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Originally Posted by fishsmith
Hi Spence,
Month long reader, first time poster.
Here goes: To cut down on my carbon footprint, I refuse to iron, but unlike Eddie Vedder I can no longer pull off the 38 year old grunge rocker look with wrinkly oxford type button downs. Can you suggest a wrinkle free button down shirt for business casual attire. Oh yes, and like the little bird chirps, I'm cheap, cheap, cheap.  |
Admitting you have a problem is a big, big step. Feel confident you're among friends
The problem with wrinkle free shirts is that most of them aren't all that great, and they will loose their wrinkle free'ness over time.
Cheap is relative and you may spend more buying inexpensive shirts that need to be replaced than you would with a few decent shirts that will last longer.
Nordstrom actually makes a very good non-iron shirt (and this comes from my Father who's a no iron Nazi) that I'd argue is priced moderately. I've bought him several for Christmas presents over the years and he's been very happy with them. There's probably a much better selection on the website.
Lands End is slightly less expensive and rumored to make a good no iron shirt as well. Although you may find that even these aren't "cheap".
As you can imagine, my closet is stuffed to the gills with shirts...so ironing them before each wear is a necessary ritual. You may want to consider just s#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&g it up and work on reducing your carbon footprint in other ways. Like all that gas you burn boating
-spence