Much, much smaller sizing than typical Duluth Trading shirts. I wear a Large in every shirt I buy from DT but I would need to order a 2XL Long for this shirt. Not only is it too small in general, the arms are 4" shorter than a typical shirt. It's a shame because it's a beautiful shirt and the material is very nice. At the same time, Dry Clean Only seems a bit silly for a flannel shirt—even a really nice one.
Sold Out Item B2220
Men's Best Made Portuguese Flannel Shirt
Sold Out Item B2220
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STORY
In Portugal, there’s a saying that goes, “A pressa é inimiga da perfeição.” Roughly translated, it means, “Haste is the enemy of perfection.” Nowhere is that philosophy more apparent than in the meticulous making of Portuguese Flannel, for centuries considered among the finest in the world. From these artisans, we have procured an exceptional new flannel that melds the insulating warmth of wool with the softness of pure cotton. Once woven, this exceptional fabric is painstakingly brushed inside and out to lift a fluffy “nap” that traps air in an insulating layer that holds in heat and keeps out cold. Naturally, the tailoring is as exceptional as the fabric, from sturdy multi-stitched to our trademark cuff-to-elbow patches. Perfeição, indeed.
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I usually don't leave reviews, but this is the first shirt I've ever ordered that fits be really well. I'm 6'2" tall, 195lbs - 200lbs with an athletic build. Most shirts are too tight across the shoulders, and if I order a size up it's gigantic in the middle/waist. This shirt is a great compromise. Not a slim or fitted cut, but also not relaxed. Just a great cut and all-around shirt. The quality is really nice as well. Recently ordered a bunch of clothes from different companies including Pendleton and the Duluth Best Made shirt is as good if not better and costs less. Sending back the Pendleton shirt and ordering more of these.
This shirt is very tidy. It presents an upscale reserved style with a nod to military uniform esthetics. I like the fabric and lament the dry-clean requirement. I wear this shirt over good tee shirts and get multiple wearing before the cleaners see it. I bought a second shirt after the good experience with the first shirt.
I wish I could afford to buy everything "Best Made". Fantastic attention to detail. It has a refined/rugged look. The one I received states it was made in Indonesia. I was hoping it was truly Portuguese made, but that is a first world problem. Perhaps the fabric is sourced from Portugal. Youbetcha, gonna buy another.
I purchased 2 shirts on sale and was disappointed. These are slim fit and dry clean only. They have very little warm quality when worn indoors temperature of 69F and I don't have a slim frame. Better than a cotton shirt but not as soft as a flannel shirt. I rather spend more money for a better wool blend shirt. I don't recommend this shirt.