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Browse all 3sixteen button-ups →Big Oxford Shirt ~ Black
The verdict
Fit
Big oxford cuts are intentionally roomy; expect a relaxed, airy fit that doesn't cling. Sleeve length runs long; confirm fit before ordering.
Quality
Oxford cloth is durable and improves with wear; expect tight buttonholes, reinforced seams, and a shirt that softens without pilling.
Is the price fair?
At $198, this is a premium oxford; fairly priced if the fabric weight and finishes match premium casual positioning, not overpriced brand tax.
Best for
Shoppers wanting a heavyweight black oxford for casual or smart-casual wear that will soften and improve over years.
Care
Oxford cloth benefits from regular laundering; machine wash and dry, or air dry to slow shrinkage.
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
