Not-slim-cut men's linen shirt please

June 5, 2019 8:14 AM

Where can I find a reasonably-priced, decent quality linen shirt for a man with a bit of a belly? Uniqlo would ordinarily be my go-to ($20!!) but I think they're probably too fitted.
posted by Bluesocking to Clothing, Beauty, & Fashion (15 answers total)

Uniqlo has non-slim-cut linen shirts as well, just not always in the same styles. I am right this moment wearing a really nice linen Uniqlo shirt that has room for the gut I have developed.
posted by griphus at 8:20 AM on June 5, 2019

Response by poster: griphus, is it the "Men Premium Linen Long-Sleeve Shirt"? Or if not does that look like it would fit you?
posted by Bluesocking at 8:33 AM on June 5, 2019

Not as cheap as Uniqlo, but Cubavera 100% Linen shirts has some to choose from (as well as several linen blends) and in my experience fit pretty true to form.
posted by Ufez Jones at 8:39 AM on June 5, 2019 [2 favorites]

JCrew Factory. Wait for half price codes (looks like there's one today actually). They have "slim" in the name and they style the models in the pictures very fitted, but as long as you go up one size they are fine, and you will not look like a time traveller from 2010.
posted by caek at 8:44 AM on June 5, 2019

Everlane has a linen standard-fit shirt for $60 that goes up to XXL. I’ve found their women’s clothing to be relaxed fit and good quality.
posted by sallybrown at 9:00 AM on June 5, 2019

griphus, is it the "Men Premium Linen Long-Sleeve Shirt"? Or if not does that look like it would fit you?

yeah that's almost definitely the one I have. If they're anything like the ones I bought a few years back, buy it a size up from a usual dress shirt because they shrink a lot (unlike most uniqlo stuff in my experience) and look better a little looser than close-fitting.
posted by griphus at 9:07 AM on June 5, 2019

I bought 2 of the Men's Premium Linen Long Sleeve shirt from Uniqlo ~6 weeks ago because $20 is a steal. They are ENORMOUSLY cut compared to every other Uniqlo item I've purchased for my husband. There's definitely room for a belly. So far, haven't had any shrinking either (machine wash warm, hang dry).
posted by holyrood at 9:59 AM on June 5, 2019

Response by poster: Okay one more question about the Uniqlo shirts: Are they cut longish? Prospective giftee is 6'3". Deciding between these (better colors, cheaper price) and J.Crew Factory (comes in tall).
posted by Bluesocking at 10:06 AM on June 5, 2019

Would Muji work? Theirs are £34.99 here.
posted by Ms. Moonlight at 10:51 AM on June 5, 2019

westport big and tall
posted by brujita at 11:23 AM on June 5, 2019

My husband is 6'2'' and the uniqlo shirt is plenty long for him.
posted by holyrood at 3:27 PM on June 5, 2019

I have a bit of a belly and I get my linen shirts from Uniqlo too. I am about 6' 2" and they are comfortably cut.
posted by turbid dahlia at 7:28 PM on June 5, 2019

I have two of these, and like them a lot. I'm not tall (5'10") but am more bellyish than I would like to be, and they are very comfortable. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075DCYXHW
posted by The Deej at 10:47 AM on June 6, 2019

Uniqlo shirts are not cut long, and linen shrinks more than cotton over time. I'm 5'10" and they are a little short on me after a few washes.
posted by caek at 12:19 PM on June 6, 2019

Uniqlo shirts are not cut long, and linen shrinks more than cotton over time.

True enough, I wouldn't call them long, just comfortable length-wise (for me). I get them cleaned and pressed, so don't wash, and have yet to experience any shrinkage.
posted by turbid dahlia at 2:26 PM on June 6, 2019