Cordone 1956 black stretch poplin slim fit shirt
Cordone 1956 black stretch poplin slim fit shirt
This Cordone 1956 model from the Essential Shirt line is designed for year-round wear and built on exactly the kind of modern Italian shirting that combines the crispness of poplin with greater comfort in wear. The black stretch poplin, slim fit cut, and new condition make it a distinctive yet still very usable piece for evening business, elegant smart casual, and a more minimal formal wardrobe.
- Brand: Cordone 1956.
- Condition: New with tags.
- Material: Stretch cotton poplin, 97% cotton and 3% elastane.
- Origin: Made in Italy, with hand-finished details.
- Colour: Black.
- Collection: Essential Shirt, designed for year-round wear.
- Fit: Slim fit.
- Cuff: S Tondo, a rounded single cuff.
- Tagged size: 40 / 15 3/4.
- Fabric character: Poplin sharpness with slight stretch for more comfortable fitted wear.
A black shirt is not the universal answer for every business dress code, but when done well it has a very strong and clean presence. Cordone 1956 works here because of the Italian make, the slim fit silhouette, and the stretch poplin that keeps its crisp look without feeling restrictive. It is a strong option for evening styling, dark suits without a tie, minimalist tailoring, or smart casual combinations with a wool jacket.
| Measured flat (cm) | Value |
| Shoulder width | 44.5 |
| Chest width | 56 |
| Waist width | 51 |
| Back length | 78 |
| Sleeve length from shoulder | 66 |
| Collar size | 40 / 15 3/4 |
Parameters
| Size | M |
|---|---|
| Colour | Black |
| Material | Cotton |
| Collar size | 40 |
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