The Dried Palms print is either going to be the most interesting shirt in the room or a conversation you didn't want to have. Taylor Stitch knows which customer it's making this for.
The Verdict
At $128, this is a well-constructed short sleeve shirt with a considered print and enough linen in the blend to justify wearing it in July. The print isn't subtle, which isn't a criticism, but it is information you need before you buy.
The Make
The fabric is a 55/45 linen-organic cotton blend at 4.5 oz., washed before it ships to take the crunch out. That wash process is meaningful here: raw linen at this weight can feel stiff and institutional right out of the bag. The Dried Palms version arrives with some softness already worked in, and the texture improves further with washing. The print itself was developed with New York-based artist David Flynn, which is a detail Taylor Stitch leans into, and the execution is clean rather than slapped-on.
Construction is double-needle felled throughout, which is the right call on a casual shirt at this price. The seams lie flat, they won't unravel, and the garment handles repeat washing without complaint. The Jack collar is Taylor Stitch's signature: a soft button-down that sits somewhere between a camp collar and a traditional BD, with enough structure to hold its shape without a stay. Single rounded chest pocket. Shorter tail length, designed to wear untucked. Made in China.
The organic cotton is GOTS certified, which is table stakes for Taylor Stitch across the line. Worth noting but not the reason to buy this particular shirt.
The Fit
Taylor Stitch calls this a tailored fit with higher armholes, and that's accurate. It's closer to a slim-regular: not painted on, but there's no excess fabric pooling at the sides. The higher armhole keeps the shirt from riding up when you lift your arms, which matters more than it sounds on a shirt you're wearing untucked. Sizing runs true. If you're between sizes and prefer a relaxed feel in summer heat, size up.
The shorter tail length works as advertised. This is not a shirt you can tuck into dress trousers and have it stay. It's built for untucked wear with shorts or chinos, full stop.
The Context
The Jack in linen blends occupies the space between a printed camp collar shirt and a traditional short sleeve button-down. If you want something quieter, Taylor Stitch makes the Jack in solid washed linens and chambray that score considerably lower on the loud-to-subtle scale. If you want the print at a lower price, Corridor and Portuguese Flannel both do artist-collaboration prints in this general range, though construction details differ.
This specific colorway is a seasonal limited run through The Workshop pre-order model, which means it moves in and out of availability. At $128 retail, it's priced fairly for the construction. Workshop pre-order pricing typically comes in around $99.
The Personal Note
I haven't owned this one. Based on the spec and Taylor Stitch's track record on the Jack silhouette, the construction is reliable, the fit holds across the range, and the print is genuinely the deciding factor. If you like it, you'll really like it. If you're on the fence about the palms, buy the solid.
