I've been with my spouse for 6 years now, and like with many big and tall guys who never learned how to shop for themselves (outside of rugby - man knows *everything* about sports gear) or articulate clearly what kinds of clothing he likes/dislikes (he's one of those people who says he's fine with everything, but like all of us has preferences), the clothing struggles (fit, comfort, and durability especially) are real. He's a lawyer and recently made the switch to litigator, (which means he now needs to appear in court), which is where this shirt and I stepped in. I bought two as initial test balloons because my spouse *hates* anything resembling a slim fit in button down shirts, and historically we've just had awful luck finding shirts even in his so-called size that work for him (regular fit or not). His opinion (short version) is that they fit perfectly and he loves them. Long version is that, after trying on these shirts, he was blown away because, for the first time did not pull at the shoulders, armpits, or wrists, and in fact fit him perfectly. He actually was at a loss for a bit because he's become so used to experiencing mild discomfort/pulls under his arms/etc. (he also has broad shoulders) that not having those feelings was just weird for him. Even though the shirt wasn't a "tall," it tucked in well enough to his pants, but still gave him that more classic has-worked-for-decades regular/blousy feel that isn't trendy right now, but still looks good. If you like slimmer lines at all, SIZE DOWN, because this shirt is not going to do it for you otherwise. I'd've named it a "classic" fit versus "regular" fit if I were at Van Heusen, but that's just me. However, if you are or are shopping for someone who likes a more old-school fit, and/or are looking for someone with broader shoulders and a bigger frame who wants clothes that accommodate that, get a couple and try it out. You might find yourself stockpiling. We also liked how the collars have buttons on them, which means that if he doesn't send them out for dry cleaning, the collars still won't be a mess in front of a judge (an issue with his current suit shirts) because he can keep them buttoned and just weave his ties through. The weave/fabric content is also a smidge heavier, which was nice given that we live in Chicago, which has three seasons of cold. Also, it means that the shirt settles nicely - the issue with lighter shirt fabrics on bigger guys is they sometimes puff out. This drapes beautifully. Finally, the overall quality is nice and durable. tl;dr They were exactly what he never knew he needed in a dress shirt. I have now bought a total of 13 shirts in different colorways for him @ the current $19.99 price-point for him to use and as archived backups for when we inevitably have to replace them. They perfectly suit his needs, and I only wish this particular line had more colorways. Finally, usually my spouse hates it when people buy him clothes, but he was so pleased with my shirt-shopping spree that he went out and got me a fun gardening accessory as thanks. ☺️
