1970s | Toile de Jouy Print Long Sleeve Shirt | Pink - S

Description:

Item: Long sleeve button-through shirt in a dusty rose ground with an all-over burgundy toile de Jouy pastoral print — trees, figures, and countryside scenes rendered in the classic single-colour engraving style. Pointed collar, single chest pocket, rounded shirt tail hem. A relaxed 70s cut through the chest and body.

Era: 1970s

Brand: —

Condition: Very good vintage condition. Small mark to the lower front as shown and an underarm repair.

A note on the fabric: this shirt is a poly-cotton blend from the 1970s era. Early synthetics of this period have a handle and drape quite distinct from modern polyester — they press well, wear comfortably, and have aged without the plastic quality associated with later man-made fabrics.

Provenance Note: Toile de Jouy as a print language has roots in 18th century French textile production — pastoral idylls, classical figures, romantic landscapes — and the fact that it translated so naturally onto 1970s menswear says something about the decade's appetite for decorative, unabashedly patterned dressing. This is a shirt that reads considered rather than loud; the dusty rose ground keeps it warm and wearable, and the print rewards closer attention.

Measurements:

Size on garment: N/A

Our modern sizing estimate: S                                                                                                       

Shoulder to shoulder: 19"

Pit to pit: 19"

Inner sleeve to cuff: 17"

Under collar to lower back: 28"

Condition Notes:

Please be aware. All our true vintage items come with a history, and minor signs of age, wear, or character should be expected. Any notable marks, damage, or repairs will always be clearly mentioned. This natural wear is part of what gives genuine vintage its individuality and authenticity. True vintage should not be confused with modern second-hand clothing

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Sizing Notes:

Please compare these measurements to a similar item you already own, laid flat (rather than measuring your body). Start with pit-to-pit (chest), then check length. Vintage pieces can be cut boxier and shorter than modern equivalents, so the measurements listed are the best guide to fit.

Our modern sizing estimates are based on chest measurements using the following tee / shirt sizing scale:

31–34″ = XXS
35–36″ = XS
37–38″ = S
39–40″ = M
41–42″ = L
43–44″ = XL
45–46″ = XXL
47–48″ = 3XL

For jackets, knitwear, heavier shirts, and padded outerwear, we grade one size down from the tee scale to allow for structure, lining, bulk, or layering.

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Returns:

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