REVIEW: Unique Step-Above-Casual Men's Long Sleeve Hooded Shirts From Temu
By The Adventurer
The Adventurer here. I hope you enjoyed my previous article about board shorts. This time around, I'll be discussing a purchase that the Treasure-Sharer got for me from Temu, which was a sky blue men's long sleeve hoodie. Instead of floral prints, I decided to go with a straight solid color this time. I thought that the shirt was an interesting concept, and the color was eye-catching, so I figured, why not give it a try?
As you can see from the promo image above, taken from the Temu product page, these men's long sleeve hoodie tops are like a mix between a dress shirt and a hoodie -- something that I've never seen before, and stood out to and intrigued me. I really like unique clothes, and the shirt's fusion look and distinctive color made it look like a casual item that I would be able to wear to dressier occasions.
See below for other angles of the men's long sleeve with hood, as well as close-ups, also taken from the Temu product page. The images appear to be AI-generated, and are slightly different from the actual product that I received.
Because the long sleeve hoodie was from Temu, I didn't necessarily expect it to have stellar quality, or that it would look exactly like the AI-generated images they used to advertise it. Between the three color options (black, white, and sky blue) I was most attracted to the sky blue long sleeve hoodie, so we went with that, and the Treasure-Sharer purchased that hoodie.
The long sleeve cotton hooded shirt for men in the first image is actually slightly lighter in color than the one I got, and the other promo images of the long sleeve hoodie have more of a light teal shade. The color I ended up with was generally fine though. The Vagabond loved the color choice.
The drawstring of the long sleeve hoodie is brown, with a portion of it tied into a type of knot, to prevent the drawstring from getting eaten by the holes in the hood. Like with my board shorts, I am skeptical of the longevity of the drawstring on the hooded shirt. It seems a bit flimsy, like a very loose shoelace, but, like with the board shorts I reviewed previously, I could be pleasantly surprised by its durability. We'll have to wait and see.
Initially, I was thinking that I would wear the cotton long sleeve shirt with hood in the spring or fall, but to avoid getting bitten by mosquitoes or any other bugs, I chose to wear it in the evenings during the summer, which seems to have generally worked. I figured that, instead of wearing a sweater, which would be a lot hotter combined with the hot weather, why not wear a light long sleeve shirt instead?
Surprisingly, the light long sleeve shirt is actually warmer than I'd anticipated. There were a few times when I would actually sweat while wearing it, because it made me feel a bit hotter than expected. Perhaps that will come in handy during the cooler temperatures in the spring/fall.
As for the fabric, I assumed that it would be smoother, but it's actually on the rougher side -- kind of like cheesecloth, and similar to what I've seen some hippies and nature-conscious folks wear. If you can get past the feeling of the fabric, it's not all that bad.
One of the things that I don't like about the shirt is that it is not as fitted as I expected or would have liked. While in the advertised image, the light long sleeve shirt with hood looks well-fitted, it is actually very loose and baggy, and makes my arms, chest, and waist look wider than they actually are. While I have more of an athletic build, the looseness and bagginess of the shirt and its sleeves make me look kind of bloated when I wear it. This is less of an issue when I wear the shirt unbuttoned, but really takes away from the look I was going for when I do wear it buttoned.
See the images below of me wearing the cotton long sleeve shirt with hood, with views from the back, front, and side.
As you can see, the sky blue lightweight long sleeve shirt kind of fits like a bag, which is especially evident from the side-view shot. While this might work to the advange of men who are on the scrawnier side, who could benefit from the illusion of bulk that the shirt creates; or men on the heavier side, who might prefer shirts that don't hug their body; this quality is, in my opinion, a disadvantage to men with a fitter physique, and something you might want to consider, if you are thinking of buying one of these light long sleeve shirts for men for yourself or for your man. The bagginess hides any muscle definition or muscular form you might have.
The shirt also becomes wrinkled after washing it, and needs to be ironed afterward, if wrinkles bother you. In the photo of me wearing the long sleeve hoodie, the shirt has been washed, but not ironed, which is why it looks a bit wrinkled.
The Treasure-Sharer got a deal on the shirt that she bought for me, but even at regular sale prices, these long sleeve hoodies for men are pretty affordable, and look decent, despite their low price.
While I was walking with the Treasure-Sharer, a man even said to me, "Hey, that color looks great on you."
Review
Pros:
-sky blue color option really pops
-available in three different colors
-made of 100% cotton
-stylish
-quite warm, if you want to wear it during cooler weather
-unique design -- fusion between a dress shirt and a hoodie
-style is uniquely in between casual and dressy
-hood can protect against light showers, if you choose to wear the shirt like a jacket
-relatively good, affordable price
Cons:
-advertised images are AI-generated, and the color of the sky blue shirt doesn't match the color featured in the ad
-drawstring of shirt is a bit flimsy
-fabric is a bit rough
-fabric is warmer than expected
-fit is looser and baggier than expected
Gem or Junk?
For us:
Gem/Junk Cusp -- 3 stars out of 5
This long sleeve cotton hooded shirt for men was not exactly what I expected, but this was also expected, since it was from Temu, and I tend to lower my expectations when buying clothes from there, since they tend to be cheaper than what you would find shopping at regular stores, and you get what you pay for.
I'd actually give the drawstring hoodie a range of 2.8 to 3.3 stars: 2.8 stars because it didn't fit everything I expected from it, and 3.3 stars because it had some good attributes that I did like -- so I settled on 3 stars because it falls in the middle.
While the color of the shirt was not as advertised, it still looked good, and really popped -- enough to get compliments, from women and men, and even from a stranger. I actually preferred the shade of blue on the advertisement, but I did like that the actual color of the shirt got complimented -- that experience alone kind of makes me want to give the shirt a 3.5, since it's not often that I get complimented on a clothing item, but I don't think that the shirt itself warrants 3 stars and a half.
The material of the long sleeve hoodie is rougher than I expected, but if you get used to it, it's fine. I never got used to it, since I'm used to wearing fabric that feels smoother against my skin, so I still do notice the difference, but not enough to be bothered by it. We ordered it because it was supposed to be a 100% cotton long sleeve shirt for men, and if it really is, then I guess it's worth it. The Treasure-Sharer looked up cheesecloth, and found out that cheesecloth is always made of 100% cotton, so it's very possible that it is cotton, with a different kind of weave. We don't have a way of testing this, so we're just going to trust them on that.
The long sleeve hoodie is also less fitted than I expected. Maybe because the advertised image was AI-generated, it looks like it fits the model really well, but the actual shirt I got looked and felt looser and baggier than shown in the image.
I don't like this because it makes me look wider, bigger, and kind of bloated. If it were more fitted, it would fit snugly around my body and show that I am actually fit. When the shirt is unbuttoned, I don't think it matters as much, but when it is buttoned, it makes me look like I could be bigger than I actually am, by hiding my athletic build with its saggy fit. The bagginess might work to the advantage of scrawnier or fatter men, but doesn't work so well for men with more muscle definition and athletic builds.
These men's long sleeve hoodie shirts also get wrinkled if you wash them, so if you care about this, then you might need to iron them.
The long sleeve hoodie design is also less dressy than I had imagined. I originally envisioned it to be on the fancier side, but I think it's actually more on the casual side -- a step up from wearing sweats, but not dressy enough to wear for fancier occasions.
The lightweight long sleeve shirt also surprised me in that it was warm enough to make me sweat while wearing it while walking in the evening and during particularly hot weather. I thought that the material would be cool enough to allow me to wear it during the summer, but I actually think that it's more suited to wear during spring and fall, during slightly cooler weather. I can make it work by wearing it for cooler seasons and evenings, but because I bought it expecting that I could wear it during warmer weather, it wasn't what I expected. It actually felt a little humid wearing it, since it made me sweat. If you want a lightweight shirt that can keep you warm even in somewhat cool weather, then this is a decent option.
The drawstring of this long sleeve hoodie feels a bit flimsy, but I haven't worn the shirt enough times to comment on how long-lasting the drawstring is.
You can go with white or black to be able to match this men's long sleeve hoodie with more items, or with sky blue like I did, for something a little different.
The main draw of these men's long sleeve hoodies for me is their uniqueness, since they're like a fusion between a dress shirt and hoodie, which I haven't seen before, and is pretty cool. If you like unique styles and clothing items like I do, and like men's long sleeve hoodie tops, then the sky blue version of these men's long sleeve hooded shirts is definitely a unique piece to add your wardrobe.
Gems For Who?
1. Men who like affordable stylish clothes.
2. Men who like casual clothes that don't look ratchety.
3. Men who like lightweight shirts.
4. Men who like light long sleeve shirts.
5. Men who want a lightweight long sleeve shirt that can still keep them warm during cooler temperatures.
6. Men who want a 100% cotton long sleeve shirt from Temu.
7. Men who like unique styles and want more unique clothing options.
8. Men who like unique men's hoodies.
9. Men searching for 100% cotton long sleeve shirts for men.
10. Men who are scrawny-thin, who want to look bigger, or at least less scrawny, as the shirt can somewhat create the illusion of this.
11. Men who are more heavy-set, who prefer a long sleeve shirt that fits looser on their body.
Conclusion:
The Treasure-Sharer and I try to stick to 100% cotton options when we order clothes from Temu, and these long sleeve hoodies for men were one of the better-looking options advertised as that.
I've gotten positive feedback from others while wearing it, and, for the price, it's worth giving a try. The Vagabond really liked the color, style, and uniqueness of the long sleeve hoodie design.
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