Polo Ralph Lauren
Tricolour Check Oxford Shirt Classic Fit
CA$175.00CAD
In Stock
Polo Ralph Lauren Tricolour Check Oxford Shirt is a classic-fit, long-sleeve button-up shirt made from 100% cotton oxford fabric, featuring a tricolour check pattern, embroidered rider logo, spread collar, and two buttoned patch pockets. It is designed for casual and smart-casual wear.
- Material
- 100% cotton oxford fabric
- Style
- classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Red
Size
SMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
Classic fit oxford shirt in tricolour check with embroidered rider logo and buttoned patch pocket.
Buttoned patch pocket, embroidered rider logo
- Material
- 100% cotton oxford fabric
- Style
- classic
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- tricolour check pattern
- embroidered rider logo
- classic fit
- buttoned patch pocket
- 100% cotton oxford fabric
Product Insights
A classic-fit Oxford shirt with generous chest ease and a longer back length, cut full through the bicep and low armholes for comfort on broader arms but potentially blousy and restrictive overhead. Its stiff, yarn-dyed cotton fabric drapes crisply, fades evenly with washing, and softens after 5–10 washes into a supple, pillowy texture while retaining structure; cold washing minimizes 1–2% shrinkage. Designed to pair effortlessly with navy blazers, khaki chinos, and indigo denim, with a button-down collar that works under a sport coat or open.
Verified claims
- Chest ease
- A size Medium Classic Fit chest measures 46–48 inches, giving up to 8 inches of ease over a 40-inch chest.
- Back length
- Back length on a Medium runs 32-33 inches, 2-3 inches longer than many casual oxfords.
- Sleeve fit
- Sleeves are cut full through the bicep with low armholes; comfortable for broader arms but can feel blousy and restrict overhead reach.
- Styling
- Pairs without thought with navy blazers, khaki chinos, and indigo denim.
- Color fade
- Yarn-dyed colors fade subtly and evenly, avoiding cracking or peeling.
- Drape and fit
- Fabric stiffness gives Classic Fit a crisp, structured drape.
- Fabric
- With washing, fabric softens, texture blooms, colors fade evenly, and may shrink 1–2%.
- Shrinkage
- 100% cotton shrinks 1–2% on warm wash.
- Wash care
- Cold water wash and low tumble dry prevent shrinkage and maintain shape.
- Patina
- Yarn-dyed tricolour check fades evenly, keeping the pattern coherent over years.
- Break-in
- After 5–10 washes, the fabric becomes supple and pillowy while retaining structure.
- Layering fit
- Layers over a merino crewneck and under a cardigan without pulling.
- Collar
- Button-down collar works under a sport coat or open for a casual look.
- Pattern coordination
- Tricolour check coordinates with navy blazers and khaki chinos.
- Pocket and logo
- Chest pocket and rider logo visible when top button undone and sleeves rolled.
Product record
- Title
- Tricolour Check Oxford Shirt Classic Fit
- Brand
- Polo Ralph Lauren
- Price
- 175 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How the Classic Fit sits on the body
- The shoulder seams extend past the natural shoulder by about a half-inch on each side, producing a slight drop that reinforces the old-school, relaxed-preppy profile and makes the shirt pair well with softer shoulders on blazers and sweaters.
- Sleeves are cut full through the bicep, with a roomy cuff and a low armhole placement, so the shirt sits comfortably on broader arms but can feel blousy under the pits and restrict overhead reach for those accustomed to athletic-cut shirts.
- Polo Ralph Lauren's three-tier fit system places Classic as the roomiest option, with about 2 inches more chest circumference and a straighter side seam than the mid-tier Custom Fit, meaning the shirt offers a non-tapered, comfort-first shape that doesn't hug the torso at all.
- The back body length on a Medium runs approximately 32–33 inches, a full 2–3 inches longer than many casual oxfords, ensuring the hem stays securely tucked throughout a workday but precluding the untucked café look unless shortened by a tailor.
- A size Medium Classic Fit oxford typically has a chest measurement around 46–48 inches, providing up to 8 inches of ease over a 40-inch chest, which allows the shirt to billow slightly and move freely without pulling at the buttons.
- Against Brooks Brothers' Madison fit (their traditional cut), the Polo Classic Fit is often perceived as marginally less voluminous through the chest and midsection, making it a comparable but slightly more moderate choice for a traditional American oxford.
- The medium-weight oxford cloth's inherent stiffness helps the Classic Fit maintain a clean, structured drape even with its generous dimensions — the fabric stands slightly off the body rather than clinging, which is why the silhouette reads as crisp and intentional rather than sloppy.
How the oxford fabric ages with wear
- Since the tricolor check pattern is woven from yarn-dyed cotton threads rather than printed on the fabric surface, the colors will fade subtly and evenly over years of washing, avoiding the cracking or peeling of printed designs and contributing to the shirt's long-term wearability.
- The basketweave structure of oxford cloth, with its grouped yarns, creates a lightly textured surface that initially feels grainy but blooms into a softer, more pillowy surface as the cotton fibers relax — making the fabric feel thicker and more luxurious with age.
- Polo Ralph Lauren's oxford fabric is traditionally unbrushed, arriving with a smooth, crisp hand that softens significantly over repeated washes — expect about 5–10 launderings before the shirt feels properly broken in, at which point it gains a supple, almost flannel-like comfort without losing its structure.
How to style the tricolour check pattern
- The classic fit's extra room through the chest and waist allows the shirt to be worn comfortably over a lightweight merino crewneck or under a shawl-collar cardigan without pulling, turning the tricolour check into a three-season layering foundation that adds pattern where a solid oxford would fall flat.
- The chest pocket and embroidered rider logo are styling cues meant to be visible — rolling the sleeves to just above the elbow and leaving the top button undone exposes the pocket detail and the logo, a signature Polo Ralph Lauren move that borrows from vintage workwear and reinforces the shirt's casual identity.
- Polo Ralph Lauren's tricolour checks typically draw from a red-white-blue base, so this shirt functions as a pre-coordinated color story that pairs without thought with navy blazers, khaki chinos, and indigo denim — the pattern itself eliminates the need for color-matching accessories.
- The multi-color weave means you can pull any single thread color for accents: a burgundy knit tie echoes the red check, while a navy field jacket locks into the blue, making the shirt a harmonizing centerpiece rather than a pattern you have to work around.
- The button-down collar, inherent to Polo's Oxford shirting, lets this shirt shift from a tailored look under a tweed sport coat with a repp tie to an untucked, open-collar weekend layer — a versatility that has made the collar style a staple of American menswear for decades.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a long-sleeve button-up plaid shirt worn by a model; shirt is tucked into pants, has two chest patch pockets with buttons, a spread collar, cream buttons, and rolled sleeves on the right forearm.
- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve, button-front shirt with a straight hem tucked into pants and a medium spread collar; shoulders and torso visible from a near-frontal three-quarter pose.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.12 · w 0.68 · h 0.60 (high) - PatternLarge-scale multicolour plaid composed of predominantly blue blocks with intersecting white and thinner red and navy lines.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.18 · w 0.66 · h 0.44 (high) - Chest pocketsTwo rectangular patch chest pockets with visible topstitching; each pocket has a single center button fastening and the left pocket has a small rectangular fabric tag sewn on its upper edge.
2 regions
x 0.32 · y 0.25 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.27 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high) - Chest pocket tagSmall rectangular fabric tag sewn on the upper edge of the left chest pocket; printed details are too small to read at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.27 · w 0.05 · h 0.03 (medium) - ButtonsRound cream-colored front buttons visible down the placket; button spacing is regular and stitching is visible on several buttons.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.28 · w 0.14 · h 0.34 (high) - Sleeve detailRight sleeve rolled up to the forearm showing inner fabric; left sleeve worn down to wrist and partially cropped by image edge.
2 regions
x 0.61 · y 0.32 · w 0.28 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.15 · y 0.30 · w 0.18 · h 0.34 (medium) - Fabric appearanceWoven cotton-oxford texture visible as a matte, slightly textured surface consistent with shirting fabric.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.22 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (medium)
Other
Model shot on a neutral studio background; model wears white patched pants, a brown belt and a wristwatch; soft studio lighting with subtle shadowing to the model's left.
- Model and poseMale model shown from head to upper thighs in a three-quarter front pose with hands in pant pockets and gaze toward camera.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.02 · w 0.80 · h 0.96 (high) - Pants and accessoriesOff-white pants with visible denim patch details on the pocket area, a brown textured belt with a rectangular brass buckle, and a round-faced wristwatch on the left wrist.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.62 · w 0.62 · h 0.34 (high) - Background and lightingUniform neutral beige studio background with soft, even lighting and gentle shadow along the model's left side.
Colors
medium sky blue· shirt baseoff white· shirt stripescrimson red· thin accent lines#94633Bcream· buttons- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve, button-front shirt with a straight hem tucked into pants and a medium spread collar; shoulders and torso visible from a near-frontal three-quarter pose.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve button-up shirt with a large multicolor plaid pattern, center back pleat, rolled sleeves, and a turned-down collar; shirt is tucked into the model's trousers.
- Rear body shapeShirt back shows a straight hem tucked into pants, with a vertical center back seam/pleat running from just below the yoke to the hem.
1 region
x 0.13 · y 0.16 · w 0.74 · h 0.53 (high) - CollarTurned-down shirt collar visible from the rear, lying flat against the neck with a rectangular yoke panel beneath it.
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.04 · w 0.26 · h 0.11 (high) - SleevesLong sleeves rolled up to about mid-forearm on both arms; rolls are casual and expose inner shirt fabric at cuffs.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.51 · w 0.21 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.71 · y 0.49 · w 0.20 · h 0.33 (high) - Plaid patternLarge-scale check/plaid composed of medium blue base panels intersected by thinner white, navy and red stripes forming horizontal and vertical bands across the back and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.56 (high) - Fabric appearanceWoven shirt fabric with a smooth, slightly matte finish visible in folds and creases at the lower back and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.28 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (medium)
Other
Studio shot showing the model from behind against a neutral mottled background; image cropped at upper head and mid-thigh, even soft lighting with slight shadowing at lower right.
- Model and poseMale model shown from the rear with head slightly turned to the right and arms relaxed; shirt is tucked into light-colored pants and a brown belt is visible.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 0.99 (high) - Background and lightingNeutral beige mottled studio background with soft, diffused lighting and a faint shadow on the right side of the frame.
- Crop and framingImage is vertically framed showing the model from upper head (partially cropped) to mid-thigh; full shirt back is visible.
Colors
medium blue· main shirt panelsnavy blue· wide vertical and horizontal stripes#3C55ABwhite· thin intersecting stripesred accent· accent stripe- Rear body shapeShirt back shows a straight hem tucked into pants, with a vertical center back seam/pleat running from just below the yoke to the hem.
- 03
Product
Front-facing long-sleeve button-down plaid shirt laid flat showing collar, full button placket, two chest pockets, and rounded hem.
- View and orientationShirt photographed flat against a white background, shown from the front with sleeves extended downward and collar centered at top.
- CollarPointed spread collar with visible topstitching and collar stand, collar interior showing a dark navy label.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.06 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (high) - Button placketCentered vertical button placket with evenly spaced cream or ivory buttons running from collar to hem.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.18 · w 0.14 · h 0.62 (high) - Chest pocketsTwo rectangular chest pockets with top flaps and button closures; right-side pocket (viewer left) shows a small sewn rectangular tag on its upper edge.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.28 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.28 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high) - Sleeves and cuffsLong set-in sleeves terminating in single-button barrel cuffs with visible horizontal cuff plackets; sleeves follow the shirt's plaid pattern.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.56 · w 0.26 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.56 · w 0.26 · h 0.36 (high) - HemSlightly curved rounded hem at bottom center visible against background.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.72 · w 0.48 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric patternLarge-scale multicolor plaid composed of wide and narrow vertical and horizontal stripes creating checked blocks.
- Visible label text in collar“POLO”
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.08 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high) - Visible sublabel text in collar“RALPH LAUREN”
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.11 · w 0.18 · h 0.04 (medium) - Pocket tag text“POLO”Partial
1 region
x 0.63 · y 0.31 · w 0.05 · h 0.03 (medium)
Other
Studio-style flat-lay photograph on a white background with soft shadow; evenly lit with minimal reflections.
- Background and stagingPlain white background with a soft ambient shadow mostly visible to the lower right of the shirt.
- Shot compositionCentered composition showing entire front of shirt with small margin of background around all sides.
- LightingEven diffuse studio lighting with slight shadowing beneath and to the right of the shirt, minimal glare.
Colors
light sky blue· main checked field#7394E4royal blue· darker vertical/ horizontal stripes#3352A4accent red· thin accent stripescream white· secondary stripes and highlightsnavy· collar label and small pocket tag
Documents & Data
Q&A
4 answered- Does this classic fit run larger or smaller compared to Polo Ralph Lauren's slim fit?
- Classic Fit runs larger than Slim Fit. According to sizing guides, Classic Fit styles are cut generously and run large in width and length, while Slim Fit is true to size and tailored through the chest and arms [1].
- Is the 100% cotton oxford fabric pre-shrunk, or should I expect shrinkage after washing?
- Most Polo Ralph Lauren Oxford shirts (about 60–70%) are pre-shrunk during manufacturing, but you can still expect 1–2% residual shrinkage after the first warm wash. To minimize shrinkage, machine wash in cold water and tumble dry on low [2].
- Does this shirt have a button-down collar or a spread collar?
- This shirt has a button-down collar, which is standard for Polo Ralph Lauren oxford shirts. The button-down collar keeps the collar points in place and gives a classic preppy look.
- Is the oxford cloth lightweight or heavyweight? Suitable for year-round wear?
- The oxford cloth in this shirt is medium-weight. Customer reviews describe it as 'heavy enough to be warm on cool days but light enough not to be hot on warm days,' making it suitable for spring, fall, and milder winter days, but not ideal for extreme cold or hot summer heat [3].