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Browse all Gitman Vintage button-ups →Purple Bengal Stripe
The verdict
Fit
Sport cut with button-down collar and adjustable cuffs. Bengal stripe has a traditional, slightly relaxed cut.
Quality
Cotton Bengal stripe construction is reliable and the pattern is proven. Purple will soften and deepen with age.
Is the price fair?
At $213, fair pricing for a durable, distinctive pattern. Value depends on how actively you'll wear purple stripes.
Best for
A casual dresser seeking personality and pattern who isn't limited to neutral tones in their daily wear.
Care
Purple can bleed in the first wash; separate and use cool water initially, then standard cotton care applies.
What owners report about Gitman Vintage button-ups
Owners report shirts that are unusually well made — made-in-USA construction with a heavier oxford cloth than most, which softens with washing and holds up over years of wear. Reviewers say the shirts feel built to last and improve with age. The recurring complaint is sizing: fit can vary substantially from shirt to shirt even within the same labeled size, enough that longtime reviewers advise trying on in person or buying only where returns are free. Price also draws grumbles — reviewers call the shirts expensive, though most concede the construction backs it up.
- Strengths
- Reviewers consistently praise the construction and the substantial oxford cloth, saying the shirts feel like they will last a lifetime and get better with age.
- Watch out for
- Sizing inconsistency is the recurring complaint — reviewers report shirts in the same labeled size fitting dramatically differently, along with a high price.
- Sizing
- Owners advise treating each shirt individually: fit varies between pieces even in the same size, so check per-garment measurements or buy where returns are risk-free.
About Gitman Vintage's button-ups line as a whole. Sources: A Tale of Two Gitmans (A Fine-Tooth Comb) · The Best Oxford Cloth Button Down Shirt (Typical Contents)
