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This shirt has a relaxed fit, described as an elongated, relaxed and timeless silhouette with a long, straight design.

Polo Ralph Lauren

Long Denim Shirt

5/5 (1)

CA$149.95CAD

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This long denim shirt from Polo Ralph Lauren is a button-up garment made from 100% cotton denim. It features a long, straight silhouette, a pointed collar, full-length button placket, and buttoned cuffs, with a small embroidered logo on the left chest. The medium-wash denim has visible topstitching and a curved hem, suitable for casual wear.

Material: 100% cotton denim
Style: casual, classic, relaxed-fit
Category: Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops

Color

Blue

Size

4810121416

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Specifications

Relaxed-fit denim shirt with an elongated silhouette and embroidered Polo Ralph Lauren logo.

Long, straight design; full-length button front; buttoned cuffs; soft 100% cotton denim.

Material: 100% cotton denim
Style: casual, classic, relaxed-fit
Occasion: everyday, casual
Gender: female
Age Group: adult
Condition: new
Category: Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops

Additional Attributes

elongated silhouette
relaxed fit
timeless design
supple 100% cotton denim
logo embroidered on chest
full-length button front
buttoned cuffs
straight hem
soft denim fabric
iconic American style
modern cool twist

Product Insights

The Polo Ralph Lauren Long Denim Shirt (225 CAD, in stock) combines pre-softened 100% cotton denim with a relaxed silhouette—dropped shoulders, box-pleated back yoke, extended front length (34.5 in size M) hitting at the thigh, curved shirttail hem, and buttoned cuffs—for immediate softness, fluid drape, and versatile shacket or layered wear. Its care regimen (wash every 10 wears on 30°C gentle cycle, line-dry inside out) deliberately preserves the fabric’s shape and colour, allowing the denim to naturally soften and fade over time into a subtle personal patina, balancing comfort with mindful maintenance.

Verified claims

Drying: Line-dry inside out in shade to preserve the 34.5-inch front length.
Washing: Wash every 10 wears on 30°C gentle cycle, enzyme-free, inside out, buttoned.
Aging: Pre-softened denim naturally softens and fades with wear; proper care develops a subtle personal patina.
Body length: Size M front 34.5 back 35.5, hits at thigh.
Sleeve length: On size M, sleeve length is 32.5, with 0.75 increments between sizes.
Shoulder and back: Dropped shoulders and a box-pleated back yoke create a relaxed, unrestricted upper back.
Fabric hand: Hand-sanded, pre-softened denim with a clean vertical drape for immediate comfort.
Hand feel: 100% cotton denim is hand-sanded for immediate softness and fluid drape.
Care: Air drying and washing every 10 wears preserve the shirt's shape and colour.
Layering: Serves as a shacket, topper, or mid-layer over various outfits.
Untucked styling: Worn as a tunic or half-tucked, with a curved shirttail hem.
Sleeves: Buttoned cuffs allow sleeves to be rolled and secured in place.
Silhouette: Extended length and dropped shoulders enable layering and shacket wear.

Product record

Title: Long Denim Shirt
Brand: Polo Ralph Lauren
Price: 225 CAD
Availability: In stock

Deep Research

Keeping the denim soft and the fit intact

The Ralph Lauren denim care resource explicitly warns “Never tumble dry your Ralph Lauren denim” — even low-heat dryer cycles cause cumulative fiber shrinkage in 100% cotton denim, so line drying the shirt inside out in shade preserves the original long, straight cut and prevents the stiff, pulled-in look that dryer heat can create.
Washing the shirt only after every 10 wears, as Ralph Lauren’s denim care guide advises, prevents the cotton fibers from breaking down prematurely due to friction and detergent — less frequent laundering keeps the fabric soft and drapey, and avoids loosening the button placket over time.
Ralph Lauren’s own denim care guide sets a maximum wash temperature of 30°C on a gentle cycle, a colder baseline than a typical warm cycle, because 100% cotton denim fibers contract progressively under heat — using cold water protects the shirt's elongated, relaxed silhouette from shrinking shorter over successive washes.
The brand’s recommendation for an enzyme-free denim wash helps the shirt’s indigo dye resist stripping through repeated washes, so the dark, even color stays deep on the collar, cuffs, and body rather than fading to a washed-out look after a few months of wear.
Turning the shirt inside out and fastening all buttons before washing shields the chest embroidery and the outer face of the denim from abrasive contact with other clothes, so the logo stays crisp and the indigo color on the visible side retains its richness longer.

Understanding the elongated relaxed silhouette

The shirttail hem is cut to fall distinctly lower at the back than the front, a detail that adds both coverage and a nonchalant, vintage workwear silhouette that avoids the abrupt horizontal line of a straight-cut shirt — making it look intentional when worn untucked with leggings or slim denim.
On a size medium, the front body length measures 34.5 inches from the shoulder, with the back body dropping to 35.5 inches via a shirttail hem — that lands well past the hip and into the upper thigh, roughly 6 to 8 inches longer than a conventional women's button-down, so it can be worn as an untucked, dress-length top or a layering piece without needing a separate tunic.
The denim receives a subtle all-over hand-sanding that breaks in the 100% cotton twill to a noticeably soft, pliable hand — critical for an oversize cut, because stiff raw denim would add visual bulk, but here the fabric drapes with a worn-in flexibility that makes the shirt flattering on smaller frames and comfortable for all-day wear without looking sloppy.
The shoulders are dropped well off the natural shoulder point, and the back yoke includes a box pleat — together they create a wide, unrestricted upper back that layers comfortably over a turtleneck or light sweater without pulling, making the shirt a viable mid-layer in cold-weather outfits where a standard button-down would be too restrictive.
Sleeve length changes by a modest 0.75 inches between sizes, a finer grading than the typical 1-inch jump found on many casual shirts — for someone on the cusp of a size, moving up or down has a smaller, more predictable effect on where the cuff lands, which is especially useful when the dropped-shoulder silhouette already adds extra sleeve length.
Because the denim is described as lightweight and the shirt is cut to hit at the thigh, it doubles as a warm-weather shacket — worn open over a tank or tee, it provides structure without the weight or stiffness of a denim jacket, and packs flat for travel, offering a versatile topper that doesn't add bulk at the hip.

Construction quality and value at its price

The shirt's long, straight design functions as a denim overshirt or light jacket alternative; cut to cover the hips, it can be worn buttoned as a tunic, half-tucked, or open over a tee, adding styling versatility that many women’s chambray shirts lack.
Listed as 'supple, 100% cotton denim' in the product description, the shirt arrives soft rather than rigid, so it drapes comfortably from the first wear and avoids the stiff break-in period typical of raw denim — a finish that supports the elongated, relaxed silhouette.
The buttoned cuffs allow sleeves to be rolled and secured in place, a functional detail that makes the shirt more adaptable to changing temperatures and adds a casual, rolled-sleeve styling option without the cuff flapping undone.

How the 100% cotton denim feels and wears

Cotton denim naturally softens and fades with repeated wear and washing, so the shirt will grow more comfortable and uniquely patterned over time, gaining the lived‑in personality that raw‑denim enthusiasts prize.
The elongated, straight silhouette gains its clean fall from the denim’s inherent body: the fabric has enough weight to hang vertically without ballooning, yet the soft hand keeps the look relaxed and fluid.
Unlike raw denim that requires weeks of break‑in, the fabric is intentionally supple and soft from day one, likely through garment washing, so the shirt feels immediately comfortable and drapey rather than cardboard‑stiff.

Image Analysis

3 images

01: Product
Front view of a long-sleeve denim button-up shirt on a model, showing pointed collar, full button placket, embroidered chest logo, long sleeves with buttoned cuffs, and a curved hem with visible stitching.
Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve, straight-cut denim shirt worn untucked with a gently curved bottom hem and visible topstitching along seams.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.06 · w 0.72 · h 0.88 (high)
CollarPointed, classic shirt collar in matching denim fabric with visible topstitching around the edges.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.03 · w 0.40 · h 0.14 (high)
Button placketCentral stitched placket with evenly spaced round cream-colored buttons running from collar to hem.
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.12 · w 0.18 · h 0.78 (high)
Chest logo embroiderySmall embroidered logo on the left chest depicting a rider figure in contrasting thread colors.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.20 · w 0.05 · h 0.07 (high)
Sleeves and cuffsLong fitted sleeves ending in buttoned barrel cuffs with visible seam lines and a single cuff button.
2 regions
x 0.64 · y 0.58 · w 0.22 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.16 · y 0.44 · w 0.20 · h 0.30 (high)
Stitching detailVisible double topstitching along the placket, shoulder seams, cuffs, and hem in a thread slightly lighter than the denim.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.10 · w 0.44 · h 0.76 (high)
Fabric textureMedium-weight denim weave with subtle vertical fading and color variation characteristic of washed denim.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.18 · w 0.50 · h 0.56 (high)
No chest pocket visibleNo patch or flap pocket is present on the visible chest area.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.18 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model from chin to hips against a plain light gray background with soft, diffuse lighting and minimal shadows; image cropped at mid-thigh.
Shot compositionThree-quarter frontal view of a model cropped at mid-thigh, centered in the frame.
Background and lightingUniform light gray background with even, soft lighting producing gentle shadows along the model's left side.
Model pose and handsModel stands with left hand in shirt-side pocket and right hand resting at the hip, partially visible.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.60 · w 0.22 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.68 · w 0.12 · h 0.24 (high)
Image qualityHigh-resolution photograph with clear focus and fine detail visible in fabric texture and stitching.
Colors
medium washed denim blue· shirt body#4474A2yellow-orange embroidery· embroidered logocream· buttons
02: Product
Close-up view of the front upper half of a long denim button-up shirt worn by a model, showing collar, center button placket, left sleeve, and a small embroidered chest logo.
CollarClassic pointed shirt collar made from same denim fabric, topstitching visible along edges, collar lies flat against the neck with the top button fastened.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.04 · w 0.36 · h 0.15 (high)
Center button placketVertical reinforced placket down the shirt front with visible stitching and a single column of round cream buttons sewn through, button spacing visible.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.15 · w 0.12 · h 0.70 (high)
Button detailRound cream buttons with slightly glossy finish and visible sewing holes; one button at the collar and several down the placket are visible.
3 regions
x 0.49 · y 0.12 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.49 · y 0.28 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.49 · y 0.46 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high)
Denim fabric textureMedium-blue denim with visible vertical and diagonal weave texture and subtle tonal variation consistent with denim finish.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.16 · w 0.76 · h 0.72 (high)
Left sleeve (viewer right)Long sleeve in same denim fabric, slightly wrinkled at the elbow and cuff area where sleeve is partially cropped out of frame.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.28 · w 0.36 · h 0.64 (high)
Chest embroidery logoSmall embroidered motif on the left chest area featuring contrasting thread in warm tan/orange and small white detail, sized smaller than a button and positioned beside the placket.
1 region
x 0.73 · y 0.34 · w 0.06 · h 0.09 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing upper-body crop of a model against a neutral light gray background with soft directional lighting from the left; image is well lit with subtle shadows and natural skin highlights.
Shot compositionFramed as a mid-torso to head crop, model turned slightly to her left showing front and partial side of the shirt; right side of image includes more negative space.
Background and lightingPlain light gray seamless background with soft even lighting creating mild shadowing under the chin and along the shirt folds.
Model presencePartial view of a model including lower face, neck, and hair; face is not fully shown and no identity information is provided.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.00 · w 0.44 · h 0.26 (high)
Colors
medium denim blue· denim body#44739Ccream· buttonswarm tan· embroidered logo
03: Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve denim shirt worn by a model, showing back yoke, curved hem, full sleeves with button cuffs, and visible topstitching.
Back yoke seamHorizontal stitched yoke seam across the upper back just below the collar, with visible double topstitching.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.10 · w 0.72 · h 0.10 (high)
CollarClassic shirt collar with visible topstitching, laying flat against the upper back; collar points not visible from this rear angle.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.02 · w 0.32 · h 0.08 (high)
Back body panelSingle continuous back panel of denim fabric with subtle vertical weave texture and slightly darker side seams shaping the silhouette.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.18 · w 0.68 · h 0.66 (high)
Curved hemRounded curved hem at the shirt tail with visible edge topstitching; hem extends lower at center back and rises slightly at the side seams.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.72 · w 0.64 · h 0.22 (high)
Sleeve cuffsLong sleeves end in buttoned barrel cuffs with two visible light-colored buttons and angled cuff placket stitching.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.70 · w 0.18 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.78 · y 0.72 · w 0.16 · h 0.22 (high)
Side seam and shapingVisible side seam lines with topstitching and slight inward shaping at the waist, creating a tailored rear silhouette.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.28 · w 0.12 · h 0.52 (high); x 0.76 · y 0.30 · w 0.12 · h 0.50 (high)
Denim texture and washMedium blue denim with fine visible weave and slight vertical color variation consistent with a uniform wash across the back panel.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high)
No visible brandingNo logos, labels, or printed branding visible on the outside back of the shirt in this view.
Other
Studio rear view of a model wearing the shirt against a plain light gray background; soft even lighting with mild shadowing and crop showing hands and partial jeans.
Shot compositionCentered rear three-quarter crop showing the model from head to mid-thigh, with the model turned slightly to the right exposing a partial right profile of the face.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
BackgroundUniform light gray seamless background with no props or visible set elements.
Supporting garment visiblePair of blue jeans partially visible at the bottom of the frame worn by the model; visible waistband and back pocket area.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.82 · w 0.44 · h 0.16 (high)
Model handsModel hands rest near the hips with fingers visible on both sides below the hem; nails natural color.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.83 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.84 · y 0.82 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high)
Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with faint soft shadows beneath the shirt hem and along the side seams, minimal specular highlights on fabric.
Colors
medium denim blue· shirt back panel#44739Cmedium denim blue· sleeve cuffs#335C83

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Customer Reviews

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1 reviews · out of 5

Chemise Ralph lauren

★★★★★Line A.July 6, 2026

Tres belle, grandeur parfaite

Q&A

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Does this shirt have a relaxed fit or a slim fit?: This shirt has a relaxed fit, described as an elongated, relaxed and timeless silhouette with a long, straight design.

Provenance

Merchant Link: https://www.simons.ca/en/women-clothing/blouses-shirts/long-sleeves/long-denim-shirt--9659-29126209?colourId=0
Updated: August 9, 2026