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Browse all Norse Projects button-ups →Espevik Oversized Check SS Shirt
The verdict
Fit
Oversized cut through shoulders and body, summer-weight cotton. Check pattern in a check weave runs true throughout; no printed pattern to fade. Short sleeves suggest warm-weather wear. Expected to feel slightly roomy even oversized in proportion.
Quality
Check weave distributes stress evenly, reducing visible wear spots. Norse Projects maintains consistent shrinkage expectations across their standard line. Seams are solid; durability typical of the brand's mid-tier offerings.
Is the price fair?
Mid-range pricing appropriate for a summer short-sleeve from a quality Nordic brand. Oversize cut and check construction justify positioning between budget and premium tiers.
Best for
Warm-weather versatile dressers wanting Scandinavian aesthetic without peak price-points.
Care
Machine wash with other cottons; avoid fabric softener which dulls check texture.
What owners report about Norse Projects button-ups
Owners on Styleforum speak well of the shirting: one describes their shirt as "super heavy" and fitting "really well in the shoulders"; another reports their oxford "fits nicely and has a very durable and nice feel to it". Editorial reviewers likewise credit the brand for simple designs and craftsmanship. Company-level customer reviews are more divided on value, with some longtime buyers saying the materials no longer feel premium for the price and one reporting noticeable shrinkage after washing.
- Strengths
- Owners consistently report substantial-feeling fabric and durable construction in the shirts, with a fit that sits well through the shoulders.
- Watch out for
- The recurring complaint is price-to-material value — some longtime customers report quality that in their view doesn't match the premium price.
- Sizing
- Owners describe a regular, unexaggerated cut — "basic normal sized" in one forum report — and reviewers generally say the brand's clothing runs true to size.
About Norse Projects's button-ups line as a whole. Sources: Norse Projects Clothing? | Styleforum · Norse Projects Review - Must Read This Before Buying | Honest Brand Reviews · Norse Projects Reviews | Trustpilot
