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Browse all Frame button-ups →The Petal Eyelet Shirt
The verdict
Fit
Frame's standard relaxed fit for shirts; expect a easy, unstructured drape. Sizing runs true; check in-store if you prefer a slimmer cut.
Quality
Frame delivers solid seaming and hem work at this price. Eyelet details can snag with age, so gentle handling matters.
Is the price fair?
Fair for the category at 238 USD. The eyelet detail justifies a modest premium over plain weaves.
Best for
Casual wear and layering for someone who appreciates texture without fussiness.
Care
Wash cool and line dry to preserve eyelet integrity and prevent pilling.
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
