How is the fit?
Should I wait for a promotion, or is $29 a fair price for what you get?
I don't see the point in spending more than $50 for a oxford cotton button down shirt in white. I've never bothered to try on Uniqlo's oxford shirts while in NYC, and now I'm wondering if I should order one sight unseen. In general I would rather buy a 100% cotton shirt that isn't wrinkle-free or see-through. Maybe that's too much to ask at that price point?
A lurker here -- I've bought Uniqlo's buttondowns (in flannel and linen shirts, which are all really wonderful) and they are very well made and sturdy, the material is high quality and more substantial than J Crew, and personally for my body type (long waisted) they are a better fit, nice and straight without being overly nipped/tucked. Something to be said for production for the masses on and economies of scale.
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ReplyDeleteI adore Uniqlo and I have that shirt. In fact, I own three of them now in different colors. I haven't worn them a lot, so I haven't had to wash them too many times yet, but I can say they are made of really nice fabrics and they look like they will last a very long time. Not see-through either, which I am happy with. I wear the size small. The fit is perfect. They were just on sale for $20, so I'm not sure how long it will be before they go back on sale. I ordered one at original price and the other two on sale. I say if you are in the market for one, go for it. Everything I've ever purchased from Uniqlo has been high quality. It's now my favorite place to shop! :)
Thanks, Anna and simplicityasvalue, I appreciate the feedback on the shirts. It's good to hear they're long enough and that the fit and quality seems fine. I may hold off for another $20 sale, but at least I know which size to order.
ReplyDeleteI don't have one of the cotton ones, but i have a few of the similarly cut linen ones and a flannel one and they are great! they are really sturdy too. i also love that there are no darts in the back. they seem to fit true to size too.
ReplyDeleteIf you can handle the little horse logo I must agree with blogger Muffy Aldrich: the classic fit polo oxford only available at the outlet for 29.00 last I checked is super soft, nice loose fit, timeless. I did not like the thin fabric at uniqlo.
ReplyDeleteHmm, that's an interesting thought, Mona. I'm not sure I can handle the horse logo, though. For some reason I don't mind the little sheep. Over-exposure, I guess?
ReplyDeleteI just bought a blue oxford from Uniqlo while it was on sale and totally love it. They're better made than a shirt from American Apparel or J. Crew. It's thick enough for me but I live in LA.
ReplyDeleteA and J, thanks for the input, I'm happy to hear that you love their oxford shirts!
ReplyDeleteI hear you... logos are not my thing neither but my toddler is obsessed with horses so he is so happy to point on my shirt thus I am happy. Speaking of Uniqlo I do like their eyelet loose shirt, wearing it all the time
ReplyDeletei've always gotten the gap little boys white button downa & like em. :) granted the sleeves are always a little short so i roll them up..
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ReplyDeletethat's a good tip, ilana! i always roll up my sleeves, anyway.
ReplyDeletei ordered the uniqlo shirt. i'm not sure i can order the RL classic fit online, it looks like it's only available at the outlets.