Buying Guide
The Barbour Menswear Worth Buying
Barbour menswear goes well beyond the waxed jacket, from the checked shirts and overshirts to the polos, knits and casual layers. We pull together the everyday pieces worth knowing, with a view on what to buy first.
The checked and oxford shirts are the Barbour everyday core, soft cotton that works under a knit or on its own. The tartan styles read country, the plain oxfords lean smarter. Start here for a shirt that suits weekends and the office both.
Overshirts and light jackets
The overshirts and gilets bridge shirt and jacket, easy to throw on when a coat is too much. The waxed and cord versions carry the heritage look in a lighter weight. Reach for these in the in-between seasons.
Polos and t-shirts
The polos and tees are the warm-weather staples, plain cotton with subtle branding rather than logos. They hold their shape and layer under an overshirt. Buy these as the everyday basics that round out the wardrobe.
Knitwear and casual layers
The sweatshirts, knits and casual pieces handle the colder months, in lambswool and brushed cotton built to last. They work over a shirt and under a waxed jacket. A solid second buy once the shirts and tees are covered.
The buyer's brief
How to choose
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Where to start
A checked or oxford shirt is the most versatile first buy, working for both weekends and smarter days. Add layers and tees after that.
Country or town
Tartan and waxed pieces read country. Plain oxfords, polos and knits lean smarter and more everyday.
Layering
The overshirts and gilets sit between a shirt and a coat, useful in the in-between seasons under or over other pieces.
Fabric
Cotton shirts and polos wear easily. Lambswool knits give warmth that lasts. Waxed pieces need the usual yearly upkeep.
When to spend
Spend on the shirts and knits you will wear most. The tees and polos are the lower-cost everyday fillers.
Good to know
Answered
Barbour uses durable cottons, lambswool and waxed finishes built to last. The shirts and knitwear hold up to regular wear, in keeping with the brand's heritage reputation.
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