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Browse all 3sixteen button-ups →Denim BD Shirt ~ Indigo Selvedge
The verdict
Fit
Denim button-down is cut regular through the body with a standard collar. Selvedge denim is slightly stiffer initially and softens noticeably with wear. Size true; expect normal denim shrinkage.
Quality
Selvedge denim construction emphasizes the mill-finished edge; 3sixteen sources consistent denim and reinforces seams. Durability is excellent; patina development is expected.
Is the price fair?
USD 200 is mid-range for a selvedge denim BD; price reflects the selvedge sourcing and 3sixteen's construction standards. Reasonable without being a bargain.
Best for
Denim enthusiasts and those who appreciate visible aging and want a shirt that develops character with wear.
Care
Cold-water wash to preserve indigo; air dry when possible. Selvedge softens significantly with repeated wear.
What owners report about 3sixteen button-ups
3sixteen's button-up range is anchored by the Crosscut Flannel, which editorial coverage describes as a heavy, all-cotton Japanese fabric with a brushed interior, chainstitch run-offs, and enamel buttons that are expected to wear and chip over time. A three-year owner review of the indigo knit version reports the shirt stayed in heavy rotation but the elbows eventually wore through the outer layer and needed patching, with fading concentrated at the cuffs and other high-wear areas. The same reviewer describes the fit as slim and tailored, with slight give in the fabric that keeps it unrestrictive.
- Strengths
- Reviewers consistently point to the substantial Japanese flannel fabric and visible construction detail as the reason these shirts stay in rotation for years.
- Watch out for
- In long-term wear the elbows are the first failure point — one three-year review reports them wearing through and needing patches — and the enamel buttons are expected to crack and chip with use.
- Sizing
- The Crosscut Flannel fits on the slim, tailored side; a long-term reviewer advises taking your usual 3sixteen shirt size, noting the fabric's slight stretch gives some leeway.
About 3sixteen's button-ups line as a whole. Sources: [Worn] 3sixteen Indigo Knit Crosscut Flannel - Three Year Review - Withered Fig · 3sixteen Crosscut Flannels are Back for Fall - Heddels
