Women’s fashion is often a whirlwind of surprises—ruffles, cut-outs, and unexpected designs. A simple black top might feature more zippers than a backpack, leaving one wondering how to style it. Unlike the more straightforward, utility-driven approach of men’s fashion, which tends to stick to a limited color palette and durable materials, women’s clothing tends to be full of vibrant colors, asymmetric cuts, and various fabrics. This contrast was humorously highlighted by Matt Martinez, who goes by @ambiguousmatt on TikTok, after he stumbled upon his wife’s “neckless shirt.”
In a now-viral video that has garnered over 76 million views, Martinez shared his confusion over an unfamiliar piece of clothing from his wife’s laundry. Holding up the shirt, he exclaimed, “What is this? Two armholes, no headholes. What are you supposed to do with this?” As he laughed, struggling to make sense of the garment, he added, “Like, why do you guys just make weird clothes?” Martinez then held up the shirt like it was some kind of puzzle, humorously dubbing it the “neckless shirt.”
The video sparked an overwhelming response on social media, with viewers stepping in as self-proclaimed fashion detectives, eager to help solve the mystery. @mistywillis0 chimed in with the correct answer: “It’s a shrug vest. Put your arms in the holes, then place the rest behind your head around your neck, like a scarf.”
Others couldn’t help but point out the humorous irony of the situation. @wellkeptlife_ observed, “The weird part about this is that he’s clearly never paid attention to her wearing it… My husband would instantly have known what it was if I’d ever worn it in front of him at least once.” Meanwhile, @b_simple.9009 wrote, “I have watched this video too many times trying to figure out what this is, and I’m convinced the head goes through both holes, but I’m not sure why or what it would make.”
Some viewers, like @aclairevision, who was puzzled by the situation, shared their own reactions: “Me, a girl, watching this like that’s such a cute top. What’s weird about it? Oh! Where is the neck hole?” Others like @crayhack noted, “I’ve looked up shrug vests as the comments suggest, but it still doesn’t make sense because those don’t look like this. Shrug vests seem to come together in the front, not just drape two pieces down your back.”
As the comments poured in, @oohnataliie shared a relatable moment: “Sometimes I have to go back and look at pictures of things I’ve bought online to see how to wear them.” One commenter, @michael.c.martins, humorously suggested, “I think it’s a skirt. The two holes are where the legs pass through. I think they use safety pins to make it tight depending on their waist size.”
In a follow-up video, Martinez attempted various ways to wear the vest based on suggestions, eventually receiving help from his wife, who guided him on how to wear it properly. Triumphantly, he declared, “I figured it out.”
Another commenter requested, “Can she please model it? I am so confused,” referring to his wife. Never one to miss an opportunity for comedy, Martinez obliged, showcasing his wife confidently wearing the vest. “Apparently, I don’t look good modeling this thing, but she just came downstairs wearing it,” he said, proudly showing his wife rocking the mysterious shrug that had the internet buzzing with questions.
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