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The verdict
Fit
Oversized structured cut typical of Officine overshirts; sits loose over a shirt or sweater with enough fabric to layer without bulk.
Quality
Twill blends (cotton-lyocell) at this price expect crisp finishes and stable seaming; Officine's execution pushes this toward premium camp.
Is the price fair?
EUR 316 reflects the premium positioning within Officine's range, justified by fabric composition and tailoring precision for a piece you'll wear for years.
Best for
Men building a layered, seasonally flexible wardrobe around structured basics.
Care
Lyocell blends soften with washing; gentle cycle and flat-dry to keep structure intact.
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
