All customer reviews by Hugh D.
Good shirt, but a little thin in the material.
Nice to have a new corduroy shirt, and one in black. Poppers are a nice touch and a pleasure to use. A tad narrow in the cut across the stomach but I am on the large side! However, the narrow button flap on the inside of the shirt, which will be ideal in warmer weather for buttoning up folded sleeves, might irritate some people's arms, while the actual corduroy itself is on the thin side, and I worry that after a few washes it may not survive.
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What Odhran said in the other review!
I actually bought this on sale because of Odhran G's review here. I was willing to risk the lousy-sounding hood in order to get a decent brown jacket in my wardrobe alongside all the black ones (!), and he was not wrong on the build and quality. This jacket hugs you, it's so comfortable and warm. I like how it feels and looks.
Yes, the hood is a huge missed opportunity - a decent one there would make this an ideal jacket, especially in British weather. Also the collar cords are too long - they swing constantly when I am walking, often knocking into each other or swinging up to knock against my collar/neck, as well as being such an eye-catching red people will notice said movement. I am seriously considering removing them.
All of that said, I am still glad I bought it, and it will continue to get significant use, at least until the weather warms up too much for it.
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My first Henley shirt!
So bizarrely I have never owned a Henley shirt in all my years, despite living down the road from the town that gave its name to the garment, as well as having visited there! Due to recent weight loss I have had to donate most of my existing wardrobe to charity shops, and a friend had been recommending EMP to myself and my partner for some time, so I decided to give it a try. Convinced by my first purchases - a couple of between-season jackets that have become instant favourites and a Millenium Falcon winter jacket that is just so comfy - I've now become an addict, and ordered a bunch of shirts,of which this was one.
So how is it? Compared to the other XL sizes I've ordered it's a bit tighter on the torso, especially the abdomen, especially next to Henleys I've bought since from other shops. Nevertheless it's super comfortable against the skin, and surprisingly warm, being slightly thicker in the weave than other Henleys I now own. Overall, this is now a go-to shirt, first thing I want to put on in the morning when getting ready to face the day.
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Just what I wanted and on sale too!
Having lost weight recently I've had to replace a load of tops. In particular, I wanted to finally get a hooded jacket for that spring/autumn weather when a hoodie with a jacket over it is a layer too much.
This item answered all my requirements. It's a lean fit, but I was still able to wear it easily over a long-sleeve Unqlo Heattech top and tee shirt. The outer cotton layer feels light and thin, but holds up well under the heavy use I'm already putting it through. The inner polyester layer has kept the biting wintry wind that's still around out. While not strictly waterproof, it has handled light rain with ease, but I wouldn't expect it to cope with heavy constant rain. I would have preferred a higher collar, as it is low enough my neck catches the wind chill, but scarf will sort that out. The lower edge, while hemmed, could have done with being broader and thicker, to hold it closer to the body and let less air in, but once we get past this cold snap in Britain I'm sure I will be glad of this instead!
Finally, the sale price was excellent, and it shipped promptly, arriving securely packaged. For my first ever order from EMP it went off without a hitch, and will happily order from them again.
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Excellent quality, just what I wanted!
Having lost weight recently I've had to replace a load of tops. Also being one of the few people I know who wholeheartedly loved SOLO, I was on the look-out for some official merch. Finally, with only the one fleecy hoodie in blue, a black one was a must, even if I had to leave it to use for next winter.
This item answered all three requirements. Given the cold snap that has just hit Britain I was able to try this out, and it was a warm comfy joy. The stitched logo on front and back endured the constant on/off of my Boundary Errant backpack, while the front one looking just enough like a standard varsity jacket logo made some folk who saw it do a double-take when they realised what it was, which was very satisfying. While not strictly waterproof, it handled light rain with ease.
Finally, the sale price was excellent, and shipped promptly, arriving securely packaged. For my first ever order from EMP it went off without a hitch, and will happily order from them again.
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