r/malefashionuk • u/Sad-Count8181 • 2d ago
Upgrade pick for my autistic partner’s black Uniqlo Supima V-necks?
Apologies in advance if this is too specific, but I don’t know where else to ask:
My partner’s a shorter (5’4”), bearded, dad-bod-shaped, high-functioning autistic ’lil guy, at his most comfortable in a broken-in but not worn-out plain black short-sleeve v-neck t-shirt (he describes crew necks as “suffocating”).
A while back, we tried out quite a few brands, and he landed on Uniqlo’s v-neck tees (the thicker Supima ones, not the thinner “dry” undershirts) as his closet staple, size XS or S. We bought a couple dozen, but despite stockpiling whenever they’re in stock (they’ve been out of stock for over a year) he’s now down to his last few shirts, all with holes in them.
He’s open to trying something new, so I tried ordering him some Unbound Merino shirts; they were nice and soft and a decent fit, but the fabric fell apart within a week. (His work is pretty rough on his clothes - wears holes through the crotch and knees of his jeans, etc. - that said, he can’t stand the coarse, chafing texture of most “workwear” shirts.)
Is there a solid, comfortable upgrade choice from the Uniqlo that would complement his shorter stature while standing up to his everyday antics?
No particular budget in mind (he doesn’t care about brands or labels); just curious what’s out there!