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The 7 Best Sweat-Resistant Dress Shirts a Hot Man Could Buy
Look ready to go, no matter how high the temperature climbs.
You get to your desk and peel that blazer off and realize that in the short walk from the car to the office, maybe it started while the car’s air conditioning was still kicking on, you have already started to show quite a bit of sweat. Not only are you worried about this in the short term—this is why Don Draper kept extra button-ups in an office drawer—you’re worried about staining and wondering if you’re even supposed to bleach that nice button up you got for Christmas.
It’s nothing to be embarrassed about. It’s August, and we’re all sweating. The heat does not discriminate. So the question becomes: How do you find a shirt that won’t show all that sweat? That means in the short term and long term. Luckily, we have a Rolodex of brands making dress shirts that don’t absorb moisture like a paper towel.
Though we usually prefer our natural fibers, a little performance is a necessary evil here. Shirts made from breathable, moisture-wicking fabrics with synthetic materials like polyester and nylon as opposed to cotton will be your best friend. Here, find the best sweat-resistant dress shirts we’ve ever had the pleasure to own.
Bonobos Tech Button Down Shirt
Bonobos Tech Button Down Shirt
If you’re looking for a reliable, decently priced sweat-wicking dress shirt you can buy in a ton of colors, we’d point you to this one from Bonobos. Mostly nylon with a little spandex, the fabric has a nice bit of stretch to it, wicks away sweat, and dries quickly. There are 27 colors to choose from, including some plaid, check, and windowpane patterns; a choice of slim, standard, or tailored fit; and short, regular, and long shirt lengths. Once you find your perfect fit, you’ll want to get this shirt in every color.
| Colors | 27 |
| Sizes | XS-3XL |
| Materials | 93% nylon, 7% spandex |
Suitsupply Tailored Fit Shirt
Suitsupply Tailored Fit Shirt
You’re probably pretty familiar with sweat-resistant fabric materials like nylon and polyester that wick away moisture, but have you tried lyocell? It’s a semi-synthetic material made from wood pulp, which is dissolved using an organic chemical solvent, and it’s often used in bed sheets thanks to its soft and silky feel. It’s silky and luxurious while still being very breathable and durable.
Where lyocell differs from other materials like nylon and polyester is that, like cotton, it actually absorbs moisture instead of wicking it away—but unlike cotton, it dries incredibly quickly and is able to hold roughly 50 percent more moisture than cotton before feeling wet. With Suitsupply’s lyocell tailored dress shirt, you’ll look super sharp, and you won’t have sweat droplets rolling down your back and chest while wearing it.
| Colors | White, black |
| Sizes | 13.5–18 |
| Materials | 100% lyocell |
Lululemon New Venture Long-Sleeve Shirt
Lululemon New Venture Long-Sleeve Shirt
Listen, when it comes to performance clothing, you really can’t beat Lululemon. While the brand primarily focuses on athleisure, it actually makes some of our favorite versatile clothes you can wear to the office—I mean, we’re all quite obsessed with the cult-classic ABC pants. And you know what goes really well with a pair of ABC pants? The Venture long-sleeve shirt. Not only is it perfect for hot weather with its sweat-wicking and quick-drying fabric, but it also stays free of wrinkles so you’ll never have to iron it. The classic fit has some extra room in the chest and waist, but if you want something a bit tighter, go for the slim fit version.
| Colors | 6 |
| Sizes | XS-3XL |
| Materials | 52% elastomultiester, 34% recycled polyester, 14% nylon |
Quince Commuter Stretch Pique Long Sleeve Button Down
Quince Commuter Stretch Pique Long Sleeve Button Down
Shopping on a budget? If you’re looking to spend less than $50 but don’t want to compromise on quality, Quince makes a great sweat-resistant button-down for its low price. The breathable, moisture-wicking, quick-drying fabric is made entirely from recycled polyester and is also antimicrobial so it stays cleaner for longer. In terms of quality, it honestly rivals similar shirts three times the price, so you might as well add a few of these to your cart.
| Colors | 6 |
| Sizes | S-2XL |
| Materials | 100% recycled polyester |
Rhone Commuter Shirt
Rhone Commuter Shirt
Bored of solid color white and blue shirts? Spice it up a little with a pattern. Rhone makes a great sweat-resistant commuter shirt (that happens to be the official dress shirt of the NBA), which comes in 15 nice colors and patterns that add a little something special while still looking polished and handsome. You can choose from slim, classic, and athletic fits, and the fabric is already super stretchy thanks to a blend of polyamide and elastane, so you’ll have easy mobility with any fit. And with anti-odor technology built in, you won’t be stinky, no matter how much you’re secretly sweating.
| Colors | 15 |
| Sizes | S-2XL |
| Materials | 84% recycled polyamide, 16% elastane |
Mizzen+Main Hilton Dress Shirt
Mizzen+Main Hilton Dress Shirt
If you’re willing to spend a little more for a luxury dress shirt and like the feel of classic cotton, Mizzen+Main has the perfect one for you. The Hilton dress shirt is made with a clever blend of cotton and spandex infused with the brand’s cooling technology that pulls heat and moisture away from the skin instead of absorbing it. It’s also much less wrinkle-prone than your typical cotton dress shirt and, overall, is a smart upgrade on a menswear essential.
| Colors | Sky blue |
| Sizes | S-2XL |
| Materials | 56% cotton, 39% brrrº nylon, 5% spandex |
Lands’ End Long Sleeve Stretch Coolmax Shirt
Lands’ End Long Sleeve Stretch Coolmax Shirt
Another solid cotton blend option comes from Lands’ End. It’s just like your classic cotton button-down, but it takes some inspiration from performance wear with cooling technology that wicks moisture away from your body before it can be absorbed. It makes a great dress shirt for the office but can also be dressed down for more casual occasions.
| Colors | 4 |
| Sizes | S, M, XL |
| Materials | 65% cotton, 26% COOLMAX® fiber, 8% polyester, 1% spandex |
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