Le 31
Stretch Lightweight Shirt Comfort Fit
This stretch lightweight dress shirt from Le 31 by Simons features a comfort fit with a straight cut and extra room in the shoulders and sleeves. Made from 100% cotton, it has a pointed collar, front button placket, and barrel cuffs with button closures. Designed in Canada, it is suitable for formal or business attire.
- Material
- 100% cotton lightweight fabric
- Gender
- male
- Style
- casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
Comfort fit stretch shirt made from lightweight 100% cotton fabric with a straight cut and roomy shoulders and sleeves.
Stretch fabric allows ease of movement; lightweight cotton ensures breathability; comfort fit with straight cut and roomy shoulders and sleeves.
- Material
- 100% cotton lightweight fabric
- Style
- casual
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- comfort fit
- straight cut
- lightweight fabric
- 100% cotton
- stretch
- roomy shoulders and sleeves
- exclusive designed in Canada
Product Insights
Le 31's Stretch Lightweight Shirt in comfort fit offers a breathable, fast-drying option for warm weather, true to size with extra shoulder and sleeve room. The white variant is semi-sheer; careful cold washing and low drying prevent shrinkage. At $99 CAD, it sits at the midpoint of the brand's dress shirt range, backed by Simons' retail heritage.
- Sizing accuracy
True to size per buyers; size chart reliable; between sizes: size down for fit, up for relaxed.
Why this is supported
Sizing data aggregated from shopper reports indicates that Le 31 tops consistently fit true to size.
Le 31 is true to size. Most shoppers wear their usual size, especially in tops.
thisfits.appThe same source offers a between-sizes strategy that accounts for the generous comfort fit cut.
Le 31 fits true to size, so when you are between sizes, pick based on how close you want the cut to feel. Sizing up gives a relaxed feel and sizing down gives a more fitted silhouette.
thisfits.appAdditionally, the official size chart is considered a reliable guide because Le 31 shows low variation across its product categories.
Le 31 shows low variation across categories, so the chart is a reliable starting point with adjustments based on cut.
thisfits.app- Shrinkage
Hot washing may cause slight shrinkage; cold wash and low tumble dry preserve size.
Why this is supported
To preserve the fit, the brand recommends cold washing and low-heat drying to minimize shrinkage.
To be safe, we recommend washing in cold water and tumble drying low.
Is the fabric pre-shrunk, or should I expect shrinkage after washing?Hot washing can cause slight size reduction, so following these instructions helps maintain the original garment dimensions.
- Fabric weight
Fabric weight is below 150 GSM for enhanced breathability.
Why this is supported
Deep research places lightweight shirting under 150 GSM. As one source puts it,
Lightweight fabrics generally weigh below 150 GSM, while thin fabrics emphasize fine yarns and low thread density rather than weight alone.
sewingtrip.com— this indicates that the shirt prioritizes air circulation and rapid drying.
- White sheerness
White fabric is semi-sheer; the black variant remains opaque.
Why this is supported
In the white colorway, the lightweight fabric can appear semi-sheer. One source notes that
As a rough rule, white needs something like ten to twenty percent more weight than a dark colour to hide you as well.
boringlabel.com, so an undershirt is advisable for full opacity. The black variant remains opaque at the same weight.
- Drying speed
Dries faster on a line than standard dress shirts.
Why this is supported
The lightweight weave dries faster on a line than heavier dress shirts, making air-drying practical and reducing the heat damage risk from machine drying.
- Care instructions
Machine wash cold, tumble dry low; line-drying is a fast alternative.
Why this is supported
The brand's Q&A recommends machine washing cold and tumble drying low.
The lightweight weave dries quickly on a line:
The lightweight weave dries significantly faster on a line than heavier poplin or twill dress shirts
Durability and care for long-term wear — lightweight_cotton_drying_speedThis fast drying makes line-drying a practical alternative.
- Heritage
Le 31 is from Simons, a family department store that outlasted Eaton's and Sears.
Why this is supported
Le 31 was launched in the 1960s as Simons' in-house menswear line
Le 31 (menswear)
thecanadianencyclopedia.ca. Simons has been family-owned since 1840, and
The company has been owned throughout its existence by the descendants of its founder, now stretching, as of 2026, into its fifth generation.
thecanadianencyclopedia.caThis longevity sets it apart from other Canadian department stores:
While historic Canadian department stores such as Eaton's, Sears, and Hudson's Bay have closed or downsized, La Maison Simons and Holt Renfrew continue to operate and expand; they are among the last large-format department-style clothing retailers in the country.
en.wikipedia.org- Fit
Le 31 comfort-fit tops run true to size with extra shoulder and sleeve room.
Why this is supported
Le 31's comfort fit is described as a
a straight cut with room to move in the shoulders and sleeves
lyst.com. Independent fit data shows that
Le 31 is true to size. Most shoppers wear their usual size, especially in tops.
thisfits.appFor between sizes, the brand advises that
Sizing up gives a relaxed feel and sizing down gives a more fitted silhouette.
thisfits.app. This consistency makes the comfort fit predictable across the range.
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Neatly folded long-sleeve black dress shirt shown from the front with pointed collar, visible placket with four buttons, and a folded left sleeve cuff placed over the body; interior neck label visible.
- Overall shapeShirt is neatly folded flat showing the front body panel with a centered front placket and a left sleeve folded over the body near the lower-left quadrant.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.04 · w 0.88 · h 0.92 (high) - CollarPointed spread collar lying open and flat; collar stand and inner collar band visible with a smooth fabric finish.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.03 · w 0.50 · h 0.18 (high) - Front placket and buttonsCentered placket with four vertically aligned black buttons visible; buttons are glossy and stitched with dark thread.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.70 (high) - Left sleeve cuffLeft sleeve folded over the body showing a barrel cuff with two visible buttons and rectangular cuff placket; cuff fabric has a slightly smoother sheen than the body panel.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.55 · w 0.28 · h 0.34 (high) - Fabric textureFabric appears smooth with a matte to slightly satiny finish and uniform weave; no visible patterns or prints.
- Neck labelRectangular black neck label sewn to the inside collar with white printed characters including a prominent '31' and additional smaller lines of text and size numerals.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.10 · w 0.16 · h 0.08 (high) - Label text - line 1“LE 31”
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.10 · w 0.06 · h 0.05 (high) - Label text - size line“15.5 39”
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.12 · w 0.05 · h 0.03 (high) - Label text - fit line“COUPE CONFORT/COMFORT FIT”
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.14 · w 0.11 · h 0.03 (medium)
Other
Product image shot from above on a light neutral background with soft shadowing around the shirt edges; even studio lighting and minor vignette.
- Shot compositionTop-down studio view centered on the folded shirt with even spacing to image edges and neutral background.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background filling the frame.
- Shadows and reflectionsSoft shadows visible beneath the shirt edges indicating diffuse overhead lighting; subtle highlights on buttons.
Colors
deep black· body#0E0E0Dgloss black· buttons#141414black label with white text· neck label#0E0E0E- Overall shapeShirt is neatly folded flat showing the front body panel with a centered front placket and a left sleeve folded over the body near the lower-left quadrant.