Is this shirt on cardboard new, or just newly dry-cleaned?

[Jen S]

So -- I feel a bit silly asking this, but I can't tell if this is how a new shirt was sold, or how it would come back from the cleaners. I'm leaning toward the latter but thought some of you would know for sure. Thanks!

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

It's just dry cleaned.

 

[joules]

Yep, and what a neat polo themed print!

 

[Jen S]

Thanks! Do they still do this? Is it only fancier places, or is this common? I've never seen a shirt returned like this, though admittedly I do very little dry cleaning.

Yeah, the polo theme is cool, and it's also very nice Italian cotton!

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

I think some dry cleaners still do this. Most now just hang the shirts on a hanger now though.
From the photo I thought it might be silk.

 

[joules]

They used to box them, if requested, which was a step up from this even.
The good old days.

 

[Jen S]

Wow, boxed! I've only ever seen the hanger treatment.

It is very smooth silky cotton. So I'm thinking 70 -- does this seem right? I am lousy at menswear.

 

[PersonalPursuits]

My husband still gets his shirts this way and boxed. It does cost more but he likes them this way.

 

[Jen S]

Wow, I'm going to have to get something dry-cleaned just so I can ask for that

And I meant 70s, not 70!