I own "regular" and "loose" fit UA shirts..How does this compare for looseness?
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Hello,When I bought this I weighted around 240lbs (I'm about 5'11). At that time it fit as a regular would. Close to the skin but no where near a compression feel. As I lost weight (35lbs) it now fits loosely. If you pick the size you normally wear (a large for me before I lost weight) it should fit as a regular would. Hope this helps.
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My husband likes things clingy so he is happy. It doesn't wrinkle in luggage either.
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I have both, and I prefer the ultra. The regular barely feels like any compression. It's much more comfortable, but it doesn't make a big difference for me. I should mention I use them primarily because I have low blood pressure, instead of solely athletic reasons. The Ultra makes a big difference, and the regular maybe makes a slight difference, but really just feels like I'm wearing snug leg warmers. I agree with the first reviewer though, the top band of the ultra does bind.
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With all UA, depending on if you are okay with having clothing tight to your body, loose, or just having some give. I bought mine with having some give but it fits snug. I have a 38" chest and very broad shoulders. I fit snug up top and some give at the bottom with a 34" waste. I bought an XL. Just going by your waste you may want to try a Large. But that may confine you up top. The tops do have a no slip strip at the bottom of the shirt so should you tuck it in, it stays in place. I hope I helped in your decision, and answered any questions. Take care.
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Fitted is slightly loose-shaped whereas compression is second-skin fit. Both are comfortable; depends on what you want
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I ordered the same size as the shirts I normally wear, and it was rather tight and was longer than normal shirts. i would recommend your normal shirt size, not larger.
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I have them both, and like them both. The ultra is a bit thicker, and (thus) gives you negligibly more compression: good. But I find the regular to be more comfortable. The top band of the ultra binds a bit. I'm more of a walker than a runner, and I find that wearing EITHER the regular or the ultra makes a difference: my legs and feet just don't get tired and achy. Someone who runs and has trouble with shin splints, etc, may prefer the ultra.
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The shirt runs what I consider slender. I am a medium and the medium fits me great but not a lot of "extra" room. However, the fabric is pliable - and cozy - so it may be worth it for you to try. Also, I wear mine as a base layer so prefer it to fit slim so no unnecessary bulk under sweaters or jackets.
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my husband says he hasn't noticed anything different, but he only wears it when he's doing jobs that require lifting or twisting. my friend (who bought one to help her recover from fractured pelvis & ribs) says her therapist told her not to wear it all the time....for the reasons you mentioned. so....i quess if you wore it lots, it would weaken your abs, because you wouldn't be using them. hope that all makes sense :)
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Kind of. The torso area is more fitted so you don't have material bjnching under armor. I wear Large T shirts normally. But I got the XL in this due to the arm length and neck size. I wore XL shirts until recent weight loss dropped me down a size. Best bet is to try them on first.
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If I were you I would get the large. That's what I got and you can still tighten it. It works fine. I use it often and it helps my hip and lower back as well.
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I would wear this shirt only while working out or performing physical exertion for a sustain period of time. The longest I have worn this style shirt was four hours. The compression pressure is more beneficial with the heart beating faster and/or all muscle groups engaged in activity. It has not not ridden up my waist but I have a flat muscular stomach. The size I wear is a small. My waist is 30 inches and chest 36.5 inches. I hope this helps.
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i'm still learning UA's category myself, i'm 190cm and 90.5kg and for the time being, L size fits me comfortably, the "compression" style needs someone more slim though would look great if you dont have obliques
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Hi Richard! Fit is a subjective thing, and depends very much on your particular body shape. The UA apparel is very true to size, but there are specific garment measurements that can help you choose the right size.
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Never had the th undershirt but I'd say pretty equal. We tried the brand name on at Petsmart and this one seemed pretty similar. It did run small and we ended to buy a bigger size
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I'm 5'11", 145lbs. I'm skinny, but "nerd" skinny, not "rock-band-drummer" skinny. The medium fits great. It's skin tight and definitely compresses a little. I work outdoors in the summer in a full suit very frequently, and these fit tight enough that they don't bulk up my dress shirt and vest, which I really like. I also have medium in the normal (non-compression) UA Heat Gear V-Neck. Compared to the compression version, the standard version has a lot more "slop" in it, and hangs on me more like a regular T-Shirt. Both products are quality, but in terms of fit the normal ones bulk-up under my slim fitting suit, which I don't want. I'm 5'11", 145lbs. I'm skinny, but "nerd" skinny, not "rock-band-drummer" skinny. The medium fits great. It's skin tight and definitely compresses a little. I work outdoors in the summer in a full suit very frequently, and these fit tight enough that they don't bulk up my dress shirt and vest, which I really like. I also have medium in the normal (non-compression) UA Heat Gear V-Neck. Compared to the compression version, the standard version has a lot more "slop" in it, and hangs on me more like a regular T-Shirt. Both products are quality, but in terms of... » Read More I'm 5'11", 145lbs. I'm skinny, but "nerd" skinny, not "rock-band-drummer" skinny. The medium fits great. It's skin tight and definitely compresses a little. I work outdoors in the summer in a full suit very frequently, and these fit tight enough that they don't bulk up my dress shirt and vest, which I really like. I also have medium in the normal (non-compression) UA Heat Gear V-Neck. Compared to the compression version, the standard version has a lot more "slop" in it, and hangs on me more like a regular T-Shirt. Both products are quality, but in terms of fit the normal ones bulk-up under my slim fitting suit, which I don't want. « Show Less
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Here's a little more info to help you make a decision. My husband is the same sleeve but a 15, sometimes 15 1/2 in the neck. I ordered him a medium in the short sleeve style for Christmas and it was really big. It was so big I almost returned it but since I picked it up cheap on a Lightning Deal I decided to keep it and trying washing it. It's polyester though, so it didn't really help. These shirts are standard wear in our neck of the woods (or should I say water?) ;-). They are not meant to be fitted but they shouldn't be too billowy either. The medium on my husband (who could stand to loose a few) definitely bordered on too billowy. They are very(very) wide and run big through the shoulders. The shoulder seam actually came down about and inch or two into his upper arm. For what its worth, I am going to try a small this time around and hope for a better fit.
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I would get the large. That way it won't be too tight because these make great layering shirts! You'll love it! !