Patrick Popover

I truly think that if you pulled the Frank & Eileen logo out of this shirt and donated it, it would be passed over. The construction is so weird that I can just imagine what the workers are thinking as they make these up. Something along the lines of. “Crazy Americans.” I like the the F & E Patrick pop over Henley very much. It is super cozy but on this triple fleece version they have dealt with the thicker fabric by making a cobbled together collar design that (I believe) looks worn, funky and badly made. The collar doesn’t lie flat nor does it really stand up. Worst of all, there is a random snap on the placket of the one I received. No doubt this is an afterthought in response to the complaints on the button down shirts not having a top button. I agree with those as I have returned several button downs for just that reason . But a shirt that is a basically a pull over Henley looks absurd with this snap “open” as you always see it, and it does nothing for the line of the shirt when closed. F & E have a cachet with the cotton coming from Italy, the made in America (not all of it) pride and the cool California vibe. But if it didn’t say F & E I don’t think people would be buying this.

I purchased a S and an XS and the small was the winner as the cut is meant to be roomy. I purchased the Catherine pants last year in the same shade and the color matched up perfectly which doesn’t usually happen. Now I have a Carmel Travel set. The Popover looks great with jeans as well. Love.