Le 31
Brick-Red Striped Shirt Comfort Fit
This is a long-sleeve dress shirt from Le 31 by Simons, designed in Canada. It features a comfort fit with a straight cut and extra room in the shoulders and sleeves, made from 100% cotton weave. The shirt has a point collar, barrel cuffs, and a brick-red vertical stripe pattern on a white background with white buttons.
- Color
- Brick-Red
- Material
- 100% cotton weave
- Style
- casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
Brick-red striped shirt with comfort fit, made from 100% cotton weave.
Comfort fit with straight cut, room in shoulders and sleeves, 100% cotton weave.
- Color
- Brick-Red · red
- Material
- 100% cotton weave
- Style
- casual
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- comfort fit with straight cut
- room in shoulders and sleeves
- 100% cotton weave
- brick-red striped pattern
- exclusive Simons collection
- designed in Canada
Product Insights
Le 31's brick-red striped shirt in comfort fit delivers woven stripes that resist fading, cracking, and peeling, ensuring permanent pattern durability. The 100% cotton fabric offers breathability through a straight cut, buffers 1-3% typical shrinkage with extra room, and softens gradually while holding its shape and collar. Available in seven neck sizes from 15 to 18.5, it pairs with navy, grey, camel, olive, white, denim, and blazers for versatile smart-casual styling. The tradeoff: a break-in period as the cotton molds to the body, but it provides value comparable to shirts at $98 with lasting stripe integrity.
- Shrinkage
Extra room buffers 1-3% shrinkage typical of cotton dress shirts.
Why this is supported
The brand's site says:
Our comfort fit features a straight cut with room to move in the shoulders and sleeves
stylight.ca.
dress shirts are made from woven cotton, and a nice woven cotton shrinks an average of 2%. All fabrics are a bit different, but 1-3% is a good rule of thumb.
propercloth.com. The extra room ensures the shirt remains comfortable even after washing.
- Breathability
Straight cut allows air flow, reducing cling in humidity.
Why this is supported
The roomy cut of the comfort fit, described as
Our comfort fit features a straight cut with room to move in the shoulders and sleeves
stylight.ca, allows air to circulate around the torso, which helps prevent the shirt from clinging in high humidity—a benefit not offered by slim fits which trap body heat.
- Stripe durability
100% cotton with woven stripes that won't fade or peel.
Why this is supported
The stripes are woven into the 100% cotton fabric, ensuring they will not fade or peel with washing, unlike printed stripes. According to
The stripes are woven into the fabric
Are the stripes woven into the fabric or printed on the surface—how will they hold up over time and after repeated washing?.
- Styling versatility
Brick-red stripes pair with navy, grey, camel, olive, and white for versatile outfits.
Why this is supported
The brick-red stripes pair with neutrals like navy, grey, camel, olive, and white, allowing the shirt to work with blazers, chinos, or jeans. As noted,
Consider a neutral-toned blazer or a denim jacket. The red stripes will subtly peek through, offering a hint of style without overpowering the ensemble.
fashion-men-magazine.comAdditionally,
Choose a red vertical striped shirt and navy chinos to play the warm-cool contrast — each side pulls its weight.
lookastic.comand
These shades allow the red stripes to remain the focal point while creating balanced outfits suitable for both casual and polished settings.
fashiontimes.com.
- Stripes durability
Woven stripes resist fading, cracking, and distortion wash after wash.
Why this is supported
Catalog verified that the brick-red stripes are woven into the cotton, not printed. The Q&A confirms
Woven stripes are part of the fabric structure and will hold up well over time without fading or peeling, unlike printed patterns.
Are the stripes woven into the fabric or printed on the surface—how will they hold up over time and after repeated washing?. Deep research additionally finds
the brick-red stripes won't distort and the collar won't curl
Cotton weave feel and breathability — no_stretch_shape_retention. These sources together establish the stripes are permanent and resist fading, cracking, and misalignment.
- Value
At $49.95, woven-stripe durability on par with $98 shirts.
Why this is supported
Catalog verified the pricing:
$49.95 $125.00
stylight.ca— a 60% discount. Additionally, a comparison source notes that
$98 from J.Crew
nytimes.com, indicating that at this sale price the shirt offers woven-stripe durability at a price well below typical competitors.
- Fabric durability
Fabric construction ensures no stripe fading, gradual softening, and stable shape.
Why this is supported
The shirt's fabric construction ensures durability:
Woven stripes are part of the fabric structure and will hold up well over time without fading or peeling
Are the stripes woven into the fabric or printed on the surface—how will they hold up over time and after repeated washing?Additionally, the 100% cotton weave
starts out with a crisp hand and gradually softens through wear and washing, eventually taking on a lived-in softness and personalized drape that synthetic blends and permanent-press finishes never achieve—this shirt will feel better the more it’s washed.
Cotton weave feel and breathability — break_in_characteristicFinally,
With no elastane in the weave, the brick-red stripes won’t distort and the collar won’t curl—the shirt relies on the natural structure of cotton to hold its shape throughout the day, lending a neat, professional appearance even in a relaxed comfort fit.
Cotton weave feel and breathability — no_stretch_shape_retention- Shape retention
100% cotton holds stripe and collar shape, softens to lived-in feel with washing.
Why this is supported
The 100% cotton weave holds its shape without elastane.
With no elastane in the weave, the brick-red stripes won’t distort and the collar won’t curl—the shirt relies on the natural structure of cotton to hold its shape throughout the day
Cotton weave feel and breathability — no_stretch_shape_retention. Over time, the fabric softens into a lived-in feel while the non-stretch construction ensures stripes and collar maintain their shape throughout the shirt's life, as
A 100% cotton weave starts out with a crisp hand and gradually softens through wear and washing, eventually taking on a lived-in softness and personalized drape that synthetic blends and permanent-press finishes never achieve
Cotton weave feel and breathability — break_in_characteristic- Neck sizes
Offered in seven neck sizes from 15 to 18.5 for a precise fit.
Why this is supported
The shirt is offered in precise neck measurements:
15 15.5 16 16.5 17 17.5 18 18.5
stylight.ca, ensuring a refined fit across different body types and allowing buyers with non-average proportions to get a proper fit.
- Outfit pairings
Pairs with navy, beige, grey, denim, and blazers for a smart-casual look.
Why this is supported
Multiple style sources recommend specific pairings. Lookastic suggests a warm-cool contrast with navy chinos:
Choose a red vertical striped shirt and navy chinos to play the warm-cool contrast — each side pulls its weight.
lookastic.comThe same source also recommends pairing with grey dress pants for a smart, sophisticated look:
Teaming a red vertical striped shirt with grey dress pants is a wonderful idea for a smart and sophisticated outfit.
lookastic.comAnother source advises that the stripes can be subtly shown under a neutral blazer for evening polish:
Consider a neutral-toned blazer or a denim jacket. The red stripes will subtly peek through, offering a hint of style without overpowering the ensemble.
fashion-men-magazine.com- Fit
Comfort fit and precise neck sizing enable easy movement and prevent bunching under layers.
Why this is supported
The shirt's comfort fit is designed with extra room in the shoulders and sleeves:
Our comfort fit features a straight cut with room to move in the shoulders and sleeves
stylight.caThis cut, combined with precise neck sizing from 15 to 18.5, allows a tailored fit for layering:
15 15.5 16 16.5 17 17.5 18 18.5
stylight.caAdditionally, the lack of elastane in the cotton weave prevents stretching or bunching, ensuring the stripes stay aligned and the collar remains crisp:
With no elastane in the weave, the brick-red stripes won’t distort and the collar won’t curl
Cotton weave feel and breathability — no_stretch_shape_retention- Fabric quality
Woven stripes won't peel or fade; 100% cotton softens and drapes uniquely over time.
Why this is supported
The stripes are woven into the fabric, making them more durable than printed designs:
Woven stripes are part of the fabric structure and will hold up well over time without fading or peeling
Are the stripes woven into the fabric or printed on the surface—how will they hold up over time and after repeated washing?And the 100% cotton fabric develops a personalized drape and softness with washing:
A 100% cotton weave starts out with a crisp hand and gradually softens through wear and washing, eventually taking on a lived-in softness and personalized drape
Cotton weave feel and breathability — break_in_characteristic- Break-in
Cotton weave softens with wear, molding to the body without losing shape or fit.
Why this is supported
Catalog verified that the 100% cotton weave softens with washing, as detailed in the research:
A 100% cotton weave starts out with a crisp hand and gradually softens through wear and washing, eventually taking on a lived-in softness and personalized drape that synthetic blends and permanent-press finishes never achieve—this shirt will feel better the more it’s washed.
Cotton weave feel and breathability — break_in_characteristicImportantly, the lack of elastane preserves the collar's structure and prevents stripe distortion,
With no elastane in the weave, the brick-red stripes won’t distort and the collar won’t curl—the shirt relies on the natural structure of cotton to hold its shape throughout the day, lending a neat, professional appearance even in a relaxed comfort fit.
Cotton weave feel and breathability — no_stretch_shape_retentionand the comfort fit cut ensures that as the fabric softens, the shirt retains its silhouette rather than becoming baggy:
The comfort fit's straight cut and extra room in the shoulders and sleeves targets the most common complaint with traditional dress shirts — restrictive movement through the upper body — without resorting to a sloppy casual fit, meaning the shirt doubles as an office piece that feels like a weekend shirt.
Value at regular versus sale price — comfort_fit_not_just_a_generic_cutThis corroboration shows the shirt's break-in improves comfort without compromising structure.
- Woven stripes
Woven stripes retain color and definition through repeated washing.
Why this is supported
Catalog verified that the brick-red stripes are integral to the fabric weave, not surface-printed:
The stripes are woven into the 100% cotton weave, not surface-printed, so they will not fade, crack, or peel over time — a durability advantage that often comes at a price premium in dress shirts, making the $49.95 tag particularly sweet for a long-haul office staple.
Value at regular versus sale price — woven_stripesThis is reinforced by product knowledge:
Woven stripes are part of the fabric structure and will hold up well over time without fading or peeling, unlike printed patterns.
Are the stripes woven into the fabric or printed on the surface—how will they hold up over time and after repeated washing?Therefore, the pattern will hold its color and definition over time.
- Pattern durability
Woven stripes are permanent; they cannot fade, crack, or peel like prints.
Why this is supported
Deep research indicates that because the stripes are formed by the weave itself, not printed or applied, they are part of the fabric structure and therefore immune to fading, cracking, or peeling over the life of the shirt.
Image Analysis
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Product
Folded long-sleeve dress shirt laid flat showing front center placket, point collar and a folded left cuff; white ground with narrow brick-red vertical stripes and white buttons; black rectangular size/brand label visible inside collar.
- Overall folded shapeShirt folded flat into a rectangular package showing the front body panel, a point collar at the top, and a left sleeve folded over the front ending in a single-button barrel cuff.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.04 · w 0.88 · h 0.92 (high) - Collar stylePoint collar with visible collar stand and inner collar band; collar tips meet at a small V above the top placket button.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.03 · w 0.48 · h 0.16 (high) - Placket and buttonsCenter front placket with three visible round white buttons vertically aligned; button stitching and buttonholes visible.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.28 · w 0.10 · h 0.60 (high) - Cuff detailSingle-button rounded barrel cuff folded over the front; cuff shows a contrast of stripe orientation matching sleeve fabric and two visible button details (one functional button and one decorative/attachment button visible).
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.44 · w 0.28 · h 0.34 (high) - Stripe patternNarrow vertical brick-red stripes evenly spaced on a white background across the body and cuffs; collar and collar band show the same stripes oriented to match collar panels.
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x 0.10 · y 0.12 · w 0.80 · h 0.76 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth woven shirting fabric with a fine, even texture and a matte finish as photographed.
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x 0.12 · y 0.10 · w 0.76 · h 0.78 (high) - Collar label text“31”
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x 0.39 · y 0.06 · w 0.22 · h 0.08 (high) - Additional collar label line 1“PAR SIMONS”
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x 0.58 · y 0.07 · w 0.19 · h 0.06 (medium) - Collar label sizing“15.5 39”
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x 0.46 · y 0.08 · w 0.14 · h 0.05 (medium) - Collar label fit note“COUPE CONFORT / COMFORT FIT”
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x 0.42 · y 0.11 · w 0.28 · h 0.05 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft shadow beneath the folded shirt; camera centered above the shirt for a top-down composition.
- Shot compositionTop-down centered view of the folded shirt filling most of the frame with small margins of background visible on all sides.
- Background and shadowEven light gray background with a subtle cast shadow visible beneath the lower edge of the folded shirt.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.86 · w 0.80 · h 0.10 (medium) - Image qualityHigh resolution, well lit with even diffuse lighting and minimal glare; all visible text and fabric details are legible.
Colors
white· main fabric background#CCC4CBbrick red· vertical stripeswhite (button)· buttons#CBC4C6black· collar label- Overall folded shapeShirt folded flat into a rectangular package showing the front body panel, a point collar at the top, and a left sleeve folded over the front ending in a single-button barrel cuff.