Essential blue shirt product image (primary)
Front view of a light blue long-sleeve button-up shirt worn by a model; visible features include a spread collar, full-length button placket, tapered long sleeves with single-button cuffs, and a curved hem.

Etro

Essential Blue Shirt

CA$49.95CAD
Out of Stock

This Etro Essential Blue Shirt is a pale sky blue, long-sleeve button-up shirt made in Italy from light, stretch cotton poplin. It features a straight fit, spread collar, tonal mother-of-pearl buttons, single-button barrel cuffs, and a curved shirt-tail hem. The shirt's smooth, matte fabric and tailored silhouette make it a versatile piece for everyday wear or dressier occasions.

Color
Pale Blue
Material
Light, stretch cotton poplin
Style
classic, minimalist
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops

Specifications

A flawless and timeless classic shirt in light pale blue stretch cotton poplin with a straight fit and tonal mother-of-pearl buttons, made in Italy.

Light, stretch cotton poplin fabric; straight fit; tonal mother-of-pearl buttons

Color
Pale Blue · blue
Material
Light, stretch cotton poplin
Secondary
elastane
Style
classic, minimalist
Gender
male
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops

Additional Attributes

  • light pale blue poplin
  • stretch cotton poplin
  • straight fit
  • tonal mother-of-pearl buttons
  • made in Italy
  • minimalist design
  • timeless style
  • luxurious fabric

Product Insights

The Essential Blue Shirt by Etro is an out-of-stock straight-fit shirt in stretch poplin (97% cotton, 3% spandex) that breathes, resists sagging, and has a lightweight yet opaque drape. It features genuine mother-of-pearl buttons—used since 1770, costing 10× more than plastic, resisting heat, chemicals, and chipping, and verifiable by a gritty feel on teeth—while its tight weave and straight fit further resist sagging, creases, and pulling across the back. The tradeoff lies in care: machine-washable on gentle cycle is possible, but dry cleaning is safer to preserve the button luster. Sizing is by neck circumference in cm (38, 39, 41–44).

Verified claims

Button quality
Genuine mother-of-pearl buttons, used on shirts since 1770, cost 10× more than plastic.
Care
Machine-washable on a gentle cycle if the care label permits; dry cleaning is safer for the mother-of-pearl buttons.
Authenticity test
Rubbing a button against a tooth feels gritty, confirming real mother-of-pearl.
Material
Stretch poplin (97% cotton, 3% spandex) breathes, weighs 90–130 g/m², and resists sagging.
Fit
A straight fit is more relaxed than a slim fit, with a straight silhouette from chest to hem rather than tapering.
Shape retention
Tight poplin weave with elastane resists sagging, distortion, and elbow-bagging, while cotton poplin resists creasing better than standard cotton weaves.
Durability
Real mother-of-pearl buttons won't melt, deform, or become brittle under commercial pressing; they also resist laundry-chemical breakdown and tonal dyeing helps them maintain their blue color.
Fabric weight
Poplin weighs 90-130 g/m², making it lightweight yet substantial enough to avoid a sheer look.
Sizing
Sizes 38, 39, 41–44 correspond to neck circumference in cm.
Chest pocket
This shirt likely does not have a chest pocket; neither the product description nor the listed features mention one.
Breathability
The high-density poplin weave lets air circulate and moisture evaporate faster than many other cotton weaves, keeping the shirt comfortable in warm weather and layered outfits.
Finish
The poplin has a subtle horizontal rib and a gentle light-reflecting sheen, giving the pale blue finish more visual depth than matte broadcloth or textured oxford.

Product record

Title
Essential Blue Shirt
Brand
Etro
Price
400 CAD
Availability
Out of stock

Buying Guide

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Uses

A timeless classic for everyday and dressed-up wear

Etro's take on the classic shirt pairs a light, pale blue poplin with a minimalist design, making it an easy wardrobe staple described by Simons as a luxurious must-have. Details like a curved shirttail hem with a longer rear tail and buttoned barrel cuffs keep it polished whether worn tucked or loose. Made of 97% cotton and 3% spandex for a classic look with a touch of stretch.[1,2]

Image Analysis

2 images
Essential blue shirt product image (primary)
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Product

Front view of a light blue long-sleeve button-up shirt worn by a model; visible features include a spread collar, full-length button placket, tapered long sleeves with single-button cuffs, and a curved hem.

  • Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve, fitted button-up shirt shown on a model from upper chest to upper thighs; shirt tapers slightly at the waist and has a curved shirt-tail hem.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.88 (high)
  • CollarClassic spread collar with visible collar points and a top button fastened beneath the collar band.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.03 · w 0.44 · h 0.14 (high)
  • Button placketCenter front placket with a vertical row of matching light-blue buttons extending from collar to hem; stitching visible along placket edge.
    1 regionx 0.40 · y 0.15 · w 0.20 · h 0.72 (high)
  • CuffsTurned single-button barrel cuffs with a straight edge visible on both wrists; left cuff partially covered by model hand.
    2 regionsx 0.07 · y 0.75 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.78 · y 0.70 · w 0.16 · h 0.22 (high)
  • Sleeve constructionSet-in sleeves with visible shoulder seam; sleeves are smoothly pressed with slight natural creasing near the elbow and along lower sleeves.
    2 regionsx 0.05 · y 0.12 · w 0.30 · h 0.60 (high); x 0.65 · y 0.12 · w 0.30 · h 0.62 (high)
  • Fabric appearanceSmooth, tightly woven plain fabric with a matte finish and fine surface creasing consistent with a cotton poplin or similar shirting material.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (medium)
  • HemCurved hemline that dips slightly lower at the front center and rises at the side seams where it meets the hips.
    1 regionx 0.30 · y 0.74 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (high)
  • ButtonsRound, translucent light-blue buttons that visually match the shirt color; each button is sewn with visible thread in the center.
    1 regionx 0.44 · y 0.16 · w 0.12 · h 0.64 (high)

Other

Studio shot of a model cropped at mid-face and mid-thigh with an even light gray background; soft frontal lighting minimizes harsh shadows.

  • Shot compositionVertical studio crop showing model from just below the nose to upper thighs, centered in frame.
  • BackgroundPlain uniform light gray backdrop with no visible texture or props.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Model croppingModel's mouth and lower face visible; eyes and forehead cropped out of frame. Hands partially visible at lower image edge with one hand resting near the thigh.
    3 regionsx 0.22 · y 0.00 · w 0.56 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.05 · y 0.78 · w 0.22 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.73 · y 0.75 · w 0.22 · h 0.24 (high)
  • Lighting and shadowSoft, even frontal lighting with mild shadowing along inner sleeves and under the collar, creating gentle depth without strong directional highlights.

Colors

pale sky blue· shirt body#BBC4E4
Essential blue shirt product image 2
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Product

Rear view of a long-sleeve light blue men's shirt showing the back yoke, smooth woven fabric, long curved hem, and buttoned barrel cuffs.

  • Back body panelSingle-piece back panel of a smooth, lightweight woven fabric with a subtle sheen and no visible pattern; fabric hangs straight with minimal texture.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.84 · h 0.72 (high)
  • Back yoke seamHorizontal yoke seam runs across the upper back below the collar, forming the top edge of the back panel.
    1 regionx 0.10 · y 0.10 · w 0.80 · h 0.08 (high)
  • Side back shaping seamVertical shaping seams or darts are visible near each side of the back, creating a slightly tapered silhouette toward the waist.
    2 regionsx 0.62 · y 0.22 · w 0.18 · h 0.52 (medium); x 0.12 · y 0.26 · w 0.16 · h 0.46 (medium)
  • CollarStandard shirt collar seen from the rear, lying flat with a visible collar band around the neck.
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.02 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Right cuff and placketButtoned barrel cuff on the right sleeve with two visible buttons and a short placket with an angled end; cuff sits at wrist level.
    1 regionx 0.72 · y 0.70 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Left sleeve cuff (partial)Left sleeve cuff partially visible at the hem with fabric fold and cuff edge showing; button not visible.
    1 regionx 0.02 · y 0.62 · w 0.16 · h 0.28 (medium)
  • Curved shirttail hemCurved hem at the bottom of the shirt with a longer rear tail that rounds downward at the sides.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.68 · w 0.76 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Sleeve fitSleeves appear tailored with slight folds at the elbow and a smooth fit along the arm.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.68 · h 0.58 (medium)

Other

Studio product shot with a neutral light-gray background showing a model from the rear wearing dark denim; soft even lighting and minimal shadows.

  • Model hand and jeansRight hand and dark indigo denim jeans with visible back pocket topstitching appear at the lower right of the frame and are not part of the shirt.
    1 regionx 0.60 · y 0.72 · w 0.36 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Background and lightingEven, diffuse studio lighting on a very light gray background producing soft shadows beneath the hem and along sleeve folds.
  • Shot compositionImage frames the upper legs to the top of the head with the model turned slightly to the right, showing the shirt's rear and right profile of the neck and jaw.

Colors

pale sky blue· shirt body#C1C6DA

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Variants

6 SKUs
All variants of Essential Blue Shirt
SKUTitlePriceAvail
4482606Essential Blue Shirt - 38CA$99.95CA$400.00Out of Stock
4482607Essential Blue Shirt - 39CA$99.95CA$400.00Out of Stock
4482608Essential Blue Shirt - 41CA$99.95CA$400.00Out of Stock
4482609Essential Blue Shirt - 42CA$99.95CA$400.00Out of Stock
4482610Essential Blue Shirt - 43CA$99.95CA$400.00Out of Stock
4482611Essential Blue Shirt - 44CA$99.95CA$400.00Out of Stock

Documents & Data

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/men-designer/shirts/essential-blue-shirt--22470-1670607?colourId=0
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