A blue striped button down shirt in 100% cotton poplin, with evenly spaced blue and white stripes, a button-down collar, two-button angled cuffs and a chest pocket. The fabric has a wrinkle-resistant finish, so it stays neat from a morning meeting to dinner. Every shirt is made to order in your size or to your own measurements.
Why a blue striped button down works so well
Blue and white stripes sit between a plain shirt and a bold pattern. They add life to a navy blazer or a grey suit, yet they are calm enough for the office. The button-down collar keeps the look relaxed, so the same shirt works with chinos on a Friday and with a tie on a Monday.
Button-down collar
The collar points fasten to the shirt with two small white buttons, so the collar holds its roll and stays in place when you leave it open. The points are 3 inches long on a 1.25-inch band, a balanced size that works with or without a tie.
Two-button angled cuffs
The cuff corners are cut on a diagonal, and each cuff closes with two buttons set side by side. Use the inner button for a snug fit or the outer one for a little more room over a watch. No cufflinks are needed.
Cotton poplin fabric
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Fabric: 100% cotton poplin, a smooth, tightly woven fabric with a clean, crisp surface.
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Yarn: 80s 2-ply, meaning two fine yarns are twisted together before weaving.
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Weight: 151 g, medium weight.
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Opacity: 3/5, fairly opaque.
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Wrinkle resistance: 4/5, with a wrinkle-resistant finish.
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Shrinkage: the fabric is expected to shrink slightly, and counter-shrinkage adjustments are applied when your shirt is made.
Construction
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Collar: button-down, 3-inch points, 1.25-inch band.
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Cuffs: two-button angled cuffs.
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Front: classic front placket with white buttons.
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Pocket: one chest pocket on the left.
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Back: smooth, with no pleats.
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Bottom: classic hem.
How to wear it
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Business casual: navy or tan chinos, a navy blazer and brown shoes. Leave the collar open.
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With a suit: a navy or charcoal suit with a solid navy or burgundy tie. Keep the tie plain so the stripes stay the only pattern.
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Weekends: sleeves rolled once or twice, with chinos or dark jeans.
For more outfit ideas, read our smart casual guide for men, or browse our semi-formal shirts.
Choose your size or send your measurements
Pick a standard collar size and sleeve length, or choose Custom and send us your measurements after you order. Our size guide and the step-by-step article on how to measure yourself for a custom dress shirt show you what to measure. If you would like a different detail, such as another collar or cuff, message us before you order.
Prefer a lighter blue with a white collar? See the light blue striped button down shirt with white collar. For a plain white option, see our white twill button down with floral trim.
Care
- Machine wash cold.
- Use non-chlorine bleach only.
- Hang to dry.
- Iron on low heat.
Specifications
- Color: blue and white stripe
- Fabric: 100% cotton poplin
- Yarn: 80s 2-ply
- Weight: 151 g, medium weight
- Opacity: 3/5, fairly opaque
- Finish: wrinkle-resistant, 4/5
- Collar: button-down, 3 in points, 1.25 in band
- Cuffs: two-button angled cuffs
- Pocket: one, left chest
- Back: smooth
- Bottom: classic hem
- Tailoring: made to order in your size or custom measurements
Frequently asked questions
Is a blue striped button down shirt business casual?
Yes. A button-down collar is more relaxed than a spread or cutaway collar, and blue stripes are one of the most accepted patterns in offices. Wear it with chinos and a blazer for business casual, or add a tie for a dressier day.
Can I wear a striped button down shirt with a suit?
Yes. Choose a solid suit in navy or charcoal and a plain tie so the stripes are the only pattern.
What is poplin, and how does it feel?
Poplin is a plain, tight weave with a smooth surface. It feels crisp and light, which makes it a good year-round shirt fabric.
Does this shirt need ironing?
The fabric has a wrinkle-resistant finish rated 4 out of 5, so it creases less than untreated cotton. A quick press on low heat keeps it at its best.
Will it shrink?
The fabric is expected to shrink slightly. We apply counter-shrinkage adjustments when we cut your shirt, and washing cold and hanging to dry helps it keep its size.
How long does it take to make and ship?
Every shirt is made to order. Making time and delivery times by country are listed on our shipping policy page.
What if it does not fit?
Because each shirt is made for one person, returns work differently from ready-to-wear stores. If something is wrong on our side, we put it right. The details are in our refund policy.
