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Browse all Frame t-shirts →Button Down Pique Shirt -- Cream
The verdict
Fit
Pique button-downs typically have a more structured silhouette than jersey tees. Expect a slightly roomier fit through the chest; pique fabric doesn't stretch much.
Quality
Pique construction at this price signals heavier, more durable cotton than plain jersey. Frame's pique shirts resist wrinkles and hold their shape through the day.
Is the price fair?
Premium pricing for a casual button-down. At $138 you're paying Frame's higher-tier price for a garment that bridges t-shirt and dress shirt.
Best for
Shoppers who want one polished casual layer that reads dressy enough for lunches or client meetings.
Care
Button-down pique wrinkles less than jersey, but light pressing helps maintain the structured look.
What owners report about Frame t-shirts
In a tried-over-40 white-tee comparison, the brand's V-neck tee is reported as soft pima cotton with really nice drape, not fully opaque but less see-through than most tees tested; its deep-cut V runs low enough that the reviewer exchanged sizes. Price is the consistent pushback — reviewers call the tees pricey for what they are — and a reviewer of the brand's dressier tops found the construction nice but the fit unremarkable for the money.
- Strengths
- Soft pima-cotton fabric with good drape and better-than-average opacity among light-colored tees.
- Watch out for
- Price relative to a basic tee draws the most criticism, and the signature deep V-neck cuts low enough that one reviewer had to size down to tame it.
- Sizing
- Reports vary by cut — one reviewer sized down from S to XS in the V-neck tee, while the brand's woven tops are described as slim and straight, so size up there for room.
About Frame's t-shirts line as a whole. Sources: The Best White Tees By Brand & For Every Occasion — The Mom Edit · Honest FRAME Review: Are Their Expensive Jeans & Clothing Worth It? — Lemon8
