Crooks & Castles Shirts Clothing

Crooks and Castles shirts will live in this section, meaning collared, buttoned pieces rather than the printed tees the label is best known for. Nothing is listed here yet, and the first shirts are on the way. While you wait, every graphic tee from Crooks and Castles currently in the shop sits in its own section, and several of them are the natural layer to wear under an open button-up, from plain pocket styles to bold bandana prints. This page sets out what the label has released in woven shirts before, how to tell the styles apart and how to size one. Save the Crooks and Castles button-up shirts page to see the first pieces when they go live.

Button-Ups the Label Has Made Before

Resale and retail listings give a clear picture of past woven Crooks and Castles shirts. They include long-sleeve plaid flannel button-downs, short-sleeve button-ups in all-over prints such as palm trees and Hawaiian-style patterns, camouflage long-sleeve shirts and a hooded plaid shirt that wears like a light jacket.

Plaid Flannel Button-Downs

The flannels follow the classic pattern: a checked cloth, a point collar, a full button front and a chest pocket. Red buffalo check and yellow plaid both turn up in past listings, which suits the black, red and gold the label leans on elsewhere.

Short-Sleeve Printed Button-Ups

The warm-weather side of the range swaps plaid for a print that covers the whole shirt. These are cut from lighter woven fabric with a short sleeve, made to wear open over a tee or buttoned on its own on a hot afternoon.

Brushed Flannel Overshirts

One recent style sits between a shirt and a jacket: a brushed flannel overshirt with a drawcord hood. It is heavier than a standard button-down and meant to go over a tee or a thin crewneck, much like a shacket.

Picking the Right Style of Shirt

The choice comes down to the season and to what you plan to wear underneath.

Flannel for Cold Months, Print for Warm

A flannel adds a layer of warmth from fall through early spring and can be buttoned up under a coat. A short-sleeve print does the opposite job, keeping you cool in summer while still giving an outfit a graphic.

Collar and Front Details

A point collar with a button-down front looks neater and stands up under a jacket. A camp or open collar lies flat and reads more relaxed. Check the product page for the collar and for chest pockets before you choose.

Layering Shirts Over Graphic Tees

Worn open, a button-up turns a tee into a two-piece outfit. The best partners are tees with a small or centered mark, since an all-over shirt and an all-over tee compete. The Crooks and Castles graphic t-shirts range has both kinds, so you can pick the tee to suit the shirt.

Tees That Sit Well Under an Open Shirt

A plain front works best. The black cotton pocket tee has only small lettering above its chest pocket, so it stays quiet under a loud print. Over a black flannel, the round gold mark on the chain badge tee shows in the gap between the two front panels.

Prints That Match a Patterned Shirt

If the shirt is plain, a busy tee can carry the outfit. The bandana square print tee with its yellow, red and cream square fills the opening of an unbuttoned shirt. A stone-washed tee with gothic lettering does a similar job in a duller tone.

Sizing Woven Shirts by Chest and Shoulder

A woven shirt does not stretch the way jersey or fleece does, so measurements matter more than they do for a tee. Sizes on this site run S, M, L, XL and XXL, and each shirt will have its chest, length and sleeve listed in the size guide with shirt measurements.

Where the Shoulder Seam Should Sit

The seam should land at the edge of your shoulder bone. If it falls well down your arm, the shirt is cut boxy or is a size too large; if it pulls across your back when you reach forward, size up.

Sizing a Shirt for Layering

Plan to wear a flannel over one of the heavy fleece crewneck sweatshirts? Take one size larger so the sleeves and body have room over the extra layer.

Sleeve Length on a Long-Sleeve Shirt

A long sleeve should end at the base of your thumb with your arm at your side. Cuffs that cover half your hand will bunch when you roll them up.

Caring for Flannel and Printed Shirts

Button the shirt before washing so the front keeps its shape, wash cold and hang it to dry. Our care guide for prints and fabrics covers the details, including how to keep a print from fading.

Keeping Flannel Soft and Ironing Prints

Flannel pills and shrinks with hot water and a high dryer, so low heat keeps it soft and true to size. Iron a printed button-up from the inside on a low setting, and a cotton flannel on medium.

Questions About Crooks and Castles Shirts

Are Any Crooks and Castles Shirts Available Right Now?

Not yet. The first button-ups are on the way, and this section will show them once they are listed.

Does This Section Include T-Shirts?

No. Graphic tees have their own section; this one is for collared, buttoned shirts.

What Kinds of Shirts Will Be Added?

Expect styles like the ones the label has made before: plaid flannels, short-sleeve printed button-ups and brushed overshirts.

What Sizes Will the Shirts Come In?

Sizes on the site run S to XXL, and each shirt's chest, length and sleeve will be listed in the size guide.

Should I Size Up for a Flannel?

Only if you want to wear it over a hoodie or a thick sweatshirt; for wearing over a tee, your usual size works.

Can I Tumble Dry a Flannel Shirt?

Yes, on low heat. High heat is what shrinks flannel and makes it pill.