“Ask Gabe,” your style quandaries solved – how much chest is too much?

Today’s question comes from Tim. He’s curious as to what degree he should show off his chest hair and what is or is not acceptable in the realm of unbuttoning your shirt.

Hey Gabe,

A lot of styles, especially summer ones have lower more open necks. I have a hairy chest that I keep trimmed but don’t shave. Can I pull off a polo sans crew t shirt underneath? Or a lightweight button-up with a few buttons undone?

Thanks,

Tim

Hi Tim, thanks for your question! You bring up a great point. Sometimes those of us who aren’t follicly challenged (read: hairy) can be a bit hesitant to show a little chest hair in the warmer months. I go back and forth with the same issue. Basically, you should always do what feels most comfortable to you. If you do a little “manscaping” to keep everything trim and proper, I think you’ll be just fine. It’s when guys have tufts of hair pouring out the front (or back) of their polos/t-shirts/button-up shirts that things get out of hand.

If you feel comfortable with your current chest hair situation, go for it and loosen up, undo a couple buttons. But only a couple. Any more than that and you fall into “Saturday Night Fever”/70′s porn star status.

Who's got two thumbs and loads of chest hair? THIS GUY!

You still want to stay presentable and appropriate for any situation. Plus, most girls like a little hair to hold on to, if you know what I mean. Show them you’re a whole lotta man and not baby smooth.

Hope this helps!

GA

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