The very nice folks at Foxcroft asked if I’d be willing to review one of their non-iron shirts. Having recently rediscovered how a button front shirt can add polish to a simple ensemble, I agreed to test drive one and report back. I selected this plaid number, which is predominantly teal but also has some subtle green and purple bits.
First impression: the fabric is very light and soft, much more so than Foxcroft shirts I’ve tried in the past, and other non-iron shirts currently in my wardrobe. The fit was almost perfect, other than a slight gaping at the bust line but this is the case for almost all of my button front shirts, and easily remedied with a strategically placed safety pin. Princess seaming provides a nice neat fit through the torso. Once I’d determined the size was right, I decided to laundry-test the shirt right away to see if it defied wrinkles. I washed per the care tag, and dried on medium heat (our dryer doesn’t do “low”) for 30 minutes with some other lightweight clothes, and….yes, it delivers! Though as with any no-iron shirt, if you want that starchy-crisp look, you will need to press a bit. I can live without that. I like that the collar has enough body so that I can wear it popped, down, or halfway up. I’m wearing it popped here to keep the afternoon sun off the back of my neck.
As we’re now in our warmest season here in Southern California, I’ll be very happy to have this lightweight and colorful shirt handy for workdays and weekends. It looks great with jeans, but I’m also going to try pairing it with tan or black pants. Maybe even a pencil skirt if I’m feeling adventurous.
Foxcroft has also offered readers of une femme a 20% discount! Use code FEMME20FX. (Cannot be combined with any other promotion.) Lots of styles and patterns available, too. If you love the look of a button front shirt but hate to iron, you really should give Foxcroft shirts a try. You can shop the entire collection here.
“Byron! Quit scratching the screen door!”
“Ah, so you just wanted to be in the picture…”
“Watta good boy!”
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Bought a black/white plaid Foxcroft shirt in the spring–love it –it still looks new–i keep checking for new plaids, checks, or stripes. 20% will make looking easier. Merci to you and Foxcroft.
The Foxcroft blouses are great, long lasting and always fresh looking. I find the fitted version with princess seaming is best for me. Some of the other styles are too boxy. Enjoy your blog and insights. The new layout is great, especially the top row of topics. Love all the great pictures of France and the lavendar with the bee. Have a great day! Marywyatt
sadly all the no iron shirts seem to be in the women’s sizes–no missy sizes, at least not that I could find on the website. I would love to have their 3/4 length sleeve white blouse, but it looks like it only comes in the larger sizes. Bummer!
This is a blog for women over 50. Foxcroft’s shirts do not come in plus sizes and do not come in anything larger than a 12. Tabling for a moment the fiscally unsound decision not to offer plus sized products, to offer nothing larger than a 12 for a group 50+ women is just wrong. Surely you understand that more than half your readers are a 14 or larger.
Review should read something like, “I was asked by Foxcroft to review a shirt. Since their sizing does not fit enough of my reader’s, I declined to review or support a company that does not support or include my readers. For shirts that fit real women, try Brand A, brand B or Brand C.”
Let me confirm that the no-iron Foxcroft shirt is for real! I love them for work..you just cannot do anything to them for a wrinkle and I love looking the same at the end of the day as I did at the beginning of the day. This plaid is so much fun. There is alot you can do with it!
I love this shirt on you! After reading Marie-Christine’s comment about the collar, I looked again … and I still think you look great! I’ve been lurking here for almost a year, and always enjoy reading your take on fashion, and Paris, and anything else! (Our first visit there was July of 2011…afterwards, that’s how I found you — searching for the like-minded.) Best regards to you from Joanne Johnson in Bay Village (Cleveland), Ohio.
Re: the bust line gap (which I have issues with too): Topstick! Toupee tape, found at beauty supply and wig stores, is great for this and is much less noticable than a safety pin (also easier to postition). My tip o’ the day.
Thank god for Marie-Christine’s candour, b/c I thought the same thing. And a safety pin at the bust- predict that eventually you will not like that. Princess seaming is a great feature but this big jumpy plaid would not draw me. Both you & puppy look fab, with glossy coats.
Duchesse, I think the neck issue has more to do with the angle of the camera. Busty women always need a safety pin or tape at the bust – but the crisp look of a blouse is worth it!
Bought a black/white plaid Foxcroft shirt in the spring–love it –it still looks new–i keep checking for new plaids, checks, or stripes. 20% will make looking easier. Merci to you and Foxcroft.
Thanks for the review. I seem allergic to the iron, so I am glad to know the no-iron is for real! Wonderful plaid you selected.
The Foxcroft blouses are great, long lasting and always fresh looking. I find the fitted version with princess seaming is best for me. Some of the other styles are too boxy.
Enjoy your blog and insights. The new layout is great, especially the top row of topics. Love all the great pictures of France and the lavendar with the bee. Have a great day!
Marywyatt
sadly all the no iron shirts seem to be in the women’s sizes–no missy sizes, at least not that I could find on the website. I would love to have their 3/4 length sleeve white blouse, but it looks like it only comes in the larger sizes. Bummer!
@Melissa, here’s the 3/4 sleeve blouse in white in Missy sizes: http://www.foxcroftcollection.com/collection/3-4-sleeve-non-iron-essentials-blouse.html
I haven’t yet tried Foxcroft so I have nothing to add there, but I have to say Byron is one handsome little man.
Cindy
That’s a great flattering fit on you!
I think no iron is a time saver for us busy working gals, I wonder if a woman was behind this technology!
I have always found that Foxcroft shirts run really big, but maybe the princess-seamed ones will fit better. Thanks for the review.
This is a blog for women over 50. Foxcroft’s shirts do not come in plus sizes and do not come in anything larger than a 12. Tabling for a moment the fiscally unsound decision not to offer plus sized products, to offer nothing larger than a 12 for a group 50+ women is just wrong. Surely you understand that more than half your readers are a 14 or larger.
Review should read something like, “I was asked by Foxcroft to review a shirt. Since their sizing does not fit enough of my reader’s, I declined to review or support a company that does not support or include my readers. For shirts that fit real women, try Brand A, brand B or Brand C.”
Ahhhhh, a girl can dream of stance taking . . . .
Neats, did you see sisty’s response? Foxcroft *does* offer women’s sizes. Here’s the link again in case you missed it.
http://www.foxcroftcollection.com/womens.html
I’ve also seen their products in the Women’s department at Nordstrom.
Let me confirm that the no-iron Foxcroft shirt is for real! I love them for work..you just cannot do anything to them for a wrinkle and I love looking the same at the end of the day as I did at the beginning of the day. This plaid is so much fun. There is alot you can do with it!
But, but.. it makes you look like you have no neck! Which we know isn’t true. That collar is just wrong, please don’t!
I love this shirt on you! After reading Marie-Christine’s comment about the collar, I looked again … and I still think you look great! I’ve been lurking here for almost a year, and always enjoy reading your take on fashion, and Paris, and anything else! (Our first visit there was July of 2011…afterwards, that’s how I found you — searching for the like-minded.) Best regards to you from Joanne Johnson in Bay Village (Cleveland), Ohio.
It’s a very nice shirt and you look great in it too… Love the plaid. And how cute is Byron ? Adorable! x
You’re looking very chic in your Foxcroft shirt, and I am loving your shoes. Along with your very photogenic dog!
Neats: it looks like they do make women’s sizes. http://www.foxcroftcollection.com/womens.html
Re: the bust line gap (which I have issues with too): Topstick! Toupee tape, found at beauty supply and wig stores, is great for this and is much less noticable than a safety pin (also easier to postition). My tip o’ the day.
Good looking shirt. Good looking dog. Good looking shoes, too!
How cute are you? Adorable, and very modern. This kind of fit is hard to find, and it looks great. And puppy is a great accessory!
Jan Graham-McMillen
http://fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/
Thank god for Marie-Christine’s candour, b/c I thought the same thing. And a safety pin at the bust- predict that eventually you will not like that. Princess seaming is a great feature but this big jumpy plaid would not draw me. Both you & puppy look fab, with glossy coats.
No ironing needed??? Sounds good to me!
Byron DOES look like my Tobi! SO sweet!
Duchesse, I think the neck issue has more to do with the angle of the camera. Busty women always need a safety pin or tape at the bust – but the crisp look of a blouse is worth it!