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Old 08-25-2011, 07:49 AM
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I'm looking for average to above average quality no-iron men's dress shirts. I don't mind paying a little more if the quality is worth it, because sometimes it's ultimately more expensive to buy cheaper shirts because they wear out more often.

The overstocks from Lands' End are usually pretty good, but lately, they haven't carried the size that my husband needs, which isn't an unusual size at all.

Does anyone here have a good online source that you recommend?
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I'm personally a big fan of Van Heusen for most of my dress clothes. Good quality, very affordable. $20-$30/shirt. I wear them frequently (at least weekly), and I've had all of my trousers and dress shirts for over 3 years -- still in great shape. Don't find that I have to iron them after EVERY washing, but normally after 2-3 I'll re-iron everything, just to keep everything looking decent.
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Thank you. I agree that "no iron" really means "very little ironing."
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I agree with Van Heusen and humbly submit Covington as a decent brand as well.
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HmM... Yup i like Van Heusen dress clothes 2.
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