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Browse all Lady White Co. polos →BARTLETT BUTTON DOWN - BLACK
The verdict
Fit
Black button-downs in this aesthetic typically feature a trim, modern tailoring without excessive taper. Expect a collar that frames without dominating and consistent sizing across runs.
Quality
Consistent with the brand's standards—clean seams, reinforced buttonholes, and durable fabrics. Black garments can show lint more readily, so regular wash discipline matters.
Is the price fair?
At $250, fair for a black button-down with heritage provenance. The base wardrobe utility justifies the spend.
Best for
Core-wardrobe shoppers who cycle through neutrals and need a button-down that reads professional and lasts.
Care
Wash separately from light fabrics to prevent dye transfer; cool water and flat-dry preserve color and structure.
What owners report about Lady White Co. polos
Owners report the polos wear like the rest of the brand's knits: breathable cotton pique that dries quickly and holds its size through washing — one owner says they reach for it over synthetic performance polos for tennis. Editorial coverage notes the range is 100% cotton, made entirely in the USA, and finished with details like mother-of-pearl buttons. The recurring caveat is cost: a polo runs around $145, and overall coverage volume is small, so long-term durability reports are limited.
- Strengths
- Owners and editors agree on the fabric — a breathable cotton pique that dries fast, doesn't shrink, and is finished cleanly with US production and mother-of-pearl buttons.
- Watch out for
- Price is the consistent objection — editorial coverage lists the pique polo at $145 — and third-party reporting on the polos is thin, so there is little independent data on how they age.
- Sizing
- Owners report the pique doesn't shrink in the wash, so your usual size should stay your size.
About Lady White Co.'s polos line as a whole. Sources: Lady White Co. Champions Soft Tailoring With Its Pique Polo — Heddels · Lady White Co. Reviews — Thingtesting · Lady White Co. Review: Is This The Perfect White Tee? — The Quality Edit