Sportsman's Guide's surplus web site HQ just began relisting the French khaki shirt. Someone mentioned these shirts the last time they were ordered but they immediately sold out.
I got mine a few days ago, and I have to say they are pretty decent. First off, they are made of linen which makes the very durable yet lightweight. The pockets are pleated and the shirt has a trim, military cut that is not evident in the photograph. I ordered mine a size larger and the fit is perfect.
The shirt does not have a front button placket, and the collar is the "convertable" type, which means that it is equally suited for wear without a tie. It is ironed and creased open in the same way that Marine Corps khaki shirts are. The collar itself is a bit oversized, though, giving it a decidedly vintage look.
The best part is that the shirt comes in a pack of two for $10.00. This means that you could cut up one of the shirts for the material to add the pleats down the front of the other. However, the absence of the button placket may give the shirtfront a slightly off-balanced look. Then again, maybe not.
Overall, it's a solid, inexpensive, vintage-looking shirt. Not screen accurate in the least, but certainly in keeping with the spirit.
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=140655
Possible Indy shirt
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