Polo Ralph Lauren
Polo Oxford Shirt Comfort Fit
This Polo Ralph Lauren Oxford shirt is a long-sleeve button-down shirt in a comfort fit, crafted from 100% cotton Oxford weave. It features a button-down collar, full button placket with cream buttons, and an embroidered pony logo on the left chest. Designed for casual or smart-casual wear, the shirt has a straight hem and is available in white.
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Style
- classic, smart-casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
A timeless Ralph Lauren Oxford shirt in comfort fit, crafted from ultra-soft 100% cotton Oxford weave, featuring a button-down collar and signature polo player logo.
Comfort fit, button-down collar, 100% cotton Oxford weave, signature embroidered logo.
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Style
- classic, smart-casual
- Occasion
- business-casual, everyday
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- comfort fit
- button-down collar
- Oxford weave construction
- 100% pure cotton
- signature embroidered polo player logo
- timeless silhouette
- elegant signature shirt
- Polo Ralph Lauren at Le 31 edition
Product Insights
The Polo Ralph Lauren Oxford Shirt Comfort Fit delivers a 100% cotton Oxford weave with a 2×1 basket weave that is breathable, durable, and resists creasing, featuring a functional button-down collar rooted in 19th-century sportswear heritage. Its comfort fit yields a clean, structured drape best suited for casual untucked and business-casual wear, not formal occasions. The main tradeoff is the lack of stretch and expected shrinkage of 1–4% after washing, offset by consistent cut and quality across orders, with care methods like oxygen bleach and enzyme treatment for longevity.
Verified claims
- Fit
- Comfort fit sizing varies across wearers; consistent across orders, best for casual wear.
- Material
- 100% cotton Oxford weave with no stretch and 1-4% shrinkage after washing.
- Drape
- Rigid 100% cotton with comfort fit yields a clean, structured drape.
- Breathability
- Breathable basket weave adapts to temperature changes from cool mornings to heated spaces.
- Durability
- Textured weave hides creases and resists pilling through repeated washing.
- Collar
- Functional button-down collar points fasten to keep the collar in place without stays.
- Dress code
- Buyers use it for casual untucked and business-casual, but not formal.
- Longevity
- Durable and consistent quality across orders, with care methods for white longevity.
- Consistency
- Long-time buyers report consistent cut and quality, enabling worry-free reordering.
- Shrinkage
- Pre-washed models shrink 1–2%; others shrink 2–4%.
- Whitening
- Oxygen bleach brightens white shirts; enzyme treatment for collars.
- Sportswear heritage
- Comfort fit and button-down collar stem from 19th-century athletic uniforms.
- Weave structure
- 2×1 basket weave gives a textured surface distinct from flat poplin and stiff broadcloth
- Care
- Textured hide creases, durable to washing, and shrinks 1–4% on first wash
Product record
- Title
- Polo Oxford Shirt Comfort Fit
- Brand
- Polo Ralph Lauren
- Price
- 175 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Long-term care for a white Oxford
- Presoaking in sodium percarbonate (oxygen bleach) for 30–45 minutes restores brilliance by lifting oxidized dirt and sweat, while chlorine bleach's fiber-weakening side effects — a common reason white Oxfords turn yellow over time — are avoided entirely.
- Enzyme-based pre-treaters degrade the body oils that cause cotton Oxford's characteristic collar-and-cuff yellowing, and a 10–15-minute dwell before washing keeps those zones white without aggressive scrubbing.
How the Comfort fit actually fits
- Because the 100% cotton Oxford weave contains no elastane, the comfort of this shirt is built entirely into its relaxed cut — it provides freedom of movement through generous dimensions rather than stretch, preserving the crisp, breathable structure of Oxford cloth.
The feel and wear of Oxford weave
- The Oxford weave is constructed as a 2×1 basket weave — two fine warp threads pass over and under a single heavier weft thread — which creates the fabric's characteristic grid-like texture and a slightly raised surface that differentiates this shirt from the flat, uniform appearance of poplin, giving it a casual refinement that softens the formality of a button-down.
- Despite its heft, the Oxford weave promotes airflow — the basket structure's looser interlacing allows heat and moisture to escape more readily than a tight plain weave, so this heavyweight cotton remains comfortable across temperature changes, from a cool commute into a heated office, without becoming stifling.
- The basket weave's interlocking of multiple yarns gives Oxford cloth a high level of abrasion resistance and tensile strength — this isn't a shirt that pills or thins after a season; it's engineered to survive repeated machine washes and daily wear, lasting years as a core wardrobe staple that actually looks better with age as the fibers soften.
- Because the Oxford's nubby surface diffuses light creases, it wears its wrinkles better than a crisp broadcloth — after a full workday or commute, the shirt retains a presentable appearance without requiring a midday press, making it ideal for business-casual environments where you want the polish of a button-down without the high-maintenance upkeep.
- Classic Oxford shirting typically lands between 140 and 180 grams per square meter (approximately 5–7 ounces), making this a medium-to-heavyweight shirt with a substantial hand-feel that drapes with structure rather than floating like tissue poplin — it's a standalone piece that feels deliberate on its own, not just an underlayer, and carries enough heft to bridge cool mornings and air-conditioned offices without needing a sweater.
- Oxford cloth was originally developed in 19th-century Scotland for athletic uniforms at Oxford University — it was designed to be more durable and comfortable than the stiff formal shirting of the era, which means this shirt inherits a fabric born for movement and everyday casual wear, not the boardroom, aligning its heritage perfectly with the comfort fit and button-down collar.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a long-sleeve white button-down oxford shirt worn by a model; features a point collar, full button placket with cream buttons, a small embroidered pony logo on the left chest, and sleeves casually rolled to forearms.
- Shirt silhouetteLong-sleeve button-down shirt visible from the front, tucked into pants, with a straight hemline at the waist and a smooth, slightly fitted torso.
1 region
x 0.13 · y 0.08 · w 0.74 · h 0.74 (high) - CollarMedium-spread point collar with visible collar points lying flat and an open top button creating a slight V at the neck.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.06 · w 0.34 · h 0.16 (high) - Button placketVertical centered placket with evenly spaced cream or off-white round buttons; stitching visible along placket edges.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.22 · w 0.10 · h 0.56 (high) - Sleeves and cuffsLong sleeves rolled up to the mid-forearm, with visible cuff fabric folds and slight wrinkling at the elbow and forearm.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.34 · w 0.22 · h 0.38 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.34 · w 0.22 · h 0.38 (high) - Embroidered chest logoSmall multicolor embroidered pony motif located on the left chest (wearer left).
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.31 · w 0.05 · h 0.08 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth woven oxford texture with fine visible weave and minimal sheen, showing natural folds and faint creases around the waist and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.16 · w 0.64 · h 0.58 (high) - Buttons close-upRound cream/off-white buttons, each with visible stitch holes and narrow spacing between buttons along the placket.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.30 · w 0.06 · h 0.44 (high)
Other
Studio-style portrait crop showing a model wearing the shirt against a neutral beige backdrop; model's hands are in front pockets, visible belt, jeans, and a wristwatch; soft diffuse lighting with mild shadowing.
- Model poseMale model shown from head to hips facing slightly to camera right with hands partially in front pockets and elbows bent.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.00 · w 0.90 · h 0.98 (medium) - Visible accessories and garments (not product)Brown leather belt with a rectangular metallic buckle, dark blue denim jeans, and a wristwatch on the left wrist; these items are part of the styling, not the shirt.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.70 · w 0.50 · h 0.20 (high) - Background and lightingNeutral beige mottled studio backdrop with even, soft lighting producing gentle shadows under the collar and along the shirt folds.
- Image crop and qualityVertical crop showing model head-to-hip; image is clear with natural color balance and fine visible fabric detail.
Colors
white· shirt bodybrown and gold embroidery· embroidered chest logoivory· buttons#F1F0EE- Shirt silhouetteLong-sleeve button-down shirt visible from the front, tucked into pants, with a straight hemline at the waist and a smooth, slightly fitted torso.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve white Oxford shirt worn by a model, showing back yoke with center box pleat, rolled cuffs with visible cuff buttons, and a classic turned-down collar.
- Overall shapeBack panel of a long-sleeve button-up shirt with a straight hemline tucked into pants; the shirt is slim across the shoulders and falls smoothly down the back.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.07 · w 0.76 · h 0.78 (high) - CollarClassic turned-down collar seen from the rear with a visible collar stand and clean topstitching.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.02 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high) - Back yoke and pleatHorizontal back yoke seam across the upper back with a centered vertical box pleat running down from the yoke.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.10 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high) - Sleeve treatmentLong sleeves rolled up once to about mid-forearm, exposing the inside of the cuffs and a single visible cuff button on each sleeve.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.57 · w 0.24 · h 0.25 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.60 · w 0.22 · h 0.26 (high) - Fabric textureFine woven Oxford cloth texture visible as a smooth, slightly matte surface with subtle folds and creases along the back and sleeve seams.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.18 · w 0.56 · h 0.60 (medium) - Tucks and fit detailsMinor horizontal creasing where the shirt is tucked into the waistband and slight radial creases near the armholes indicating fitted construction.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.58 · w 0.56 · h 0.28 (high) - ButtonsSmall round cuff buttons visible on each rolled cuff; buttons appear slightly off-white relative to the shirt fabric.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.70 · w 0.04 · h 0.04 (high); x 0.80 · y 0.72 · w 0.04 · h 0.04 (high) - Visible brandingNo visible logo, embroidered mark, or printed brand identifier on the visible rear of the shirt.
Other
Studio rear-quarter portrait of a male model wearing the shirt against a neutral mottled backdrop; even front lighting with soft shadows; image cropped at mid-thigh and top of head.
- Model and poseMale model shown from the rear three-quarter angle with head turned slightly to the right, left arm relaxed and right hand near the hip.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.00 · w 0.88 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingNeutral beige mottled backdrop with soft, even studio lighting and subtle shadowing along the model's left side.
- Other garments visibleDark blue denim jeans and a brown leather belt are visible at the lower frame but are not described as part of the shirt product.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.66 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high) - Image cropImage is cropped near mid-thigh so lower legs are not shown; top of the head is within the frame but close to the top edge.
Colors
white· shirt fabricoff-white· cuff buttons- Overall shapeBack panel of a long-sleeve button-up shirt with a straight hemline tucked into pants; the shirt is slim across the shoulders and falls smoothly down the back.
- 03
Product
Front view of a long-sleeve white oxford button-down shirt laid flat, showing a button-down collar, central button placket, left-chest embroidered logo, and visible inside collar label.
- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve collared shirt laid flat with a curved hem and symmetrical sleeves extended downwards.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.88 (high) - Collar styleButton-down collar with visible small collar point buttons fastening the collar points to the shirt.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.06 · w 0.24 · h 0.12 (high) - Center placket and buttonsCentral vertical placket with a single row of visible round buttons running from collar to hem; placket is stitched and slightly raised.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.16 · w 0.10 · h 0.70 (high) - Left-chest embroidered logoSmall embroidered polo-player motif located on the shirt's left chest area, composed of at least two contrasting thread colors.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.26 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high) - Inside collar label textRectangular navy woven label sewn to the inside back of the collar with legible yellow text.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.07 · w 0.17 · h 0.05 (high) - Fabric textureTightly woven oxford-style cloth with a smooth matte finish visible across the body and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.76 · h 0.68 (medium) - Button color and materialRound sew-through buttons in a slightly off-white or cream tone contrasting faintly with the shirt fabric.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.20 · w 0.02 · h 0.58 (high) - Label text transcription“POLO RALPH LAUREN”
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.07 · w 0.17 · h 0.05 (high)
Other
Studio flat-lay composition on a white background with soft shadowing; image is well lit and centered.
- Shot compositionShirt centered in frame, photographed flat against a white background with even lighting and a faint drop shadow around the lower edges.
- Crop and framingEntire shirt visible within image bounds with small uniform margins on all sides; no props or packaging visible.
Colors
white· shirt body#F1F2F1cream· buttons#F2F2E5navy· inside collar labelyellow· inside collar label textorange· embroidery - primary threaddeep navy· embroidery - secondary thread- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve collared shirt laid flat with a curved hem and symmetrical sleeves extended downwards.
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Customer Reviews
23 total23 reviews · out of 5
Chemise très confortable
Très belle qualité
Recommandé
Très belle chemise de bonne qualité. Cette chemise en coton de qualité est très souple.
Décontracté, mais chic
Agréable à porter, mais un peu grande
Chemise polo
Belle chemise mais le prix est assez élevé
Still waiting for delivery since December 13????
Still waiting for delivery since December 13???????
High-quality shirt that fits small.
High-quality shirt that fits small.
Très content de recevoir ce
Très content de recevoir ce cadeau.
Dans la pure tradition Polo
Cotton hyper confortable
Nice shirt
Just like any RL shirt I owned. Quality is good. Fit is good.
Bien contente que vous ayez
Bien contente que vous ayez de telle qualité de vêtement
confortable
confortable
Je voulais cette chemise depuis longtemps
Chemise de qualité.
Unique et bonne qualité
Unique et bonne qualité
Striped Oxford shirt
Always dependable polo shirts, look good and wear well.
Je recommande
Je recommande
Simple and Elegant
Nothing to say, just amazing !
Excellent produit
Chemise de très bonne qualité
Great!
Quality fabric, quality style. Fit is a little bigger, as per the comfort fit! Definitely dressy casual, not formal.
Stylish and comfortable!
Very nice-looking shirt, comfortable and smooth fabric, fits well!
Nice
Nice
Chemise
Service impeccable
Classique
Cadeau de Noël!
Tissu de qualité
Tissu de qualité
Q&A
3 answered- Does this Oxford shirt have any stretch or is the fabric completely rigid?
- No, this Oxford shirt is made from 100% cotton with no elastane or stretch fibers, so the fabric is completely rigid.
- Will the 100% cotton shirt shrink significantly after the first wash, and is it pre-shrunk?
- Like most 100% cotton Oxford shirts, some shrinkage is expected on the first wash. Approximately 60-70% of Ralph Lauren Oxford shirts are pre-washed to minimize shrinkage, but even those may see 1-2% residual shrinkage, while non-pre-washed varieties can shrink 2-4% [1]. We recommend washing in cold water and tumble drying on low to control shrinkage.
- Are the collar buttons functional or purely decorative?
- The collar buttons are functional. This shirt features a button-down collar, meaning the buttons on the collar points are designed to be fastened to keep the collar in place.