Where do you buy button down shirts?

[Susie]

I recently cleared a bunch out of my closet because they were past their prime, and they need to be replaced. Alas, they were the last of my shirts from Petite Sophisticate. They have been out of business since I was in law school.

So I need to find a new purveyor of button downs that actually fit. I'm looking for pinpoint oxfords, and need:
- wrinkle free
- petite sizing, otherwise the sleeves are too long
- not slim through the shoulders (I am pretty broad shouldered).

I've tried LLBean's wrinkle free shirts (which is what Calvin wears), but they don't fit me well. I have a couple from Eddie Bauer, but they lean too casual, and this season they don't have any classic colors that appeal to me.

Any suggestions?

[Deleted]

Brooks Brothers (but I get them tailored for fit)

[hannamaren]

Brooks brothers have some that are tapered in. They have good sales about once a month.
Love their shirts. Tanks for reminding me about them. They will be good for my conference.

[wiffle]

Ann Taylor. Their button downs are the only ones that fit me off the rack. And they have a huge petite selection.

[aurora]

I'm not going to be at all helpful with your question, but wanted to commiserate that I also miss Petite Sophisticate

[casmgn]

Brooks Brothers - and the prices are really good if you have an outlet near you.

[zombiemuse]

Express. Banana Republic or Target.

[Deleted]

Gap. They have 2 coupons right now that you can double up on, too

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Sept 26, 2012 11:43:40 GMT -5 cuadrado said:

Gap. They have 2 coupons right now that you can double up on, too

Please tell me more.

[ondaflipside]

Express and NY and Co is where I get them.

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Sept 26, 2012 11:44:18 GMT -5 v said:

Sept 26, 2012 11:43:40 GMT -5 cuadrado said:

Gap. They have 2 coupons right now that you can double up on, too

Please tell me more.

Use codes prettygap and gapsale. One is for 25% off and one is for 35% off, and they can be used together. They may just be for sale stuff though (that's what I used them on).

[agnes]

I wear petite. I only have a couple wrinkle free button downs and I've only purchased them from Banana.

[Susie]

Has anybody tried Lands End's? They have them in petite sizing/wrinkle free, and I'm wondering how they are.

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Sept 26, 2012 13:32:11 GMT -5 Susie said:

Has anybody tried Lands End's? They have them in petite sizing/wrinkle free, and I'm wondering how they are.

No clue, but I think Land's End has Friends and Family for 30% off until 10/2. I'd order some and give it a shot. They're great about returns and if you have a Sears nearby, you can return to the store.

[Muddled]

Not J.Crew.

I, too, still have Petite Sophisticate in my closet. Shhhh!

[perkyderky]

I tend to get my shirts at Brooks Brothers or the BB Outlet, but if you wanted to try Lands End, don't forget most Sears will carry that brand. My Sears is small now, so I only get limited selection, but they still have a Petite Lands End section.

FWIW, I still own and wear the very first Brooks Brothers oxford shirt I ever bought (10+years ago). They are well worth the slightly higher price tag.

[LoveTrains]

Sept 26, 2012 13:32:11 GMT -5 Susie said:

Has anybody tried Lands End's? They have them in petite sizing/wrinkle free, and I'm wondering how they are.

I LOVE the land's end pinpoint oxfords. I have a closet full of them.

I also was at sears returning some stuff I bought online from Lands End just yesterday, and I got two pairs of jeans for$26 due to sales. I never, ever pay full price at Lands End because there is almost always some sort of coupon code. Just google around to find one.

They also gave me 10% off on any in store purchase that day since I returned something I bought online.

I generally wear a petite XL in their sweaters but I do need an 18W in their buttondown shirts. I have to buy the 3/4 sleeve ones since the regular 18W has sleeves that are pretty long. But if you can fit into a petite size I don't think you will have that problem.

[Susie]

Sept 27, 2012 9:36:43 GMT -5 perkyderky said:

I tend to get my shirts at Brooks Brothers or the BB Outlet, but if you wanted to try Lands End, don't forget most Sears will carry that brand. My Sears is small now, so I only get limited selection, but they still have a Petite Lands End section.

The Sears near us has Lands End, but the petite section is miserable. I ordered a couple with free shipping + 30% off; we'll see how I like them when they come. I like that I can return to the store to avoid shipping if they are non-awesome.

[ellipses84]

If you want to be really MM, Costco has Kirkland no iron buttons downs for pretty cheap so it might be worth trying 1. I am petite, but my torso is average and they have 3/4 length sleeve.