Short Sleeves

[kingandrew]

SunriseEarth,

I've actually got 2 of the sleeveless version. The first I made myself, using cotton sheeting fabric from Wal-Mart. It is essentially a pillowcase with arm holes and a lace-up placket (no collar). That outfit also included my home-made cotton Tam 'O' Shanter, which was built around a terrycloth sweatband.

The second I got at a Red Faire when I was talking to the vendor who sold my my puffy-sleeve shirt (Jack's Shirts). I told him I wished I had a sleeveless version of his shirt, since it was really comfortable and stylish. He said, "Oh I've got those," and pulled some out of the back of the booth. So I bought it and now wear it in preference to my home-made version.

Either one would work well in Southern Cali temperatures. And they are great for showing off muscles or tattoos, if that's your thing, too. Me, I just like 'em because they are cool. I'm from Florida and the summers here in Beijing are just as hot and humid as back home.

Andrew

[John_Carrick]

I love polo shirts with a kilt on an informal occasion. Being a little portly it also makes the business of aligning shirt buttons with the belt buckle and the centre of the tartan a little easier.

[SunriseEarth]

SunriseEarth,

I've actually got 2 of the sleeveless version. The first I made myself, using cotton sheeting fabric from Wal-Mart. It is essentially a pillowcase with arm holes and a lace-up placket (no collar). That outfit also included my home-made cotton Tam 'O' Shanter, which was built around a terrycloth sweatband.

The second I got at a Red Faire when I was talking to the vendor who sold my my puffy-sleeve shirt (Jack's Shirts). I told him I wished I had a sleeveless version of his shirt, since it was really comfortable and stylish. He said, "Oh I've got those," and pulled some out of the back of the booth. So I bought it and now wear it in preference to my home-made version.

Either one would work well in Southern Cali temperatures. And they are great for showing off muscles or tattoos, if that's your thing, too. Me, I just like 'em because they are cool. I'm from Florida and the summers here in Beijing are just as hot and humid as back home.

Andrew

Would love to see some pics, if you have any. Yeah, I may have to find one for myself. I'm definitely not crafty enough to make my own.

Tony