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The 22 Best Men's Camp Collar Shirts to Shop this Summer

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The camp collar shirt has been a menswear staple since the early 1900's, but only recently found its way back into the lexicon of the modern man. For a long time, it was the shirt of choice for your uncle who gets way too drunk at the family function, or that creepy guy who won't stop hitting on your friends on Ocean Drive. But no more! We are here to reclaim the camp collar and restore it to it's former glory with a list of the best men's camp collar shirts you can find right now.

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What is a camp collar shirt?

Alrighty, so what is a camp collar shirt and why should you be wearing it? By definition, a camp collar shirt is a short-sleeve button-down shirt that has an open lay-flat collar. Camp collar shirts tend to have a boxy fit as well, and while we traditionally think of them as being limited to those working in a camp environment, the style has very much become universal.

How to wear a camp collar shirt:

Camp collars are incredibly versatile pieces of summer clothing. You can wear it all the way buttoned up if you want to appear a bit more formal, or unbutton it a bit and let the notched collar really do its thing. Camp Collars can be the loudest part of your outfit, the quietest, and everything in between. They come in a wide variety of materials, patterns, and cuts, so there is sure to be one for everybody. They work well just on their own on a hot day, or can be layered under any kind of jacket and be worn as a semi formal piece.

1. Percival Cuban Linen Shirt

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Percival
  • Material: 100% linen

Percival has one of the best selections of camp collars available on the market right now, ranging from unique embroidered pieces like the ones pictured above to more understated iterations like this navy linen take on a classic Cuban collar. It's difficult to find collared shirts with an interesting design or style anywhere under the $300 range, as you'll see throughout this list with entries from Bode and Sacai. Percival is the perfect middle ground between insane luxury prices and a fast fashion piece that may only last a season.

Check out their knit polos and other shirts too while you're on the site; they've got a lot of great and trending options for 2023.

SHOP NOW at Percival, $115

2. CMMN SWDN Beige Ture Shirt

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SSENSE
  • Material: Linen

CMMN SWDN came in hot this year with the fringe camp collar design, which adds beautiful texture and movement to the otherwise simple piece. The multicolored stripes are a wonderful touch as well.

BUY NOW AT SSENSE, $395

3. The Row Bec Short Sleeve Shirt

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Nordstrom
  • Material: 100% cotton

The Row has made quite the case for itself as a purveyor of all-time classics. The brand has really found their footing, making timeless designs that--despite the expense--are sure to last a lifetime. This is a great men's camp collar shirt—but as with all the shirts on this list—is a good fit for anyone.

BUY NOW AT nordstrom, $950

4. Bather Navy Bandana Shirt

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SSENSE
  • Material: 100% cotton

Paisley prints have been all over recently, so here's a quieter option if you still want to ride the wave but aren't into the all-over prints. The piece, which is completely cotton and made in Canada, is sure to be a nice addition to any closet.

BUY NOW AT SSENSE, $150

5. Double Rainbouu Embroidery Cream West Coast Camp Shirt

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DOUBLE RAINBOUU
  • Material: 100% cotton

Double Rainbouu has been making quite the name for themselves with their camp collars over the past few years, but this take on the classic Embroidery collared shirt is a 10 out of 10. Everything about it, from the color choice to the lightening bolt on each side of the shirt is super interesting.

BUY NOW AT DOUBLE RAINBOUU, $185

6. Gramicci Camp Shirt

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Backcountry
  • Material: Nylon

Gramicci has become one of our favorite outdoor brands lately, but they also executed a camp collar style shirt perfectly. It features some angled pockets that add some function, as well as key elements of visual interest that break up the larger forms.

BUY NOW AT BACKCOUNTRY, $109.95

7. John Elliott Camp Shirt

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SSENSE
  • Material: Cotton/Rayon Blend

John Elliot has steadily risen the ranks with nuanced and refined takes on classic men's cuts, and this shirt is no exception. It has a perfect boxy fit, as well as the flowing green pattern which goes with pretty much anything.

BUY NOW AT JOHN ELLIOTT, $248

8. J.Crew Hemp Cotton-Blend Camp Collar Shirt

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J.Crew
  • Material: Hemp/Cotton Blend

The camp collar is a menswear classic, and so is J.Crew. It's a match made in heaven, really. What's even better is that the Camp shirt is on sale right now in a few colors, so you better stock up before it's too late.

BUY NOW AT J.CREW, $59.50

9. Saturdays NYC York Camp Collar Shirt

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Saturdays NYC
  • Material: 65% Cotton 35% Tencel

A new upgrade from Saturdays from their classic Canty SS shirt. The York Camp Collar features a more contemporary, boxy cut as well as a nice light Tencel construction. The sleeves and hem of the shirt are fully bonded to ensure that the piece lasts as long as you need it to.

BUY NOW AT SATURDAYS NYC, $155

10. Everlane Camp Shirt

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Everlane
  • Material: Linen

Everlane has you covered for a tried and true camp collar look. Available in a wide variety of colors, this shirt really shines from up close, where the textures reveal themselves. A great wardrobe staple to have on hand at all times.

BUY NOW AT EVERLANE, $78

11. Needles Vacation Shirt

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  • Material: 60% Cotton, 40% Rayon

Japan's Needles is typically known for their upcycled flannels and iconic tracksuits, but they have the summer garments down pat as well. This shirt has a wild papillion stripe pattern but is made from ultra breathable cotton and rayon, so you won't feel nearly as hot as you look.

BUY NOW AT END., $225

12. Spencer Badu White Pocket Shirt

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SSENSE
  • Material: 100% Cotton

If subtle subversion of the norm is your style, this shirt's for you. The cut of this piece is super wide, adding some extra spice without doing too much. The additional flap on the collar, angled pocket, and zipper placement add even more small touches to this shirt that really brings it up a notch.

BUY NOW AT SSENSE, $360

13. Levi's Sunset Camp Shirt

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Levi's
  • Material: 100% Lyocell

Good things don't have to be prohibitively expensive. Levi's has come in with comes with a few dope colorway of their "Sunset" camp collar shirt. We're not really sure where the sunset is in this one, but it's awesome regardless.

BUY NOW AT LEVI'S, $64.50

14. Prada Cotton Bowling Shirt

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Prada
  • Material: 100% Cotton

Look, we get it. There's minimal opportunities during summer for you to really show off how much you spend on clothes, so why not go crazy on one of Prada's famous camp shirts? I mean, you only live once.

BUY NOW AT PRADA, $1,370

15. Nicholas Daley Check Bowling Shirt

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Saks Fifth Avenue
  • Material:  79% cotton, 21% wool

If you aren't into loud colors but still want something with a bit more flavor, Nicholas Daley has you covered. White stitching and trim adds nice contrasting hits, while the various colors of the panels add subtle variation throughout.

BUY NOW AT SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, $459.90

16. Rag and Bone Avery Flame Shirt

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SSENSE
  • Material:  100% Cotton

If you're looking for the ultimate simple camp collar, look no further. Rag & Bone nailed the fit and finish on this shirt, in a warm color that rides the line between gray and brown. A perfect example of the kinds of men's camp collar shirts to wear with a muted palette.

BUY NOW AT RAG & BONE, $195

17. Bode Cotton-Blend Lace Shirt

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Mr Porter
  • Material:  70% cotton, 30% nylon

Bode's collared shirts are an absolute staple for the brand, with a wide variety of styles to choose from. All are made with the utmost care and craft, but here we chose a lace shirt from a beautiful cotton and nylon fabric.

BUY NOW AT MR PORTER

18. Sacai Rayon Shirt

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SSENSE
  • Material:  53% rayon, 46% cotton, 1% polyester

Sacai is obviously known for its Nike collabs, but the brand has been severely underrated in general. Chitose Abe's expert design shows through even with a piece as simple as this one, with a subtle rib trim on the cuffs and behind the arm of this shirt. It's also made of a very lightweight rayon fabric to keep you nice and cool all summer.

BUY NOW AT MR PORTER, $620

19. Harago Maheshwar sheer-check linen-blend shirt

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MATCHES
  • Material: 55% linen, 45% cotton

If you're looking for a camp collar with beautifully embroidered accents, look no further than HARAGO. Few brands have managed to concoct a shirt that is as simultaneously unique and minimal as the Jaipur-based menswear brand. The details coupled with founder Harsh Agarwal's keen eye for handwoven fabrics make the various camp collar shirts sold by the brand one of the best options on the market right now. If you're looking for a shirt that gives some of the same stylistic vibe as Bode, but are not willing to shell out upwards of $500, then take a look at the many pieces made by HARAGO, available on SSENSE, MatchesFashion and more.

BUY NOW AT MATCHES, $192

20. STORY MFG. Greetings Camp-Collar Shirt

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Mr Porter
  • Material: 55% cotton, 45% cotton

Sometimes it's the simple details that really make a shirt pop. For us, that's definitely the little carrots at the bottom, but for you it might be something else. Whatever it is, this is a nifty shirt for the spring and summer by STORY MFG.

BUY NOW AT MR PORTER, $495

21. Todd Snyder Irish Linen Camp Collar Shirt

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  • Material: Irish Linen

And if nobody else has got it, rest assured Todd Snyder's got it as the company just added several new camp collar shirts to their ever-revolving door of...camp collar shirts. Out with the old and in with the new baby.

BUY NOW AT TODD SNYDER, $138

22. KROST Oil Slick Macro Shirt

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  • Material: 80% poly, 20% rayon

KROST is a mission-driven NYC-based brand that gives back to different initiatives with all of its releases. A portion of the proceeds from this specific shirt go towards the Eden Reforestation Projects. A beautiful shirt to support a great cause.

buy now at krost, $175
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