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Browse all Berg & Berg button-ups →Ferdinand Poplin Button Down Shirt - Pine/White
The verdict
Fit
Poplin typically offers a crisp, structured drape without heaviness. Berg & Berg shirts tend toward a fitted but not tapered silhouette; expect a tailored fit through the shoulders and chest.
Quality
Poplin is a durable everyday weave; at this price and discount, you're getting solid construction typical of the brand's mid-tier casual line.
Is the price fair?
At USD 156 after the 40% discount, this is a fair mid-tier price for a European brand poplin. Full price would stretch premium for the fabric alone, but the sale pricing makes it competitive.
Best for
Anyone wanting a crisp, structured button-down for casual office or weekend wear—the poplin will hold up through regular washing.
Care
Poplin wrinkles moderately; an iron or steamer after washing will keep it looking sharp, or it can be worn slightly rumpled for a relaxed look.
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
