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The verdict
Fit
Knit shirts typically drape more softly than wovens. Citizens of Humanity tends toward a contemporary, slightly fitted silhouette; expect a clean neckline and a tapered body without binding.
Quality
Knit durability hinges on yarn quality and gauge. At USD 168, expect a tight enough knit to resist pilling and seams reinforced to avoid curling or unraveling.
Is the price fair?
USD 168 is reasonable for a contemporary knit from this brand—notably lower than their woven offerings, reflecting the simpler construction and lower material cost.
Best for
Casual rotation and layering—knit shirts are more forgiving than wovens for imperfect fits and wrinkle less.
Care
Knits benefit from gentle cycles and low heat; tumble-dry low or air-dry to prevent stretching and pilling.
Fit check: Citizens of Humanity
Runs largeCitizens of Humanity tends to run about half a size large and stretches with wear, so most owners size down for a fitted look.
A stylist's sizing guide reports the brand "generally run[s] about half a size large" and that owners "expect about an inch of stretch in the waistband after a few hours of wear," advising those between sizes to go down one. Hands-on reviewers back this up across cuts: one who ordered her chart size in the Horseshoe jean found it loose and repurchased a size down, and a shorts reviewer says the relaxed styles "run really big" and always sizes down. The caveat owners flag is line-level: relaxed and baggy cuts run largest, while high-rise styles fit closer to true size — and older forum threads on the skinny-era styles were more mixed.
Sizing advice: Size down one if you're between sizes or want a snug fit — especially in relaxed and baggy cuts, which stretch and loosen with wear; stay true to size only if you want the intentionally slouchy look.
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What owners report about Citizens of Humanity button-ups
Owner reviews of the shirting line — led by the Kayla button-up — are strongly positive on fabric and finish, with owners calling the cotton crisp and high-end-looking. The consistent theme is size: the shirts wear generously oversized, and owners report going down a full size for a closer fit. Practical gripes are small — the crisp cotton needs ironing to look its best — and retailer listings describe the denim versions as non-stretch cotton-and-lyocell.
- Strengths
- Owners praise crisp, structured cotton and a finish that looks more expensive than it is.
- Watch out for
- The generously oversized cut overwhelms smaller frames unless you size down, and the crisp cotton needs regular ironing.
- Sizing
- Most shirts wear generously oversized; owners commonly size down one size for a closer fit.
About Citizens of Humanity's button-ups line as a whole. Sources: Citizens Of Humanity Women's Kayla Shirt – Saint Bernard · Citizens of Humanity Kayla Denim Shirt | Aritzia US
