We might be getting wife-beater garments.

[mikbone]

https://www.ldsdaily.com/church-lds/new-temple-garments-being-tested-to-better-serve-latter-day-saints/

 

Edited October 17, 2024 by mikbone

[zil2]

Yeah, well, if the arm holes are as tight as they look, you (like women currently), will be wishing for good old fashioned sleeves to come back.  (The arm holes on the last style of tops I bought are very, very restrictive - and there was no alternative.  The best you could do was go with too large a size - at which point the length makes it a dress... I would kill for a t-shirt (men's t-shirts, not women's) style top for women's garments.)

Meanwhile, that's not really a wife-beater.  The shoulder fabric is far too wide.

 

[NeuroTypical]

54 minutes ago, mikbone said:

https://www.ldsdaily.com/church-lds/new-temple-garments-being-tested-to-better-serve-latter-day-saints/

I could go with that.  

 

 

6 minutes ago, zil2 said:

Meanwhile, that's not really a wife-beater.  The shoulder fabric is far too wide.

Gotta agree.

Edited October 17, 2024 by NeuroTypical

[laronius]

7 hours ago, zil2 said:

Yeah, well, if the arm holes are as tight as they look, you (like women currently), will be wishing for good old fashioned sleeves to come back.  (The arm holes on the last style of tops I bought are very, very restrictive - and there was no alternative.  The best you could do was go with too large a size - at which point the length makes it a dress... I would kill for a t-shirt (men's t-shirts, not women's) style top for women's garments.)

Meanwhile, that's not really a wife-beater.  The shoulder fabric is far too wide.

 

I have to wear a size bigger in the T-shirt style as well for the same reason. So it's the same problem either way. 

[Just_A_Guy]

9 hours ago, zil2 said:

. I would kill for a t-shirt (men's t-shirts, not women's) style top for women's garments.)

As a kid I grew up wearing crew-neck undershirts, and that has been my preference for garment tops as well.  I bought a couple of “crew neck” tops a month or two ago and was surprised to see that they had more of a scoop neck.  Did a little checking and it sounds like the Church made a point of lowering the neckline on “crew-neck” garments a couple of years ago.

I have typically thought that in a professional context, when wearing a button-down shirt with the top button open, it looked a little cleaner/sharper if a bit of crew-necked white undershirt was visible rather than having a bit of the wearer’s chest (hair) be on display.  But apparently the Brethren disagree . . . 

[Traveler]

I understand that I am an old guy.  Perhaps I should be labeled as old school.  For me, it is not about how I look, fashion or even what is comfortable.  For me, the only purpose of the garment is my sacred and holy covenant with my G-d and His Son.

 

The Traveler

[JohnsonJones]

On 10/17/2024 at 9:02 PM, Just_A_Guy said:

As a kid I grew up wearing crew-neck undershirts, and that has been my preference for garment tops as well.  I bought a couple of “crew neck” tops a month or two ago and was surprised to see that they had more of a scoop neck.  Did a little checking and it sounds like the Church made a point of lowering the neckline on “crew-neck” garments a couple of years ago.

I have typically thought that in a professional context, when wearing a button-down shirt with the top button open, it looked a little cleaner/sharper if a bit of crew-necked white undershirt was visible rather than having a bit of the wearer’s chest (hair) be on display.  But apparently the Brethren disagree . . . 

I think it's more the traditional/Military style of T-shirt that's been used since around the 80s and 90s.

That shirt is more of a V-neck though, rather than a lowered crew neck style.  It's so that even if you have the first button unbuttoned, you still will not see the T-shirt underneath. 

I've tried the new stretchy underwear that has been available as of more recent years.  I miss the more relaxed fits of old (of course, if I start reminiscing about the one piece underwear, people will probably really consider my thoughts unpopular though).

[laronius]

3 hours ago, JohnsonJones said:

I think it's more the traditional/Military style of T-shirt that's been used since around the 80s and 90s.

That shirt is more of a V-neck though, rather than a lowered crew neck style.  It's so that even if you have the first button unbuttoned, you still will not see the T-shirt underneath. 

I've tried the new stretchy underwear that has been available as of more recent years.  I miss the more relaxed fits of old (of course, if I start reminiscing about the one piece underwear, people will probably really consider my thoughts unpopular though).

A fellow temple worker the other day said he still wears the one piece style. Says you have to call them to put in the order.

[NeuroTypical]

On 10/18/2024 at 9:26 AM, Traveler said:

I understand that I am an old guy.  Perhaps I should be labeled as old school.  For me, it is not about how I look, fashion or even what is comfortable.  For me, the only purpose of the garment is my sacred and holy covenant with my G-d and His Son.

Yep.  This entire thread is about style and comfort and whatnot, but yes, you nailed the purpose of the garment, which should be our main focus.

That said, "you are a fallen sinner and deserve woe and misery which are good for you as a reminder of your fallen state you miserable wretch praise the Lord" sort of went out of style with the restoration.  Men are that they might have joy, and while you can have joy in any situation, most people find it a tad easier when dressed comfortably.

These guys are obviously devout, and comfy undies might make them less devout. But I'm not those guys. 

[askandanswer]

On 10/18/2024 at 2:31 AM, mikbone said:

https://www.ldsdaily.com/church-lds/new-temple-garments-being-tested-to-better-serve-latter-day-saints/

 

This came up during the question and answer session we had with Elder Wakolo during yesterday afternoon's session of District Conference. Our Branch President asked whether this part of the world could be one of those areas where the new style of garment would be trialled. Elder Wakolo replied that the Pacific Area would be included in the trial. No time frame was given. 

[mirkwood]

Three thoughts.

 

At work I wear a black t-shirt over my garment top.  A set of body armor over that and a dark blue uniform shirt over that.  I wear dark blue pants.  I wear black boots.  I wear gear on a duty belt that is all black.  Needless to say I am hot and uncomfortable year round for at least 40 hours a week.  I have no patience for people who whine that their garments are hot and/or uncomfortable.  

 

I am eligible to wear black garments.  Really...I am.  I choose not to.

 

I most likely will continue to wear the same mesh I've been wearing for decades.

Edited October 19, 2024 by mirkwood

[Traveler]

On 10/19/2024 at 1:53 PM, mirkwood said:

Three thoughts.

 

At work I wear a black t-shirt over my garment top.  A set of body armor over that and a dark blue uniform shirt over that.  I wear dark blue pants.  I wear black boots.  I wear gear on a duty belt that is all black.  Needless to say I am hot and uncomfortable year round for at least 40 hours a week.  I have no patience for people who whine that their garments are hot and/or uncomfortable.  

 

I am eligible to wear black garments.  Really...I am.  I choose not to.

 

I most likely will continue to wear the same mesh I've been wearing for decades.

I am going to guess that what your wear is more for your protection (as well as others of your concern) than for comfort or fashion.

 

The Traveler

Edited October 21, 2024 by Traveler

[Carborendum]

On 10/19/2024 at 2:53 PM, mirkwood said:

I wear black boots. 

Wow.  Literally.

[Emmanuel Goldstein]

John McLane garments:

[Highlander]

I just bought a bunch of garments with the mesh cotton mix the only problem is the collar is too high. If these have a v neck and no sleeves I'm keen. It's tough to wear garments in subtropical australia. I'm keen.

Note I also love how they are making it so the symbols don't show through the top shirt I feel so much more comfortable