Find of the Week: With Nothing Underneath’s Boyfriend Shirt

Oversized white button-down shirt draped over a chair, unbranded still

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This week’s find is With Nothing Underneath’s Boyfriend Shirt: the brand’s original oversized button-down, designed as men’s-inspired shirting adjusted for women, per the brand.

Quick answer

Per With Nothing Underneath, the Boyfriend is the OG shirt — intentionally oversized, long in the body with slightly dropped shoulders — launched in 2017 and now offered across fabrics from fine poplin to linen and silk.

Key takeaways

  • OG oversized shirt shape, per the brand.
  • Adjusted for women, not a men’s shirt re-labelled.
  • Available across fabric categories.
  • Read live product pages for fabric and fit notes.

Context: linen overshirt outfits and linen with knitwear.

What is it, per the brand?

Per With Nothing Underneath, the Boyfriend started the brand: an oversized, long-bodied button-down with slightly dropped shoulders, based on men’s shirts adjusted to fit women. The original launched in white cotton poplin in 2017; the shape is now offered across fabric categories including fine poplin, linen and silk, per the brand.

Oversized white shirt worn open over a simple tee

Who it suits

  • Anyone who wants a true boyfriend silhouette that is cut for women.
  • Capsule dressers who wear one shirt with jeans and trousers.
  • Travellers who want a layering shirt that works over a tee.
DetailPer the brandTip
ShapeOversized, long body, dropped shouldersCompare to The Classic if you want neater
OriginLaunched 2017 in white poplinCheck current fabric options
FabricsPoplin, linen, silk and moreRead each product page
CareFollow the garment labelSteam to refresh between washes
Always re-check before buying.
Close-up of fine poplin shirt cuff and button

Flow Check: With Nothing Underneath

  • What it is: Boyfriend Shirt — oversized men’s-inspired shirting adjusted for women, per the brand.
  • Who it’s for: Shoppers who want a true boyfriend silhouette cut for women.
  • What to know: Start at withnothingunderneath.com. Visit With Nothing Underneath

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FAQ

Is it a men’s shirt?

No — per the brand it is adjusted for women while keeping a borrowed-from-the-boys look.

Travel friendly?

Poplin and midweight options pack reasonably; expect some creasing and steam on arrival.

Sizing tip?

Oversized by design — read the brand’s fit notes and size guide.

Where to start?

The Boyfriend welcome page and current fabric listings on withnothingunderneath.com.

Bottom line

The Boyfriend Shirt earns Find space when you want an oversized button-down that was cut for women from the start.