Velvet Shirt – Fine-Ribbed Pile With a Soft Collar and Button Front

Velvet Shirt – A Plain Shirt That Still Catches the Light

A men's shirt in fine-ribbed velvet, with a full button front and a soft, unstructured collar. The pile reacts to light, so a single color reads deeper in shadow and lighter in the sun. The hem is cut straight to wear untucked.

Why choose a velvet shirt?

Flat fabric shows one shade all evening. Velvet changes as you move through a room, which is why a solid color stops looking plain. The rib adds a little texture on top of that.

• Fine-ribbed velvet — soft in the hand with visible depth in the color.
• Full button front — wear it closed on its own or open over a tee.
• Soft collar — unstructured, no stiffening or fused interlining.
• Straight hem — cut to hang out rather than tuck in.
• Two deep shades — both restrained enough for a normal evening out.

A shirt for the nights when the usual one is not quite it.

Button it fully or leave it open over a plain shirt underneath. Wash inside out on a low cycle, which is what keeps the pile from flattening in patches. Keep it out of the dryer entirely.

Specifications

• Fine-ribbed velvet
• Full button placket
• Soft unstructured collar
• Wash inside out on a low cycle

Wear it on a night you want something different.