VTG 1950s Royal Oak Plaid Cotton Shirt Boys and 50 similar items

Vintage 1950s Royal Oak plaid cotton shirt in brown with long sleeves and a unique 3/4 button placket. Features a single chest pocket and button-down collar. Originally sold as a boys? size 18, but the cut and measurements align closely with a men?s Small. Condition Excellent vintage condition. Clean, no stains or holes. Provenance Note Royal Oak was one of many midcentury American shirtmakers catering to the booming postwar market for casual menswear. Shirts of this style reflect the rise of rockabilly culture, when Western-inspired details and bold plaids became staples of youth fashion. The 3/4 placket is a distinctive period detail, adding to its collectible appeal. Style Aesthetics ? Rockabilly youth culture ? Midcentury Americana casual ? Everyday vintage menswear ? Collectible 1950s shirt design Styling Tips Pair with cuffed jeans and boots for a rockabilly look. Wear under a leather jacket for classic 1950s style. Lightweight enough to layer for modern casual wear. Measurements (laid flat) Chest (pit to pit): 18.5" (37" total) Shoulders: 16.5" Sleeves (shoulder to cuff): 23.5" Length (shoulder to hem, front): 25" Marked Size: Boys 18 (fits Mens Small) Approx. Modern Size Mens Small Fit Guide Best for approx. 5?6?5?9, 130?150 lbs. Fabric / Materials 100% cotton plaid, button-down collar, single chest pocket Sustainability Note Sustainably vintage ? 1950s cotton shirt, not fast fashion. Costuming CTA Costuming a film, theater, or creative project? Contact Miss Kitty ? we have extensive vintage inventory not yet listed and can offer excellent bulk/volume discounts for productions. Thanks for Shopping at The Cats Pajamas! PLEASE ASK Miss Kitty any QUESTIONS BEFORE PURCHASING! Seriously, fire away! We love to chat and want to make sure you're doing a happy dance when your goodies arrive! RETURN POLICY: Our treasures are sold as final sale (no take-backsies!), but your satisfaction is our jam! We get it ? photos can only tell half the story, so don't be shy about those questions! CONDITION: All our finds are sold as-is, straight from a clean, smoke-free zone. Unless we've called out a specific "quirk," these beauties are flawless and ready to shine! SHIPPING: We're on it! Standard 2-day handling, or if you're in a hurry, zip, zap, zoom with 1-day express via UPS or FedEx! INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: Hey globetrotters! Just a friendly heads-up: you're on the hook for any import taxes or customs fees. We play by the rules and give customs the full scoop, so no surprises there!