Le 31
Floral Shadow Shirt Comfort Fit
CA$29.95CA$99.00-70%
In Stock
This Le 31 by Simons long-sleeve button-up dress shirt features a comfort fit with a straight cut and extra room in the shoulders and sleeves. It is made from 100% cotton weave with an all-over blue watercolor floral print, spread collar, button placket, and single-button cuffs. Designed in Canada, this shirt is intended for professional or formal wear.
- Material
- 100% cotton weave
- Style
- casual, regular-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Patterned White
Size
170
Specifications
Comfort-fit shirt with a straight cut and floral shadow pattern, made from 100% cotton weave.
Straight cut with room to move in shoulders and sleeves; exclusive design from Le 31 by Simons.
- Material
- 100% cotton weave
- Style
- casual, regular-fit
- Occasion
- casual, everyday
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- comfort fit straight cut
- room to move in shoulders and sleeves
- 100% cotton weave fabric
- exclusive designed in Canada
- Le 31 by Simons collection
Product Insights
Le 31's Floral Shadow Shirt delivers painterly florals at a $99 MSRP—$51 less than comparable styles—and reaches a 70% discount as the deepest clearance in the line. Its comfort fit is intentionally boxy with no taper, ideal for untucked wear, but requires ironing (damp with steam on high heat) and careful maintenance: cold wash and air-dry limit first-wash shrinkage to 1–2%, while rounded hangers prevent shoulder dimples.
Verified claims
- Price position
- At $99 MSRP, the Floral Shadow Shirt costs $51 less than Le 31's $150 painterly florals.
- Clearance value
- At $29.95 (70% off), the Floral Shadow Shirt is the deepest discount in Le 31's floral comfort-fit lineup.
- Fit cut
- Comfort fit is boxy with no taper, making it suitable for untucked wear.
- Shrinkage
- Cold wash and air drying keep the comfort fit from shrinking.
- Shape maintenance
- Rounded hangers prevent shoulder dimples; damp ironing gives crisp finish.
- Ironing
- The shirt requires ironing; buyers recommend ironing damp with steam on high heat.
- Care
- Cold wash and air-dry limit shrinkage to 1–2% on first wash.
Product record
- Title
- Floral Shadow Shirt Comfort Fit
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 99 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Wash, dry, and ironing for long shirt life
- 100% untreated cotton woven fabric shrinks 3–5% in hot water (60°C/140°F) but only 1–2% in cold water (30°C/86°F); using a cold wash cycle preserves the shirt's original length and collar dimensions, especially critical for a button-down dress shirt where even a half-inch loss can affect tuckability and comfort.
- The drum dryer is the biggest contributor to cotton shrinkage because heat and tumbling work together to compress fibers; air-drying the shirt on a line or flat on a towel eliminates that hazard, and if a dryer must be used, selecting the lowest heat setting and removing the shirt while still slightly damp minimizes the effect.
- Applying an enzymatic laundry detergent directly to the collar and cuffs before washing breaks down the skin oils and sweat that oxidize into permanent yellow stains, preserving the white-collar contrast that defines the dress shirt's crispness.
- The majority of cotton shrinkage happens during the very first wash; subsequent washes yield less than 1% additional change, so a gentle initial cold-water wash and air-dry locks in the comfort fit's intended shape and prevents further surprises down the line.
- Turning the shirt inside out before washing reduces the friction that dulls the printed pattern by shielding it from the drum and other garments, which is especially important for a shadow floral design where subtle tonal variations can fade with abrasion.
- Hanging the shirt to dry on a hanger with rounded ends—not a wire or thin plastic one—preserves the natural roll of the button-down collar and prevents shoulder dimples, which is particularly noticeable on a comfortable straight-cut shirt where a clean shoulder line matters.
- Ironing the shirt while it is still slightly damp on a high cotton setting with steam (3 dots, ~390°F/200°C) uses the residual moisture to relax the fibers more completely, producing a sharper finish that holds through a workday better than dry ironing.
Value compared to similar floral cotton shirts
- The Bistre Painterly Floral and Dark Floral comfort-fit shirts, which share the same silhouette and 100% cotton weave, are priced at $150 — 51% more than the Floral Shadow Shirt's full $99 MSRP — without offering any functional upgrade, so the price difference lives entirely in the pattern complexity.
- The Floral Shadow Shirt's $99 full price sits between the $79 Organic Cotton Floral Geometry and the $125–$150 Liberty-fabric and painterly floral shirts, making it a balanced mid-range 100% cotton dress shirt within the brand's comfort-fit range.
- At its $29.95 sale price — a 70% drop from $99 — this shirt undercuts every other current Le 31 floral comfort-fit option by a wide margin; for context, the Liberty-fabric editions are reduced by only ~36% to $79.95, and the Dark Floral and Bistre Painterly shirts remain at $150 without a markdown.
How the comfort fit compares to modern and slim fits
- The straight cut of the comfort fit ensures the hem falls evenly around the body and doesn’t ride up over the hips when worn untucked — a fit that feels intentionally casual rather than like a tucked dress shirt left loose.
- While Le 31’s comfort fit is described as 'a straight cut with room to move in the shoulders and sleeves,' the brand’s modern fit is also straight but 'hugs the body' and adds 'relaxed in the torso and at the waist' — meaning the comfort fit eschews the gentle tapering of the modern fit for a uniform, boxy drape, making it the roomier option for those who want to avoid any contouring through the chest and waist.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A long-sleeve button-up shirt with a white background and an overall blue watercolor floral print; visible spread collar, button placket, fitted sleeves and single-button cuffs. Shirt is tucked into dark trousers and worn with a dark narrow tie.
- Overall patternWhite long-sleeve shirt covered with an irregular watercolor-style floral print in multiple blue tones distributed across the front, sleeves, and collar.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.64 (high) - Collar styleSpread collar in the same printed fabric, points visible and lying flat under a dark tie knot.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.18 · w 0.32 · h 0.14 (high) - Button placketCentral front button placket visible beneath the tie, made from the same printed fabric.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.28 · w 0.24 · h 0.38 (high) - CuffsSingle-button barrel cuffs in the printed fabric visible on both wrists; left cuff more visible and rests on the pool table edge.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.70 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.62 · w 0.18 · h 0.26 (high) - Fit and tuckShirt is tucked into dark trousers and appears fitted at the waist with slight fabric pull lines at the lower front.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.48 · w 0.44 · h 0.30 (medium) - Fabric appearanceFabric shows a smooth, woven texture with a matte finish; floral print has a soft, watercolor edge rather than sharp outlines.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.26 · w 0.60 · h 0.48 (medium)
Other
Lifestyle scene showing a model leaning on a pool table in a wood-paneled room with a cue stick and billiard balls; soft window light from the left and warm interior lighting create highlights and shadows.
- Scene and poseMale model leaning forward with both hands on the pool table edge, looking left in a three-quarter profile.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.06 · w 0.84 · h 0.82 (high) - Pool table and ballsPortion of a pool table with greenish-gray felt is visible in the lower part of the image along with several billiard balls arranged on the surface.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.74 · w 0.96 · h 0.24 (high) - BackgroundDark wooden paneled wall and a vertical pool cue leaning against it; a bright window with frosted or textured glass is visible at upper left.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.36 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.08 · w 0.38 · h 0.40 (high) - Accessory not part of productA dark narrow necktie is worn with the shirt; dark trousers and a belt are visible but are not described as product details here.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.28 · w 0.18 · h 0.46 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft natural light from the left creates mild highlights on the left side of the model and softer shadows on the right side of the scene.
Colors
bright white· shirt base#D2CDD3muted navy-blue· floral print#22252C- Overall patternWhite long-sleeve shirt covered with an irregular watercolor-style floral print in multiple blue tones distributed across the front, sleeves, and collar.
- 02
Product
Folded long-sleeve button-up dress shirt shown face-up with a spread collar, visible front placket with white buttons, single-button barrel cuff folded over, and an overall watercolor floral print in blue-gray tones on a white ground.
- Overall shapeNeatly folded long-sleeve dress shirt shown flat with the front placket centered and the left sleeve folded under the body so only the right cuff area is visible on top.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.04 · w 0.88 · h 0.92 (high) - CollarSpread collar with visible collar points and inner collar band printed with the same floral pattern as the shirt body.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.02 · w 0.56 · h 0.18 (high) - Front placket and buttonsCentered stitched placket with a vertical row of clear/white round buttons; buttonholes visible and evenly spaced down the front.
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.20 · w 0.18 · h 0.66 (high) - CuffSingle-button barrel cuff folded onto the front of the shirt showing two white buttons on the cuff and a band of floral print along the cuff edge.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.61 · w 0.30 · h 0.27 (high) - Fabric patternAll-over watercolor floral print with large soft-edged flower and leaf shapes in multiple blue-gray tones on a white ground; motifs overlap and have translucent layered look.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.12 · w 0.88 · h 0.78 (high) - Label inside collarBlack rectangular collar label with several lines of white text including a logo-like 'LE 31', numeric sizing, and comfort fit wording.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.04 · w 0.22 · h 0.08 (medium) - Label text line 1“LE 31 PAR SIMONS”
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.04 · w 0.22 · h 0.03 (medium) - Label text line 2“15.5 39”
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.06 · w 0.22 · h 0.01 (medium) - Label text line 3“COUPE CONFORT / COMFORT FIT”
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.07 · w 0.22 · h 0.02 (medium)
Other
Studio flat-lay image with even soft lighting, neutral light gray background, and subtle soft shadow under the folded shirt; image is tightly cropped around the product.
- Background and stagingPlain light gray background with the shirt centered and photographed from above in a flat-lay orientation.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft even lighting with a faint soft shadow visible beneath the lower edge of the shirt.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.82 · w 0.76 · h 0.14 (medium) - Image cropBottom edge of the folded shirt is close to the image bottom and the left and right sides of the shirt are fully within the frame.
Colors
white· base fabricdark slate blue· dark floral motifs#333D4Bdesaturated sky blue· light wash motifs#A3B5C3- Overall shapeNeatly folded long-sleeve dress shirt shown flat with the front placket centered and the left sleeve folded under the body so only the right cuff area is visible on top.
Documents & Data
Q&A
3 answered- What is the collar style (e.g., spread, button-down, or point)?
- This shirt features a button-down collar, as confirmed by the product description on Simons [1] and a seller listing [2].
- Does this shirt require ironing after washing, or is it wrinkle-resistant?
- The product details do not mention wrinkle resistance, and 100% cotton typically requires ironing after washing unless treated with a wrinkle-free finish.
- What are the care instructions—can it be machine washed and tumbled dried?
- The shirt should be machine washed cold [2]. Tumble drying is not specified, so we recommend air drying to prevent potential shrinkage.