Caroline Shirt

Button-Ups

$1,490as of Jul 5, 2026. Check the current price at The Row

The verdict

A designer essential for women seeking Row's minimalist aesthetic in core silhouettes.

Fit

Row's women's fit is measured and fitted. True to size works for the intended silhouette; one size up for added ease.

Quality

As part of Row's essentials line, construction is consistent and careful. Durability is solid for the brand's standard.

Price check

At 1,490 USD, this sits in Row's essentials tier. Quality is present but the price remains brand-driven.

Best for

Women building a Row essentials wardrobe or those trying the brand for the first time.

Care

Gentle care recommended; lay flat to dry and follow garment tag guidance.

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What owners report about The Row button-ups

Owners and working stylists report the shirts hold up and get worn constantly: one stylist who owns the Petra shirt describes it as a crisper, slimmer-fitting cotton with a trace of stretch, and a multi-piece owner says her longest-lasting garments come from this brand. Sizing reports split by cut — tailored shirting fits true to size while overshirts and oversized shirts run roomy. The recurring criticism in coverage is price rather than construction; a basic button-down retails around $1,250, and independent reporting on how the shirts fail over time is scarce.

Strengths: Owners consistently report fabric quality and longevity — pieces stay in rotation for years without complaints about construction.
Watch out for: Price is the near-universal objection (about $1,250 for a plain button-down), and there is little independent durability reporting on the shirts specifically, so buyers are leaning on owner praise rather than long-term test data.
Sizing: A luxury-resale size guide reports tailored poplin shirts fit true to size while overshirts and oversized cuts run large, so sizing down is sensible on the roomier styles.

About The Row's button-ups line as a whole. Sources: The Best White Button Down Shirts — Uniform by Ali Pew · The Row Size Guide: What Size Am I in The Row? (Tellar) · The Least Quiet Thing The Row Has Ever Done — Amy Odell, Back Row · all roads lead to (the) row — digital tinz