How does the unisex sizing compare to men's sizes? If I typically wear a men's large, should I order large or consider sizing up or down?

Unisex sizing typically aligns with men's sizes, and the relaxed fit with drop shoulders provides extra room. If you normally wear a men's large, we recommend ordering large as well.

What are the recommended care instructions for this cotton poplin shirt? Is it machine washable or should it be dry cleaned?

We recommend machine washing cold on a gentle cycle and tumble drying low, or dry cleaning for best results. Cotton poplin is generally machine washable, but to preserve the shape and buttons, gentle care is advised.

How accurately does the product photo represent the actual color of the shirt? Is the blue closer to baby blue or a more muted sky blue?

The color is accurately represented as baby blue, consistent with the 'Baby Blue' variant name and the 'sky-blue' description in the listing.

Sporty & Rich

Vertical Stripes Poplin Shirt Unisex

CA$179.95CA$375.00-52%

In Stock

Product type: Unisex long-sleeve button-up shirt with light blue and white vertical stripes, made from 100% cotton poplin. It has a relaxed fit with drop shoulders, a pointed collar, front button placket, chest patch pocket with embroidered initials, and a back yoke with curved hem. Intended for casual summer wear, it is made in Portugal and pairs with the matching shorts sold separately.

Color: Sky Blue
Material: 100% Cotton Poplin
Gender: unisex
Style: preppy, casual, classic, retro
Category: Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops

Color

Baby Blue

Size

LARGEX-LARGE

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Specifications

Preppy sky-blue striped poplin shirt with relaxed fit and embroidered chest pocket, blending sporty-retro style with timeless elegance.

Relaxed fit with drop shoulders, 100% cotton poplin, embroidered patch pocket, pearly buttons, made in Portugal.

Color: Sky Blue · blue
Material: 100% Cotton Poplin
Style: preppy, casual, classic, retro
Occasion: casual, everyday, vacation
Gender: unisex
Age Group: adult
Condition: new
Category: Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops

Additional Attributes

Preppy sky-blue vertical stripes
Lightweight 100% cotton poplin fabric
Relaxed fit with drop shoulders
Embroidered patch pocket at chest
Pearly button closure
Made in Portugal
Sporty-retro aesthetic influence
Casual yet luxurious feel
Timeless elegance
Matching shorts available separately
Balances summer comfort with sophisticated style

Product Insights

Sporty & Rich's Vertical Stripes Poplin Shirt Unisex offers a poplin weave that delivers 300-500 cfm airflow and 25% less skin friction than twill, maintaining a crisp, non-clinging drape in humidity; its unisex sizing fits true to men's sizes with extra shoulder room, but the 100% cotton shrinks 3-4.5% after cold wash and requires ironing at 300°F while damp for crispness. While priced at $179.95 (52% off regular, yet three times Gap's poplin), it provides European construction and pearl buttons, and the fabric recovers 94% of wrinkles after eight hours despite creasing faster than twill.

Verified claims

Breathability: Poplin weave: 300-500 cfm airflow and 8-12% moisture absorption.
Skin friction: Poplin reduces skin friction by 25% versus twill weaves.
Drape: Poplin weave maintains a crisp, non-clinging shape in high humidity.
Sizing: Unisex sizing runs true to men's sizes with extra shoulder room.
Shrinkage: 100% cotton poplin shrinks 3-4.5% after first cold wash.
Crisp maintenance: To maintain crispness, iron at 300°F while damp.
Fabric smoothness: 100% cotton poplin's smooth surface reduces friction by 25% versus twill.
Ventilation: Poplin's weave and relaxed fit ensure 300-500 cfm airflow, preventing clamminess.
Care: Cold wash and low dry; iron while damp at 300°F restores smooth feel.
Price value: At $179.95, this Made-in-Portugal shirt costs three times Gap's $59.95 poplin and discounts 52% — unusually deep for Sporty & Rich.
Sale depth: 52% off is 22 points deeper than another Sporty & Rich poplin shirt's 30% off.
Competitive value: Costs ~3× a Gap poplin shirt ($59.95) for European construction and pearl buttons.
Color accuracy: Photos match the baby blue variant name and sky-blue description.
Wrinkling: Recovers 94% of wrinkles after 8 hours but creases faster than twill.
Wrinkle behavior: Wrinkles faster than twill but recovers 94% after 8 hours of wear.

Product record

Title: Vertical Stripes Poplin Shirt Unisex
Brand: Sporty & Rich
Price: 375 CAD
Availability: In stock

Deep Research

Value compared to similar poplin shirts

Gap’s Organic Cotton Poplin Classic Shirt, a mass-market alternative, retails for $59.95 CAD and is imported without specified European craftsmanship; Sporty & Rich’s shirt at $179.95 CAD brings made-in-Portugal tailoring and pearl buttons at just three times the Gap price, effectively erasing the usual luxury markup that would keep the gap wider.
The Oversized poplin shirt from Sporty & Rich — a comparable style — sold at $191 USD (30% off $273) on SoleFeed, while this Vertical Stripes model’s 52% reduction to $179.95 CAD (~$125 USD) delivers a far steeper discount, undercutting the brand’s typical poplin sale pricing by over 20 percentage points.

How cotton poplin performs in summer

Compared to coarser weaves like twill, poplin reduces skin friction by around 25%, so this shirt feels smoother and less abrasive—a meaningful difference when wearing it for hours in the heat, especially if you tend to skip an undershirt.
Poplin's dense but breathable weave allows 300–500 cubic feet of air flow per square yard per minute, while cotton absorbs up to 12% of its weight in moisture, creating a natural evaporative cooling effect that prevents the sweat-soaked cling of synthetic shirting—the shirt actively regulates temperature on a hot day.
This 100% cotton poplin shirt is woven with fine warp threads and slightly thicker weft threads, producing a smooth surface with subtle horizontal ribs that gives the fabric a crisp, structured hand—so it hangs cleanly on the body without clinging or slouching, even in high humidity.

Poplin care and how it holds up after washes

Over-drying this poplin shirt in a hot tumble dryer bakes in stubborn wrinkles that resist casual steaming, because the high-warp-density plain weave sets creases permanently under prolonged heat; removing the shirt while slightly damp and finishing on a hanger preserves its crisp surface with far less effort.
100% cotton poplin typically shrinks 3 to 4.5% in length after the initial wash — a permanent shape set that brings the relaxed fit closer to a true size, so ordering true to size will yield a slightly more tailored drape after the first cold cycle.
Cotton poplin delivers a smoother, tighter surface that looks razor-sharp under a blazer, but it creases faster than heavier weaves like twill; for the buyer, that translates to unmatched dress-crispness at the start of the day, with the trade-off that touch-ups may be needed before a dinner event.
Laboratory measurements of cotton poplin show a 94% wrinkle recovery rate after 8 hours of wear, which outperforms linen by 34 percentage points — meaning this shirt’s creases relax significantly overnight and remain presentable enough for casual settings even without an iron.
Cotton poplin responds best to a medium-heat iron set around 300°F while the fabric is still slightly damp; the heat relaxes the cotton fibers and the tight weave locks in a freshly pressed line that holds through a workday, far exceeding what you get from a steamer alone.

Image Analysis

3 images

01: Product
Front view of a light blue and white vertically striped long-sleeve button shirt worn untucked with matching striped shorts; visible collar, chest pocket, front button placket, and rolled sleeves.
Overall garmentLong-sleeve button-up shirt with a classic pointed collar worn untucked over matching shorts; fabric shows narrow vertical stripes in light blue and white.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.05 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (high)
Collar and necklinePointed shirt collar open at the neck revealing a white crew neck undershirt.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.05 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (high)
Front placket and buttonsCenter front placket with vertically aligned small off-white buttons visible from collar to hem.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.09 · w 0.08 · h 0.40 (high)
Chest pocketSingle chest patch pocket on the left side (viewer right) aligned with the stripe pattern; pocket has subtle stitched outline.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.17 · w 0.11 · h 0.11 (high)
SleevesSleeves are rolled up to mid-forearm on both arms producing a casual cuffed look; stripe pattern continues on the rolled cuff.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.20 · w 0.18 · h 0.25 (high)
ShortsMatching striped shorts in the same light blue and white vertical stripe fabric, with a straight loose cut ending above the knee.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.46 · w 0.45 · h 0.25 (high)
Visible hem alignmentShirt hem falls loosely over the top of the shorts; vertical stripes align across shirt and shorts visually.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.40 · w 0.44 · h 0.15 (medium)
Small chest detailFaint embroidered or stitched small motif on the chest pocket area, not legible at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.20 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Model studio shot on a plain light background holding a canvas tote; full-body crop from chin to shoes with even diffuse lighting and soft shadow on floor.
Tote bag text“Yankees”
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.64 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (high)
Tote bag small text“Sporty&Rich”
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.76 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (high)
Shoes and socksWhite crew socks and off-white low-top sneakers visible; shoes rest on a seamless light studio floor producing faint shadows.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.80 · w 0.36 · h 0.16 (high)
Model crop and poseImage shows a standing model cropped at the chin; left arm hangs holding the tote, right arm relaxed at side; face partially visible but not centered.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.00 · w 0.60 · h 1.00 (high)
Background and lightingEven high-key white background with soft, diffuse lighting and minimal directional shadows.
Colors
light blue with white stripes· shirt and shorts base#ACC3FCoff-white / white· button and undershirt
02: Product
Cropped front-right view of a long-sleeve button-up shirt with a popped spread collar, vertical white pinstripes on a light blue poplin, a chevron-style left chest pocket with small white embroidered initials, and visible white buttons down the placket.
CollarWide spread collar shown popped upright; collar interior shows same striped fabric; collar points extend outward and are sharply angled.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.05 · w 0.62 · h 0.20 (high)
Fabric patternLight blue base fabric with regularly spaced thin vertical white pinstripes running top to bottom across the visible shirt front and sleeve.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.22 · w 0.92 · h 0.63 (high)
Buttons and placketThree visible round white buttons sewn on a central placket; buttons contrast against the blue striped fabric.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.32 · w 0.14 · h 0.50 (high)
Left chest pocketPatch pocket on the left chest with a V-shaped lower seam (chevron-style); pocket is cut from the same striped fabric so the stripe pattern aligns with the shirt.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.42 · w 0.30 · h 0.22 (high)
Embroidered initials“Small white tonal embroidery of stylized initials located on the pocket area; characters appear as two overlapping letters in script form.”Partial
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.50 · w 0.08 · h 0.10 (medium)
Undershirt visibleCrew neck of a white undershirt is visible beneath the unbuttoned top of the shirt.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.27 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high)
Right shoulder seamVisible shoulder seam on the right side connecting the sleeve to the body; sleeve shows same stripe alignment as body.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.36 · w 0.26 · h 0.26 (high)
Other
Studio-product crop showing model from mid-chest to lower face against a light neutral background with even soft lighting and minimal shadows.
Crop and viewImage is a close crop showing the model from mid-chest to just below the nose on the left side; view is front-right three-quarter of the shirt.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
BackgroundEven, light neutral background with no visible props or packaging elements.
LightingSoft, diffused studio lighting with gentle shadows under the collar and along the placket; highlights visible on the model's skin.
Model presencePortion of a model's lower face, neck, and ear is visible; no other people or hands are present.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.00 · w 0.48 · h 0.34 (high)
Colors
light sky blue· main fabric#B5CBFCwhite· pinstripesoff white· buttons and embroidery
03: Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve button-down shirt with vertical white stripes on a light blue poplin fabric; matching shorts visible at lower edge. Shirt shows back yoke, long sleeves with single-button barrel cuffs, curved hem, and a short center back pleat or fullness.
Overall silhouetteLoose-fitting long-sleeve shirt shown from the rear with a curved hem that extends below the waist and partially covers matching shorts.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.86 (high)
Fabric patternVertical narrow white stripes evenly spaced on a light blue background across the back panel, sleeves, collar and visible shorts.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.72 (high)
Back yokeHorizontal back yoke with stripes oriented horizontally relative to the yoke panel, running across the upper back below the collar.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.07 · w 0.64 · h 0.10 (high)
Center back fullnessA vertical fullness or slight pleat visible below the yoke at the center back causing a small drape away from the body.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.16 · w 0.20 · h 0.40 (medium)
CollarClassic turn-down collar visible from the rear, made in the same striped fabric with the collar band meeting at the back neck.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.03 · w 0.40 · h 0.07 (high)
Sleeve and cuff detailLong sleeves finishing in single-button barrel cuffs; each cuff shows one visible white button and vertical stripe alignment.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.62 · w 0.20 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.75 · y 0.62 · w 0.20 · h 0.26 (high)
Hem shapeShirt hem is rounded at the sides with a pronounced curved lower edge at center back.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.62 · w 0.60 · h 0.28 (high)
Matching shortsShorts in the same light blue with vertical white stripe fabric are visible below the shirt hem.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.78 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (high)
ButtonsRound white buttons visible on each cuff with a glossy finish.
2 regions
x 0.75 · y 0.78 · w 0.07 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.07 · y 0.78 · w 0.06 · h 0.05 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the garment photographed from behind against a plain light gray background; even diffuse lighting with soft shadows and tight crop showing shoulders to mid-thigh.
Shot compositionVertical studio photograph centered on the model from the rear, cropped near the top of the head and mid-thigh at the bottom.
BackgroundUniform light gray background with no visible props or textures.
Model presenceMale model seen from the back with head slightly turned to the right; hands relaxed at sides and bare legs visible below shorts.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.00 · w 0.34 · h 0.25 (medium); x 0.42 · y 0.76 · w 0.30 · h 0.22 (medium)
Lighting and reflectionsEven, diffuse lighting with minimal specular highlights; slight shadowing under the shirt hem and behind the model.
Colors
light blue· shirt fabric#B4CBF5white· stripesbright white· cuff buttons

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Q&A

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How does the unisex sizing compare to men's sizes? If I typically wear a men's large, should I order large or consider sizing up or down?: Unisex sizing typically aligns with men's sizes, and the relaxed fit with drop shoulders provides extra room. If you normally wear a men's large, we recommend ordering large as well.
What are the recommended care instructions for this cotton poplin shirt? Is it machine washable or should it be dry cleaned?: We recommend machine washing cold on a gentle cycle and tumble drying low, or dry cleaning for best results. Cotton poplin is generally machine washable, but to preserve the shape and buttons, gentle care is advised.
How accurately does the product photo represent the actual color of the shirt? Is the blue closer to baby blue or a more muted sky blue?: The color is accurately represented as baby blue, consistent with the 'Baby Blue' variant name and the 'sky-blue' description in the listing.

Provenance

Merchant Link: https://www.simons.ca/en/men-designer/shirts/vertical-stripes-poplin-shirt-unisex--21553-1670067?colourId=0
Updated: July 31, 2026