees are supposed to fix this. They don't. Actually, they made me look worse than the regular REI Coop tees that I wear. I bought 1 crewneck tee, one V-neck tee, and two polos. The tee itself just looks/feels like a budget tee (i.e. cheap). Each shirt fit differently (WTF? Quality control anyone?) None of them complimented my dad bod and isn't that what they are supposed to do? The polos looked like something you would find at Fred Meyer or Kmart. No style, nothing. One of the polos had a white spot on the front that looked like either bleach had dropped on it or it was poorly dyed. I honestly wouldn't wear these tees if True Classic gave them to me for free. And who doesn't offer pre-shrunk tees nowadays?

[@BoBo-ti6jh]

I gotta say the shirt looks really good on you.

[@Tony2Ton]

Great review!! Very detailed. I’m thinking of getting some… what do you think of them now and are you still wearing them????

[@davedesigns4667]

You look really great!! In that black shirt!! Very fit

[@KC-sj6oi]

I just made a $900 mistake ordering from True Classic. Ordered about $1000 worth from TC last summer and loved the fit of their product so I decided to make another order of new item such as Chinos. Long story short…TC provided very little customer service with regard to finding a lost $900 order. Customer service was a waste of my time however, this was after wasting two afternoons talking to two shipping companies who were hired once it entered Canada where I live. DHL and Loomis Express who pass the blame back and forth. DHL hired Loomis as a third party…they were absolutely unhelpful and appeared to not really interested in finding this order. Thankfully I used PayPal so I expect a refund at some future point! I had a few more minor issues last year with the same shipping companies, shipment from TC. Loved the product so much once I received it I decided it wasn’t worth my bother. Wish I had now!

[@MYWAYINTHEDRIVEWAY]

stumbled upon your video looking for a t-shirt that has a larger opening in the sleeve near the arm pit. my large and xl shirts fit fine everywhere else, but rub ans chafe my arm pits. got any suggestions?

[@DJSIC82]

the new ones are boxy and very short.i use large I have ordered a few years back and the quality of the shirts use to be very well. now the shirts are very short and the material feels a bit cheap. I have ordered two Tall large to see if they fit longer.

[@tiffanieg.7557]

Two years later what's your opinion of them now?

[@OntarioAndrews415]

Good review. Thanks.

[@MikeLikesThat]

Be sure to watch my 6-month review.

[@RastaPanda1022]

$17 shirts only if you buy $100 worth of it , and if not they’re like $25 , not worth it at all. If you’re worried about looks then that’s what you’re going to get . A girl who only fell for your looks .STAY UP KINGS 💪🏽

[@mtcbb3087]

I received 4 of these. Classic dad bod guy here. Strong chest and shoulders, noticeable belly (not crazy, but got the belly). 1 fit tight in chest and arms but too tight around the belly. 3 fit baggy. I would never wear the 3 out in public. Steer clear.

[@user-xi5rn8gi5h]

Hey Mike, are these shirts suitable for a 6'1 250lbs guy ?

[@danielterry382]

Would mean more to me if the shirts where made in the USA, but I do understand that most clothes are made overseas for cost/union considerations.

[@ttvanonymiti7985]

It’s been a year. How are the shirts now?

[@danhenley9495]

I like True Classic but the polo shirt sleeves are too short.

[@melvinsrivera]

So are they still worth it?

[@MikeLikesThat]

For what I am looking in a shirt, no they are not worth it. I found plain tees at Hollister that are consistently cheaper and better quality.

[@atlantacabil]

I was glad I came across this video. I bought these t-shirts about a month ago. Normally I don't shop online unless I've worn a product before but because I wasn't satisfied with the fit of my current t-shirts. Because of the size chart I first ordered a medium and a large for size testing. The medium fitted me like a normal undershirt but the large was perfect. Now I was ready for an official purchase knowing the correct size. I ordered the six pack (black, navy, white, military green, light gray and charcoal gray). The charcoal gray shirt was true gray and was the only shirt made in Mexico. All the other shirts was made in China. To eliminate shrinkage, I will be washing in cold water and hanging to dry.

[@MikeLikesThat]

Thanks for your response! Is there any noticeable size or fit difference between the gray shirt made in Mexico versus any of the others?

[@atlantacabil]

@@MikeLikesThat Because I hadn't worn the charcoal gray one from Mexico yet, I had to try both of them on just now. The fit was identical to the ones from China except the neck was slightly a little larger but so slight i had to try them on twice. It wouldn't be noticeable enough for someone else to notice.

[@MikeLikesThat]

@@atlantacabil awesome! I'm glad they're sourcing from better places now.

[@RightWingCorrectWing]

Thanks for saving me the 40 bucks I was about to spend.

[@McWhatevs]

Okay a year or so later, what's the verdict here Mike?

[@paulrevere4326]

What size do you wear? Also, did you purchase the regular fit or the long length?

[@MikeLikesThat]

XL and this product link trueclassictees.com/collections/crew-neck-tees/products/staple-pack

[@marcsmith4676]

I'll buy one just to test, no point buying 3 or 6 if I'm not going to like them!

[@Aaron-go2fn]

How is the fit now? Would you recommend?

[@vincenth.8793]

When it comes to shrinkage... does it help not to put the shirt to dry in the dryer? I always hang dry my t-shirts. Or does shrinkage happen in the wash, not in the dryer? Someone please comment.

[@MikeLikesThat]

It depends on the fabric you are washing. Classic Tees are 80% cotton and 40% polyester which is plastic so shrinkage will happen because of heat. If you use hot water for your wash it may shrink. The dryer is just heat unless you have a setting that specifically disables heat. If you have 100% cotton, heat will never be an issue, because it is only the tumbling action that pulls the fibers closer together causing it to "shrink". So in theory, you may be able to recover a shrunken 100% cotton shirt by pulling it back into shape. The best shirt combination would be to have 100% cotton that is pre-tumbled and then sewn together to make a shirt. The term to look for this type of shirt is "100% Cotton Preshrunk Shirt"

[@bigsilverbear4187]

Hanging your clothes dry will always help maintain color, wear and tear and shrinkage. Heat from dryers actually damage a lot clothes over time. Dryers also cause color fade much quicker than hanging your clothes to dry. I can keep going on and on, but I digress.

[@paulrevere4326]

Great job on the review.

[@MikeLikesThat]

Thanks! I'll be sure to keep everyone updated on my experience as time goes on.

[@faizsharif4415]

Great review👍

[@ste961]

I'm a 270 pound 6'3" man what size would anyone recommend to buy

[@3crusade]

Can you do a review on the 72 hour Marino Tee?

[@MikeLikesThat]

Thank you for watching! I probably won't do a review, but you can check out this video to learn more about the fabric kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4DddGaog9aBfrc It's benefits look really good but I don't think I'll be getting one anytime soon.

[@Smith0rz]

What is your experience like with these shirts as of now? I was looking at them and I also have the dad bod

[@grouchlandgaming595]

save your money, trust me it's not worth the price

[@cirwin4099]

How much did they shrink after a few washes? Still like them?

[@MikeLikesThat]

The 2 black shirts are no longer wearable in public to me as they have shrunken up too much at the waist. The other colors did shrink a little but not as much as the black shirts and are still good. (all shirts have had the same washing experiences) I do like them but for the price I don't think they are worth it anymore since only 4 are wareable now.

[@PghMtbRides]

So, just buy a size larger and just shrink them from get go? Lol Been trying to find a shirt to hide my eggnog belly during fall/winter months lol..i some times call it thr nascar build ...skinny guy with a gut

[@gregriley8548]

I’m always concerned with buying clothes off the Internet, because I’m never sure if they’ll fit correctly. I wear an XL, because of my gut, but my chest and arms look better in an L. Would I be able to pull an L off?

[@pablovignolo637]

just go to the gym already

[@gregriley8548]

😆

[@jaydenmanley589]

So what do you think about them now?

[@MikeLikesThat]

First off, thank you for watching! After a few washes, the 2 black shirts are no longer wearable in public to me as they have shrunken up too much at the waist. I will only wear them around the house or when working outside. The white shirt has some light stains and my girlfriend will eventually tie dye it. After the tie dying that leaves me with 4 shirts I could comfortably wear in public. At this point, only a month later The Staple 6-Pack Crew Neck is not with the money. The Heather Crew Neck Staple 6-Pack may be a better selection, but I think looking elsewhere for a cheaper shirt is recommended, like the Hollister shirts I have linked in my update comment.

[@jaydenmanley589]

@@MikeLikesThat thank you

[@ttvskrillex]

@@MikeLikesThat you have to low dry them and inside out

[@MikeLikesThat]

@@ttvskrillex I will make a recap video to go over everything but all of my clothes are always washed with tap temperature water and low for drying cycles. Inside out is only needed for graphic tees not plain tees.

[@nathanpickering6742]

@@MikeLikesThat I have plain tees from Banana Republic that tell me to wash and dry inside out. Think it just depends on the color and material blend.

[@aaronphilip9461]

3 month check up how’d they hold up?

[@MikeLikesThat]

The shirts themselves are average. After their initial wash they did shrink as expected but 3 of the 6 shrank a lot more and are not wearable in the public. With that inconsistency and the fact that they also increased in price, I strongly do not recommend these shirts. I'll be making a video recap as well as going over what I recommend purchasing now after wearing the new shirts for a little bit. I have purchased a 10 pack of shirts from Hollister from the Longline series. The shirts are 100% cotton and their price came out to only $8 and change per shirt. They are definitely softer and cheaper but do have one quirk I want to go over in the video. Edit: The Longline 10 pack of shirts are $130 or $13 per shirt. When I purchased them they were on sale and each shirt came out to around $8, so know that they do go on sale often. For instance, if you're looking for a ton of shirts, they have a BOGO 50% off deal. So if you buy two 10 packs it would only come out to $9.75 per shirt.

[@tjharlow]

what do you think about them now? :)

[@MikeLikesThat]

Their standard t-shirts are not worth it.

[@ReneChewbaka]

6040 poly cotton blend will shrink anywhere from 2 to 5% depending on the laundering technique or heat. Vietnam has very high quality textile manufacturing. I’ll take the Vietnamese over the Chinese anytime. To solve the standardization question I would just source them all from Vietnam if I were the company

[@MikeLikesThat]

Absolutely! A "pack" of items should always be sourced from one manufacturer.

[@sailure1]

Its too bad that dont make a 4XLT or bigger. @6'3" 320lbs its hard to find good tee shirts.

[@kun_fu_taco4775]

I wanted to say that I tried my first classic T in size Large. I'm a few extra pounds so the Large felt a bit too tight for comfort. It does fit a little tighter on the chest area so I don't like to show my man boobs. I'm going to try the next size up XL and see how it goes. I like my T's loose and not touching my skin.

[@erikmunoz6502]

I have the seamen problem my friends don’t like to show my man boobs can you please tell me how it goes with the XL size please !

[@zoulzopan]

You can buy floating T shirt? What brand new technology is this?

[@zoemotivation]

im planning on doing the same thing as well,do you think its worth it?

[@ste961]

What's your height and weight and how does xl fit

[@ahmedabusharkh7970]

Whatcha think about them now

[@MikeLikesThat]

Check back tomorrow the 5th at 2:00pm EST for a new video on my channel going over all the issues I have with them.

[@cmn2012]

So how are they now

[@Stefan-bb3gu]

I was wondering if you could do videos on your weight loss journey.. it both be inspiring and you would look better in thoes tees 😍

[@royfr8136]

If you are a little overweight then they are good -but if you have really let yourself go then they can't do miracles - Simple as that. Theproblem is that these shirts shrink -even if you hand wash them carefully.

[@praisegaming2492]

Hows it going with the tshirts?

[@MikeLikesThat]

I strongly suggest you do not buy true classic tees at this point in time as they have increased their price and are definitely not worth it. I will be making a video on shirts from Hollister that are a better deal and quality.

[@atrain84]

Sometimes running a shirt longer makes it feel and look like a drape. Love the commercial, don’t love the shirt. Gonna pass. Great review!

[@stevejones924]

Just remember, t shirts shrink after hot washes, use cold water

[@Pedroelpistolero]

What size did you get?

[@MikeLikesThat]

XL

[@claytonalexander9105]

If your not a return buyer, then they prolly not worth it. Paying $20 a piece for $2 shirts that you still have to go through piece by piece to find the best ones is no bueno.

[@lovingmymcmahon3382]

Well, in two months the prices have went up by a lot! One shirt is $26.99 and the 6 pack is $121.50 (normally $161.50, they are having a “sale”)… Now that I’m seeing they are made in China and each shirt will be different, I don’t think it is worth the money.

[@MikeLikesThat]

Thank you for this info! When I do my revisit review I will definitely bring this up. It is definitely not worth the money now.

[@aroncampos5720]

@@MikeLikesThat im seein the 6 pack on sale for like $90 rn. Im thinking about trying them out. I'm 6'2 170lbs athletic build. Any recommendations for a t shirt brand?

[@MikeLikesThat]

@@aroncampos5720 for $90 ($15) for the 6 pack I think the price is close to being good, but you may still have inconsistency in the sizing. I'm very happy with the Hollister Longline shirt pack. I would recommend checking out some plain shirts from Hollister. 100% cotton shirts will not shrink as much as blended shirts.

[@danoneall4013]

@@MikeLikesThat - Arw the True classic fit long? I like to cover my junk in front. I like it loose but not to losse but not tight since I carry CCW

[@RedWhiteBlueYo]

You definitely want a tighter collar this way you can stretch it out if you want to if you don't want to have a shirt already stretched out in the collar they're horrible

[@bigbillsfan34]

Tighter neck is better than loose droopy neck

[@bking6591]

Collars were loose but the stomach area was tight. Tight like spandex tight! Great shirt if you're going for that cringe 9 month pregnant look everyone loves in a guy.

[@kevinteran5624]

Current update?

[@LindaMaxey-e2l]

Manufactured in CHINA and VIETNAM.... Please by American. A company may have their HEADQUARTERS in the USA and still manufacture elsewhere. Just be aware - and yes, it's important.

[@catchwreck928]

can.i screen print and sell these

[@MikeLikesThat]

Yes, you can. Technically you could buy anything and resell it.

[@catchwreck928]

@@MikeLikesThat ok just making sure also what happens if they have their brand on it can i just tear it off and put mines in

[@MikeLikesThat]

@@catchwreck928 I mean yes... but that wouldn't make sense for business. The goal to sell things is to always source your materials as cheaply as possible for a larger profit. These shirts are nothing special so if this is something you are actually interested in, then look into bellacanvas.com or other wholesalers.

[@catchwreck928]

@@MikeLikesThat OH WOW THAT MAKES SO MUCH SENSE, sorry to bother so my suspiscions are true of course different shirts have different qualities but for the most part there all kind of the same and the expensive shirts like SUPREME, NIKE etc etc is all just marketing hype. basically supreme would buy a Gilden shirt or a bella canvas put nike on it and sell it for 70 dollars right

[@MikeLikesThat]

@@catchwreck928 yep, that's pretty much all it is. Then once you make enough money, you can build your own manufacturing warehouse and just buy cotton fabric and string to make shirts from scratch, the way you think is best.

[@webguy943]

I actually like a tight colllar. Too many t shirt collar stretches too much that gets annoying for me. If the sleeves cut off ur circulation then make it a tank top 🤣

[@MrRaErickson]

Thank God I ordered V necks. Can't stand that tight feeling around my neck. That being said I been waiting a long ass time for my shirts to show up.

[@bxi1547]

True Classic is nothing but hype. Their t- shirts are very thin and feel very cheap. Don’t waste your money because of fake reviews.

[@MikeLikesThat]

I'm not sure about thin but yes they are very very expensive and I have found a shirt that is better in all categories and i will be making a review comparing the two.

[@cwdrake]

@@MikeLikesThat I was considering the True Classics shirts but after seeing your comments I am thinking again. Would love to hear what the alternative you found is

[@aaroncall5274]

These shirts suck. All my shirts are inconsistent. Did two returns with them and still have shirts I can't wear even with returns. They either shrink too much or the collars are too loose and unwearable without being annoyed all day by it. Wont buy any more of these.

[@dreigreen6941]

Shame they're not above 90% cotton

[@stoshbrodus21479]

Expensive as shit!, but worth it to buy afew cuz the quality will last way longer than a 6pack of fruit O da looms… commercials are funny as f@ck!!!

[@stevenwilliams1423]

Thanks for the review, I was ready to make a purchase till I found out they were made in CHINA.......

[@Smeltzy1980]

Don't dry these I'm the dryer, air dry them

[@dyingtosmile2442]

Haha this nerd said “very longer”

[@josephp8712]

Jesus glad I didn’t buy a bunch

[@naegleriafowleri2230]

thats just fat, not dad bod lmao dad bod would be someone more around 20%bf you're way over that

[@MikeLikesThat]

Good to know the science behind that term I'll be sure to update the title ASAP. And make sure TC removes all the guys they showed depicting having a Dad Bod too. In fact can you tell TC for me I'm kind of demotivated because I just learned I was fat.

[@Islandfist]

😡...Lies! I can't believe the negativity.

[@MikeLikesThat]

What did I lie about?

[@MariaJosef-yl8hy]

Okay i sitting here with totally no clou what the outcome was here....what i should i buy with a dad bod?

[@MikeLikesThat]

I made a follow up video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHSudauqmdNggas

[@milojames5593]

This was helpful. Thank you.