Le 31
Short-Sleeve Striped Oxford Shirt Comfort Fit
CA$39.95CA$59.00-32%
In Stock
This is a short-sleeve Oxford shirt from Le 31 by Simons, featuring a comfort fit with a straight cut and extra room in the shoulders and sleeves. It is made from a recycled cotton blend Oxford fabric, has a button-down collar, and short sleeves. The shirt features a narrow vertical stripe pattern and is designed in Canada.
- Material
- Recycled cotton blend
- Style
- casual, preppy, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
GreenBlue
Size
MEDIUMLARGE
Specifications
Short-sleeve striped Oxford shirt with comfort fit, button-down collar, and recycled cotton blend.
Comfort fit with straight cut for ease of movement, button-down collar, short sleeves.
- Material
- Recycled cotton blend
- Style
- casual, preppy, classic
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, weekend
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Short sleeves
- Striped pattern
- Comfort fit with straight cut
- Button-down collar
- Designed in Canada
- Recycled cotton blend fabric
- Oxford weave
- Room to move in shoulders and sleeves
Product Insights
The Le 31 Short-Sleeve Striped Oxford Shirt comfort fit is a 59 CAD, in-stock shirt that delivers a structured, clean drape via basket-weave Oxford cloth with a slightly crisper, more rustic hand than virgin-cotton equivalents, thanks to a 50/50 recycled-virgin blend that lowers per-wear carbon, water, and energy footprint and reduces pilling over time. Sizing is true to size (chest 38 M and 40 L) with the ease designed into the comfort fit—straight cut, mid-bicep sleeves—rather than oversizing. The main tradeoff is that maintaining fit and fabric integrity requires cold-water gentle washing and air drying, as high-heat drying causes shrinkage; this care regimen is needed to preserve the shirt's structure and longevity, and the recycled blend itself is necessary because recycled fibers shorten during processing. The shirt supports open, buttoned-chinos, and layered looks, and layers smoothly under sweaters and blazers.
Verified claims
- Sizing
- Chest 38 (M) and 40 (L); true to size, the ease is design, not oversizing.
- Fit
- Comfort fit: straight cut, mid-bicep sleeves, casual; modern fit: tapered, corporate.
- Shrinkage
- High-heat drying shrinks the shirt; cold wash and air dry preserve fit.
- Textural character
- Feels crisper and more rustic than a virgin-cotton Oxford shirt.
- Care
- Requires cold-water gentle washing and air drying to preserve fabric integrity.
- Environmental impact
- Lower environmental impact per wear than a 100% virgin cotton shirt.
- Styling
- The shirt supports open, buttoned-chinos, and layered looks.
- Hand
- Basket-weave Oxford cloth gives the comfort fit a structured, clean drape.
- Layering
- Oxford cloth layers smoothly under sweaters and blazers.
- Pilling
- Recycled blend reduces pilling, keeping the shirt smoother over time.
- Per-wear sustainability
- Recycled cotton blend lowers per-wear carbon, water, and energy footprint.
- Blend necessity
- The 50/50 recycled-virgin blend is necessary because recycled fibers shorten during processing.
- Texture
- The recycled fibers give a slightly crisper hand that suits Oxford cloth's structured drape.
Product record
- Title
- Short-Sleeve Striped Oxford Shirt Comfort Fit
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 59 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Care, washing, and shrinkage
- Because cotton fibers contract primarily with heat, washing this shirt in cold water and line-drying it preserves the easy, untucked silhouette of the comfort fit, while machine drying on high heat risks the kind of progressive shrinkage that can turn a relaxed oxford into a too-snug button-down over time.
- The mechanical shredding process yields recycled cotton fibers that are only 60–70% as strong as virgin cotton, meaning this shirt is more susceptible to fiber breakage and pilling if machine-washed on regular cycles — a cold, delicate cycle directly delays the onset of wear.
- Submerging the shirt in cold water and pressing — never wringing — removes dirt while fully sidestepping the mechanical stress that begins to break down recycled cotton seams after repeated machine cycles, yielding a noticeably softer and better-preserved collar and cuff over multiple summers.
How Le 31 comfort fit compares to other fits
- Where Le 31's modern fit is described as 'cut to hug the body with fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves,' the comfort fit uses a straight cut with deliberate room in the shoulders and sleeves — so choosing between them is a choice between a tapered, close-to-body line and a relaxed, non-restrictive silhouette guaranteed not to pull across the back or upper arms.
- Le 31 runs true to size across its entire line, so the comfort fit's generous shoulder and sleeve ease is a design choice, not a sizing-up — if you want the same labeled size with a closer fit, you'd switch to the modern fit rather than chasing a smaller size within comfort fit.
How to style a short-sleeve striped Oxford
- The basket-weave Oxford fabric gives the shirt a structured, sturdy hand that drapes well without stiffness, so it hangs cleanly over shorts or chinos and reads as intentional smart-casual rather than an orphaned dress shirt.
- Because the comfort fit provides extra room in the sleeves, it inherently achieves the mid-bicep ease that menswear guides identify as the sweet spot—long enough to avoid a juvenile look, with enough width to move comfortably and feel contemporary.
- A button-down collar that holds its shape enables three distinct wears: buttoned up with chinos for a polished look, worn open over a white tee for laid-back weekends, or layered under a lightweight jacket as a smarter alternative to a tee.
- Striped Oxfords pull from Ivy League and nautical lineage, and the green or blue stripes here offer the same wardrobe workhorse versatility as solid white or light blue, pairing naturally with chinos, fatigues, or denim while adding visual interest.
- The modern short-sleeve Oxford reads best when relaxed, not skinny; slim fits push it into the corporate-uniform territory that gave the style a stigma, so the comfort fit’s straight cut and roomier shoulders position it for untucked, casual wear rather than a tucked-in office look.
- For cooler days, the button-down collar and smooth Oxford cloth layer cleanly under a crewneck sweater or a casual blazer—a smart-casual approach that works with chinos and derbies, extending the shirt beyond summer.
How the recycled cotton blend wears and ages
- The fiber shortening inherent to mechanical recycling reduces the natural softness of the raw cotton, so a recycled-blend Oxford feels crisper and slightly more rustic than a long-staple virgin Oxford — in practice, a characteristic that fits the casual, hearty tradition of Oxford cloth rather than detracting from it.
- Recycled cotton blends are more vulnerable to fiber breakage during aggressive washing than virgin cotton — documented as a tendency to weaken after repeated laundering — so extending the life of this shirt depends on cold-water cycles and air drying rather than hot washes and machine drying.
- A lifecycle analysis comparing 30% recycled/70% virgin cotton with 100% virgin cotton found that the recycled garment had lower carbon, water, and energy impacts per wear because it lasted longer before showing wear — so this Oxford's recycled content likely translates to fewer environmental costs over its usable lifespan than a non-recycled equivalent.
- When tested under the standard Martindale abrasion method, a 30% recycled / 70% virgin cotton fabric developed visible pilling later than a 100% virgin cotton counterpart — indicating that a recycled-blend Oxford like this one may keep a neater surface through repeated wear than an all-virgin shirt, contrary to the assumption that recycled fibers degrade faster.
- Mechanical recycling shears cotton fibers down by 30–40%, which reduces both tensile strength and softness — this is why recycled cotton cannot be spun into shirting fabric on its own and is always blended with virgin fibers (typically 70% virgin, 30% recycled) to produce a cloth that resists tearing and holds a clean press.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Short-sleeve, vertical-striped button-up shirt worn open; visible spread collar, front button placket with cream buttons, and short sleeves. Fabric shows fine oxford-like weave and narrow alternating white and light-gray vertical stripes.
- Overall silhouetteShort-sleeve, relaxed-fit button-up shirt shown open over a crew T-shirt, hanging with a straight hem at the visible portion.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.88 · h 0.72 (medium) - CollarPointed spread collar with visible collar stand and topstitching; collar points lie flat and the top collar button is undone.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high) - Button placketVertical center front placket with a row of round cream buttons spaced along the front; placket edge shows narrow vertical stripe alignment.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.18 · w 0.16 · h 0.62 (high) - Stripe patternNarrow vertical stripes alternating white and a light gray-beige tone, consistent width and spacing across the visible shirt panels and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.88 · h 0.54 (high) - SleeveShort sleeve with straight hem ending above the elbow; stripe pattern continues across the sleeve.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.36 · w 0.34 · h 0.30 (high) - Fabric textureSmooth woven fabric with a fine oxford-like texture visible in close areas near the placket and collar.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (medium)
Other
Studio shot showing a model from mid-torso to head against a plain light gray background; soft, even lighting with minimal shadowing. The shirt is styled open over a beige crew T-shirt. Visible model arm tattoo and hair provide context but are not product details.
- Model and stylingMale model wearing the shirt open over a beige crew T-shirt; model turned slightly to the left with head facing left.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.00 · w 0.88 · h 0.44 (high) - BackgroundPlain, evenly lit light-gray background with no visible props or patterns.
- Lighting and shadowSoft studio lighting producing gentle shadows under the chin and on the left side of the body; no harsh highlights.
- Visible secondary garmentBeige crew T-shirt visible under the open shirt, centered on the torso.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.24 · w 0.34 · h 0.56 (high) - Model tattooPartial geometric tattoo visible on the model's left forearm near the sleeve edge.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.58 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high)
Colors
light gray with white stripes· shirt main#BCBBBCcream· buttons#BCBCBD- Overall silhouetteShort-sleeve, relaxed-fit button-up shirt shown open over a crew T-shirt, hanging with a straight hem at the visible portion.
- 02
Product
Short-sleeve, vertically striped button-front shirt worn open; visible features include a folded point collar, short sleeves, full button placket with visible buttons, and a gently curved hem.
- Overall silhouetteRelaxed short-sleeve shirt viewed from front with the shirt worn open over an inner tee; shirt hangs straight with a slight drape at the sides.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.66 (high) - CollarFolded point collar with visible collar stand and left and right points laying flat.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.08 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high) - Button placketSingle central vertical button placket with visible round light-colored buttons spaced along the front; placket runs from collar to hem.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.60 (high) - Sleeve styleStraight short sleeves ending above the elbow with a simple hem and no visible cuffs.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.28 · w 0.20 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.26 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (high) - Hem shapeGently curved shirt hem with the front panels hanging slightly open and the hem ending near the top of the hips.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.62 · w 0.28 · h 0.28 (high) - Striped patternNarrow vertical stripes alternating between a light base color and thin blue stripes running continuously across the front and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.66 (high) - Buttons color and shapeSmall round, light-colored buttons that contrast slightly with the stripe pattern.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.22 · w 0.06 · h 0.40 (medium) - No visible chest pocketNo breast pocket is visible on the front panels of the shirt in this view.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.24 · w 0.34 · h 0.22 (high)
Other
Styled on a model against a plain light gray background; model hands in pockets and wearing blue jeans and a beige inner tee; soft even studio lighting with subtle shadowing.
- Model stylingMale model wearing the shirt open over a short-sleeve beige tee and mid-blue jeans; both hands are placed in the front pockets of the jeans.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.56 · w 0.56 · h 0.40 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light gray background and flat neutral studio lighting that produces soft, even illumination and mild shadows near the floor.
- Pose and cropThree-quarter frontal crop showing the model from head to upper thighs with the torso centered and head slightly tilted.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.02 · w 0.76 · h 0.96 (high) - Visible tattoosSmall tattoos visible on the inner forearms of both arms where the sleeves end.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.44 · w 0.16 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.44 · w 0.12 · h 0.20 (high)
Colors
pale off-white· shirt baselight sky blue· vertical stripescream· buttons- Overall silhouetteRelaxed short-sleeve shirt viewed from front with the shirt worn open over an inner tee; shirt hangs straight with a slight drape at the sides.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a short-sleeve, vertically striped button-up shirt showing back yoke, center box pleat, short sleeves, and a curved hem.
- Overall silhouetteShirt shown from rear with a relaxed, straight body falling to a slightly curved hem that extends past the waist.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.10 · w 0.76 · h 0.75 (high) - CollarFolded classic shirt collar visible from the back, laying flat against the neck.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.04 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Back yoke and seamHorizontal back yoke across the upper shoulders with a visible seam where the yoke meets the lower back panel.
1 region
x 0.13 · y 0.14 · w 0.74 · h 0.16 (high) - Center pleatSingle center box pleat running down the middle of the back panel from the yoke toward the hem.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.20 · w 0.12 · h 0.50 (high) - SleevesShort sleeves with a straight hem that end above the elbow on both arms.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.22 · w 0.18 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.22 · w 0.18 · h 0.26 (high) - PatternFine vertical stripes covering the entire visible shirt back; stripes run parallel to the center pleat.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.58 (high) - Fabric appearanceWoven fabric with a smooth, lightweight appearance and a subtle texture consistent across the back panel and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.16 · w 0.64 · h 0.60 (high) - Visible brandingNo visible logos, labels, or printed brand text on the exterior back of the shirt.
Other
Model wearing the shirt photographed from behind against a plain light gray backdrop on a neutral floor; even studio lighting with soft shadows.
- Model and poseMale model shown from behind with head turned slightly to the right, arms hanging naturally at sides; model hair covers upper neck area.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.00 · w 0.44 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.10 · y 0.60 · w 0.80 · h 0.30 (high) - Background and surfacePlain light gray seamless background with a slightly darker neutral floor visible at the bottom edge of the frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowsEven soft studio lighting producing minimal shadows and consistent illumination across the shirt and model.
- Image qualityHigh resolution, well-focused image with no visible compression artifacts.
Colors
white· shirt backgroundlight blue-gray· vertical stripes#BCBBBC- Overall silhouetteShirt shown from rear with a relaxed, straight body falling to a slightly curved hem that extends past the waist.
Documents & Data
Q&A
1 answered- What are the exact chest and body measurements for the size medium and large?
- For the Le 31 Comfort Fit Oxford shirts, the chest measurements (garment flat) are approximately 38 inches for size Medium and 40 inches for size Large [1]. Body measurements are not specified; we recommend comparing to a well-fitting shirt you own.