Lauren Ralph Lauren
Red-And-White Striped Shirt
CA$99.95CAD
In Stock
This is a long-sleeve, button-up shirt from Lauren by Ralph Lauren, made of lightweight 100% cotton poplin with a polished finish. It features a red-and-white vertical stripe pattern, spread collar, full-length pearly buttoning, button cuffs, and a small embroidered chest logo. The shirt has a casual, straight fit and a curved hem, suitable for everyday casual wear.
- Color
- Red and White Striped
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Style
- casual, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Red
Size
X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
Lightweight casual button-down shirt in striped cotton poplin from Lauren by Ralph Lauren.
Full-length button front, button cuffs, embroidered logo.
- Color
- Red and White Striped · red
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Style
- casual, classic
- Occasion
- casual
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- lightweight cotton poplin fabric
- polished finish
- casual straight style
- full-length pearly buttoning
- embroidered logo on chest
- button cuffs
- classic striped pattern
Product Insights
The Lauren Ralph Lauren Red-And-White Striped Shirt offers a relaxed straight cut in 100% cotton poplin that is breathable, non-cling, and recovers 94% of wrinkles after eight hours, though the fabric has no stretch and may shrink 3-4.5% on first cold wash. Pearlized buttons and a fade-resistant embroidered logo elevate the look, while the shirt retains shape for over 50 washes and holds dye 40% better than twill. Regularly priced at $145 CAD, it is often on sale at $99.95, undercutting competitors, but buyers pay a premium for the brand crest rather than construction, making the fit tradeoff key.
Verified claims
- Fit
- Relaxed straight cut; brand recommends sizing down one size for a closer fit.
- Fabric
- 100% cotton poplin: no stretch, 3-4.5% shrinkage, non-cling, fray-resistant.
- Breathability
- Breathable poplin stays non-cling and allows air circulation.
- Wrinkle resistance
- 94% wrinkle recovery after 8 hours of wear.
- Buttons
- Pearlized buttons with a mother-of-pearl sheen give the shirt a polished, elevated look.
- Logo embroidery
- Embroidered logo resists fading through washes and clearly displays the brand.
- Pricing
- Regularly $145 CAD, sale $99.95, undercutting European retail and US competitors.
- Brand heritage
- Lauren is Ralph Lauren's diffusion line, offering the brand's aesthetic at a lower price than the main Collection.
- Care
- Machine washable with 3-4.5% first-wash shrinkage; cold wash recommended.
- Styling
- Embroidered logo resists fading; pearly buttons add a mother-of-pearl accent.
- Shrinkage
- Cold washing and air drying limit first-wash shrinkage to 3–4.5%.
- Durability
- Retains shape for 50+ wash cycles and resists collar/cuff thinning.
- Wear performance
- Fabric recovers 94% of wrinkles in 8 hours and stays firm when damp.
- Color retention
- Poplin weave retains dye 40% better than twill, preserving red-white contrast.
- Wrinkle recovery
- 94% wrinkle recovery after 8 hours; only a brief steam required.
- Non-cling
- Cotton poplin stays firm when damp, preventing cling.
- Brand tradeoff
- Buyers pay for the brand crest, not the construction.
Product record
- Title
- Red-And-White Striped Shirt
- Brand
- Lauren Ralph Lauren
- Price
- 145 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How cotton poplin ages with washing
- 100% cotton poplin typically shrinks 3–4.5% after the first wash, and hot water or high dryer heat are the primary drivers. Washing in cold water and air-drying keeps dimensional loss to the lower end of that range, so the shirt's relaxed fit remains consistent cycle after cycle.
- Cotton poplin's dense structure holds dye 40% better than twill, so the red stripes resist fading even after repeated laundering. The polished, vibrant look endures longer than on a twill shirt of similar weight, keeping the contrast crisp.
- Poplin's 94% wrinkle recovery rate eight hours after wear outperforms linen by 34%, meaning it stays presentable through a long day and demands less frequent ironing. A light steam press is all it takes to re-crisp the collar and placket to its original polished finish.
- The tight plain weave can survive 50+ laundry cycles while retaining its shape and surface smoothness, effectively doubling the wear-life versus comparable-weight cotton fabrics. This translates to years of regular use before the shirt shows meaningful degradation.
Poplin fabric feel and breathability
- Unlike softer cotton lawns that can turn tacky against the skin when you perspire, poplin keeps a slightly firm stance even when damp — so the shirt’s straight cut stays neat and doesn’t plaster itself to your body, which is especially useful when wearing it untucked.
- Poplin’s dense warp-yarn construction resists abrasion better than many other shirting weaves, which means the collar and barrel cuffs on this shirt are less prone to thinning or fraying after a season of regular laundry cycles — a real advantage for a go-to summer piece.
- Thanks to its plain weave and natural cotton fibre, poplin breathes significantly better than heavier weaves like Oxford — the shirt’s structure holds just off the skin, increasing airflow and evaporation so you stay drier during a warm commute or outdoor lunch.
- Cotton poplin typically lands between 100–140 grams per square metre, a weight so light it’s almost unnoticeable on the skin while still providing full coverage — this shirt will wear like a barely-there layer on hot days without turning sheer.
How it compares to similar striped shirts
- Priced at €158 (approx. CAD 230) in Europe, the shirt's Canadian listing at $145 CAD regular and $100 on sale not only undercuts its own global positioning but also beats J.Crew's US poplin staples on a straight currency conversion, making it a notably stronger value for buyers in Canada.
- Market analysis positions Ralph Lauren's 'iconic designer branding' as a core value driver, where you 'pay for the pony, not the construction' — meaning the embroidered crest and logo buttons represent a designer premium that competes against The Icon Shirt's patented No Gape technology as the primary purchase rationale.
- The custom logo buttons and embroidered Lauren Ralph Lauren crest with crown on the left chest introduce a level of visible branding absent from J.Crew's clean, unadorned poplin button-downs, making this a natural choice for shoppers who want their casual shirt to telegraph a recognizable label.
- While The Icon Shirt incorporates 3% elastane to enable its no-gape fit, this Lauren shirt stays true to a 100% cotton poplin composition that delivers the crisp hand and breathability expected from a classic button-down — a more traditional fabric choice that reinforces its relaxed, non-mechanical character.
- Where The Icon Shirt employs a body-hugging, tailored cut with narrow armholes and a patented no-gape system, Lauren Ralph Lauren opts for a relaxed straight silhouette with dropped shoulders and a roomier drape, favoring comfort and casual wearability over engineered fit.
The Lauren Ralph Lauren brand and its place
- The 100% cotton poplin used here is a tightly woven, smooth‑faced shirt fabric that resists wrinkling and holds a crisp line better than softer weaves like oxford or twill, giving the shirt a put‑together appearance that requires less fussing — an asset for anyone who needs to look sharp from morning meeting to evening event.
- Lauren Ralph Lauren is sold extensively through Macy’s, Dillard’s, and similar retailers, so this shirt comes with the practical advantages of broad brick‑and‑mortar distribution: easy in‑person sizing, routine sales, and hassle‑free returns that e‑commerce‑only brands can’t match.
- At an original $145 CAD and on sale for $99.95, this button-down lands squarely in Lauren Ralph Lauren’s mission to deliver the Ralph Lauren aesthetic at a more approachable price — priced so that a woman with great taste can own a piece of the brand's polished poplin and pearlized‑button vocabulary without paying Collection‑tier money.
Pearly buttons and embroidered logo details
- The embroidered logo is stitched directly onto the chest pocket with dense, slightly raised thread, which gives it a subtle dimensional texture against the smooth poplin. Unlike screen-printed logos that can crack or fade, this embroidery is built to withstand repeated washing without losing definition, preserving the shirt's neat, polished front view over time.
- The pearly buttons have an iridescent, light-catching finish that mimics the opalescent sheen of genuine mother-of-pearl — a material long prized in tailoring for its 'inimitable pearly finish' and 'noble opalescent sheen.' This subtle gleam adds a polished, jewellery-like accent to the front placket, distinguishing the shirt from those with basic flat plastic buttons and elevating the everyday stripe into a smarter casual piece.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a long-sleeve, button-up shirt with vertical red and white stripes, spread collar, visible button placket, curved hem, rolled cuffs, and a small embroidered chest logo on the left side. Shirt is worn untucked over pants so lower front is partially open.
- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve button-up shirt with a relaxed fit shown from the front; hem is curved and the shirt is worn untucked with the bottom center partially open.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.68 (high) - Striped patternEven vertical stripes alternating red and white running the full visible length of the shirt, including collar and cuffs.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.68 (high) - CollarSpread collar with visible topstitching; collar points lie open revealing the neck and upper chest.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.18 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high) - Button placketCentral button placket with visible white buttons; placket aligns with the vertical stripes and extends the shirt length.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.28 · w 0.08 · h 0.48 (high) - CuffsSleeve cuffs rolled once exposing the inner stripe pattern; right cuff is rolled higher and more visible than left.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.56 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.58 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high) - Left chest embroiderySmall monogram-style embroidery in a light color located on the left chest area over a red stripe.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.30 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio portrait of a model wearing the shirt against a neutral gray vertical-panel backdrop; soft, even lighting with gentle shadows; lower body shows belt and khaki pants which are not part of the product entry.
- Shot compositionMedium portrait framing from above the hips to above the head, centered on the torso and shirt.
- BackgroundNeutral light-gray vertical panel backdrop with subtle seam or panel line visible behind the model.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium) - Supporting garments visibleKhaki-colored pants and a dark brown belt are visible at the bottom of the image and are worn by the model, not part of the shirt product.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.78 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with mild shadows along natural folds of the fabric, no harsh specular highlights.
Colors
medium red· red stripes#DB0324white· white stripes#F4ECEB- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve button-up shirt with a relaxed fit shown from the front; hem is curved and the shirt is worn untucked with the bottom center partially open.
- 02
Product
Close-up view of a red-and-white vertically striped long-sleeve button-down shirt with a pointed collar, visible front placket with cream buttons, folded cuff, and a small embroidered chest logo.
- Overall patternVertical red and white stripes alternating across the front panel and sleeves; stripes are uniform width and run continuously over seams.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.28 · w 0.70 · h 0.65 (high) - CollarPointed shirt collar with the same red-and-white stripe pattern, left collar point folded down and visible above the placket.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.12 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Front placket and buttonsCenter front placket with visible vertically aligned cream buttons; buttonholes stitched on the placket edge.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.27 · w 0.11 · h 0.55 (high) - CuffLeft sleeve cuff shown partially unbuttoned and folded back once, exposing the stripe pattern on both cuff exterior and interior.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.56 · w 0.28 · h 0.28 (high) - Chest embroidery“Small white embroidered monogram reading 'RLL' located on the left chest over a red stripe.”
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.39 · w 0.08 · h 0.07 (high) - Sleeve fit and seamRight sleeve visible to the elbow with a vertical seam at the shoulder connecting sleeve to body; fabric appears smooth with light drape.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.32 · w 0.29 · h 0.40 (high)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing model from chest up against a neutral gray backdrop with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows; model's left hand touches the neck and gold hoop earrings are visible.
- Shot compositionClose-up portrait framing the model from upper chest to top of head, shirt centered in frame and cropped at the lower torso and right elbow.
- BackgroundPlain neutral gray textured backdrop filling the full image behind the model.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model poseModel's left hand rests at the neck with elbow bent; head turned slightly to model's right.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.08 · w 0.42 · h 0.40 (high) - LightingSoft, even studio lighting with subtle shadows along the shirt folds and face, no strong highlights.
- Accessories visibleGold hoop earrings visible on both ears and a ring on the left hand, not part of the product.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.06 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high)
Colors
medium red· red stripes#D40223bright white· white stripes#F5F1F2cream· buttons- Overall patternVertical red and white stripes alternating across the front panel and sleeves; stripes are uniform width and run continuously over seams.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve button shirt with bold vertical red and white stripes, shown on a model; visible details include a banded collar, back yoke with horizontal stripes, buttoned cuffs, and a slightly curved hem.
- Rear body panelBack of the shirt shows evenly spaced vertical red and white stripes running from the shoulder seam to the hem.
1 region
x 0.31 · y 0.16 · w 0.50 · h 0.66 (high) - Back yokeHorizontal striped back yoke at the upper back where the stripe orientation changes to run horizontally across the yoke.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.08 · w 0.46 · h 0.10 (high) - CollarStand/banded collar featuring horizontal stripes matching the yoke, visible from the rear neckline.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.05 · w 0.17 · h 0.07 (high) - Sleeves and cuffsLong sleeves with the same vertical stripe pattern; buttoned cuffs visible at the wrists with stripe alignment and a small cuff placket.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.22 · w 0.22 · h 0.56 (high); x 0.49 · y 0.62 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high) - Hem shapeSlightly curved hem that dips lower at the center back, finished with a narrow stitched edge.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.72 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth woven fabric with a soft matte finish and no visible texture or knit pattern at this scale.
1 region
x 0.31 · y 0.16 · w 0.50 · h 0.66 (medium)
Other
Studio rear-shot of a model wearing the shirt against a neutral textured backdrop; three-quarter rear pose with visible hand, ring, and cropped hair. Even soft lighting with mild shadowing at the right edge of the model.
- Viewing angleThree-quarter rear view of the model, showing the full back of the shirt and partial profile of the head and left arm.
- BackgroundNeutral light beige textured backdrop occupying the full frame behind the model.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.31 · h 1.00 (high); x 0.31 · y 0.00 · w 0.69 · h 1.00 (high) - Model and accessoriesModel with short wavy hair shown in profile, wearing a hoop earring and a ring on the left hand that is visible near the lower left of the frame.
2 regions
x 0.26 · y 0.02 · w 0.22 · h 0.17 (high); x 0.24 · y 0.78 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffused studio lighting producing gentle shadows along the right side of the shirt and under the arm.
Colors
bright medium red· red stripes#DB0B2Cbright white· white stripes#FAECEC- Rear body panelBack of the shirt shows evenly spaced vertical red and white stripes running from the shoulder seam to the hem.
Documents & Data
Q&A
2 answered- How does the straight fit compare to typical sizing? Is it intended to be loose or more fitted? Would you recommend sizing down for a closer fit?
- The shirt has a casual, straight fit, designed to be relaxed rather than fitted. For a closer fit, we recommend sizing down one size.
- Is this shirt machine washable? Does it require ironing due to the poplin fabric? Is it preshrunk?
- Yes, this shirt is machine washable, as is typical for 100% cotton poplin. The poplin fabric may require ironing to maintain a crisp look. We do not have specific information on whether it is preshrunk.