Oxford Shirts
Men's Oxford shirts
Men's Oxford shirts have earned their place as the most versatile shirt in a wardrobe, textured enough to work without a tie and clean enough to wear with one.
Weave and construction
Woven in a distinctive basketweave cotton, the fabric carries more visible texture than a smooth poplin, giving it a slightly heavier, more casual character. A button-down collar is the traditional Oxford pairing, designed to stay in place without a tie holding it down.
How men's Oxford shirts differ from poplin
Oxford cotton's basketweave construction makes it more breathable and durable than a finer poplin, which is why it has remained the standard weekend and business-casual shirt fabric across decades of tailoring. A heavier Oxford weave also creases less visibly than a lightweight poplin over a full day of wear.
A button-down Oxford shirt with chinos and no tie for a smart-casual office day.
The same shirt untucked with jeans for the weekend.
What's the difference between Oxford and poplin shirts?
Oxford cotton has a heavier, textured basketweave, while poplin is smoother and crisper, generally considered more formal for business wear.
Can an Oxford shirt be worn with a tie?
Yes, though the button-down collar and heavier weave read more business-casual than formal, making it better suited to relaxed office settings than black-tie formality.
Do Oxford shirts need ironing?
Oxford cotton creases less visibly than poplin due to its heavier weave, though a light iron still helps maintain a crisp finish after washing.