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Platoon Tee / Washed Plum

Name: John Elliott Platoon Tee / Washed Plum
Brand: John Elliott
SKU: john-elliott-platoon-tee-washed-plum
Price: 102 USD

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The verdict

A moody purple washed tee at a meaningful premium; bold color choice with decent durability for the tier.

Fit

Washed plum should land relaxed and accessible. Plum is a complex dye that will shift cooler or warmer with washing. Size true.

Quality

Washed plum finishes are typically more durable than air-spun alternatives, though plum dyes are moderately fugitive. Plan for gradual cooling.

Price check

At $128, reasonable if the washed construction is indeed denser than the $88 line. Plum is distinctive, so you're paying for color as well.

Best for

Buyers after a bold-but-approachable neutral; good for fall/winter layering or anyone building a statement-tee rotation.

Care

Wash inside-out in cool water to preserve plum saturation. Lay flat to dry.

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What owners report about John Elliott t-shirts

Forum owners on Styleforum and NikeTalk discuss the tee range mostly as a fit question: most cuts are reported true to size, owners commonly size down one on the oversized models for a regular fit, and the Co-Mix and all-cotton versions are said to run slightly smaller than the other fabrications. Owners report little shrinkage because the fabrics come pre-shrunk, provided the tees are washed cold and hung to dry. Criticism of the brand centers on price and after-sales service: one detailed owner account of a John Elliott garment wearing through in the armpits after two wears concluded the brand "has incredibly poor quality goods" and reported the company ignoring repeated complaints across email and social channels.

Strengths: Owners report consistent, well-documented fits across the tee lineup with minimal shrinkage when care instructions are followed.
Watch out for: Premium pricing draws mixed value sentiment, and at least one detailed owner account describes a garment failing after two wears with no response from customer service.
Sizing: Most of the tees run true to size; size down one on the oversized models for a regular fit, and expect the Co-Mix and 100% cotton versions to run slightly smaller than the other fabrics.

About John Elliott's t-shirts line as a whole. Sources: The John Elliott Community Guide to Collections and Stockists — Styleforum · John Elliott — official affiliate thread — Styleforum · John Elliott + Co Thread — NikeTalk · John Elliott — expensive clothes poor quality and awful customer service — Well Dressed Dad