Brooks Brothers

Owners on menswear forums describe the brand's Supima cotton tees and undershirts as light, soft, and comfortable, with some saying they get better with age and hold up well to repeated washing without shrinking. One buyer bought about ten of the Supima tees and wears them to sleep because of the comfort, though he flagged the roughly $40 price as steep for a basic tee. The sharpest complaint is collar durability: one owner reported crewneck collars rolling and stretching out after a single wash and found the v-necks cut too deep. The available owner reporting comes from older forum threads, so it reflects the long-running basics lines rather than the current season.

Strengths

soft, light Supima cotton that owners say resists shrinking and holds up through repeated washing

Watch out for

one owner reported crewneck collars rolling and stretching after a single wash; price is high for a basic tee

Sizing

may run big — one owner had to exchange his usual large for a medium

About Brooks Brothers's t-shirts line as a whole. Sources: Brooks Brothers t-shirts | Men's Clothing Forums (Ask Andy) · BROOKS BROTHERS UNDERSHIRTS | Men's Clothing Forums (Ask Andy)

Our Brooks Brothers t-shirts pick: Brooks Brothers Supima Cotton Tee

Reviewer sentiment splits by line. The oxford button-downs earn real affection — the return to an unlined collar is widely called an improvement and the cloth described as sturdy without feeling stiff — but long-time buyers complain about price increases and quality control, including a widely discussed report of a collar fraying and a seam splitting within ten washes. The non-iron dress shirts draw the most consistent criticism: owners describe the treated fabric as rough and stiff with an unnatural drape, and note stretch fibers added in recent years.

Strengths

The unlined-collar oxford's cloth and collar are what fans keep coming back for.

Watch out for

Non-iron fabric reads stiff and artificial to many owners; recent quality control lapses are a recurring complaint.

Sizing

Three fits run roomy to trim (Traditional, Regent, Milano), and recent re-cuts are slimmer than the older versions of the same fit names.

About Brooks Brothers's button-ups line as a whole. Sources: New Brooks Oxford, 10 Washes Old — A Review Revisited — Ivy Style · Hands-On with Brooks Brothers' New OCBDs — Put This On · Defective? Brooks Brothers Non-Iron Shirt — Styleforum · Brooks Has Killed Off The Oxford Shirt — AskAndyAboutClothes forum

Our Brooks Brothers button-ups pick: Original Polo Button-Down (OCBD)

In long-running menswear-forum threads, owners treat the merino line as the quiet strength of the range: it is called a strong value when bought on sale or at the outlet, with reports of no pilling after months of regular wear and good shape retention, and some owners say they prefer wearing the merino over the brand's cashmere because it is lighter and less fuzzy. The cashmere draws a more middling verdict — described as thick and soft but prone to pilling, and not the best relative to its full retail price, so the common advice is to wait for markdowns. Owners also flag that thinner-gauge knit pieces have not held their shape well, and some note country-of-origin shifting (e.g. wool sweaters made in China), so experience varies by sub-line. Much of this reporting comes from older forum threads, so it reflects the line's long-run reputation more than the current season.

Strengths

Merino regarded as a strong value on discount, with little pilling and good shape retention reported.

Watch out for

Cashmere pills and is judged middling at full price; thinner-gauge knits reported to lose shape; much of the owner reporting predates recent ownership changes.

About Brooks Brothers's sweaters line as a whole. Sources: Brooks Brothers Merino Wool and Cashmere Sweaters | Men's Clothing Forums (AskAndy) · Brooks Brothers Cashmere | Styleforum · Brooks Brothers Saxxon Wool sweaters | Styleforum

Our Brooks Brothers sweaters pick: Supima Cotton Crewneck Sweater