A white royal oxford button down shirt made from Thomas Mason fabric, woven in Italy. The cloth is 100% cotton in 100s 2-ply yarn, with a wrinkle-resistant finish, so it keeps its shape through a long day. Inside the collar band and both cuffs you'll find a purple and orange contrast trim that stays quiet when the shirt is buttoned and shows when you open the collar or turn back a cuff. Every shirt is made to order in your size, or to your own measurements.
Thomas Mason royal oxford, woven in Italy
Royal oxford is the dressier member of the oxford family. Instead of the flat, slightly rough feel of a casual oxford cloth, it has a fine basket texture with a soft sheen, so it sits comfortably with a suit and tie but still looks right with chinos. This fabric comes from Thomas Mason, a mill known for its shirting cloth, and is woven in Italy.
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Composition: 100% cotton
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Yarn: 100s 2-ply. Two fine yarns are twisted together before weaving, which gives the cloth strength without making it heavy.
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Weight: lightweight and breathable, a good choice for warm offices and year-round wear.
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Opacity: 3 out of 5, slightly transparent. Wear a skin-tone or white undershirt if you prefer nothing to show through.
Wrinkle-resistant without losing the cotton feel
The fabric has a wrinkle-resistant finish rated 4 out of 5. In practice that means it comes out of the wash with far fewer creases than untreated cotton and holds up well through travel and a full workday. A quick press with a low iron brings back a crisp finish when you want one. It is still 100% cotton, so it breathes like cotton, not like a polyester blend.
Button-down collar with purple and orange contrast trim
The collar has 3-inch points and a 1.25-inch band, with small white buttons that hold the points in place. That keeps the collar neat under a jacket and stops it from flattening out when you skip the tie. A strip of purple and an accent of orange line the inside of the collar band, and the same colors line the inside of each cuff. It's a detail most people will only see when you loosen your collar or roll your sleeves, which is exactly the point.
Construction details
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Collar: button-down, 3-inch points, 1.25-inch band, purple and orange trim inside
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Cuffs: two-button angled cuffs, purple and orange trim inside
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Front: classic front placket
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Pocket: one chest pocket with a rounded bottom
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Back: smooth, with no pleats
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Bottom: classic hem
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Buttons: white buttons with white buttonholes
How to wear a white royal oxford button down
At the office: a navy or charcoal suit with a knit or solid tie. A button-down collar gives a suit a relaxed, American feel that works well for daily office wear.
Business casual: grey wool trousers or khaki chinos, a navy blazer and brown loafers. Leave the top button open and let the trim show.
Weekends: dark jeans, sleeves rolled twice so the orange cuff lining shows, and white sneakers or suede boots.
Looking for something less casual? See our business dress shirts. Prefer a different color in the same family of fabric? The Thomas Mason light blue royal oxford is woven by the same mill.
Made to order in your size or your measurements
Choose your collar size and sleeve length, or pick Custom to send your own body measurements or the measurements of a shirt that already fits you well. We apply counter-shrinkage adjustments when we cut the fabric, because cotton is expected to shrink slightly after the first washes. If you want to change the collar, cuffs, pocket or fit, use the Customize option on this page, or start from scratch with our custom dress shirts.
Care
- Machine wash cold.
- Use non-chlorine bleach only.
- Hang to dry.
- Iron on low heat.
Specifications
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Color: white, with purple and orange contrast trim inside the collar band and cuffs
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Fabric: Thomas Mason royal oxford
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Composition: 100% cotton
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Yarn: 100s 2-ply
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Weight: lightweight
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Opacity: 3/5, slightly transparent
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Treatment: wrinkle-resistant finish (4/5)
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Fabric origin: Italy
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Collar: button-down, 3 in points, 1.25 in band
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Cuffs: two-button angled
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Pocket: one, rounded chest pocket
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Back: smooth, no pleats
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Bottom: classic hem
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Tailoring: made to order in your size or custom measurements
Frequently asked questions
What is a royal oxford shirt?
A royal oxford shirt is made from a finer, more refined version of oxford cloth. It has a visible basket-weave texture and a light sheen, which makes it dressier than a regular oxford cloth button down (OCBD) while staying softer and more relaxed than a smooth broadcloth.
What is the difference between royal oxford and regular oxford cloth?
Regular oxford cloth uses thicker yarns and feels sturdier and more casual. Royal oxford uses finer yarns, like the 100s 2-ply cotton in this shirt, so it is smoother, lighter and better suited to wearing with a suit and tie.
Is this white button down shirt see-through?
It is a lightweight fabric with an opacity rating of 3 out of 5, so it is slightly transparent. Most men wear a white or skin-tone undershirt with it for a clean look.
Is the shirt wrinkle-free?
It is wrinkle-resistant, rated 4 out of 5. It creases far less than untreated cotton and recovers well after washing, but a light press with a low iron will give the sharpest finish.
Can I wear a button-down collar with a suit and tie?
Yes. A button-down collar with a suit and tie is a classic American look. It is slightly less formal than a spread or cutaway collar, so it works best for the office, daytime events and smart-casual dress codes rather than black tie.
Where is the purple and orange trim?
On the inside of the collar band and the inside of both cuffs. It stays mostly hidden when the shirt is fully buttoned and shows when you open the collar or turn back the cuffs.
Will the shirt shrink?
Cotton is expected to shrink slightly. We add counter-shrinkage adjustments when cutting, so the shirt settles into your ordered size after washing. Washing cold and hanging to dry helps it keep its fit.
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?
Each shirt is made for one person, so returns work differently from ready-to-wear stores. If something isn't right, contact us and we'll work with you on a fix. Full details are in our refund policy.
