Sepia Flowers Shirt Slim Fit

The Sepia Flowers Shirt slim Fit by Le 31 is a Simons-exclusive that brings a unique sepia floral print and proprietary design to the budget segment at a sale price of $29.95, typically valued at $99. Its 100% cotton weave delivers breathability and softness comparable to shirts costing over $70, with neck-based numeric sizing (145–160 corresponding to 14.5–16 inches) for a tailored fit. However, the cotton may shrink 3–5% on first wash, requiring size-up or cold wash care to mitigate.

Size decoding

Sizes 145–160 correspond to neck inches ×10 (14.5–16 in).

Why this is supported

The size codes 145–160 are neck circumference in inches multiplied by ten:

These numbers correspond to collar/neck size in inches, multiplied by 10 (e.g., 145 = 14.5", 150 = 15", 155 = 15.5", 160 = 16").What do the size numbers (145, 150, 155, 160) correspond to? Are they collar size in centimeters, chest measurement in inches, or something else?

The Q&A further states that this is

This is a common naming convention for dress shirts and matches typical neck sizes for slim fit styles.What do the size numbers (145, 150, 155, 160) correspond to? Are they collar size in centimeters, chest measurement in inches, or something else?

, covering the typical 14.5–16 inch range and making the slim fit neck size the authoritative fit reference.

The available neck sizes range from 14.5 to 16 inches in 0.5-inch increments, which covers the most common dress shirt sizes but does not accommodate sizes below 14.5 or above 16 inches.

Shrinkage

100% cotton may shrink 3–5% on first wash; size up or wash cold.

Why this is supported

The Q&A on care notes that

expect 3–5% shrinkage on the first washIs the 100% cotton weave pre-shrunk, and what are the recommended washing and drying instructions to prevent shrinkage?

and advises ordering one size up or using cold wash/low heat to preserve the slim fit dimensions.

At the $29.95 price point, polyester-cotton blends dominate the budget slim-fit segment, but this shirt is 100% cotton. A research analysis concludes:

At a price point where polyester-cotton blends dominate the budget slim-fit segment for wrinkle resistance and cost saving, the 100% cotton weave provides natural breathability and a softer hand feel that is usually reserved for shirts costing $70 CAD and above.How this $30 shirt stacks up against the competition — 100_cotton_at_29_95_cad

Value

Neck-based numeric sizing typical of $99 shirts is available at $29.95 sale price.

Why this is supported

The competitor analysis confirms that the neck-based numeric sizing

enables a tailored collar and shoulder fit typical of shirts at the original $99 CAD tier, giving buyers who need exact neck dimensions a reason to choose this shirt over similarly priced alpha-sized alternatives.How this $30 shirt stacks up against the competition — numerical_neck_sizing

In combination with its sale price of $29.95, this sizing feature provides a value proposition generally found only in much higher-priced shirts.

Care instructions

Wash cold on gentle cycle; tumble dry low or air dry.

Why this is supported

The product Q&A provides explicit care instructions:

To minimize shrinkage, wash in cold water on a gentle cycle and tumble dry on low heat or air dry. Avoid hot water and high heat.Is the 100% cotton weave pre-shrunk, and what are the recommended washing and drying instructions to prevent shrinkage?

Following these steps helps preserve the fit.

Print distinctiveness

A unique sepia floral pattern, exclusive colorway, with numerical neck sizing for tailored fit.

Why this is supported

The sepia floral motif is a distinctive seasonal pattern:

The sepia floral motif is a distinctive seasonal pattern that would typically carry a fashion markup in a $99 CAD context, setting it apart from the solid, striped, or check options that saturate the $30 CAD dress shirt aisle and offering a more curated look without the premium.How this $30 shirt stacks up against the competition — sepia_floral_print

This shirt is only available in that colorway:

This specific Sepia Flowers shirt is only available in white.Are there any other color or pattern options besides the white with sepia flowers, such as other floral or solid colors?

And the numerical neck sizing ensures precise fit:

The use of precise numerical neck sizing (14.5 to 16 inches) instead of generic S/M/L labels enables a tailored collar and shoulder fit typical of shirts at the original $99 CAD tier, giving buyers who need exact neck dimensions a reason to choose this shirt over similarly priced alpha-sized alternatives.How this $30 shirt stacks up against the competition — numerical_neck_sizing

This makes the print intentional and exclusive.

Cotton quality

100% cotton weave at $29.95 offers breathability and softness typical of $70+ shirts.

Why this is supported

At a price where polyester-cotton blends dominate the budget slim-fit segment,

the 100% cotton weave provides natural breathability and a softer hand feel that is usually reserved for shirts costing $70 CAD and above.How this $30 shirt stacks up against the competition — 100_cotton_at_29_95_cad

The original $99 CAD price point indicates higher construction standards;

the $29.95 CAD sale effectively delivers a garment built with the fabric and construction standards of a triple-digit shirt for the cost of an entry-level impulse buy.How this $30 shirt stacks up against the competition — original_99_cad_pricing_tier

Brand story

Simons-exclusive Le 31: proprietary design at $29.95.

Why this is supported

Le 31 is an in-house brand designed in Canada exclusively for Simons. Research notes that

As an in-house brand designed in Canada for Simons, the shirt carries a proprietary design narrative absent from generic globally sourced shirts, which amplifies perceived quality and makes the sale price feel like a house-line insider deal rather than a mass-discount clearance.How this $30 shirt stacks up against the competition — le_31_by_simons_exclusivity

The original $99 CAD full price positions the shirt above standard mall-brand fast-fashion level, so the $29.95 CAD sale delivers a garment built with fabric and construction standards of a triple-digit shirt. A research analysis adds:

The $99 CAD full price positions the shirt above the standard mall-brand fast-fashion level, meaning the $29.95 CAD sale effectively delivers a garment built with the fabric and construction standards of a triple-digit shirt for the cost of an entry-level impulse buy.How this $30 shirt stacks up against the competition — original_99_cad_pricing_tier

Furthermore, the Sepia Flowers shirt is part of a broader Le 31 collection. A Q&A confirms:

This specific Sepia Flowers shirt is only available in white. However, Le 31 offers other color and pattern options in their slim fit and other fits, such as blue floral, grey floral, and solid colors, as seen on their product pages.Are there any other color or pattern options besides the white with sepia flowers, such as other floral or solid colors?

Pattern

Sepia floral print, a design-led pattern rare in budget shirts.

Why this is supported

The sepia floral print stands out from the typical solids, stripes, and checks at this price point. Research notes:

The sepia floral motif is a distinctive seasonal pattern that would typically carry a fashion markup in a $99 CAD context, setting it apart from the solid, striped, or check options that saturate the $30 CAD dress shirt aisle and offering a more curated look without the premium.How this $30 shirt stacks up against the competition — sepia_floral_print