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Browse all Frame button-ups →Denim Overshirt -- Dark Navy
The verdict
Fit
Denim oversizes naturally for layering. Dark navy is forgiving. Size true unless you prefer room for heavy jackets underneath.
Quality
Denim construction is solid and durable. Frame's denim feels evenly woven and will soften predictably with wear.
Is the price fair?
At $194, this is fair and even slightly economy-friendly for a basic denim overshirt.
Best for
Casual and working wearers who want a reliable denim layer that improves with age.
Care
Denim softens with washing. Wash cold and less frequently to preserve indigo saturation.
What owners report about Frame button-ups
The button-downs get a cooler reception than the brand's overall review averages: an independent reviewer of the roughly-$400 flagship shirt found nice construction but scored it 5/10, saying the fit was nothing spectacular and the price hard to justify. Aggregate coverage is warmer — one review site tallied a 4.17 out of 5 across 355 reviews, with customers praising fit, quality, and design — but that average leans heavily on the denim. Shirt-specific coverage is sparse and comes mostly from single-reviewer tests rather than a broad owner base.
- Strengths
- Reviewers acknowledge genuinely nice construction and refined silk and denim fabrications, consistent with the brand's strong overall ratings.
- Watch out for
- Price is the recurring complaint — the reviewer who tested the flagship button-down reported it felt good but not distinct enough to justify nearly $400.
- Sizing
- Fit reports conflict by style — one reviewer calls the cut slimmer and straighter and advises sizing up for room, while retailer fit data on the silk style reads as running big — so check each style's measurements.
About Frame's button-ups line as a whole. Sources: Honest FRAME Review: Are Their Expensive Jeans & Clothing Worth It? · Frame Store Clothing Review - Honest Brand Reviews · FRAME The Standard Shirt | Neiman Marcus
