Not that we like to brag or anything but for the most part we don't have to wear grown-up clothes. While we'd draw the line at the onesie, there's no shirt, suits and tie business round here. In fact, we spend most of our time in t-shirts. And really, is there anything more comfortable than the feel of that soft cocoon of cotton on your skin? We'd argue there isn't.
Which leads us rather nicely to this: the coolest t-shirts on film. From Marlon Brando's iconic white offering in A Street Car Named Desire to Napoleon Dynamite's political 'Vote for Pedro', here is our tribute to possibly the best item of clothing a man will ever own.
(Images: All Star, Rex Features)
A Streetcar Named Desire
Worn by: Stanley Kowalski (Marlon Brando)
Year: 1951
The t-shirt: While James Dean might have done his fair amount for the humble white t-shirt, it was Brando who really started it all off when he wore it in A Streetcar Named Desire.
Accepted
Worn by: Glen (Adam Herschman)
Year: 2006
The t-shirt: What's not to love about this grey t-shirt that reads 'I'm Sofa King Cool'.
Adventureland
Worn by: James Brennan (Jesse Eisenberg)
Year: 2009
The t-shirt: What else do you need to wear when you work in an amusement park circa 1987?
Big Lebowski
Worn by: The Dude (Jeff Bridges)
Year: 1998
The t-shirt: If you've ever wondered where the deep v-neck trend came from, well wonder no more. It was, of course, thanks to the Dude. In fact, you could say he was responsible for influencing our laid back style throughout our whole time at university.
Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure
Worn by: Ted Logan (Keanu Reeves)
Year: 1989
The t-shirt: Band t-shirts are important to people like Ted Logan and Bill S. Preston, Esq. This Van Halen one is worn by Ted and is a shot of the band in one of their promotional shot of their 5150. Still, they're probably not a scratch on Wyld Stallions.
Caddy Shack
Worn by: Danny Noonan (Michael O'Keefe)
Year: 1980
The t-shirt: This red t-shirt with the white Bushwood logo is Danny's outfit for walking around the golf course.
Dazed and Confused
Worn by: David Wooderson (Matthew McConaughey)
Year: 1993
The t-shirt: The eagle-eyed among you will have spotted that stoner David Wooderson is wearing a t-shirt with the cover of the second album from Ted Nugent and The Amboy Dukes.
What About Bob
Worn by: Bob 'Bobby' Wiley (Bill Murray)
Year: 1991
The t-shirt: After being ordered by his psychiatrist (played by Richard Dreyfuss) to take a vacation, Bob Wiley takes his break on the same place as his doctor. This superb t-shirt that reads 'Don't Hassle Me, I'm Local' turns the crazy notch up even higher.
Fast Times of Ridgemont High
Worn by: Jeff Spicoli (Sean Penn)
Year: 1982
The t-shirt: An unlikely style icon, surfer Jeff spends his time in the comfiest of clothing. As well as donning a classic pair of Vans checked slip-on sneakers, included in his wardrobe is this Colt 45 t-shirt.
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Worn by: Cameron Frye (Alan Ruck)
Year: 1986
The t-shirt: While Ferris gets a lot of attention for his attire (particularly this jacket), when it comes to t-shirts, sidekick Cameron wins with this red hockey jersey.
Flash Gordon
Worn by: Flash Gordon (Sam J. Jones)
Year: 1980
The t-shirt: When we were just a wee nipper, this red on white t-shirt is all we wanted.
Funny People
Worn by: Ira Wright (Seth Rogen)
Year: 2009
The t-shirt: Like a Superman t-shirt if the the 'S' was replaced by the Jewish Star of David.
Wayne's World
Worn by: Wayne Campbell (Mike Myers)
Year: 1992
The t-shirt: Let it be known that if you ever lack a Halloween costume this is always a fail-safe answer.
Wayne's World
Worn by: Garth Algar (Dana Carvey)
Year: 1992
The t-shirt: Unlike his trusty companion, Garth is a little more adventurous when it comes to his t-shirt choice. Here we see him sporting an Aerosmith t-shirt.
Happy Gilmore
Worn by: Mr. Lawson (Richard Kiel)
Year: 1996
The t-shirt: The fact that in real life actor Richard Kiel is 7 feet and 7 inches means his towering frame makes this t-shirt look even more intimidating. Oh, and the fact he's Jaws in Bond.
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Worn by: Jay (Jason Mewes)
Year: 2001
The t-shirt: Jay is wearing a "Berserker" T-shirt with the image of Olaf, the Russian metalhead from Clerks. "Berserker" was the song Olaf was singing.
Knocked Up
Worn by: Ben Stone (Seth Rogen)
Year: 2007
The t-shirt: The best way to prove you're a reliable, responsible human being capable of taking care of a child is definitely by wearing a t-shirt with the words 'amsterdam' on it.
Mallrats
Worn by: Brodie Bruce (Jason Lee)
Year: 1995
The t-shirt: According to Imdb, Brodie's shirt is the merged faces of three actors that tried out for the part of Brodie and didn't get it.
Napoleon Dynamite
Worn by: Napoleon Dynamite (Jon Heder)
Year: 2004
The t-shirt: Considering the film is still relatively young, this t-shirt has now become a modern classic.
Pineapple Express
Worn by: Saul Silver (James Franco)
Year: 2008
The t-shirt: If you're not quite sure of the design on James Franco's shirt, it's a shark eating kitten. Yep, you read that right.
Police Academy
Worn by: Carey Mahoney (Steve Guttenberg)
Year: 1984
The t-shirt: Steve Guttenberg's lovable rogue Mahoney tries to get one up on the Police Academy by donning this t-shirt.
Pulp Fiction
Worn by: Jules Winnfield (Samuel L. Jackson)
Year: 1994
The t-shirt: Despite being described as a couple of dorks, Jules (and Vince) still manages to make this blue cotton tee with a cartoon from Krazy Kat look cool.
Real Genuis
Worn by: Chris Knight (Val Kilmer)
Year: 1985
The t-shirt: Val Kilmer first wears this t-shirt when he turns up for an interview.
Revenge of the Nerds
Worn by: Dudley 'Booger' Dawson (Curtis Armstrong)
Year: 1984
The t-shirt: Red on the arms with white middle. Slogan reads: High On Stress.
Scott Pilgrim
Worn by: Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera)
Year: 2010
The t-shirt: Over the course of the film, Scott Pigrim dons an array of fetching t-shirts that would make any 14-year-old green with teenage envy. But this one is the best. Points for the fact it's a Smashing Pumpkins t-shirt and another point for the fact that SP are also his initials.
Shaun of the Dead
Worn by: Ed (Nick Frost)
Year: 2004
The t-shirt: Sure this t-shirt may be a little juvenile but that doesn't mean we won't snigger.
Superbad
Worn by: Seth (Jonah Hill)
Year: 2007
The t-shirt: White t-shirt with comedian and stand-up Richard Pryor on the front.
Teen Wolf
Worn by: Stiles (Jerry Levine)
Year: 1985
The t-shirt: Another totally unfunny, childish t-shirt. We definitely don't have this t-shirt at home. Definitely not.
White Men Can' Jump
Worn by: Billy Hoyle (Woody Harrelson)
Year: 1992
The t-shirt: One of the best t-shirts. Ever.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
Worn by: R.P. McMurphy (Jack Nicholson)
Year: 1975
The t-shirt: Never has a green t-shirt with a packet of cigarettes rolled up in its sleeve looked so cool.
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