COS vs & Other Stories: which button-up wins?
Both land in the mid tier — the COS COS Relaxed Poplin Shirt at $89, the & Other Stories & Other Stories Relaxed Cotton Shirt at $89. Here's how they stack up, head to head.
| COS | & Other Stories | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89 | $89 |
| Material | Cotton poplin, oxford cloth, and breathable linen, with some structured organic-cotton blends for a clean, modern drape. | Cotton poplin, breathable linen, and printed wovens, with some fluid viscose or TENCEL blends for drape. |
| Fit | Ranges from relaxed and slightly oversized to a trimmer tailored cut; the relaxed styles have a fuller body and clean drop shoulder. | Relaxed, feminine cuts with a clean shoulder and easy body; many styles are meant to drape loosely or tuck softly. |
| Quality | Clean seams, neat collars, and considered buttons give a polished, design-led finish. Construction is consistent and well above fast-fashion standards. | Tidy seams and considered buttons give a polished finish, though the lighter fabrics favor drape over durability. Solid for the price. |
| Best for | Minimalist, design-forward wardrobes, worn relaxed over trousers or tucked for a sharper, modern line. | Design-forward women's casual and smart-casual looks, worn open over a tank or tucked into trousers. |
| Care | Machine wash cold; iron poplin for crispness and let linen wear with a relaxed, natural crease. | Machine wash cold or follow garment labels; iron poplin and wear linen with a natural crease. |
Which should you buy?
They sit in the same tier and are priced identically, so it comes down to what you want out of a button-up. Lean COS for minimalist, design-forward wardrobes, worn relaxed over trousers or tucked for a sharper, modern line; pick & Other Stories for design-forward women's casual and smart-casual looks, worn open over a tank or tucked into trousers.
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