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The verdict
Fit
Gauze relaxes into an easy, drapey fit; black offers visual weight despite the airy weave structure.
Quality
Double-weave black gauze balances durability with lightness; functional for layering and standalone warm-weather wear.
Is the price fair?
At $124, sensible value for a year-round summer layer in the most versatile colorway.
Best for
Minimalists in warm climates needing a breathable, neutral layering piece that doesn't compromise on coverage.
Care
Black gauze can fade; wash inside-out in cool water with color-safe detergent to preserve depth.
What owners report about Naked & Famous button-ups
Third-party coverage of the shirt line is thin compared with the brand's denim, but the detailed independent review that exists reports solid workmanship on the Japanese-fabric, sewn-in-Canada shirts, with good stitch density throughout. The same owner found the selvedge chambray fabric the highlight of the shirt. Reviewers note the loomstate fabrics behave like raw denim: the care tag on one shirt warned of 8-10% shrinkage in the wash, and the shirt did tighten roughly a half to a full size after laundering.
- Strengths
- Reviewers single out the Japanese-milled shirt fabrics and consistently good stitch density and construction.
- Watch out for
- Unsanforized styles shrink substantially in the wash (one care tag warned 8-10%), the kimono-style sleeve lacks a cuff opening so it can't be rolled far, and there are few long-term owner reports on the shirts to draw from.
- Sizing
- Selvedge styles run generous before washing and can come down a half to a full size after laundering, while the Easy Shirt is described as fitting true to size.
About Naked & Famous's button-ups line as a whole. Sources: In Review: Thinking Eastside of the Box — Naked and Famous Kimono Selvedge Chambray Shirt · Blog Post No. 28 — Naked & Famous SS2020 (Butterscotch LB, stockist)
