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The verdict
Fit
Viscose is fluid and drapes more than cotton; expect a softer silhouette with some movement, sizing true but potentially roomier than expected.
Quality
Textured viscose requires precise mill work to avoid pilling; Officine's reputation suggests solid yarn quality and controlled finishing.
Is the price fair?
EUR 177 reflects viscose's cost and the refinery required; fair pricing for a durable-yet-soft shirt from a known maker.
Best for
Men comfortable in slightly drapier fabrics who want tactile detail beyond plain cotton.
Care
Viscose is prone to shrinkage and weakens when wet; gentle wash, cold water, lay flat to dry.
What owners report about Officine Générale button-ups
Forum posters rate the line's fabric above its make: cloth choice is consistently called the strong suit, while construction is described as where the brand economizes. Owners who have the shirts generally like them, and the recurring consensus is that price-to-quality lands at good-enough-and-affordable — with many saying the shirts are clearly worth it at sale prices rather than full retail. More recent customer reviews complain that production has shifted out of Europe despite the brand's messaging and say the quality in store has visibly slipped.
- Strengths
- Fabric quality is the consistently praised element — posters say the cloth is often really nice and the shirts they own are good.
- Watch out for
- Construction is where posters say costs get cut, and recent customer reviews report production moving to China, India and Tunisia with a perceived quality decline — several owners advise waiting for markdowns.
- Sizing
- Posters report measurements vary noticeably between pieces and listings, so ordering the usual size but checking each shirt's listed measurements first is the common advice.
About Officine Générale's button-ups line as a whole. Sources: Officine Generale, quality? | Styleforum · Officine Generale, quality? | Page 2 | Styleforum · officinegenerale.com Reviews | Trustpilot
