Slub Jersey Long Sleeve Open Polo - Porcupine

Polos

$117as of Sep 3, 2026. Check the current price at James Persemay be out of stock

The verdict

Textured slub open polo at 117 USD in a warm brown; exceptional value and wearability.

Fit

Open cut with slub texture; porcupine brown is warm and forgiving. Fit is relaxed, appropriate for layering or casual wear.

Quality

Slub cotton construction at this price is reliable; brown tones hide wear better than light shades and tend to age gracefully.

Price check

At 117 USD, outstanding value. The slub texture and porcupine hue add character without premium cost.

Best for

Men prioritizing style and value, who appreciate warm, earthy tones and textured fabric without demanding luxury hand-feel.

Care

Brown slub ages well; standard washing and drying is fine. The color improves with washing as dyes settle.

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Fit check: James Perse

True to size

Owners report James Perse's numeric sizing (0=XS up to 5=XXL) runs true to size, with a deliberately relaxed, California-casual cut rather than a slim one.

Reviewers and sizing guides agree the numbered sizing maps predictably to standard sizes and stays consistent across tees, tanks, long sleeves, and sweats — one long-term owner wears the same size 1 across every James Perse product she owns. The caveat owners flag is that the house cut is intentionally roomy: tees and sweats read slightly relaxed at your true size, so people wanting a trim fit sometimes size down, while button-ups and polos can wear looser than the marked size suggests. On the women's side, fitted jersey pieces are the exception — reviewers note the skinny and fitted styles run small, and pants are cut long.

Sizing advice: Take your usual size converted to the number scale (0=XS, 2=M, 3=L); size down only if you want a trim fit in the relaxed tees and sweats, and size up in fitted jersey styles.

Per owner & reviewer reports: James Perse Sizing Guide — Mensflair · James Perse T-Shirt Review — New Inspired · Does James Perse Run Big or Small? — Tellar

What owners report about James Perse polos

Owners call the polos among the best things the brand makes, praising very soft, lightweight jersey fabric and a fit that sits close in the chest and tapers at the waist. The recurring complaint is fragility: the top-tier jersey is described as delicate and not wear-resistant, and customer reviews report holes and shrinking within months on pieces at premium prices. Reviewers say gentle washing is effectively required to get a reasonable lifespan out of them.

Strengths: Reviewers consistently single out the softness and light, drapey feel of the fabric, with the polos often named the strongest item in the brand's lineup.
Watch out for: Durability is the repeated failure point — owners report thinning fabric, holes, and shrinkage unless garments are washed gently, which stings at these prices.
Sizing: Owners describe a trim fit through the chest that tapers toward the waist rather than a boxy cut.

About James Perse's polos line as a whole. Sources: James Perse Review - Must Read This Before Buying | Honest Brand Reviews · James Perse | The LA Casual Take on Basic Cotton Tees & Polos (pamperherself Substack) · Great looking clothes; terrible quality - Review of James Perse, Los Angeles, CA - Tripadvisor