Piece of the Week: The Lands’ End Canvas Heritage Oxford Shirt

Answer us this simple question and you get a front row seat in heaven: why can’t brands churn out super-affordable oxford shirts? Of course, we understand what money can buy, but when you only need $34.50 for one of the better oxford shirts out there, it makes life pretty easy.

Lands’ End is an all star in the affordable clothing business, but their Canvas line aims to update their clothing in a contemporary way, with an emphasis on functionality and wearability — all the while retaining the worn-in, classic feel of American goods.

And, boy, did they nail it with the Heritage Oxford Shirt. The kind folks over at the company sent us over one of the shirts for a test drive, and all we can say are good things. It comes in six colors – striped and non-striped, and the fabric is not too chunky for the hotter months, and soft and smooth on the skin — more-so than any oxford we’ve worn before. Expect quality construction, with a visible gusset on the side-seams. Thick buttons add a nice sense of quality.

The detailing is fresh and up-to-date: there’s contrasting fabric (just plain oxford cloth) at the vent and inside the cuff — so turn those badboys up and show the world what’s inside there. We really dig the collar; it’s a little smaller than most, so it’s a tad more contemporary and sporty.

But what really sets this shirt apart is the fit: you normally have to work to pay off the bills for an oxford shirt that fits so well, but at $34.50, you can have this piece. It is slightly slimmer than a typical J. Crew shirt, and they shortened the tails a couple inches. So wear it untucked and look effortless (and not awkward, which happens when many shirts go untucked), or throw on a slim tie and a jacket… it’s really the perfect sport shirt.

Get the shirt — or many of them — here.