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Original Polo Button-Down (OCBD)
About Brooks Brothers’s button-ups: Brooks Brothers literally invented the button-down collar (the OCBD) in 1896 — its oxford remains the reference point for the style.
Is the price honest?
Fair at $98 for the OCBD that defined the category. Reviewers consider it the benchmark — substantial cloth and the signature collar roll — though they note buying on Brooks Brothers' frequent sales is the smart move.
Our take
Brooks Brothers invented the button-down collar in 1896, and its OCBD remains the reference the rest of the category is measured against. Owners praise the substantial oxford cloth, the famous soft roll of the collar, and the heritage construction. Reviewers consistently cite it as the benchmark OCBD, with the caveats that quality dipped during the brand's ownership turmoil (recent reviews are improving) and that the traditional fit runs full. The collar roll is the detail enthusiasts care about most.
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Write the first honest reviewThe details
- Material
- Substantial cotton oxford cloth, mid-heavy weight.
- Fit
- Traditional full fit (slimmer cuts available), true to size; size down if you want trim.
- Quality
- Heritage benchmark — substantial oxford, the signature soft collar roll, durable construction.
- Best for
- The classic OCBD look, smart-casual and office wear, and collar-roll enthusiasts.
- Care
- Cold wash and hang or press; the oxford softens and the collar develops its roll with wear.
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