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The verdict
Fit
Marked as women's cut with a pop collar and double cuff. Fit will be contoured for chest and waist; confirm measurements against the brand's women's line fit.
Quality
Cotton construction at this clearance price is typical of Turnbull & Asser's accessible range. Durability is solid for the price, though not equivalent to their premium lines.
Is the price fair?
At $130 (on sale), this is a genuine value entry point to the brand—far lower than the house standard. The discount signals a seasonal or design clearance, not a quality concern.
Best for
Women seeking a classic cotton button-up from a respected maker at a fraction of full price, or anyone drawn to a pop-collar aesthetic.
Care
Cotton benefits from regular washing and line-drying to reduce pilling and preserve shape.
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
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