We have a thread for "Close Enough" boots, why not shirts?
We're all aware of the many 'Screen Accurate' options that are out there, moving goalpost that it is. But what about the options that just, work?
Shirts that are khaki/tan/stone/etc. that feature pockets with a flap AND epaulets. Numerous army surplus shirts from a score of national origins fit the look. What's your favorite "close enough for the (largely) unpicky" shirt?
Bonus points for affordability. Bonus bonus points if it's under $20 US.
Close Enough Shirts?
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Re: Close Enough Shirts?
For many years, LL Bean had a "Poplin Field Shirt" in their line-up that actually looked very much like the Dial of Destiny shirt, complete with epaulettes and pocket pleats.
The Bean "cement" color matched up well with actual Indy shirts, and they also offered alternate colors of "Dark Mariner" navy blue and "Dusty Olive" army green. Comfortable and sturdy, in both long and short sleeves, they cost around $50 and machine washed & dried very well. Before Bean unfortunately discontinued them a few years ago, I bought a bunch of them and wear them quite often.
The Bean "cement" color matched up well with actual Indy shirts, and they also offered alternate colors of "Dark Mariner" navy blue and "Dusty Olive" army green. Comfortable and sturdy, in both long and short sleeves, they cost around $50 and machine washed & dried very well. Before Bean unfortunately discontinued them a few years ago, I bought a bunch of them and wear them quite often.