The ZUTTO block check shirt, perfect for the first hints of autumn, has arrived.

This autumn, an authentic check pattern is what we want to add to our wardrobe. Precisely because a check shirt is such a wardrobe staple, attention to detail matters. This time, a staff member who tried it on ahead of everyone else shares what makes ZUTTO's new long-sleeve shirt so appealing.

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NEW! Cotton Block Check Long-Sleeve Shirt

This block check shirt is made up of four calm, multi-toned colors. With a relaxed fit that falls just slightly off the shoulder rather than a crisp, structured cut, it brings out the casual charm of a check shirt.

The fabric is a crisp, 100% cotton material that doesn't cling to the body's lines. With a slight fuzziness that lends a sense of warmth, it has just the right thickness for autumn and winter wear.Because it doesn't have that cold-to-the-touch feel typical of shirt fabric,

it's a material you can happily wear on its own well into those slightly chilly early spring days.

Point 1. Never dowdy

The Cotton Block Check Long-Sleeve Shirt naturally becomes the centerpiece of any outfit. In other words, all you need to do is pair it with simple bottoms. Those who don't often wear patterned shirts may find them tricky to style, but few pieces of clothing are as reliable an ally as a good check shirt once you embrace it.

The oversized block check pattern looks wonderfully charming even from a distance!

Yet it never feels too childish, striking a balance that's full of the playful appeal so characteristic of casual fashion.

Point 2. Wonderful for layering

One of the great charms of a check shirt is how easily it captures the feeling of the season.

In winter, it also pairs wonderfully with knitwear layered underneath—letting it peek out from the sleeves or hem gives your usual sweater a whole new look. It's not an overly oversized silhouette, but it does have a comfortable amount of ease, so we also recommend wearing it like a light outer layer during seasonal transitions.

You can throw it on over a sleeveless top or short sleeves, and it's easy to try a relaxed style with the shoulders pushed off. Though the check pattern itself never goes out of fashion, tying it sash-style across the body or knotting it around your waist lets you enjoy trendier arrangements while adding a nice accent to your outfit.

Point 3. Soft to wear

It's not quite as brushed as flannel, but the fabric has just a touch of napping, giving it a soft, cotton-like feel against the skin. By using slightly thicker 20-count yarn, it's been crafted into a sturdy shirt built to be worn for years to come.

The calm, rustic-feeling check pattern with its approachable colors is also a staff favorite. While retaining the mature look unique to shirts, it's versatile enough to be styled thoroughly casual or feminine depending on the type of pants or skirt you pair it with—which is exactly why it's so easy to reach for. It lets you enjoy a relaxed, effortless kind of styling.

Point 4. Free-spirited styling

▼Worn open over a long-sleeve T-shirt.

Pants: Cotton Sateen Stretch Gaucho Pants

Shoes: chausser Lace-Up Shoes

If you're not the type to wear it alone often, layered styling is a great option. Wear it over a turtleneck at the start of autumn or spring, or with knitwear or a sweatshirt in winter, for an outfit that's both polished and casual whenever you want both.

▼Layering with knitwear in winter is lovely too.

Sweater: Crew Neck Shaggy Sweater

Skirt: Côte d'Ivoire Cotton Denim Skirt OW

Bag: Shoulder Bag AVON

Sneakers: Deck Shoes L012 BLACK

Pants: UP240201 Chino Pants BGE

Bag: HORSE FUR DRAW STRINGS POUCH/S (Drawstring Shoulder Bag)

Shoes: OFFICER SHOE 1831 Black

It's been designed to look effortlessly stylish even worn on its own. The sleeves are cut a little on the longer side, so rolling them up to show a bit of the wrist gives it a mature, nuanced touch. Since it's not oversized, it also pairs beautifully with a salopette or a dress. This is a check shirt we'd love to share with anyone looking for a piece of clothing they can love for years to come.

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