Ovelund - Knitted Overshirt with Two Chest Pockets
Ovelund - Knitted Overshirt with Two Chest Pockets
An overshirt knitted rather than woven, with a shirt collar, a full button front and two flapped chest pockets.
An overshirt is a shirt cut heavy enough to be a jacket. Knitted rather than woven, it stops being stiff on the first wear and starts behaving like something already broken in.
Why this overshirt?
- Knitted construction: the body is knitted rather than woven, so it moves at the elbow and shoulder the way a sweater does.
- Shirt collar: a proper collar stand rather than a knitted band, which lets it be worn up against wind or open and flat.
- Two chest pockets: both are flapped and set square, deep enough for a phone and stitched into the front panel rather than onto it.
- Full button front: buttons the whole way to the collar, so it works closed as a shirt or open as a light jacket.
- Straight hem: cut level rather than curved, so it hangs correctly worn open over a T-shirt.
Ideal for:
Men who want a layer between a shirt and a coat for the six weeks either side of winter. It works over a T-shirt, under a heavier jacket, and on the sort of day that starts cold and does not stay that way.
Is it warm enough on its own?
Through autumn and spring, yes. In deep winter it works better as a layer under a coat.
Does the knit hold the collar shape?
The collar has a woven interlining in the stand, which is what stops a knitted collar going soft after a season.
Can it be worn tucked?
It is cut as an outer layer with a straight hem, so it is meant to be worn out.
| Size | US | Chest | Waist | Hips |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 36 | 36–38 | 30–32 | 35–37 |
| M | 38-40 | 38–40 | 32–34 | 37–39 |
| L | 42 | 41–43 | 35–37 | 40–42 |
| XL | 44 | 43–45 | 37–39 | 42–44 |
| XXL | 46-48 | 45–48 | 39–42 | 44–47 |
Body measurements in inches, not garment measurements.
Details
- Material: Cotton and polyester knit
- Gender: Men
- Fit: Relaxed, room to layer
- Length: Just below the hip
- Collar: Shirt collar with a woven stand
- Closure: Full button front
- Pattern: Plain
- Color scheme: Charcoal, Sand, Deep Green
- Care instructions: Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle, dry flat, warm iron on the collar
A shirt with the weight of a jacket.