Although I should take a moment to speak about the stretch fabric, which I really like a lot. More and more companies are offering shirts (and other products) in “technical” fabrics, or fabrics that include some sort of stretch or moisture-wicking properties. And, why not? It makes clothing more wearable, more comfortable, and more durable. And this J Crew shirt is absolutely super comfortable. It is, hands down, one of the better stretch fabrics I have tried. It’s super soft and smooth, has a surprising amount of stretch and mobility, but also does not give any indication whatsoever that it is a stretch fabric. It looks just like any other shirt, it’s just way more comfortable. Kudos to J Crew on this. They did a great job with their stretch fabric.

The Fit

(I am 6’1” and 165 lbs., and usually wear a size S or 15” shirt in the slimmest fit available.)

And now, with that other stuff out of the way, the moment you have all been waiting for: the fit details. For a shirt that is advertised and designed all around the fit — and a specific kind of fit, at that — how does this shirt actually fit? J Crew says that their Untucked fit is “based on [their] Slim fit, with a shorter hem meant to be worn untucked.” But, what exactly does that mean? Should you get this shirt if you, like me, like to wear your button down shirts untucked pretty often? What can you expect when you get this shirt, and who is it really for?

Well, for starters, I went with a size Small, which is what I usually order from J Crew. In truth, I don’t own or wear many J Crew shirts as they don’t usually fit me very well (a bit too long in the body, but too short in the sleeves, and too roomy in the chest/waist). I wondered if their new Untucked fit would fit me better. Spoiler alert: it didn’t. If anything, it fits worse. Of course, fit is different for everyone, though, so here here is all the detail about the exact fit, and a comparison to some other shirts to give you a better sense of how the J Crew Untucked shirts fit: