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The Surplus Shirt in Faded Black Reverse Sateen

Name: Taylor Stitch The Surplus Shirt
Brand: Taylor Stitch
SKU: taylor-stitch-surplus-shirt-in-faded-black-reverse-sateen-2508
Price: 148 USD

Button-Ups

$148

The verdict

A sateen shirt with a faded, worn aesthetic—good for men wanting a softer texture and vintage look without the price tag.

Fit

Sateen drapes softer than twill; reverse sateen construction sits smooth on the skin. Expect a relaxed cut typical of Taylor Stitch, with natural movement.

Quality

Organic cotton sateen is durable and gets softer with wear; at this price, it's mid-premium for the brand's woven line, suggesting good construction standards.

Price check

At $148, you're paying mid-premium prices for the sateen weave and organic materials. The faded wash adds character but doesn't reduce durability.

Best for

Men wanting a soft, textured shirt for everyday casual wear that ages gracefully.

Care

Sateen is less prone to wrinkling than cotton twill; wash cool and lay flat to dry to maintain the soft hand.

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Fit check: Taylor Stitch

True to size

Owners and reviewers agree Taylor Stitch runs true to size, but the cuts are slim and every pant ships with a long (34"+) inseam.

Reviewers who tested multiple pieces report the brand fits true to its own size chart — one who sized down against the chart got a jacket that was uncomfortably snug and now advises trusting the listed size. Because shirts and knits cut slim, the recurring advice is to take the larger size if you fall between two. On bottoms, waists run true but reviewers consistently flag long inseams — one measured roughly 35-36 inches on a size 34 — so shorter wearers should plan to cuff or hem. A minority of owners report item-level inconsistency, notably on tees, where one buyer had to go from a 40 medium to a 42 large.

Sizing advice: Order your usual size (chest size for shirts), size up only if between sizes since cuts run slim, and budget for hemming pants — inseams start at 34 inches.

Per owner & reviewer reports: Taylor Stitch Review: I Tried Their Most Popular Styles —… · In-Depth Taylor Stitch Review — Irreverent Gent · Taylor Stitch Review: Bomber Jacket, All Day Pant & Tees …

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What owners report about Taylor Stitch button-ups

Reviewers consistently describe the button-up line as trim and tailored — cut close in the chest with a hem length that works tucked or untucked — and rate the construction as sturdy, with long-term owners reporting years of hard wear. Sizing runs by chest measurement rather than alpha sizes, and the brand tells shirt buyers to order their jacket size. The main recurring complaints are sizing inconsistency between styles and some longtime customers saying quality became less consistent after production moved overseas.

Strengths: Owners repeatedly single out durability and off-the-rack fit — reviewers describe the oxford as a daily-wear shirt they expect to last for years.
Watch out for: The trim cut can be tight for broader builds, buyers report sizing inconsistency between styles, and some longtime customers say quality got patchier after the brand moved production overseas.
Sizing: Shirts use chest-based sizing and run slim; reviewers advise ordering your jacket size per the brand's guidance rather than guessing an alpha size.

About Taylor Stitch's button-ups line as a whole. Sources: Taylor Stitch Clothing Review – Honest Brand Reviews · Style Pick of the Week: Taylor Stitch Jack Shirt in Indigo Oxford – The Style Guide · Taylor Stitch Review + Our Favorite Picks – Effortless Gent