Men's Cotton Check Overshirt
How to spot the original Overshirt
A pointed turn-down collar sits neatly over a full button placket with light buttons, so it looks like a proper shirt when done up and a light jacket when worn open.
A single patch pocket sits on the left chest with no flap and no badge, and there are no logos anywhere, so the soft brushed cotton check keeps the front clean.
Dropped shoulder seams sit low on the arm and the hem curves into a longer shirttail at the back, giving a relaxed, boxy shape that stays covered when you bend.
The overshirt
A classic check
A rich check in muted, earthy tones that goes with everything.
A turn-down collar and a single chest pocket keep the front clean.
Buttoned cuffs can be rolled up neatly.
There are no logos or badges anywhere.
A check never goes out of style, and these muted colourways are easy to wear. The green looks great with stone chinos and brown boots, the black and cream suits black jeans, and the beige pairs nicely with navy.
The fabric
Pure cotton
The fabric is pure cotton with a soft, slightly brushed feel.
Cotton breathes, so it is comfortable indoors and outdoors.
The weave is thick enough to wear as a light jacket in autumn.
It gets softer every time you wash it.
Synthetic jackets trap heat and feel stuffy indoors. Pure cotton breathes, so you can keep it on from the street to the café without overheating, and it softens with every wash.
The fit
Relaxed, M to XXL
A relaxed, boxy fit with dropped shoulders and room for a layer underneath.
The chest runs from 120 cm on the M up to 132 cm on the XXL, measured all the way round.
The length runs from 72 to 78 cm and the sleeve from 55 to 58 cm.
Choose your size above. Free UK delivery and 30 days to return.
The boxy cut leaves room for a thin knit or a hoodie underneath, so you can wear it for more of the year. Measure an overshirt or a shirt you already own and compare it with the chart to choose your size.
From Maria & Denis
This cotton check overshirt is the easy layer that sits between a shirt and a jacket.
The soft, brushed check comes in three classic colourways: forest green, black and cream, and warm beige.
It is cut from pure cotton in a relaxed, boxy shape with dropped shoulders and a single chest pocket.
Wear it buttoned as a shirt, or open over a T-shirt or a hoodie as a light jacket.
It works with jeans, chinos and cargo trousers, and looks great with boots or trainers.
An overshirt is the most useful piece for the in-between days of autumn and spring, when a coat is too warm but a T-shirt is not enough. This cotton check overshirt does both jobs: a proper shirt when you button it up, and a light jacket when you wear it open over a tee or a hoodie.
Green, black or beige check, in sizes M to XXL.
Why you will love it
Pure cotton.
Classic check.
Shirt or light jacket.
Relaxed boxy fit.
Three colourways.
Chest pocket.
Two pieces in one.
Softer with every wash.
Sizes M to XXL.
Fabric & care
Pure cotton.
Wash at 30°C inside out with similar colours, hang to dry.
Cotton is breathable and easy to care for: wash it at 30°C inside out with similar colours.
Hang it to dry rather than tumble drying, which keeps the colour fresh and stops shrinking.
A quick cool iron or a steamer smooths it out in seconds.
Size guide
Measurements in centimetres:
| Size | Chest, cm | Shoulder, cm | Length, cm | Sleeve, cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M | 120 | 54 | 72 | 55 |
| L | 124 | 56 | 74 | 56 |
| XL | 128 | 58 | 76 | 57 |
| XXL | 132 | 60 | 78 | 58 |
Garment measurements in centimetres, taken flat or relaxed; allow 1–3 cm either way.
Measure a similar garment you own and compare it with this chart.
Customer Reviews
Based on 4 reviews
Great overshirt
Soft cotton and the green check looks great. Wear it open over a tee most days.
Shirt or jacket
Works as a shirt and as a light jacket. Really handy this time of year.
Roomy fit
Relaxed, boxy fit, I can wear a hoodie under it.
Quality cotton
Feels well made and washed nicely. Bought the beige too.
Questions and answers
How do I choose my size in this shirt jacket?
It comes in sizes M to XXL. The size guide on this page gives measurements of the shirt jacket itself, taken flat: chest, shoulder, length and sleeve. Measure a similar shirt jacket you own, laid flat, and compare it with the chart; free UK delivery and 30 days to return give you time to check the fit at home.
How do I wash this shirt jacket?
Wash at 30°C inside out with similar colours, hang to dry. Hang it to dry rather than tumble drying, which keeps the colour fresh and stops shrinking. A quick cool iron or a steamer smooths it out in seconds.
What is this shirt jacket made of?
It is made from pure cotton. Cotton is breathable and soft against the skin, so it is comfortable all day.
How do I wear a shirt jacket?
Wear it open over a T-shirt or a fine knit like a light jacket, or buttoned up as a heavy shirt. It goes with jeans, chinos and boots or trainers, and on colder days it fits under a wool coat.
