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The verdict
Fit
Oversized silhouette in the shoulders and body; DL1961 designs for a roomy drape. Poplin holds its shape well, so expect a structured oversized look rather than slouchy.
Quality
Poplin is a workhorse cotton weave—durable, wrinkle-resistant, and easy to care for. DL1961's poplin pieces hold up well through multiple washes.
Is the price fair?
At $219 USD, this is fairly priced for a contemporary designer brand in a classic poplin. The oversized cut is trendy but not a premium upcharge—solid value for the quality.
Best for
Someone seeking an oversized button-up for casual spring/fall wear who appreciates a crisp, structured fabric that resists wrinkles.
Care
Machine wash poplin in warm water; it's forgiving and dries quickly, though ironing will restore a crisp finish.
What owners report about DL1961 button-ups
Independent editorial coverage of DL1961's button-up shirts is thin — nearly all third-party discussion of the brand centers on its jeans. The main body of owner feedback sits on a rental platform, where the denim Montauk shirt averages 4.5 stars across 94 reviews and the linen version 4.0 stars across 17. Most reviewers there mark the fit true to size; the recurring exceptions report the shirts running small overall or coming up short in the length.
- Strengths
- Owner satisfaction is high where review volume exists — the denim shirt holds a 4.5-star average with most reviewers calling the overall fit just right.
- Watch out for
- The most repeated complaint is proportion: a noticeable minority of reviewers find the shirts short in the body or small overall.
- Sizing
- Rental reviewers mostly rate the fit true to size, with "runs small" and "short in length" the most common exceptions, so buyers between sizes may prefer the larger one.
About DL1961's button-ups line as a whole. Sources: Denim Montauk Shirt by DL1961 | Rent the Runway · Montauk Shirt by DL1961 | Rent the Runway
