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Lilac End-on-End Shirt with T&A Collar and Double Cuffs

Button-Ups

$425as of Jul 5, 2026. Check the current price at Turnbull & Asser

The verdict

At 425 USD, this end-on-end cotton with double cuffs reads as formal and elegant; appropriate for evening dressing and black-tie preparation.

Fit

Classic fit with T&A collar and double cuffs: a traditional, straight-cut silhouette suited to broader frames and formal occasions. Double cuffs require cufflinks, signaling dedicated formal wear.

Quality

End-on-end weave (alternating colored fibers in a fine texture) is a traditional formal-shirt construction at Turnbull & Asser. Expect meticulous finishing and fabric that holds its shape through the evening.

Price check

At 425 USD, this formal shirt is premium but aligned with the brand's evening-dressing positioning; justified for black-tie events and high-formality occasions.

Best for

Formal-event dressers, black-tie attendees, and those seeking evening shirts with architectural precision and cufflink compatibility.

Care

Cotton double-cuff formal shirts benefit from pressing with steam; press cuffs flat and flat-iron button holes to maintain professional appearance.

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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