Sentier Grey Check Cropped Shirt

The quietest of the four. A cropped grey check shirt in 100% cotton, where the pattern reads as texture from more than a few feet away.

A check that behaves like a solid

Grey check is for anyone who wants the detail of a pattern without the commitment. Up close the check is clearly there. At distance it reads as texture, which means it layers under and over things that would clash with the red or the brown.

It's the easiest of the four to wear buttoned on its own, and the one that disappears most cleanly under the Marais Merino Wool Zip-Up.

How a cropped shirt is meant to sit

The body finishes at or just above the waistband rather than over it. Worn buttoned, it sits clean with a high-rise trouser and shortens the top half deliberately. Worn open over a longer tee, the layer underneath extends past the shirt hem and the two read as one outfit. What it won't do is sit like a standard shirt — if you're after something to tuck, this isn't it.

100% cotton

Cotton breathes in a way that polyester blends don't, which is the difference between a shirt you keep on indoors and one you're taking off within the hour. It softens with every wash rather than pilling, and there's enough body in the weave to hold the cropped line rather than letting the hem curl.

Specification

• 100% cotton
• Cropped body length — see size guide for exact measurements
• Full button placket, buttoned cuffs
• Relaxed through shoulder and body
• Available XS–XXL

Care

Machine wash cold, inside out. Hang to dry. Warm iron if needed. Wash separately for the first two or three washes — any dyed check can release a little colour early on.

Frequently asked questions

How cropped is it?
The body finishes at or just above the waistband. Exact front and back lengths for every size are in the size guide — check them before ordering, since cropped lengths vary a lot between brands.

What do I wear underneath?
A longer tee. Worn open over the Odéon long sleeve tee, the tee shows below the shirt hem, which is the intended proportion.

Can I wear it buttoned on its own?
Yes, and it works best with a high-rise trouser or a jean sitting at the natural waist. With a low rise it will leave a gap.

Is it slim or relaxed?
Relaxed through the shoulder and body — boxy rather than tight.

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