Abstract: A ventilated shirt including a shirt body and two sleeves attached thereto along shoulder seams thereof, the shirt body having a pair of elongated, mesh inserts disposed along side seams thereof, and each sleeve having a similar elongated, mesh insert disposed along sleeve seam thereof. An underarm portion of non-mesh material is disposed proximate both sides of each shoulder seam to absorb perspiration. The shirt of the present invention offers protection from damaging solar rays, and yet permits air circulation for comfort and temperature regulation.