If Your Button-Downs Could Use a Refreshing Upgrade, Go With High-Quality, Comfort, and Style.
We put together some of the best men’s button-downs to consider right now.

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Men have it easy in the tops department: Throw on a shirt that’s split in the middle and reassembled with the use of ancient technology (buttons) and voila—you’re elegant. You likely have one or two of these magic shirts in your closet and you could likely use an upgrade. We found some of the best ones around, with particular focus on options that take modern fabric technology and infuse it into their offerings.
Best Overall: Uniqlo Oxford
Runner-Up: Faherty Everyday Shirt
Best Short Sleeve: The Air Oxford Short-Sleeve Shirt
Sturdiest: Donegal Architect Shirt
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Best Merino Option: The Jack
Best Oxford: Buck Mason Classic Oxford

Best Overall: Uniqlo Oxford
This Oxford from a brand we can’t get enough of is a must in any wardrobe. It has a stylish, slim fit, and has a pre-washed, casual finish. It’s easy to clean, and comes in two different colors of stripes (pro tip: get both). Best Feature: Simple, elegant, and the price is right, too. What's not to love?

Runner-Up: Faherty Everyday Shirt
You’ll actually want to wear this button down from Faherty every single day. It’s lightweight, but best of all, it has a timeless design that can and will go with absolutely everything else in your wardrobe. Best Feature: I have one of these shirts and I truly want to wear it everyday. That's not an easy find for a button up.

Best Short Sleeve: The Air Oxford Short-Sleeve Shirt
This is likely one of the most comfortable shirts I’ve ever worn and it works great casually or at work. A lightweight design and seven different colors give you versatility for days. Bonus tip: Check out Everlane’s new Uniform men’s collection for a bunch of other button-down options. Best Short Sleeve: If you're hanging out at the beach or the office, this shirt is up t the task.

Sturdiest: Donegal Architect Shirt
Flint & Tinder makes some of our favorite tees and sweats, and their button down is right up there, too. This one is made from premium Donegal fabric with a soft feel and a textured look. It even has reinforced elbow patches so you can’t rip it unless you are literally trying to.Best Feature: This shirt can be put through the ringer and it won't rip or tear. It's a workhorse.

Best Merino Option: The Jack
For Scouted Contributor Morgan Thompson, Taylor Stitch’s t-shirts are unrivaled. We also love their classic button down — The Jack — which is pre-shrunk Merino Plaid. The shirt is lightweight, and perfectly made. Perfection here is in the details.Best Feature: Lightweight yet formal, this is the shirt you throw on if you're looking to dress to impress.

Best Oxford: Buck Mason Classic Oxford
The brand that makes my favorite T-shirt also makes a killer button-down. They fit pretty much the same way as their T-shirts (perfectly) and they are extremely easy to care for, too. Best Feature: Every wardrobe needs a dependable Oxford button down and this is our favorite. It fits well and can be worn for any occasion.
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