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Browse all Berg & Berg button-ups →Ferdinand Oxford Button Down Shirt - Ivory
The verdict
Fit
Oxford is naturally relaxed; ivory in oxford typically reads slightly less formal than white. Expect Berg & Berg's characteristic tailored but wearable fit.
Quality
Ivory oxford is straightforward—durable weave, standard construction. Colorfastness should be solid; ivory is less prone to yellowing than white in casual wear.
Is the price fair?
At 40% off, USD 156 is solid value for an oxford from an established European brand. Full price would push into premium casual territory without enough differentiation.
Best for
A practical neutral for business-casual or weekend wear that feels softer and less stark than white.
Care
Ivory hides minor stains better than white. Wash in warm water with like colors; oxford is very forgiving.
What owners report about Berg & Berg button-ups
The brand's designer has said openly that it aims for a balance of quality and price rather than the best possible product, and reviews track that positioning. An editorial reviewer found the shirt good enough to keep wearing on quality alone, and readers single out the high, rolling collars with good structure and neat finishing on Italian-made shirting. Forum owners note items run a bit small and advise ordering a size up, and some question paying full retail given the brand's frequent high-percentage sales.
- Strengths
- The shirts' collars draw the most consistent praise — high, structured, and rolling — along with neat finishing and good fabrics for the price.
- Watch out for
- Owners report the cut runs a bit small, frequent deep sales make full retail hard to judge, and return shipping to Sweden is expensive enough that some buyers hesitate to order.
- Sizing
- Forum owners report items run a bit small and slim, with repeated advice to order a size up.
About Berg & Berg's button-ups line as a whole. Sources: The style and price of Berg & Berg – Permanent Style · Berg and Berg | Styleforum · What are your thoughts on Berg & Berg tailoring? | Styleforum
