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Henley Hoedown: Ten of the Best w/ Tweaks

February 5, 2014 By Joe | Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Also, we take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

IT’S A HOEDOWN? FIRE UP THE COPELAND!

For some reason, grabbing a rib eye with Sam Elliott sounds good right about now.

The Henley certainly never went away, but ever since Ryan Gosling spent most of “Drive” in a short sleeve version, designers have been working them in where they can. And to many of their credit, they’ve been tweaking that classic design so it looks a little less like underwear. Instead of underwear, all of these henley’s can stand alone. They’re super casual, and very dressed down, but they’ve still got purpose. Feel free to make any additions in the comments.

 

Brooks Brothers Stripe Henley – $69.50

BB  Striped Henley on Dappered.com

Looks to be a bit of a cross between a henley and a more substantial rugby shirt. From the younger & leaner leaning (leaner leaning?) Red Fleece collection. Cotton w/ chambray trim. One of those styles that starts pretty pricey, and you’ve got to think will drop as time rolls on and sales show up.

 

L.L. Bean Signature Cotton/Wool Henley – $55.00

LLBean Signature Henley on Dappered.com

Pretty pricey for what looks to be a plain henley at first glance, but the double face construction is worth noting. All cotton interior so it’s soft, but the outside is wool. Trimmer fit than standard LL Bean stuff. Keep an eye out for 10% – 20% off deals on their FB page or over email blasts. Also available in navy or cream.

 

Mossimo Supply Co. Long Sleeve Henley – $16.99

Mossimo Target Henley on Dappered.com

CHEAP! Usually Mossimo stuff fits decently trim. Merona is the Target house brand that most have to size down for. But these look pretty boxy online. Might want to look around the next time you’re in a Target brick & mortar. Chest high colorblocking that extends to the sleeves.

 

Billy Reid Thermal Henleys – $39.00 ($78)

BReid Henley on Dappered.com

Say you’re a fellow who has a bit of chest hair. Many henleys might open up a little too deep and wide for your own personal preference. These keep it much more buttoned up near the top. Substantial buffalo horn buttons, a trim fit, and the overall quality you should expect from Billy Reid. Five color options to choose from. Part of their end of season sale.

 

J. Crew Factory Colorblock long sleeve – $32.50 & short sleeve Henley – $27.50

J. Crew Factory Henleys on Dappered.com

Cotton/Poly blends with some color blocking. The long sleeve option with the ivory body and blue sleeves looks like something Roy Hobbs would have worn during BP. UPDATE: Looks like the short sleeve option is currently unavailable.

 

GAP Tri-blend pocket henley – $22.46 w/ TREAT ($29.95)

GAP pocket henley on Dappered.com

The tri-blend fabric usually shows up on Old Navy goods, but the mainly cotton (with poly and a bit of rayon) super-soft stuff is cut into a GAP henley here. What makes the difference is the chest pocket. That sets it apart from the usual underwear/base layer look. Also available in a lighter blue. Currently 25% off with the code TREAT.

 

Banana Republic Colorblock Henley – $32.18 w/ BRSAVE ($49.50)

BR henleys on Dappered.com

More colorblocking here, but these are all cotton with a bit of slub/heathered look to the fabric. Just under the normal shipping threshold before codes, so consider buying a pair of socks to tip the balance. Banana Republic’s code du jour is 35% off (or 40% off if you use a card) w/ BRSAVE.

 

Doublju Mens Long Sleeve Slim Fit Henley – $20.27

Doublju Henleys on Dappered.com

Ah yes, remember the band-collar button up days of the mid 90s? So these aren’t quite that (thank goodness) but instead the henley’s collar is slightly raised and the contrast placket is elongated. Looks like they’re using an Under Armour mannequin torso (WE MUST PROTECT THIS HOUSE). Some other styles by this brand are fulfilled by Amazon, but these aren’t. Steep shipping charge, and returns might end up being a pain.

 

Wright & Ditson Baseball Henley – $42.00

Baseball henleys on Dappered.com

One way to represent your favorite team while going to the ballpark, or heading out for the weekly game of co-ed softball. The problem with lots of fan gear is that it either fits awful, or is so bright/bold that it’s hard to wear outside of the stadium. That’s not the case here. Trim fit with a washed appearance. If you want to go real authentic, Ebbets Field Flannels makes a Merino/Cotton fungo shirt that’s true to the originals worn by ballplayers in the 50’s & 60’s. Pitchers & catchers report next Thursday.

 

BONUS: For the Ladies: L.E.C. Waffle Henley – $12.99 ($40)

LEC Henley for her on Dappered.com

Feminine neckline, form fitting, and soft. Yeeeeah. A warning: The fabric is super lightweight and borderline sheer (…. right) so, she’s gonna wanna layer with this. Out of the house.

Filed Under: Clothing Tagged With: Billy Reid, colorblocking, Henley, J. Crew Factory, L.L. Bean Signature, Mossimo

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Comments

  1. Winston Heard says

    February 5, 2014 at 9:21 AM

    i can’t look at henleys without thinking of Dexter, now.

  2. DXLi says

    February 5, 2014 at 9:21 AM

    These wool henleys are my favorite: http://www.ramblersway.com/node/234

  3. theYeti says

    February 5, 2014 at 9:23 AM

    Somebody got that photo comparison of Dexter’s henley on Dexter vs. on the product model?

  4. ckniep says

    February 5, 2014 at 9:34 AM

    If they had my Cardinals in that baseball henly I’d be $42 lighter! If I was a Philly’s fan I’d jump all over that one. Great colors.

  5. Dennis L says

    February 5, 2014 at 9:42 AM

    Over the xmas season, I bought an American Apparel waffle henley on ebay for $19. I love it and it’s my fiancé’s new fav shirt of mine.

  6. WideEyesTWBlog says

    February 5, 2014 at 9:46 AM

    Ha! Now I can’t either…

  7. J b says

    February 5, 2014 at 9:48 AM

    i actually bought my first henley as part of a dexter costume for halloween a few years back and then thought it looked good layered. i’ve been meaning to ask if anyone here has some experience with doubleju? their ads are popping up everywhere on my browser these days.

  8. Loscv29 says

    February 5, 2014 at 10:00 AM

    I really like the deep plackets of those doublejus. Any one have any experience with their fit/quality?

  9. jdw says

    February 5, 2014 at 10:07 AM

    They have the Diamondbacks, but not the Cards? That’s odd. And no Mariners, either. 🙁

  10. John G says

    February 5, 2014 at 10:07 AM

    American Apparel has great henleys.

  11. diversification says

    February 5, 2014 at 10:11 AM

    ITT: ‘something something Dexter something’

  12. Joe Colucci says

    February 5, 2014 at 10:27 AM

    Seconding this request – I’ve been intrigued by them before, but the unknown brand & ridiculous mannequin makes them seem like the very essence of “avoid this product.”

  13. Loscv29 says

    February 5, 2014 at 10:36 AM

    yeah… they are walking that tight rope between good fit and the proverbial “smedium” muscle shirt.

  14. Brandon says

    February 5, 2014 at 10:51 AM

    Cotton is softer, typically. The Wool is probably just for texture in this case.

  15. David C says

    February 5, 2014 at 10:55 AM

    Scratchy.

  16. EJL says

    February 5, 2014 at 11:27 AM

    Another LL Bean signature offering and slightly cheaper..

    http://www.llbean.com/llbeansignature/llb/shop/80796?feat=510758-GN1&page=raglan-henley&attrValue_0=Navy&productId=1337163&subrnd=1

  17. Bruschetta says

    February 5, 2014 at 11:55 AM

    I wish that Billy Reid shipped to the UK.

  18. Scott says

    February 5, 2014 at 12:46 PM

    I have always heard bad things about Doublju. Apparently, the products look much cheaper and crappier in person. And the sizing is for asian countries, so you would order a size or two larger than you would normally. Then again this is just what I’ve heard. I have no firsthand experience.

  19. AlwaysBeenTim says

    February 5, 2014 at 12:49 PM

    You know what is even more odd? They don’t have one for the SF Giants but they do have one for the SF Seals (but in Giants colors). Weird

  20. Mark Johnson says

    February 5, 2014 at 1:05 PM

    Henleys are one of the few pieces of apparel that color blocking works for. I like those MLB ones and I happen to have a Nordstrom gift card handy. Hmmm.

  21. Quancho says

    February 5, 2014 at 1:09 PM

    The red bucks here would might go great with several of those baseball Henleys. Unforch, they’re out of my size…

    http://www.bensilver.com/Mens-Grain-Buck,23584.html#.UvKYlrQ2V1g

  22. David Bjerke says

    February 5, 2014 at 1:52 PM

    Anyone have any sizing info on the Billy Reid henley? I have long arms (~37”), but have an American Apparel henley (size large) that has sleeves that are perfectly long.

  23. Tom says

    February 5, 2014 at 2:37 PM

    Fit = slim slim. Quality = not a problem for me but I may have lower standards than you.

    Last year I bought a couple shirts from them for the summer. I was looking for slim fit and they fit the bill. They are a little gimmicky in that everything looks like it was inspired by one of the Fast and Furious movies, but I didn’t mind. Comments from Amazon buyers really came in handy to help choose the right sizes since they run small.

    Tangent from Captain Obvious: if anyone buys anything, it’s helpful to list your sizes in the comments section with what fit to help the rest of us out (I usually do).

  24. Greg_S says

    February 5, 2014 at 4:06 PM

    Which, in turn, bums me out over the atrocious ending.

  25. Kurps says

    February 5, 2014 at 4:22 PM

    XL fits me well, I also have 36-37″ sleeves. Most XL shirts fit ok but sleeves aren’t long enough usually, this one seems ok.

  26. David Bjerke says

    February 5, 2014 at 4:32 PM

    Good to know. I should have posted my other problem… I’m also quite slender (~38” chest, 32” waist). As you can imagine, XL tends to be much too baggy.. M tends to border on an unintentional 3/4 sleeve (exaggerating, but you get what I’m saying).

  27. Kurps says

    February 5, 2014 at 4:41 PM

    Yeah, I’ve got 46 chest and 36 waste so I’m a bigger guy, I wish I had a better answer for you other than I’m not sure the large would be long enough in the sleeves

  28. Justin Springfield says

    February 5, 2014 at 6:14 PM

    No love for the V-neck henley?

  29. Burke says

    February 5, 2014 at 6:17 PM

    I bought a henley from Target late last year. It’s probably one of the more comfortable ones I own. The fabric is very soft (actually tends to pile a bit though) and the thickness blows away any other henleys I’ve had. I have one from Frank and Oak, the fit is glorious but fabric is thin – although good quality. Another from BR that’s a henley/hoodie which is probably my favorite because it has a hoodie and I’m bald – but it is on the thin side as well. I also have one from Lands End, which has a cuff on it so it rolls up pretty nicely but the fit is a bit larger and I wouldn’t call it trim at all.

  30. Jonas says

    February 5, 2014 at 6:28 PM

    How come the beautiful ladies’ henley costs 13 bucks and every worthwhile men’s option costs LITERALLY A BILLION DOLLARS. Probably a conspiracy

  31. Brock says

    February 5, 2014 at 9:10 PM

    The only henley that’s ever come close to fitting me properly (i.e. not being at least 2 inches too long) is the one I got from Club Monaco. Just got a Billy Reid thermal… it looks awesome. Love the buttons and collar. But the Small is too damn long for me, and I’m 5’6″. Short but far from the shortest guy out there.

  32. David Bjerke says

    February 6, 2014 at 4:55 AM

    No worries. Just wish Billy Reid had more specifics on their site about the dimensions. Regardless, I appreciate the feedback!

  33. Mike N says

    February 6, 2014 at 5:53 AM

    Philly fan here… love everything about it but to me 3/4 sleeves are a dealbreaker. Really like the O’s one also.

  34. southy says

    February 6, 2014 at 9:06 AM

    YES. I’ve been waiting for this post. Henleys are a fickle thing. A looser fit just doesn’t look right to my eyes. LL Bean is nailing it.

  35. southy says

    February 6, 2014 at 9:07 AM

    look great. no smalls or mediums though.

  36. DXLi says

    February 6, 2014 at 2:20 PM

    You can find some smalls at a site called Cuddledown

  37. JoeFromTexas says

    February 6, 2014 at 11:14 PM

    I have the JCrew Factory henley (can’t get into the color blocking stuff) in a cream. I really like it, but it’s very thin, think t-shirt material, and the stitching is very prominent, giving it a very very casual look. Which is fine for me down in Texas, but now that it’s actually cold, I wish I would have looked more deeply and come across the Billy Reid henley, or something else similarly priced that was a bit warmer.

  38. JoeFromTexas says

    February 6, 2014 at 11:14 PM

    “LITERALLY A BILLION DOLLARS” – LOL

  39. Scott says

    February 7, 2014 at 10:55 AM

    I grabbed a couple henleys from Target last fall as well, but from your description I’m not sure they’re the same ones. Mine are very thin, almost to the point that they would be better for spring/summer than winter, but I love them all the same.

  40. B Raj says

    February 11, 2014 at 4:35 PM

    anyone know where to get a good henley hoodie? I’ve been looking to get one of those

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