Le 31
Plaid Oxford Shirt Comfort Fit
5/5 (3)
CA$19.99CA$69.00-71%
In Stock
This Plaid Oxford Shirt is a long-sleeve button-up from Le 31 by Simons, designed in Canada. It features a comfort fit with a straight cut and added room in the shoulders and sleeves, a button-down collar, single-button barrel cuffs, and a woven plaid pattern in a recycled cotton blend. Suitable for casual wear and layering, it offers a relaxed silhouette with a back box pleat for ease of movement.
- Material
- Oxford fabric in a recycled cotton blend
- Style
- classic, casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Off White
Size
SMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
Classic plaid Oxford shirt with comfort fit, button-down collar, and recycled cotton oxford fabric.
Comfort fit with straight cut, generous shoulder and sleeve room, button-down collar, oxford fabric in recycled cotton blend.
- Material
- Oxford fabric in a recycled cotton blend
- Style
- classic, casual
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Comfort fit with straight cut for easy movement
- Generous room in shoulders and sleeves
- Button-down collar for a polished look
- Classic Oxford fabric weave
- Recycled cotton blend for eco-friendly choice
- Exclusive Le 31 by Simons design
- Designed in Canada
- Straight cut silhouette
Product Insights
Le 31's Plaid Oxford Shirt offers a comfort fit with generous room in shoulders and sleeves, made from a durable recycled cotton basketweave that softens with washing, naturally hides light wrinkles, and ages gracefully with a frayed patina at collar and cuffs. The shirt shrinks primarily in length while preserving fit elsewhere, remains breathable in warm weather, and at its sale price of $19.99 CAD undercuts similar oxfords by $10–$30. Exclusive to Simons, it provides a unique value proposition: a shirt that improves over time while requiring minimal ironing.
Verified claims
- Fit
- More generous than Uniqlo slim, comparable to Gap classic.
- Fabric
- Recycled cotton blend (50%) with durable, breathable, wrinkle-resistant weave that softens.
- Material
- 50% reprocessed cotton, unique among mall oxfords and exclusive to Simons.
- Handfeel
- Nubby grid texture softens with washing.
- Wrinkle masking
- Textured weave hides light wrinkles.
- Breathability
- Basketweave fabric is breathable and comfortable in warm weather.
- Shrinkage
- Length shrinkage dominates; shoulder and sleeve room are preserved after washing.
- Wrinkle resistance
- Textured oxford weave naturally hides light wrinkles, keeping the shirt presentable without ironing.
- Aging character
- Softens with washes and develops a desirable frayed patina at collar and cuffs.
- Durability
- Cold wash and low heat preserve the durable basketweave, allowing it to soften without distorting.
- Age-related performance
- Shrinks in length, stays breathable, hides wrinkles, and keeps its subtle color with age.
- Value
- CAD 19.99 sale price undercuts similar oxfords by $10–$30, and the shirt improves with age.
- Wash wear behavior
- Basketweave fabric hides wrinkles, softens over time, and is easy to mend if frayed.
- Exclusivity
- Exclusive Simons house label designed in Canada, sold only at Simons.
- Design
- Comfort fit with extra room in shoulders and sleeves; subtle off-white tonal plaid.
- Cream undertone
- Tonal plaid on warm cream base reads nearly solid from distance.
- Wash effects
- With each wash, the shirt becomes softer and its fit stays comfortable.
- Wrinkle concealment
- Oxford basketweave texture hides wrinkles naturally, no chemical anti-wrinkle finish.
Product record
- Title
- Plaid Oxford Shirt Comfort Fit
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 69 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Long-term wash durability and shape retention
- Oxford cloth's basketweave construction makes it more resistant to tearing than standard poplin and relatively easy to mend if it eventually frays, so a $20 plaid shirt can hold up to frequent casual wear and incidental snags far better than a flat-woven dress shirt.
- Oxford cloth shirts are prized for how they age: they become noticeably softer over repeated washes and the collar and cuffs develop a natural frayed patina that many wearers consider a desirable, lived-in quality, so this $19.99 plaid shirt shifts from a crisp new garment to a relaxed, soft companion with ongoing wear.
- Woven cotton dress shirts characteristically shrink more in length than width, with sleeves and body shortening by up to 2 cm for casual fabrics like oxford; because this shirt is cut in a comfort fit with extra shoulder and sleeve room, the primary long-term fit effect is a slight sleeve rise rather than tightening across the chest or arms.
How the value compares to other oxford shirts
- The comfort fit is cut with a straight silhouette and extra room in the shoulders and sleeves, directly addressing the feedback from wearers of Uniqlo's oxford who find it 'very slim' and tight in the chest—so if you've ever sized up just to get a tolerable fit in a typical slim oxford, this shirt will fit as expected in your usual size.
- Le 31 is an exclusive house label designed in Canada and sold only at Simons, so this oxford shirt isn't available through mass retailers—for a buyer who values curation and boutique heritage, that gives it a clear identity advantage over globally distributed brands like Gap or Uniqlo.
- At the frequent sale price of $19.99 CAD, this oxford shirt undercuts Gap's oxford by nearly $30 (Gap was $47 on sale), Old Navy's by $10 (Old Navy was $30.09), and MUJI's by $14 (MUJI was $33.99), making it the lowest-priced entry-level oxford with recycled cotton fabric and a dedicated comfort fit among these mall brands.
- The oxford fabric is a recycled cotton blend, a sustainability feature that sets it apart from the basic 100% virgin cotton used by Uniqlo and the conventional cotton blends with spandex at Old Navy and Gap—at the CAD 19.99 sale price, it's one of the most affordable oxford shirts on the Canadian market that incorporates recycled content.
Oxford fabric feel and breathability
- Oxford fabric starts with a crisp, structured handfeel that softens progressively through normal wash and wear cycles, developing a lived-in softness over time while maintaining its drape — a characteristic that makes the shirt increasingly comfortable with age without losing its shape.
- The Oxford fabric is woven using a basketweave construction where fine warp yarns cross coarser weft yarns, producing a slightly bumpy, nubby surface that gives the shirt its characteristic casual, rugged handfeel — a texture that is immediately noticeable to the touch and distinctly different from the smoothness of poplin or broadcloth.
- Cotton's natural porosity combined with the open basketweave structure allows consistent airflow, making the shirt breathable enough for daily wear across multiple seasons; the comfort fit's extra room in the chest and sleeves further facilitates ventilation by keeping the fabric from clinging to the skin.
- The textured surface of the Oxford weave tends to mask light creases and wrinkles, keeping the shirt looking presentable throughout a long day of wear better than smooth weaves like poplin — a functional benefit that maintains a neat appearance without relying on chemical finishes.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Long-sleeve button-up plaid shirt shown on a model, open over a light tank; visible features include a folded point collar, vertical button placket with visible buttons, chest-to-hem plaid pattern, and single-button barrel cuffs.
- Overall silhouetteRelaxed long-sleeve button-up shirt worn open; front panels hang straight with a visible vertical button placket at center.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.28 · w 0.94 · h 0.67 (high) - CollarFolded point collar with visible collar points and top buttonhole; collar sits open revealing undershirt.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.07 · w 0.43 · h 0.18 (high) - Button placket and buttonsVertical center placket with visible round light-colored buttons spaced down the front; some buttons fastened and others unfastened.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.34 · w 0.28 · h 0.53 (high); x 0.46 · y 0.34 · w 0.14 · h 0.52 (high) - Sleeves and cuffsLong sleeves with single-button barrel cuffs visible at wrists; left sleeve cuff partially folded back at the hem.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.52 · w 0.38 · h 0.44 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.48 · w 0.38 · h 0.45 (high) - Fabric textureWoven oxford-like texture visible as a matte, slightly textured cotton weave across the shirt surface.
- Plaid patternHorizontal and vertical plaid composed of wide tan/beige and narrower pale mauve/lavender bands intersected by thin muted green and white lines, forming a regular grid across the visible panels.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.28 · w 0.94 · h 0.67 (high) - Hem and side seamVisible straight hem at lower front with slight side seam shaping where fabric falls over waistband area.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.78 · w 0.80 · h 0.16 (medium) - Visible stitchingTopstitching along the collar, placket, shoulder seam, and cuffs visible in matching thread tone.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.08 · w 0.60 · h 0.65 (medium)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the shirt against a neutral light gray background with soft even lighting; model posed cropped at mid-thigh, right hand in pocket, slight shadowing under chin and along fabric folds.
- Model and poseMale model shown from head to mid-thigh, facing slightly to camera left with right hand in pocket and shirt worn open over a light ribbed tank.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.98 · h 0.98 (high) - Background and lightingEven neutral light gray background with soft studio lighting that produces minimal harsh shadows and a small soft shadow on the background near the model.
- Visible non-product clothingLight-colored sleeveless tank worn under the shirt and a dark brown belt and dark trousers visible at the waist; these are separate garments from the product.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.58 · w 0.44 · h 0.30 (high) - Image cropImage cropped slightly above the top of the model's head and at mid-thigh so lower sleeves and hem are visible but not full arms or legs.
Colors
light tan· wide tan/beige plaid bandspale lavender· pale mauve/lavender plaid bands#BBB4BCsoft white· white grid lines#F3F1F3muted sage green· thin muted green accent lines#BCB4B3- Overall silhouetteRelaxed long-sleeve button-up shirt worn open; front panels hang straight with a visible vertical button placket at center.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve plaid button-up shirt shown on a model; visible features include a straight back yoke with center box pleat, full-length sleeves with buttoned cuffs, a classic collar seen from the rear, and a curved hem.
- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve collared shirt shown from the back with a relaxed, straight cut and a slightly curved hem that falls below the waistline.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.84 · h 0.76 (high) - Back yoke and pleatHorizontal back yoke across the upper back with a centered vertical box pleat running down from the yoke to allow ease of movement.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Collar (rear view)Classic shirt collar visible from the rear, with collar stand and collar points folding outward; collar shows the same plaid pattern as the body.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeves and cuffsFull-length sleeves with single-button barrel cuffs; cuffs are buttoned and show horizontal alignment of the plaid pattern.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.36 · w 0.28 · h 0.38 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.36 · w 0.28 · h 0.40 (high) - Fabric patternLarge-scale multicolor plaid composed of wide horizontal and vertical bands forming squares; pattern repeats across the back and aligns at seams.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.16 · w 0.76 · h 0.64 (high) - Lower hem shapeCurved hem that is longer at the center back than at the sides, with a visible side seam split at the lower side.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.72 · w 0.72 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model standing with back to camera against a neutral light gray background and soft even lighting; visible floor seam and minimal shadow under model.
- Model presenceA dark-skinned male model is shown from the back and in three-quarter profile to the right, with shoulder-length textured hair that partially covers the collar.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.02 · w 0.48 · h 0.30 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light gray studio background with soft, even lighting and no visible props; subtle shadowing under the model near the floor.
- Crop and compositionImage framed vertically showing the model from upper head to mid-thigh; hands and part of dark trousers visible at the bottom of the frame.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.00 · w 0.88 · h 1.00 (medium) - Image qualitySharp focus on shirt with natural color rendering and no visible motion blur.
Colors
light cream· plaid background#BCBBC3beige tan· wide plaid bands#BCBBC3pale lavender pink· accent stripes#BCBBC3muted olive green· thin grid lines#BCBBBC- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve collared shirt shown from the back with a relaxed, straight cut and a slightly curved hem that falls below the waistline.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
3 total5
3 reviews · out of 5
C. était pour un cadeau
★★★★★Louise G.
C. était pour un cadeau
Great shirt
★★★★★Linda O.
I bought this for my father and he loves it. It’s a perfect fit as it is standard cut and not fitted.
Aime bien
★★★★★Denise G.
Oui confortable
Q&A
3 answered- How does the comfort fit sizing compare to a regular fit oxford shirt from other brands like Uniqlo or Gap?
- Our comfort fit is designed with a straight cut and extra room in the shoulders and sleeves, so it fits more generously than a typical regular-fit oxford from brands like Uniqlo (which tends to be slimmer) and is closer to Gap's classic fit. For a trimmer silhouette, consider sizing down.
- What is the recommended care method—machine washable? Does it shrink after washing?
- We recommend machine washing in cold water and tumble drying on low heat. Like most cotton oxford shirts, some shrinkage may occur, especially if dried on high heat. For best results, line drying is recommended.
- How would you describe the off-white color: more cream or true white? Is the plaid pattern subtle or bold?
- The off-white has a warm undertone, closer to cream than a stark white. As for the plaid, it is a subtle, tonal pattern rather than a high-contrast bold plaid, based on the style of Le 31 oxford shirts.