
Djab
Lace Jacquard Shirt
This is a short-sleeve button-front shirt from Djab by Simons, made from a stretch organic cotton blend with an unlined, openwork jacquard-like texture. It features a point collar, straight hem, and loose boxy fit, designed for relaxed casual wear. The fabric has a raised looped pattern as seen in product images, and it is exclusive to Simons and designed in Canada.
- Material
- Stretch organic cotton blend
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit, boxy
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
Loose boxy fit shirt in stretch organic cotton blend with openwork lace jacquard weave.
Stretch organic cotton blend, openwork weave, point collar, button front, straight hem, loose boxy fit
- Material
- Stretch organic cotton blend
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit, boxy
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- stretch organic cotton blend
- unlined fabric
- slight openwork weave
- jacquard weave
- point collar
- button front closure
- straight hem
- loose boxy fit
- exclusive design in Canada
Product Insights
Djab's Lace Jacquard Shirt, priced at 69 CAD and in stock, offers a relaxed boxy silhouette that preserves the crispness of its lace jacquard pattern; sizing down yields a more tailored look. Designed to be worn untucked, its straight hem and loose fit prevent pattern distortion, though the off-white colorway is somewhat sheer—a skin-tone undershirt is recommended. The 66% organic cotton construction reduces pesticide use and supports soil health, while the openwork weave provides breathability and a soft, nubby texture. Care requires gentle washing and no tumble drying; store folded to maintain shape.
Verified claims
- Sizing
- Size down for a tailored look; usual size for the relaxed silhouette.
- Pattern integrity
- Loose boxy fit keeps the lace jacquard pattern crisp and undistorted.
- Wear style
- Designed to be worn untucked due to straight hem and loose fit.
- Sheerness
- Off-white colorway is somewhat sheer; an undershirt is needed.
- Washing
- Wash inside out in a mesh bag on cold gentle cycle without fabric softener.
- Drying
- Do not tumble dry; lay flat on a towel to air dry and reshape damp.
- Storage
- Store folded, not hanging, to avoid shoulder bumps and collar distortion.
- Ironing
- Iron on low heat with a press cloth to protect the raised jacquard pattern.
- Styling
- A skin-tone undershirt is recommended beneath the sheer off-white fabric.
- Fit
- Stretch loose fit prevents pattern distortion, is designed untucked, and sizing down tailors the silhouette.
- Environmental impact
- The 66% organic cotton avoids 68M pounds of pesticides and builds soil health.
- Drape
- Drapes close to the body and prevents pulling across the back.
- Feel
- Soft handfeel with a raised nubby jacquard texture.
- Breathability
- Openwork construction keeps the shirt naturally airy and cool.
Product record
- Title
- Lace Jacquard Shirt
- Brand
- Djab
- Price
- 69 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Care and maintenance for openwork knits
- The openwork lace weave is prone to snagging and mechanical friction in the wash; turning the shirt inside out and using a mesh laundry bag on a cold-water gentle cycle minimizes stress on the fabric and helps the shirt retain its shape over repeated washes.
- Dryer heat can cause uneven shrinkage in cotton and degrade the stretch component over time, so air drying is essential to maintain the shirt's size and the integrity of the openwork weave.
- Fabric softener coats cotton fibers, progressively reducing the breathability that makes an openwork shirt feel airy in warm weather, and it can dull the natural texture of the jacquard pattern over time.
- Cotton absorbs significant water weight and will stretch out of shape if hung while wet; laying the shirt flat on a clean towel and gently reshaping it to the original boxy silhouette while damp prevents shoulder and collar distortion that turns a relaxed fit into a misshapen sack.
- Cotton knits can shrink 3–8% in a first wash if not pre-shrunk, so a cold-water wash (30°C max) is essential to prevent the boxy silhouette from tightening up; even a single warm cycle can shorten the hem and sleeves enough to change the intended untucked look.
- Hanging the shirt on a hook or hanger for long-term storage will create shoulder bumps and gradually stretch out the openwork knit; folding it in a drawer or shelf preserves the intended boxy shape for the next wear.
- Direct medium-high heat can flatten the raised jacquard texture and may melt or sheen synthetic stretch fibers; a low-heat iron setting (labeled for synthetics) with a thin cotton cloth between the iron and the fabric protects both the dimensional pattern and the matte finish.
Garment measurements and fit precision
- The combination of an openwork lace jacquard weave with an organic cotton stretch blend means the fabric has built-in give and a soft hand; even in the loose cut, the shirt will drape close to the body where it touches, preventing the 'tent' effect common in stiffly woven boxy shirts.
- Djab uses the 'loose boxy fit' designation consistently on multiple shirts and knitwear items — including the Racing jacquard cardigan — meaning the relaxed, slightly cropped proportion is an intentional house cut rather than an accidental sizing quirk, giving repeat Simons shoppers a reliable reference for how this shirt will sit on the body.
How to style a men’s lace shirt
- Style guides explicitly warn that a too-tight lace shirt will pull and distort the pattern, but the intentional boxy cut of this piece provides breathing room that keeps the jacquard crisp — so the relaxed silhouette isn't just a design choice, it actively prevents the ‘uncomfortable and unconfident’ look that comes with a squeezed lace garment.
- The off-white colourway of this shirt is exactly the shade that menswear editors recommend for a lace button-down — it sits in the neutral sweet spot alongside black and tan, making it a versatile foundation piece that won't clash with the rest of a muted wardrobe.
- When the openwork is unlined and sheer, the specific choice of a skin-tone or nude undershirt prevents the sheerness from turning into a distraction — it merges with the body so the eye fixates on the jacquard pattern rather than what's underneath, a trick styling editors endorse for exactly this type of garment.
- The off-white jacquard reads like a pattern, so the rest of the outfit needs to stay visually quiet — pairing with solid dark trousers in charcoal or navy follows the same texture-balancing logic as a floral lace blazer with black trousers, creating a grounded look where the shirt stays the focal point.
- Throwing a blazer, suede bomber, or leather jacket over this lace shirt does two things: the structured outerwear reins in the boxy shape and adds a masculine anchor, while the contrast between the solid shell and the openwork creates a high-low textural mix that transitions the shirt from beach cover-up to cocktail-hour territory.
- Designers and reviewers consistently frame lace as the natural focal point of an outfit, which means this shirt doesn't need competition — the entire look should be built around the openwork, with every other piece (pants, shoes, jacket) acting as a quiet frame that lets the jacquard do the talking.
- For a more directional take, wear the shirt open over a fitted black tank or tee — the dark, solid underlayer creates a bold contrast with the off-white jacquard and turns the sheer boxy cut into a deliberate layering piece that reads as rock-and-roll, not costume.
Organic cotton benefits and sustainability
- Organic cotton farming mandates practices like composting, crop rotation, and biological pest control, which actively improve soil organic matter and on-farm biodiversity — a structural advantage that conventional chemical-intensive systems erode over time.
- Organic cotton cultivation bans the synthetic pesticides and GMOs that make conventionally grown cotton the third-largest pesticide user among U.S. crops — in 2019 alone, U.S. conventional cotton fields received over 68 million pounds of pesticides, including glyphosate, which accounted for more than a third of that total and is classified as a probable carcinogen by the WHO.
Fabric feel and breathability
- The organic cotton blend incorporates stretch fibers that give the openwork fabric enough give to move with the body, preventing the pulling across the back that a rigid openwork weave can cause in a relaxed-fit shirt.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01

Product
Short-sleeve, button-front textured shirt with a soft pointed collar, worn open over a white tank; fabric shows a raised lace- or jacquard-like allover texture and small round buttons matching the shirt color.
- Overall silhouetteBoxy short-sleeve button-up shirt with a straight hem and a relaxed, slightly loose fit on the model.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.08 · w 0.74 · h 0.60 (high) - CollarSoft pointed camp-style collar that lies flat and opens toward the chest.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.06 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (high) - Front closureSingle column of small round buttons down the front; shirt is worn partially unbuttoned so button spacing and placket are visible.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.24 · h 0.50 (high) - SleevesShort sleeves ending above the elbow with the sleeve opening falling straight and loose.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.16 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (high) - Fabric textureRaised lace- or jacquard-like allover texture with irregular floral or looped patterns visible across the shirt surface.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.16 · w 0.60 · h 0.44 (high) - Buttons color and finishButtons are small, round, and match the shirt color with a matte or low-sheen finish.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.22 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (medium)
Other
Studio shot showing a model wearing the shirt; plain light gray to white seamless background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows; image cropped mid-thigh.
- Model and poseMale model shown from mid-thigh up, left hand in pocket and right hand behind head, head tilted slightly to the left.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.00 · w 0.76 · h 0.95 (high) - Visible non-product clothingWhite ribbed tank top visible under the open shirt and blue denim jeans visible at the lower frame.
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.30 · w 0.28 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.18 · y 0.66 · w 0.64 · h 0.28 (high) - Background and lightingUniform light gray to white seamless background with soft diffuse lighting and minimal directional shadowing under the model.
- Image cropImage is cropped so the top of the model's head and lower legs are near the frame edges; full shirt front visible.
Colors
pale peach beige· shirt body#D2BEB2- Overall silhouetteBoxy short-sleeve button-up shirt with a straight hem and a relaxed, slightly loose fit on the model.
- 02

Product
Rear view of a short-sleeve, relaxed-fit shirt with an all-over raised textured surface, horizontal yoke seam across the upper back, a camp-style collar, and a straight hem.
- Back panelFull rear panel of the shirt visible showing an all-over raised, looped textured pattern covering the fabric surface.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.12 · w 0.72 · h 0.78 (high) - Upper back seamSingle horizontal yoke seam runs across the upper back just below the collar.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.08 (high) - CollarLow camp-style collar with visible topstitching along its edge, lying flat against the back of the neck.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.06 · w 0.25 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve shapeShort sleeves with the same raised textured fabric; left sleeve (viewer right) extends to about mid-upper arm and shows a straight hem.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.38 · w 0.29 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.40 · w 0.22 · h 0.28 (high) - Hem and fitStraight bottom hem with a relaxed, boxy drape from the shoulders creating a loose silhouette.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.70 · w 0.72 · h 0.20 (high) - Fabric surface detailClose-up visible texture shows small irregular raised loops and a slightly nubby appearance across the entire visible shirt surface.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.28 · w 0.40 · h 0.45 (high) - No printed textNo legible printed text or branding visible on the shirt surface in this view.
Other
Studio rear-quarter shot of a model wearing the shirt against a plain light gray background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model and poseMale model shown from the rear three-quarter angle with head turned slightly to the left; hands appear lowered near pockets but pockets themselves are not visible.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.60 · h 0.95 (medium) - BackgroundEven, plain light gray backdrop with no visible props or packaging.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft diffuse lighting that produces minimal hard shadows and evenly illuminates the shirt texture.
- Image cropImage is cropped to show the shirt from the upper neck to just below the hem; lower body is partially visible showing denim pants.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.60 · w 0.80 · h 0.36 (high)
Colors
light cream beige· shirt body#D4C2B4- Back panelFull rear panel of the shirt visible showing an all-over raised, looped textured pattern covering the fabric surface.
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Q&A
3 answered- Given the 'loose boxy fit', how does the sizing compare to standard dress shirts? Should I order my usual size or size down?
- Our Lace Jacquard Shirt has a loose boxy fit, which is roomier than standard dress shirts. If you prefer a more tailored look, consider sizing down; if you like the relaxed silhouette, order your usual size.
- How see-through is the openwork weave? Would the off-white color require an undershirt?
- The fabric has a slight openwork weave and is unlined, so it is somewhat sheer. In off white, an undershirt is recommended to prevent undergarments from showing through.
- Is this shirt designed to be tucked in or worn untucked? What is the shirt length?
- This shirt is designed with a straight hem and a loose boxy fit, which typically works best worn untucked. The exact shirt length is not specified, but the style lends itself to an untucked look.