Polo Ralph Lauren
Gingham Oxford Shirt Classic Fit
This is a Polo Ralph Lauren men's classic-fit long-sleeve oxford shirt featuring a light blue and white gingham check pattern, a button-down collar, and an embroidered rider logo on the left chest. It is constructed from 100% cotton oxford fabric with a curved hem and barrel cuffs. Suitable for everyday or business casual wear.
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Gender
- male
- Style
- classic, preppy, smart-casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Specifications
Classic-fit gingham oxford shirt with button-down collar and embroidered rider logo, made from 100% cotton.
Button-down collar, classic fit, 100% cotton oxford fabric
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Style
- classic, preppy, smart-casual
- Occasion
- everyday, business-casual
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Embroidered rider logo on chest
- Classic fit
- Button-down collar
- 100% cotton oxford fabric
- Gingham check pattern
Product Insights
Polo Ralph Lauren's Classic Fit Gingham Oxford Shirt is an authentic Ivy League OCBD with a generous 1960s straight cut, priced at CAD 175 to match Brooks Brothers and sit above Gant. Crafted from 100% cotton oxford cloth with a basket weave that is more breathable than poplin, it softens noticeably after 2–5 washes and offers vintage-quality durability that resists pilling, holds shape, and preserves the woven gingham pattern. A split back yoke with box pleat prevents across-back tugging, and the hand-drawn single-rider logo is legally distinct from the US Polo Association mark. The main tradeoff is that it requires ironing, best done damp with steam, though the weave softens creases and buyers report negligible shrinkage.
Verified claims
- Logo
- The single-rider logo is legally distinct from the US Polo Association's two-rider mark.
- Break-in
- Softens noticeably after 2–5 washes from stiff to comfortable
- Breathability
- More breathable than poplin due to air gaps in basket weave
- Longevity
- Vintage-quality durability: resists pilling, holds shape, woven pattern lasts
- Back motion
- Split back yoke with box pleat prevents across-back tugging when reaching forward.
- Fit
- Classic Fit is a generous straight cut from chest to waist, matching 1960s Ivy League OCBDs.
- Brand mythology
- This gingham Oxford embodies Ralph Lauren’s constructed fantasy of aristocratic Ivy League leisure.
- Ivy style
- The OCBD is the king of Ivy style; this gingham Classic Fit offers the traditional fit and pattern with subcultural history.
- Pricing
- Priced $100 USD (CAD 175), matching Brooks Brothers and 30-40% above Gant.
- Construction
- 100% cotton oxford cloth with split back yoke and woven gingham for lasting fit and range of motion.
- Heritage
- Hand-drawn rider logo (modeled on Bennie Gutierrez) and mod-history gingham build an authentic heritage.
- Shrinkage
- Most Polo Ralph Lauren Oxford shirts are pre-washed and pre-shrunk, leaving only 1–2% shrinkage on the first warm wash; non-pre-washed units can shrink 2–4%. Buyers confirm the Classic Fit Oxford does not shrink noticeably after washing.
- Wash durability
- Basket-weave oxford resists pilling and tearing; buyer reviews note it wrinkles minimally compared with some other fabrics.
- Care
- Requires ironing after washing; iron while the shirt is still slightly damp with medium heat and steam for the crispest finish.
- Fit comparison
- Classic Fit is Polo Ralph Lauren's roomiest shirt cut: it runs large compared with Slim Fit and Custom Fit, with no chest-to-waist taper, while Slim Fit tapers two inches and is about one inch narrower in the chest and three inches narrower in the waist. Many buyers find Classic Fit true to size for a relaxed look; those wanting a trimmer silhouette should size down or choose Slim Fit.
- Pattern construction
- The gingham check is woven into the cotton oxford fabric from dyed and undyed yarns, not printed onto the surface.
- Washing care
- Machine wash warm and tumble dry low; remove from the dryer while slightly damp and iron on medium heat with steam to preserve the shirt's color, shape, and collar crispness.
Product record
- Title
- Gingham Oxford Shirt Classic Fit
- Brand
- Polo Ralph Lauren
- Price
- 175 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 10 sourcesUses
Layering under a blazer
This classic-fit gingham Oxford works as a shirt to wear underneath a blazer. Its split back yoke has a box pleat designed to allow a fuller range of motion than a classic Oxford, and the source author reports this means no more awkward tugging from underneath blazers.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Gingham Oxford Shirt Classic Fit: Choose this if you want a classic-fit oxford in 100% cotton with a small light blue and white gingham check, a button-down collar, and the brand's embroidered rider logo on the left chest, which one reviewer says kicks the look up a notch. It comes in sizes Small through XX-Large and features a split back yoke with a box pleat that is designed to allow a fuller range of motion; one source author reports no awkward tugging when worn under blazers, though that is a personal assertion rather than a verified outcome.[1,2,3] | Plaid Oxford Shirt: Choose this if you want a classic-fit, long-sleeve oxford with a button-down collar, small embroidered pony logo, curved hem, and an all-over small-scale plaid, in a cotton-blend fabric (68% cotton, 30% lyocell, 2% elastane) described by one reviewer as having a heathered softness. It comes in Mint/Pistachio Green and Mauve, each offered from small through x-large. Note that the fit is classic and the softness and ease of the wash finish are subjective, reviewer-reported impressions.[4,5,6] | Tricolour Check Oxford Shirt Classic Fit: Choose this if you want a classic-fit Polo Ralph Lauren oxford in a bold, large-scale tricolour check: it's cut from 100% cotton oxford (body) with a medium spread collar, full button placket, and long sleeves with single-button barrel cuffs. The embroidered rider logo and two buttoned chest patch pockets give it the brand's signature workshirt look, and it comes in sizes SMALL through X-LARGE. Note that this variant is offered in the Red color only, and the cotton composition is specified for the body, with trim materials not stated.[7,8,9,10] |
Image Analysis
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Product
Front view of a long-sleeve button-down gingham shirt with button-down collar, white buttons on a center placket, curved hem, and a small embroidered chest logo on the left side.
- Overall shapeLong-sleeve shirt laid flat, symmetric front view with a gently curved hem and sleeves extended downward and slightly outward.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.84 (high) - PatternSmall gingham check pattern in alternating light blue and white across the entire visible fabric.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.84 (high) - Collar styleButton-down collar with visible collar points fastened by small buttons.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.10 · w 0.24 · h 0.10 (high) - Front placket and buttonsCentered front placket with a vertical row of round light-colored buttons spaced along the shirt front.
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x 0.45 · y 0.16 · w 0.10 · h 0.66 (high) - Left chest logoSmall embroidered emblem located on the left chest area contrasting with the gingham background.
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x 0.56 · y 0.30 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high) - CuffsButtoned barrel cuffs visible at the end of each sleeve with the same gingham pattern continuing across them.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.70 · w 0.13 · h 0.13 (high); x 0.75 · y 0.69 · w 0.13 · h 0.14 (high) - Collar label text“POLO”
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.11 · w 0.10 · h 0.05 (medium)
Other
Product photographed on a plain light gray background, centered, with soft shadowing below the garment; flat-lay studio lighting and no visible props.
- Background and stagingLight neutral gray background with the shirt centered and a subtle soft shadow beneath the lower hem.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionFlat, front-facing product shot with even lighting and no visible model or props.
Colors
light blue gingham· main fabric#B5CAECoff-white· button colorgolden brown embroidery· embroidered logonavy accent· embroidered logo accentdark navy· collar label backgroundlabel gold· collar label text- Overall shapeLong-sleeve shirt laid flat, symmetric front view with a gently curved hem and sleeves extended downward and slightly outward.
Variants
5 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4708162 | Gingham Oxford Shirt Classic Fit - Baby Blue - Small | CA$175.00 | Yes |
| 4708163 | Gingham Oxford Shirt Classic Fit - Baby Blue - Medium | CA$175.00 | Yes |
| 4708164 | Gingham Oxford Shirt Classic Fit - Baby Blue - Large | CA$175.00 | Yes |
| 4708165 | Gingham Oxford Shirt Classic Fit - Baby Blue - X-Large | CA$175.00 | Yes |
| 4708166 | Gingham Oxford Shirt Classic Fit - Baby Blue - Xx-Large | CA$175.00 | Yes |