There are plenty of performance dress shirts on the market these days that we like, but we’ve considered Rhone’s Commuter Shirt to be the best for 18+ months now.
If you’re unfamiliar with the category, materials usually separate performance dress shirts from their ordinary counterparts. They essentially replace the cotton in traditional button-down shirts with a mix of advanced synthetic fibers with roots in athletic wear. The benefits gained from this swap depend on the exact synthetics used, but typically include better stretch and movement, wrinkle resistance, sweat-wicking, and even odor-fighting.
Why Rhone’s Commuter Shirt Stands Out
So why do we like Rhone’s shirt in particular? Our tester called out a few specific features.
Thanks to the nylon-elastane blend, he considered it the most breathable of the shirts he tested. He also appreciated that the shirt wasn’t see-through and despite feeling thin and light. Lastly, including two cuff button positions gives owners versatility in how they want to wear it (i.e., with or without a jacket).
Evan Malachosky
Evan MalachoskyWe also like that it’s available in 16 colors, in two different fits, and in two different collar styles. Our only real gripe is that we wish it were sold in specific neck sizes for a perfect fit rather than just small, medium, large, etc.
