O’Neill has long been known for their high quality and functional wetsuits and sun protective shirts. Now, the same attention to detail is available in a lower priced value-driven sun shirt for men. Pay for function, not fancy – this value priced rashguard delivers. The O’Neill Basic Series brings the sun protection and fit you need, with pared-down graphics and a lower price. More relaxed fit than traditional rashguards means you can wear this shirt to the beach, boardwalk, and bar without feeling squeezed 50+ UV Protection factor 6 ounce polyester/spandex with 4-way stretch Quick-dry material goes from ocean to beach and back Boardshort connector loop at lower hem helps keep shirt (and shorts!) in place during active watersports Flatlock stitched for comfort Cleanly designed graphics for a classic look Note: These shirts are designed to fit with a body-skimming snug fit – not a compression fit like a traditional rashguard. They are not as loose as regular apparel so consider ordering up a size or two if you want a looser fit.
Definitely Order Larger Like most have said, definitely order up one size. I wear a 46 jacket and a normal XL t-shirt fits me nicely. I do not wear “athletic fit” clothing. I wear middle-aged man clothing. (i.e., spare tire fit.) I bought an XXL in this shirt. The shirt is not baggy, but is comfortable and will definitly cover up my farmers tan and keep me from bursting into flames at the beach or on the river. If you really want baggy, go up two sizes. I would have given the shirt four stars, but I realized…
Good Quality – Sizing XL = L
Good quality but fits tighter than you would expect for a T The quality of this rash tee is above average. It looks good so long as you are fine with the giant O’Neil logo (which you should be since it’s clearly shown in the photos). One downside is that this is labeled as a “tee” yet fits much more tightly than other rash tees. I got one of these, along with a Speedo and a Kanu, all in size large. All are rash tees. The Speedo and Kanu had a very similar fit — slightly loose and comfortable, as you would expect for a tee shirt. The O’Neil fit more…