From 2012 to 2014, I’ve worn a back brace, a plastic tube that covers my chest to my torso. Sometimes plastic attire doesn’t go well with Malaysia’s scorching hot weather. You get sticky and sweaty and the sweat can’t evaporate from under your brace, ugh. What you wear beneath your brace, aka your undershirt can literally make or break your day. Here’s my review of the 3 undershirts I’ve worn during my braced days. Hope this guide will help you find the undershirt of your dreams ^^
Number 3: Tesco Undershirt
My brace maker (is that what they’re called?) told me to get a thin shirt that’s usually sold as muslim wear. I ended up getting some from Tesco. I’m not sure if they still sell them though, I checked their website but couldn’t find it anymore. This undershirt is cheap and the material is nice and light but it wasn’t long enough for me since my brace came down to my thighs. It also was long sleeved so my mom had to tailor them for me. Some I kept as is and wore them under a T-shirt to make like a double layer look which I was a fan of when I was younger, but when I look back at photos, let’s just say my taste changed><. Overall for this undershirt, it was just ok. Not a huge huge fan, but wearable.
Number 2: Uniqlo Heattech Undershirt
This undershirt was a gift from my grandma. I liked this one much better. It was long and stretchy so I actually pulled it out from under my brace and folded it back up over the brace so that it was wrapping the edges. #nomorescratches. I find it soaks up sweat pretty well and it’s quite durable. I wore it for all those days and there were no holes. Whereas the Tesco one got pretty holey nearing the end of my brace wearing days. The only downside is the price, it’s around RM40 per piece (couldn’t find it online). But I think it’s worth the investment since you wear it everyday. Here you can check out the long sleeved version: https://www.uniqlo.com/my/store/women-heattech-scoop-neck-long-sleeve-t-shirt-4082350005.html
Number 1: Uniqlo AIRism Undershirt
My all-time favourite undershirt! It’s basically has the same cut and stretchiness as number 2 but the material had an extra cooling touch to it, essential for Malaysia’s hot weather. It’s something like a sports tee kind of feeling but it absorbs sweat really well. It’s really high quality and so comfy, 10/10 recommend. I had one in baby blue and I wore it during every special occasion. The same concept as lucky underwear haha. Check it out here: https://www.uniqlo.com/my/store/women-airism-scoop-neck-short-sleeve-t-shirt-4136550001.html?colorc=COL00
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