Why we think this dress shirt company is one of the best values for guys
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Dress shirts are an important part of every guy’s wardrobe, whether you wear a suit to work every day, or simply need a few go-to looks for dates and big meetings.
We’ve written about a number of dress shirt companies in this space before. Today, we’re taking a look at T. M. Lewin.
Founded in London in 1898, T. M. Lewin has been making quality dress shirts for over 100 years. With its first location on Jermyn Street in London, an epicenter of men’s fashion at the time, the brand grew through its commitment to craftsmanship, quality, service, and value.
Today, the company is one of the best values on the market, with many of its dress shirts available for less than $30, and even its more expensive looks not costing more than $70.
If you need to refresh your work wardrobe with a new rotation of dress shirts, there’s probably not a better place to start than T. M. Lewin in terms of value. Through the company's multi-buy deal, you can get four dress shirts for just $180.
The Insider Picks team recently tried out a few of T. M. Lewin’s shirts, which the company sent us to review. We went with a variety of styles and fits, and you can find our thoughts on them below. You can also check out all T. M Lewin has to offer here.
Breton Fischetti, senior director, commerce
TM LewinI'm pretty picky about my dress shirts, and I went in to this experience with pretty low expectations. However, the fit, construction, and style of these shirts turned out to be pretty impressive. I was a fan of the cutaway collar; it looked good both with and without a tie. The length of the shirts was right on in both the body and the sleeves.
If you're just starting out at a job or looking to quickly build up a collection of dress shirts, this is a great place to start. The price and quality are just right if you want to buy several at once.
Premium Fit White Fully Cutaway Collar Shirt, $28
Brandt Ranj, commerce reporter, tech
TM LewinI wear dress shirts five days a week, and I tip my hat to T. M. Lewin for making a really good one. The fit is perfect, the design (stripes in my case) is very sharp, and most importantly, it feels very nice. This is especially surprising given it’s very affordable price.
The biggest factor that help’s this shirt stand out from others in my closet is that it feels more solid and substantial, without being super thick. It’s definitely a shirt I’ll wear throughout the winter months; it’ll keep me warm while still looking very professional.
Slim Fit Black Bengal Stripe Poplin Shirt, $59
Tyler Lauletta, commerce reporter
TM LewinOne thing that immediately struck me was the wide array of styles and fits that were available on the site — you could get anything from a plain white dress shirt to wear with your suits to a stylish gingham that pops with bright colors, and all at a reasonable price.
I decided to go with this non-iron check twill option because 1) I needed to add a bit of color to my wardrobe and 2) I am not very good at ironing. The fit is superb, and the shirt itself is quite comfortable. While a bit thicker than I initially thought it would be, I don’t mind it, especially with winter on the horizon.
It’s an impressive value for the price you pay and quality you get.