Wednesday, 4 November 2026
Tops

Why the Goodwoods is the top to reach for

Goodwoods · The Terry Shirt

Nov 1, 2026·

There is a version of this top in every shop. What separates the Goodwoods is the cloth: cotton, dyed classic green, and finished without shortcuts.

Care

Iron inside out on a low setting. Direct heat on the surface can leave a shine that does not come out.

Fabric

The cloth is cotton. It keeps a little structure through the day, softens with washing and does not require ironing to look presentable.

How to wear it

It sits well under an unstructured jacket. Choose a tone that echoes classic green rather than contrasts with it.

Fit

Proportions are simple. Nothing exaggerated, nothing cropped, and the length lands where it should for both trainers and leather shoes.

Worth knowing

Colours within the range are dyed to sit together, which makes combining two pieces from the same fabric straightforward.

In short: a cotton top that does its job. Worth knowing if you are replacing something worn out and want three more years from it.