Thirteen Dudes Who Actually Look Hot in Startup Shirts

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Startup shirts (and hoodies) are good for business. Tech entrepreneur Peter Thiel even writes in his book Zero to One, "What makes a startup employee instantly distinguishable to outsiders is the branded T-shirt or hoodie that makes him look the same as his co- workers." So essentially, the startup-branded clothes are more than just a uniform that make dressing in the morning easy.

In its latest post on Silicon Valley style, ReadWrite reveals that some love the trend, others hate it, and most startup folks indulge in it—secretly, for the fashionable ones. But the real kicker is that some guys actually look good in the colorful cotton threads. And here are a few of those guys in all their startup glory courtesy of the Dudes in Startup Shirts Tumblr. Another perk of these startup shirts? They give you a clue for where to start your stalking job search.

· Here's What Your Startup Shirt Says About You [ReadWrite]
· Peter Thiel Thinks Hoodies Are Good For Startups [Racked SF]