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Browse all Mavi button-ups →BUTTON-UP SHIRT IN VINTAGE INDIGO
The verdict
Fit
Vintage Indigo suggests a dyed fabric with slight color variation. This style follows Mavi's standard men's cut—comfortable shoulders with a gentle taper. Fit guides provided; size true to your measurement.
Quality
Indigo-dyed fabrics (especially vintage treatments) tend to release excess dye in the first few washes. Otherwise, Mavi's construction is reliable. The dye adds visual interest but may fade faster than solid colors.
Is the price fair?
At $44 on sale, this is appropriately priced for a mid-market indigo shirt. Vintage Indigo adds character without premium pricing—fair value if you're okay with dye bleed in early washes.
Best for
Denim enthusiasts and anyone wanting a versatile indigo shirt that pairs well with neutrals and other blues.
Care
Wash separately for the first two wears to catch excess indigo dye; then wash with similar colors in cold water to extend color depth.
What owners report about Mavi button-ups
Owner reviews on Mavi's own product pages skew positive on construction and color retention: one linen-shirt buyer wrote the color "stayed after washes" through repeated wear, and a chambray-shirt owner called it "well made" with color "true to photos." The recurring theme is fit running loose — several reviewers describe the button-ups as relaxed to oversized, and one buyer who ordered an extra-small said it "was very large" and had to be returned. A couple of reviewers also found the linen texture "a little rigid" rather than soft.
- Strengths
- Reviewers repeatedly praise the construction quality and color retention after washing.
- Watch out for
- The most common complaint is sizing running oversized, with at least one buyer returning an extra-small for being too large; a couple of reviewers also noted the linen fabric feels stiffer than expected.
- Sizing
- Multiple owners recommend sizing down, since the button-ups (especially the linen styles) tend to run large and relaxed rather than true to size.
About Mavi's button-ups line as a whole. Sources: Mavi Women's Linen Button-Up Shirt In White – Mavi Jeans · Mavi Men's Long Sleeve Button-Up Shirt In Light Blue – Mavi Jeans · Mavi Men's Double Pocket Button-Up Shirt In Baritone Blue – Mavi Jeans
