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The 26 Best Button-Down Shirts for Men That Will Have You Fresh for Summer 2023

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Do us a favor. Take a quick look through your closet/dressers and tell us how long it takes for you to spot a button down shirt. It was less than five minutes right? Well that should come as no surprise seeing as though button down shirts are a closet staple. Versatile and suitable for all seasons, button down shirts can be worn both casually and semi-formally (maybe even formally in some cases) for many different events such as day-to-day errands and the office. If you are here, it’s likely that you are looking for some button down shirts to add to your shopping lists. Today we’ll be taking a look at the best button-down shirts for men, but before we do, let’s quickly talk about what you should look for before purchasing.

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How We Made Our Choices

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Simple. We went with shirts we felt were the best in terms of comfortable fit and sizing options, and the quality of not just the shirt but the buttons were also a major factor. Having buttons fall off of your clothing is always a major annoyance, so shirts with sturdy buttons was something that was important to us for this roundup. We also took into consideration the fabric of the shirts and the ease of washing. While there are certainly items in your closet that are worth a trip to the cleaners, button down shirts are meant to be worn a little more frequently than let’s just say a suit, so we tried to keep our selections to ones that were easy washes.

This is also where the sturdy buttons come back into play because if the buttons on your shirt aren’t secure enough, they can and almost certainly will fall off when washing. And lastly, the price. The question of what you are willing to spend is one that needs to be addressed with every clothing purchase. Only you can determine this. That said, we tried to include a decent variety from a price standpoint.

Sidenote: We’ll also be including shirts that are “technically” classified as button-down along with button front shirts as well to give you plenty of options.

Check out our selections below.

Best Casual Shirt - J. Crew Classic Chambray Shirt

Best Athletic Shirt - Banana Republic Athletic-Fit Dress Shirt

Best Technical Shirt - Bonobos Tech Button Down Shirt

Best Flannel - Everlane Brushed Flannel Shirt

Best Oxford - L.L. Bean Classic Oxford Shirt

Best Short Sleeve Shirt - Dickie’s Short Sleeve Work Shirt

Best Traveler Shirt - JoS. A. Bank Traditional Fit Button Down

Best Deal - Vineyard Vines Gingham Shirt

Most Variety - Levi’s Button Down Classic

Best Summer Selection - Banana Republic Castelletto Linen Shirt

Most Colorful - ATLANL Men’s 70 Leisure Vintage Shirt

Best Polo Option - Brooks Brothers Polo Button Down

Best Oxford -Nautica Men’s Classic Fit

Best Featherweight Shirt - Ralph Lauren Men’s Featherweight Mesh

Best Variety - Uniqlo Men’s Long Sleeve Shirt

Most Affordable Price - GAP Factory Poplin Shirt

Most Versatile - Abercrombie & Fitch Men’s Textural Button-Through Sweater

Best for Everyday Wear - Old Navy Regular-Fit Everyday Shirt

Best White Shirt - H&M Slim Fit White Shirt

Best Fabric - Luca Faloni Capri Blue Portofino Linen Shirt

Best Natural Style - Claudio Milano Button Down Shirt

Top Luxury Option - Thom Browne White Oxford

Best Shirt for Mobility - Lululemon Commission Long Sleeve Shirt

Best for Golfing - Rhoback The Birdie

Best Linen Shirt - Alex Crane Playa Shirt

Most Tried and True - Fred Perry Oxford Shirt

1. J. Crew Classic Chambray Shirt

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J. Crew

Best Casual Shirt

J. Crew’s Classic Chambray Shirt is a timeless style with a fit and color that can be paired with a wide range of items in your classic. Not only is the Chambray a great shirt for the upcoming spring season due to the lightweight cotton material and color, it’s also a good transition piece that will take you into the fall.

BUY NOW AT J. CREW, $19.50

2. Banana Republic Athletic-Fit Dress Shirt

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Banana Republic

Best Athletic Shirt

Banana Republic always comes through with their men’s selection, one of which includes their Athletic-Fit Dress Shirt which is perfect for the office, or going to formal/semi-formal events such as weddings, companies parties, and dinner dates.

BUY NOW AT BANANA REPUBLIC, $44.97

3. Bonobos Tech Button Down Shirt

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Bonobos

Best Technical Shirt

Bonobos is giving you the chance to get a really good button down shirt for an even better price as their Men’s Tech Button Down Shirt is currently being offered at 50% off. The athletic fit of the shirt gives you added room at the chest, shoulders, and biceps along with a taper through the torso to accentuate the natural v-shape that comes when hitting the gym. You can also opt for the slim fit, which is fitted in the chest and shoulders with a slight taper at the waist.

BUY NOW AT BONOBOS, $49

4. Everlane Brushed Flannel Shirt

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Everlane

Best Flannel

With the option to choose from either a Heather Navy or Heathered Thyme color, Everlane’s Brushed Flannel is durable, warm, and made for supreme comfort. 

BUY NOW AT EVERLANE, $90

5. L.L. Bean Classic Oxford Shirt

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L.L. Bean

Best Oxford

L.L. Bean has some good selection of oxford/button-down shirts including their Classic Oxford which is tried and true to their classic tailoring and meticulous construction details, and crafted to have a relaxed fit. Additionally, the shirt is wrinkle-free, meaning that you will never have to iron it which is always an added bonus because we all know ironing takes work.

BUY NOW AT L.L. BEAN, $59.95

6. Dickie’s Short Sleeve Work Shirt

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Dickie's

Best Short Sleeve Shirt

Not sure why, but for some reason we’re naturally conditioned to associate button-down shirts with being long sleeved. While it probably is the most common selection, button-down/button up shirts can very well be short sleeved too. One of our favorites is Dickie’s Short Sleeve Work Shirt which comes with more than plenty colors and sizes to choose from.

BUY NOW AT DICKIES, $24.99

7. JoS. A. Bank Traditional Fit Button Down

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JoS. A. Bank

Best Traveler Shirt

Looking for a shirt that can take you directly from the airport into your company meeting? Look no further than JoS. A. Bank’s Traditional Fit Traveler Button Down Shirt which is wrinkle-free and will have you looking your best all day long.

BUY NOW AT JOS. A. BANK, $49

8. Vineyard Vines Gingham Shirt

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Vineyard Vines

Best Deal

A little vintage 1950s looking shirt to throw in your direction for the old school lovers.

BUY NOW AT VINEYARD VINES, $37.97

9. Levi’s Button Down Classic

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Levi's

Most Variety

Levi’s is another place to cop some solid button-down shirts for more than reasonable prices, and the cool thing is that just about everyone has a Levi’s at their local mall, which could allow you the ability to see and test their shirts in-person before buying.

BUY NOW AT LEVI'S, $59.99

10. Banana Republic Castelletto Linen Shirt

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Banana Republic

Best Summer Selection

Another Banana Republic selection to help get you prepped for the summer. Their Castelletto Linen Shirt comes in four different colors (Dark Olive Green, Navy, Tan, and White), and is 100% linen, meaning that you will stay cool even amongst heat and humidity.

BUY NOW AT BANANA REPUBLIC, $80

11. ATLANL Men’s 70 Leisure Vintage Shirt

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ATLANL

Most Colorful

And since we went with the vintage 1950s shirt earlier, how about we throw in this 70s-inspired vintage shirt from ATLANL for your upcoming summer vacations and adventures?

BUY NOW AT ATLANL, $28.99

12. Brooks Brothers Polo Button Down

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Brooks Brothers

Best Polo Option

The button-down polo was quite literally invented by Brooks Brothers in 1900 (which was then known as the Oxford Cloth Button Down), so it’s safe to say nobody does it better. An enhanced modern version of the original, the Brooks Brothers Polo will have you looking sharp this season.

BUY NOW AT BROOKS BROTHERS, $98.50

13. Nautica Men’s Classic Fit

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Nautica

Best Oxford

Whether it’s the Light French Blue that catches your eye or the Dreamy Coral, Nautica’s Classic Fit Oxford gives you comfort and keeps its shape all day.

BUY NOW AT NAUTICA, $62.99

14. Ralph Lauren Men’s Featherweight Mesh

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Ralph Lauren

Best Featherweight Shirt

Believe us when we say that you will never go wrong with Ralph Lauren. A purchase from them is one that will last you a lifetime, and their Featherweight Mesh is one of the best.

BUY NOW AT RALPH LAUREN, $59.99

15. Uniqlo Men’s Long Sleeve Shirt

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Uniqlo

Best Variety

Uniqlo is a brand that is always going to give you variety. Their non-iron Long Sleeve Shirt comes in three different colors (White, Black, and Light Blue), and is a smooth pin-point oxford designed to give you a sophisticated look.

BUY NOW AT UNIQLO, $39.90

16. GAP Factory Poplin Shirt

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GAP Factory

Most Affordable Price

Made to be worn both tucked and untucked, there’s no going wrong with GAP Factory’s Stretch Poplin Shirt.

BUY NOW AT GAP FACTORY, $27.49

17. Abercrombie and Fitch Men’s Textural Button-Through Sweater

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Abercrombie & Fitch

Most Versatile

Give us a button-down short sleeve shirt but make it a sweater please. Thanks. 

BUY NOW AT ABERCROMBIE and FITCH, $24.99

18. Old Navy Regular-Fit Everyday Shirt

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Old Navy

Best for Everyday Wear

A nice button-down shirt for casual everyday wear that comes in four different colors (Tomato Juice, Forest Shade, Blue Stripe, and Sand Stripe), and is highly rated.

BUY NOW AT OLD NAVY, $24.99

19. H&M Slim Fit White Shirt

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H&M

Best White Shirt

Whether you are attending a wedding or an office event, H&M has you covered with their Slim Fit White Shirt. Just don’t get anything on it. Nothing worse than a stained white shirt.

BUY NOW AT HandM, $19.99

20. Luca Faloni Capri Blue Portofino Linen Shirt

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Luca Faloni

Best Fabric

Made in Italy, Luca Falon’s Capri Blue Portofino Linen Shirt is specialty crafted by skilled artisans in Bergamo and Brescia, and is perfect for both casual and evening wear.

BUY NOW LUCA FALONI, $185

21. Claudio Milano Button Down Shirt

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Claudio Milano

Best Natural Style

Claudio Milano is a good choice as well when it comes to button down shirts that blend together fashion and comfort. 

BUY NOW AT CLAUDIO MILANO, $246

22. Thom Browne White Oxford

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Thom Browne

Top Luxury Option

No button-down roundup is complete without Thom Browne who is one of the best in the game.

BUY NOW AT THOM BROWNE, $490

23. Lululemon Commission Long Sleeve Shirt

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Lululemon

Best Shirt for Mobility

Complete with four-way stretch fabric, Lululemon’s Commission Long Sleeve will allow you to breeze through your day in comfort and style.

BUY NOW AT LULULEMON, $118

24. Rhoback The Birdie

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Rhoback

Best for Golfing

Golf and button down short sleeve shirts go hand-in-hand. If you plan on hitting the course this summer and are in need of a new shirt, be sure to check out The Birdie, which is the ultimate performance polo. 

BUY NOW AT RHOBACK, $89

25. Alex Crane Playa Shirt

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Alex Crane

Best Linen Shirt

The Playa Shirt is one that will have you feeling like a playa this summer for sure. With ten-plus colors and a range of sizes, you will almost certainly be able to find something that is just right for you.

If you want to hear a bit more about Alex Crane, click here.

BUY NOW AT ALEX CRANE, $155

26. Fred Perry Oxford Shirt

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Fred Perry

Most Tried and True

And lastly, Fred Perry for the win.

BUY NOW AT FRED PERRY, $65

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