Blue Multi Check Linen Weekend Fit Suffolk Shirt

Name: Turnbull & Asser Blue Multi Check Linen Weekend Fit Suffolk Shirt
Brand: Turnbull & Asser
SKU: turnbull-asser-blue-multi-check-linen-weekend-fit-suffolk-shirt
Price: 155 USD

Button-Ups

$155

The verdict

A patterned linen alternative at a lower entry price. Good value for a mixed-fiber weekend wear if you tolerate wrinkles.

Fit

Weekend fit with Dorset collar (soft, friendly). One-button cuffs. Expect a relaxed, slouchy silhouette; size down if you want definition.

Quality

Check pattern is visible and the collar sits well. Linen has characteristic texture and movement; durability is typical of Turnbull & Asser's mid-range.

Is the price fair?

At 155 USD, this undercuts the plainweave linen by 105 USD. The pattern adds visual interest and the price is reasonable for the brand's standards.

Best for

Budget-conscious shoppers wanting Turnbull & Asser weekend wear without the heritage markup; casual Friday or resort travel.

Care

Linen wrinkles aggressively; expect to press frequently or embrace the creased look.

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What owners report about Turnbull & Asser button-ups

Forum posters rate Turnbull & Asser shirts among the top tier of English ready-to-wear for construction, citing dense stitching, hand-sewn side-seam gussets, and consistently clean finishing. The recurring gripe is price rather than quality: several Ask Andy posters call the shirts good but dreadfully expensive, arguing similar quality can be had elsewhere on Jermyn Street for less. Reviewers also note the styling reads business-first — the house medium-spread collar does not sit as well worn open — so the line suits tucked, tailored wear better than casual use.

Strengths: Owners consistently report first-rate English construction — dense stitching, reinforced seams, collars that keep their shape — with quality described as flawless and consistent across the range.
Watch out for: Reviewers say you pay a steep heritage premium, and the formal cut and collar styling limit the shirts' usefulness worn casually or open-necked.
Sizing: The old generous cut has been phased out for a decidedly slimmer ready-to-wear block, so longtime buyers report the current fits run trimmer than they expect; Regular remains the roomiest of the three fits.

About Turnbull & Asser's button-ups line as a whole. Sources: Turnbull & Asser Explained: Fit, Fabrics, And Whether They're Worth The Price | Gentleman's Gazette · Turnbull & Asser shirts - quality and fit? | Styleforum · Poor Turnbull & Asser - Ask Andy About Clothes · Turnbull & Asser shirts fit - Ask Andy About Clothes