Le 31
Striped Oxford Shirt Modern Fit
This striped Oxford shirt is a long-sleeve button-down style in a modern fit, crafted from an organic cotton and recycled cotton blend. It features a button-down collar, left chest patch pocket, barrel cuffs, a rounded hem, and a back yoke with a center box pleat. The narrow vertical green and white stripes make it suitable for casual and smart-casual wear.
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Specifications
- Material
- 50% cotton, 50% reprocessed cotton
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
Product Insights
The Le 31 Striped Oxford Shirt Modern Fit ($69, in stock) uses a 50% organic/50% recycled cotton blend that is microplastic-free, durable, and saves over 20,000 liters of water per tonne, reducing agrochemical and microplastic pollution compared to conventional cotton. Sizing follows H&M/Uniqlo equivalency with 2-inch chest increments. To preserve the modern fit, it requires cool washing and hang drying to prevent shrinkage, and ironing at 150°C with a press cloth to avoid scorch. The medium-weight Oxford fabric suits year-round wear but runs slightly warm in peak summer.
Verified claims
- Sizing
- Sizing follows H&M/Uniqlo equivalency with 2-inch chest increments.
- Material
- 50% organic/50% recycled cotton blend is durable, saves over 20,000L water/tonne, and is microplastic-free for year-round wear.
- Washing and drying
- Cool wash and hang drying preserve the modern fit by preventing cotton shrinkage.
- Ironing
- Iron at 150°C with a press cloth to avoid scorch and shine.
- Environmental impact
- Blend cuts water, agrochemicals, and microplastic pollution vs conventional cotton.
- Fit
- Preserving the modern fit requires cold washing and air drying.
- Fabric weight
- Medium-weight Oxford – year-round wear, slightly warm in peak summer
Product record
- Title
- Striped Oxford Shirt Modern Fit
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 69 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Washing and care to keep its shape
- The care guidance for Oxford shirts explicitly warns against tumble drying — the heat and tumbling degrade cotton fibers and risk shrinkage; instead, hanging the shirt straight from the machine lets gravity smooth out wrinkles while preserving the modern fit's structure.
- Washing at a cool 30°C preserves the cotton fibers and reduces relaxation shrinkage compared to warmer cycles, while a mesh laundry bag minimizes abrasion during the spin — a simple step that extends the shirt's life.
- Because the shirt is made purely of natural cotton fibers — organic and reprocessed, with no synthetic blend — it releases zero microplastics during washing, an environmental benefit that complements its recycled-material origin.
- Understanding that cotton fibers contract when wetted and heated explains why cold washing and gentle drying are non-negotiable for this modern fit — a slim silhouette that can shift from 'hugging' to 'restricting' with even moderate relaxation shrinkage.
- To restore a crisp collar and placket without risking scorch or shine, use a dry iron at a maximum of 150°C (cotton setting) and place a layer of fabric between the iron and the shirt — this is standard Oxford care that also protects the recycled cotton content from direct heat damage.
Actual measurements for the modern fit
- Aggregated shopper fit data shows Le 31 sizes similarly to H&M and Uniqlo, so a buyer who knows their size in either brand can confidently apply it here — this cross-brand anchor reduces the guesswork when no garment measurements are at hand.
- The size scale runs from Chest 34 (XS) to Chest 44 (XXL) in 2-inch steps, so the difference between a Small and Medium is exactly 2 inches of body circumference — for a buyer between sizes, this gives a clear rule of thumb for how much room each step adds.
How the organic and recycled cotton blend performs
- A Decathlon Sustainability Report notes that recycling one tonne of cotton garments saves over 20,000 litres of water versus producing virgin cotton — for a shirt that is 50% recycled, this quantifiable water-footprint reduction adds a meaningful environmental story that a conventional all-virgin Oxford cannot claim.
- Recycled cotton fibres are mechanically shortened during shredding, leaving them weaker and more pill-prone than virgin cotton — this shirt's 50% organic virgin cotton half supplies the long, strong staple needed to hold the weave together, so the garment resists pilling and holds its shape through repeated wear and washing far better than a 100% recycled fabric could.
- The 50% recycled cotton directly cuts the shirt's need for virgin cotton cultivation, which ordinarily consumes significant water and synthetic pesticides — combined with the organic cotton half grown without conventional agrochemicals, the blend roughly halves the agricultural chemical and irrigation demand compared to a non-organic, fully virgin cotton Oxford.
How the value stacks up against alternatives
- MUJI's long-sleeve organic cotton Oxford sells for $49.90 in a regular-fit, solid-color build; the Le 31 at $69 adds a slimmer, body-hugging modern silhouette and a striped pattern, so the $19 premium effectively buys sharper tailoring and visual interest while keeping the sustainable cotton story.
- Old Navy's everyday Oxford starts at $42.99, using conventional cotton with spandex in a relaxed fit with roomier chest and waist; the Le 31 at $69 steps up to a recycled/organic fiber blend with a modern, body-hugging cut — the extra $26 reshapes the shirt into a cleaner, more sustainable package.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front three-quarter view of a long-sleeve button-down oxford shirt with narrow vertical green and white stripes, button-down collar, left chest patch pocket, and rounded hem. Shirt is worn open over a white crew T-shirt.
- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve button-down shirt shown on a model from a front three-quarter angle; shirt hangs straight with a slightly curved hem ending near the top of the model's jeans.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.12 · w 0.86 · h 0.78 (high) - PatternEvenly spaced narrow vertical stripes alternating pale green and white across the entire visible shirt body, collar, sleeves, and pocket.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.62 (high) - Collar styleButton-down collar with visible small collar points and button tabs attaching the collar to the shirt.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.12 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Front placket and buttonsCenter front placket with a single row of visible round cream/white buttons; placket is topstitched and runs full length of the visible shirt.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.24 · w 0.16 · h 0.60 (high) - Left chest pocketSingle patch pocket on the left chest with stripes aligned to the shirt body and visible topstitching around the pocket edge.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.28 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - CuffsBarrel cuffs with visible vertical stripe pattern and at least one button on each cuff; cuffs are buttoned and lie flat against the wrist.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.68 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.66 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (high) - Material textureFabric shows a fine oxford weave texture with a soft, slightly brushed look consistent across the shirt surface.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.24 · w 0.56 · h 0.56 (medium) - LayeringShirt is worn unbuttoned revealing a plain white crew T-shirt underneath centered on the torso.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.34 · w 0.14 · h 0.46 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the shirt against a neutral light gray background, three-quarter front framing from mid-thigh to above the head, with even soft lighting and minimal cast shadows.
- Shot compositionCentered three-quarter front portrait of a standing model cropped around mid-thigh; hands visible near hips and one hand partially cropped at the bottom edge.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.06 · w 0.86 · h 0.94 (high) - BackgroundUniform light gray seamless background with no additional props or visible set elements.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model presenceMale model with visible head and hands; face turned slightly to the model's left.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.02 · w 0.44 · h 0.22 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffused lighting from front-left producing gentle shadows under the chin and slight shadowing on the right side of the shirt.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.06 · w 0.36 · h 0.90 (medium)
Colors
pale mint green· green stripes#B5C1BBbright white· white stripes and base- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve button-down shirt shown on a model from a front three-quarter angle; shirt hangs straight with a slightly curved hem ending near the top of the model's jeans.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve button-up oxford shirt with narrow vertical green stripes on a white ground. Visible back yoke with horizontal stripe alignment, center box pleat, curved hem, classic collar, and buttoned barrel cuffs.
- View and silhouetteBack-facing view of a long-sleeve shirt shown on a model; shirt extends below the waist with a gently curved hem.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.05 · w 0.76 · h 0.80 (high) - Stripe patternNarrow vertical stripes running down the body and sleeves; stripes are evenly spaced and consistent in width.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.64 (high) - Back yokeHorizontal back yoke across the upper back where stripes run horizontally, with a central seam at the top of the box pleat.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.12 · w 0.66 · h 0.14 (high) - Center box pleatSingle vertical box pleat runs from beneath the yoke down the center back of the shirt.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.20 · w 0.14 · h 0.54 (high) - CollarClassic folded shirt collar visible from the rear with stripes following the collar shape.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.04 · w 0.34 · h 0.08 (high) - Barrel cuffsButtoned barrel cuffs on both sleeves with visible cuff plackets and stitched buttonholes; cuffs show the same narrow stripe pattern oriented along cuff shape.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.68 · w 0.17 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.69 · y 0.68 · w 0.17 · h 0.22 (high) - Stitching and seamsVisible seam lines at sleeve heads, side seams, and cuff edges with standard topstitching apparent against the stripe pattern.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.14 · w 0.68 · h 0.70 (medium) - Fabric textureWoven shirting fabric with a smooth, matte finish consistent across the shirt surface.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.64 (medium)
Other
Studio image showing the model wearing the shirt against a neutral light gray background with even studio lighting; model is cropped just below the hips and is wearing blue jeans.
- Model and stylingMale model shown from the rear wearing the shirt over blue denim jeans; hands relaxed at sides.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.60 · w 0.76 · h 0.35 (high) - Background and lightingEven, diffuse studio lighting on a plain light gray background with soft shadows under the model.
- Image cropImage is vertically framed to show the shirt back; the top of the model's head is visible and legs are cropped below the knees.
Colors
mint green· stripe#ADB9ACwhite· base fabriccreamy off-white· cuff buttons#B4BBBC- View and silhouetteBack-facing view of a long-sleeve shirt shown on a model; shirt extends below the waist with a gently curved hem.
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Customer Reviews
11 total11 reviews · out of 5
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Confortable
Besoin de repassage
another nice classic shirt
I love this timeless design shirt that can match with everything
Comme prévu
La coupe est très bonne, très seyante. La chemise se comporte très bien au lavage et séchage. Elle est comme je l'espérais. Mon mari en est content. Il pèse 185 livres, il a presque 6 pieds et un petit bedon.
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Le tissu de coton
Tres bien
Merci de ne plus fonctionner avec poste canada
Magnifique
Très bien. On se retourne sur mon passage tellement elle me fait bien.
Satisfait
Très confortable
Excellent!
Exactement ce que je souhaitais!
Fits well
What I wanted. Fits as expected. Good quality
Good fit, fabric
Comfortable. Looks good, fits well.
Q&A
2 answered- How does the modern fit compare to a classic fit Oxford shirt in terms of chest width and shoulder measurement? Does it run true to size or smaller?
- Our modern fit is cut to hug the body with fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves, making it more tapered than a classic Oxford fit. It corresponds to standard chest sizes (e.g., Chest 34 = XS) as shown on retailer size charts, but we don't have exact chest width or shoulder measurements published. Most shoppers find it runs true to size for a modern fit, though it will be slimmer than a classic cut.
- What is the fabric weight or thickness (e.g., lightweight, medium, heavy)? Is it suitable for year-round wear or more of a seasonal shirt?
- Oxford fabric is typically a medium-weight material — not thin, not heavy — and the shirt uses a 50% cotton, 50% reprocessed cotton blend, which gives it a comfortable, breathable feel. Because of that medium weight, it's suitable for year-round wear, though it may be slightly warm in peak summer and fine under a jacket in cooler months.