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Had to happen: the ex-boyfriend shirt

GingerPeach — Sun, 22 Jul 2018 03:32:39 GMT

I was looking for plaid shirts and found this delightfully-named (and attractive) shirt called the "Madewell ex-boyfriend shirt" on the Nordstrom site. (The Madewell site has other versions.)

I expect some of you have already discovered it. I wonder when this term was first used on a retail site. I know "boyfriend shirt" has been around forever, but I hadn't seen "ex-boyfriend shirt" before. Then again, I wasn't actually looking.

Clever marketing. I love the name.

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KitTkat — Sun, 22 Jul 2018 04:39:35 GMT

I like it....as long as an ex-boyfriend doesn't come with it.

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lolakimono — Sun, 22 Jul 2018 11:37:14 GMT

@GingerPeach

In about five years, David Dangle will bring them in a seersucker big shirt.

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Sweetbay magnolia — Sun, 22 Jul 2018 12:22:06 GMT

Evolution.

I like this one (A269302):

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Nataliesgramma — Sun, 22 Jul 2018 13:06:44 GMT

Like @GingerPeach said...clever marketing!

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Jtdmum — Sun, 22 Jul 2018 13:22:53 GMT

I love Madewell clothes. Great quality, super comfy. Love the name of this one too!

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Goldengate8361 — Sun, 22 Jul 2018 13:37:30 GMT

I wish everyone would drop naming any clothing item with a reference to a guy. Seems sexist to me in a strange, perverted way.

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Boehm Collector — Sun, 22 Jul 2018 13:54:23 GMT

@GingerPeach Stupid question: What is the difference between a boyfriend shirt and an ex-boyfriend shirt???

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GingerPeach — Sun, 22 Jul 2018 15:02:38 GMT

@lolakimono wrote:
@GingerPeach
In about five years, David Dangle will bring them in a seersucker big shirt.

@lolakimono

I was thinking that very thing. It's not clear whether the name is in popular use or whether they have a legal restriction on its use. I didn't find that a trademark application was filed. We shall see. I kind of hope the Joan Rivers line will be able to use it.

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GingerPeach — Sun, 22 Jul 2018 15:04:51 GMT

@Boehm Collector wrote:
@GingerPeach Stupid question: What is the difference between a boyfriend shirt and an ex-boyfriend shirt???

@Boehm Collector

Since this was my first time seeing the term, I'm not perfectly sure, but it seems, from some of the item descriptions, they are described as even straighter in cut and longer than the "normal" boyfriend shirt.

I expect the terms are used very loosely and there may or may not be any difference.

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lolakimono — Sun, 22 Jul 2018 15:40:37 GMT

@Boehm Collector

Ex-BF shirt-

I think it refers to a shirt that you borrowed from your BF and didn't give back when you broke up.

BF shirt- Meant to look like your BF's shirt but cut for a lady.

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Andreatoo — Sun, 22 Jul 2018 15:51:33 GMT

@Boehm Collector wrote:
@GingerPeach Stupid question: What is the difference between a boyfriend shirt and an ex-boyfriend shirt???

@Boehm Collector

I think there is no difference they're just being ironic.

@GingerPeach is right. It's clever!

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jonbon — Sun, 22 Jul 2018 16:06:34 GMT

Reminds me of when Hanna Andersson (kids clothing) had boyfriend jeans for toddlers and girls called "Not Old Enough for a Boyfriend Jeans."

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saltysails — Sun, 22 Jul 2018 16:17:29 GMT

I think of the EX as being washed a zillion times, broken in and super soft, as the boyfriend might just be large, yet newer.

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suzyQ3 — Sun, 22 Jul 2018 17:59:55 GMT

I bet that there is no difference -- just a clever twist.

Lately I've been obsessed with Rails Hunter plaid button-down shirts. Gorgeous selection colors and super quality.

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Imaoldhippie — Sun, 22 Jul 2018 19:16:12 GMT

Sorry buy my ex-boyfriend shirt has bullet holes in it so I cant wear it.

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handygal2 — Sun, 22 Jul 2018 20:37:55 GMT

How is an EX-boyfriend shirt different from a boyfriend shirt?!

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Greeneyedlady21 — Tue, 24 Jul 2018 00:31:10 GMT

@suzyQ3 I found this picture of Beyonce for my thread about the Dior saddle bag coming back. This looks like a Rails plaid shirt she's wearing. I still want one.

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suzyQ3 — Tue, 24 Jul 2018 00:35:53 GMT

@Greeneyedlady21 wrote:
@suzyQ3 I found this picture of Beyonce for my thread about the Dior saddle bag coming back. This looks like a Rails plaid shirt she's wearing. I still want one.

@Greeneyedlady21, I'm not sure. It's possible, of course, but there are several excellent brands that have similar shirts. I'm sticking with Rails in their Hunter line.

I hope that you can find one that you like at some point.

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Andreatoo — Tue, 24 Jul 2018 03:14:54 GMT

@handygal2 wrote:
How is an EX-boyfriend shirt different from a boyfriend shirt?!

@handygal2

It's stolen?

🤣😉