Mixed Vertical Stripe Shirt Regular Fit

Verified claims

Stripe pattern

Mixed vertical stripes: blockier and narrower create deliberate imprecision and an elongating illusion.

Fit and pattern

The regular (fuller) cut makes the bold stripes appear contemporary; on a slim cut they would read retro.

Silhouette

Regular fit's fuller cut prevents the vertical stripes from appearing retro, keeping the silhouette contemporary.

Styling

Pairs with solid neutral bottoms for a clean contemporary line.

Bottom pairing

Pair with solid bottoms in navy, beige, or dark denim.

Moisture management

Dries in 15 minutes and absorbs less than 0.04% its weight in moisture.

Easy care

Wrinkle resistant, machine washable, holds shape after washing.

Wrinkle resistance

Wears straight from dryer or suitcase without ironing.

Quick drying

Dries in ~15 minutes, 3x faster than cotton.

Pricing

At CAD 39.95, the shirt costs the same as Report Collection's 4-way-stretch shirts ($30 USD).

Intended use

Stretch here provides structured fit for smart-casual, not active moisture-wicking performance.

Price positioning

At CAD 39.95 sale, it's Report Collection's most affordable summer shirt.

Fabric

Wrinkle-free and quick-drying fabric with stretch for hot-weather comfort.

Statement shirt revival

Fits the early-2020s dress-shirt-as-statement revival; style with chinos and sneakers.

Washing instructions

Machine wash cold and hang to dry; low-heat iron only if needed.

Low maintenance

Dries within 15 minutes and resists wrinkles; needs little to no ironing.

Shape retention

Maintains shape after washing; regular fit stays consistent.

Product record

Title

Mixed Vertical Stripe Shirt Regular Fit

Brand

Report Collection

Price

59 CAD

Availability

In stock

Does the polyester blend breathe in warm weather?

• In real-world humidity, polyester-spandex blends achieve a 'very fast' drying rating, significantly outpacing cotton — this means the shirt can go from soaked to dry in a fraction of the time, a key advantage for summer commutes, beach-to-bar transitions, or afternoon breaks when you don’t want to carry sweat.
• Spandex doesn’t just provide movement room — it specifically accommodates the body’s subtle thermal expansion on hot days, so the regular fit doesn’t cinch or constrict as the mercury rises; this is why a stretch-infused shirt maintains its drape and comfort from the cool morning commute through the midday heat.

Real-world wrinkle resistance

• The 'soft stretch' polyester-blend fabric corresponds to the 93% polyester / 7% spandex composition that Report Collection's parent brand International Report advertises as 'wrinkle free' and quick-drying; this means the shirt can be taken straight from a wash-and-dry cycle or pulled from a suitcase without needing an iron to look crisp.

How mixed vertical stripes look when worn

• To let the mixed stripes carry the outfit without visual competition, the shirt should be paired with solid, neutral trousers — navy, beige, or grey chinos create a clean backdrop that preserves the pattern’s impact and avoids chaotic pattern clashes.
• Combining blockier and narrower stripes in a single shirt sidesteps the rhythmic predictability of uniform stripes, creating a deliberate imprecision that feels more modern, intentional, and fashion-forward than a classic Bengal or pencil stripe.
• The shirt’s regular (fuller) cut works with the mixed vertical stripes to achieve a contemporary, relaxed silhouette — in current menswear, bolder stripes on a slim fit read as retro, while the same stripes on a fuller body appear fashion-forward and aligned with the looser-fit trend.
• This shirt fits squarely into the early-2020s menswear revival of the dress shirt as a standalone statement piece — a shift that saw vertical stripe shirts move from suit underlayers to casual icons worn with chinos and sneakers, exactly the territory this short-sleeve design occupies.
• The vertical stripe orientation creates a lengthening optical illusion that makes the torso appear taller and the wearer slimmer — an effect that flatters nearly every body type and gives the pattern its enduring visual appeal.