This piece by Jonathan Logan might as well be in a museum, as it serves as a definitive archetype of late 1960's - early 1970's fashion. From the dagger collar to the quad pockets, to the plaid print itself, this button down shacket ticks all the boxes.
Although the fabric content tag is no longer present, I'd say this light-to-mid-weight garment is likely a wool-poly blend. Though I have a sneaking suspicion that it's perhaps crimplene. Super popular throughout the 1960s because it was easy to care for, but ceased in the mid 70s. That being said, it'd date this shirt to be within that time frame.
Leaning more towards mid-weight, this piece is perfect for a fall day, especially given that the predominant colors are autumnal by definition: mustard yellow, rusty orange, cream, and dark navy. Pair with a pair of dark rinse bellbottom jeans and you are *set*
6 dark navy buttons down the front makes for the closure. 2 breast pockets and 2 hip pockets close with a pointed tab, each fastening with matching dark navy buttons, allowing for plenty of storage.
This item is in phenomenal vintage condition, and the integrity is truly uncompromised. It speaks to the manufacturing quality of days gone by.
Thusly, there are no tears, rips, snags, busted seams, felled hems, or weird smells. All buttons are original; none loose, missing, chipped, or discolored, and are very well sewn on.
It should be noted that, as indicative of the era, this was likely finished by human hands. You can see how it was pieced together on the inside, and therefore can see the seams, which are all surged and completely in tact.
There is some very light pilling, which is indicated in one of the listing's photos, but it isn't noticeable due to the bold pattern of this piece.
As I mentioned, the fabric content tag is missing, and there is no size either.
Measurements are as follows.
Neck - 15.5
Top shoulder seam to top shoulder seam - 14.5
Wrist opening - 4 1/4"
Chest (armpit to armpit) - 19"
Top shoulder seam to hem - 26"
Width at hem - 21"
The garment care instructions are a bit faded, but indicate it should be washed at a medium temp. It could be dried on a low(ish) setting, but honestly I'd go with the tag suggestion and line dry to maintain the phenomenal integrity of this 50+ year old piece.
Personal Opinion:
For some kind of sizing reference, because buying online can a challenge, especially when dealing with vintage items, as the sizing generally differs from modern measurement charts...
I'm 5'4", a women's small/medium (a schmedium, if you will). 34D, and a size 6. I tried it on and it was a perfect fit all around, including buttoning up without any pulling, gapping, or looking strained. Busty gals, y'all know what I mean.
Although measurements are the best way to go, please allow for a centimeter or two in error, as we're human beings, and to err, is, well, to be human.
But if I had to give my best guess, I'd say this fits like a modern women's small.
Please do carefully inspect all provided images and review the description carefully, as this piece is one of a kind, and what you see is the exact item you'll receive.
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