Jen in PA Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Dh wants to do a bit of a wardrobe makeover. He has spent the past 3 years as a student and in a job with a very casual dress code. His new job actually has a casual dress code, too, but he would prefer to be at the more formal end of the options. He was fine while the weather stayed cool, but he tossed or donated lots of his short-sleeved shirts last fall since everything was looking rather worn. So his question for all of you is where to buy decent wrinkle resistant oxford-type shirts? I don't mind doing a bit of ironing, but I would appreciate any ideas for things likely to come out of the dryer requiring minimal attention! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classical Katharine Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Lands' end used to have a regular Oxford that was no-wrinkle, for a reasonable price. They've phased it out and upgraded it to Supima cotton which is nice but more expensive. In the past we've used the regular no-wrinkle Oxfords and they have been very good. LLBean and probably Eddie Bauer and maybe Cabela's would all have entries. Eddie Bauer has gotten a little trendy; Lands' End was bought by Sears and hasn't been quite as good since; Cabela's is a very solid hunting and casual wear company. We've been pleased w/ other things we have bought from them. They're all online. I do find I sometimes need to mist the shirts if I don't get them out of the dryer immediately. Just a light mist w/ a water bottle and leave them hanging on the shower rod. Ditto when unpacking after a trip--they won't have to be re-washed or ironed. Very easy to care for and also don't wrinkle as much in the wearing--if he doesn't get hot and sweaty my husband can wear one of these shirts more than once and it still looks nice. The different companies have different cuts, especially around the neck. My husband needs his collar set forward so he doesn't feel choked. Lands' End has that fit and LLBean does not. So, dep. on your son's build, one source may be better than another for you. Happy hunting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 My husband buys these, and they are wonderful! The brand he's had the best luck with is Van Heussen brand which we buy at JC Penney's. They make a wrinkle resistant/wrinkle free oxford style shirt as well as a wrinkle resistant polo style shirt; he has both types and they are fantastic. Even come out of our low heat, takes three hours to dry and everything comes out wrinkled dryer without needing ironing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 I buy my dh's shirts at Men's Wearhouse. Their wrinkle free shirts are awesome. They still need a hit with the iron to be crisp, but the few wrinkles just melt away with a quick iron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted March 15, 2012 Author Share Posted March 15, 2012 Thanks for the suggestions! Keep them coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 My dh likes the long-sleeved shirts from LLBean. For short sleeves he has a lot of Arrow shirts from Kohl's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doodle Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 I buy my dh's shirts at Men's Wearhouse. Their wrinkle free shirts are awesome. They still need a hit with the iron to be crisp, but the few wrinkles just melt away with a quick iron. My husband just got some shirts from the Men's Warehouse for the first time. We ended up there because it was nearly impossible to find 36/37 inch sleeve length anywhere else. They also carry long length ties. I usually put my husband's dress shirts in a low heat dryer for about 3-5 minutes. Then I pull them out one at a time, hang them up, and allow them to air dry the rest of the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Dh likes Van Heussens. We get them at Bealls (a Florida chain) but I think they are sold at Sears and JC Penney too. I also find them in consignment shops a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Dh always gets his from Eddie Bauer. They fit well, last a VERY long time (even with less than ideal washing conditions) and if you sign up for their Friends program you get coupons and special deals all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookfiend Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 They normally are expensive, but we found some Brooks Brothers on sale at their outlet. These shirts can stay crumpled in a cold dryer and still come out ready to wear, not crisp but not slouchy. Fresh from the dryer is as good as an iron. Also, they wear very well; 18 months later = like new. Maybe they have something online? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2abcd Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 My husband buys these, and they are wonderful! The brand he's had the best luck with is Van Heussen brand which we buy at JC Penney's. They make a wrinkle resistant/wrinkle free oxford style shirt as well as a wrinkle resistant polo style shirt; he has both types and they are fantastic. Even come out of our low heat, takes three hours to dry and everything comes out wrinkled dryer without needing ironing. A third vote for Van Heussen. They have outlets, too. I love this thread! Glad I'm not the only one who doesn't want to spend time ironing:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Eddie Bauer. They're a little pricey, but they come out of the dryer looking like they've been ironed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted March 15, 2012 Author Share Posted March 15, 2012 I love this thread! Glad I'm not the only one who doesn't want to spend time ironing:D Thanks, everyone! I don't even mind ironing all that much, it's just that adding to my to-do list at this point doesn't seem like a great idea if we can find an alternative. He needs new shirts anyway, so they may as well be low maintenance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 We've used lots of the above options. All work well. Brooks Brothers is the hands down favorite. They come out beautifully. They were a tip from my father, and wow, was he right! Look for sales. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrdinaryTime Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 The Brooks Brothers are great. My husband prefers Joseph A. Banks travelers line. They come out of the dryer very crisp and hold up very well. They are pricey, but Joseph A. Banks has very regular sales and has outlets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In The Great White North Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 They normally are expensive, but we found some Brooks Brothers on sale at their outlet. These shirts can stay crumpled in a cold dryer and still come out ready to wear, not crisp but not slouchy. Fresh from the dryer is as good as an iron. Also, they wear very well; 18 months later = like new. :iagree: They are noticeably better than LLBean or Lands End. I haven't tried Joseph Banks (neither have stores around here.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momof3littles Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 The Brooks Brothers are great. :iagree: DH finds some of the other no wrinkle shirts in other brands itchy. We've tried several brands but he really likes BB. They are expensive but are really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Oh! Jos. A. Banks *are* great! I'd forgotten about them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I'll add to that Costco....they have some great dress shirts that are wrinkle free and affordable to build a wardrobe with. I haven't ironed in years. :) Don't forget that his slacks should be wrinkle free as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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