Eileen Relaxed Terry Button-Up Shirt

I didn't purchase this here because it was first available directly from the manufacturer. Eileen is always my go-to style, and this is my absolute favorite in cooler weather. I probably have ten of these, and when a new color comes out, I have a hard time resisting. You get the warmth of triple fleece with the elevated look of a button-up. I love the exposed seams and the cute left chest pocket. If it's really chilly, I layer my triple fleece Eileen's with a flannel shirt. Warning, once you try this, you'll become addicted, too!

I just received this Eileen in white and it’s obviously been worn as it’s dirty and not only are there stains on the pocket and sleeves there is a toothpick in the pocket also! This is the 3rd time I’ve ordered a “sale” F & E item from Nordstrom with problems. I know when things ship directly from F & E they do not have tags attached which is a problem I imagine with your liberal return policy. My lesson is finally learnt that if it’s a one off size on sale it’s damaged and not a “deal”. Very disappointing.

I own several Eileen button ups, always in a size Small. Typically, I would take a Medium in most tops, especially button ups. The fleece fabric is beautiful BUT I noticed it ran a lot larger than my denim, linen and featherweight button ups. I bought the size Small and it just is overwhelming for my 5’4”frame. I was shocked at just how big this “shirt” was on me. It really fit me more like a shacket and that was not the look I was after. It seems much longer in the length and more boxy. Dropping to an XS is not an option because I need the Small through the bust. While I really love the look and quality of F&E I feel like a lot of items do not fit me properly because I am short-waisted. I have a lot of trouble with their pants. Legs are short and crotch is too long, waistband much too high. I have never had an issue with the button ups or the button up dresses. I also love the fleece Patrick! For reference I am 5’4”, 132 lbs, 34dd and size 27 jeans.

There is nothing negative about these shirts other than how expensive they are. This button-up is one of their best as the triple fleece is fantastic for cooler weather and the button-up style gives a more put together look than the “Patrick” triple fleece “pop over.“ This is cut in F&E’s “Eileen” style which is oversized, you will probably want to size down. I am an XS in this shirt whereas I am normally a small or medium in other manufacturers. If you are large busted the “Eileen” is cut to accommodate, I do not have problems with gaping or pulling and I’m a 36DDD. The shirt launders perfectly too and they are available in several beautiful colors. Like another reviewer, I find them to be addictive too,