Posted by Matt Markins in 
Each year I try to get a few new dress shirts as my “attempt” to try to stay cool. As Christmas is nearing I’ve been keeping my eyes peeled for a few shirts that could go on my Christmas list. But guess what? I can’t find anything that I like, and it’s not for a lack of trying. I have been to Gap, Old Navy, Target, Wal-Mart (sorry…low budget), and a few other stores in the mall and the only thing I can find is Lumberjack style shirts. Since when did lumberjack plaid make a come back?
Do you remember the scene from The Devil Loves Prada? (I just spent 30 minutes trying to find this clip and can not find it). This is not an accident. Some designer, about 18 months ago thought that this was a brilliant idea to bring back lumberjack and it has finally trickled down to a $19.99 Old Navy dress shirt. I have spent the last 13 years of my life running from plaid flannel and flannel-like shirts and now Gap is trying to tell me that this is the thing to wear? Give me a break! Not a chance.
I am not buying it. Literally. What’s more, my wife is on the look out for some cool shirts for our boys for Christmas as well. She is running into the exact same problem. Last week we were shopping in San Diego and stopped in at an Old Navy store. The manager was asking me my opinion on some items and I let her know my thoughts on the flood of Lumberjack long sleeve dress shirts. I was shocked by her response. She completely agreed! And she was the Old Navy manager for a store that does $30,000 worth of business a day. She said that she just doesn’t get it. As you can tell, I thoroughly agree!
The thing is, I have really liked the styles the last 2 years. I was looking forward to another year of dress shirts with angled stripes with the no-button collar. Wishful thinking.
Looks like I will be shopping for shirts on eBay or Goodwill to find last years styles. If you are on the same page with me and know where I can find what I am looking for, please let me know.
Stein Mart TJ Marshalls????? I can’t find what I am looking for either – need upscale casual black shoes to wear with pants that don’t have open toes – AND are comfortable.
Yes dear boss, the grunge movement is back in full force. Much of the style for the fall/winter is plaid and flannel, just like in the mid-90’s. Fun stuff huh?
I’d really like to know how this happened.
REASON FOR THIS: David Beckham is wearing lumberjack shirts these days. Guess you’ll need to become a psuedo-soccer star to get the Gap to change trends for you, eh??