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Browse all Frame button-ups →Relaxed Denim Shirt -- Suntrance
The verdict
Fit
Relaxed denim is loose and comfortable, designed for layering and ease. Suntrance dye is lighter, so fit quirks may show more than in darker washes.
Quality
Denim at 278 USD is solid. Suntrance finishes tend to fade further; expect character development with wear.
Is the price fair?
Fair pricing for a relaxed denim shirt. Suntrance wash is a minor premium; Frame's execution is reliable.
Best for
Warm-weather layering and casual dressing; anyone drawn to light, worn-in denim aesthetics.
Care
Wash inside-out and cold; hang dry to preserve the light suntrance finish.
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
