Best Wrinkle-Free Travel Dress Shirts: Bluffworks Lenox

I never knew I needed button-down dress shirts specifically made for travel, but now I don’t know what I’d do without them. Bluffworks’ answer to a wrinkle-free travel dress shirt for men is the Lenox Travel Dress Shirt, an affordable and versatile travel staple.

When I’m traveling out of town for a wedding weekend, business conference or a family event, I need a shirt that won’t require an iron to get the wrinkles out. The Bluffworks Lenox dress shirts are the best travel dress shirt I can trust.

I find that they’re versatile, comfortable and have a heap of good features to talk about. If you’re considering these shirts as travel button-down dress shirts, keep reading about why these might be the best travel dress shirts out there.

The Score View detailed breakdown

4.33 / 5

The Bluffworks Lenox Travel Dress Shirts are wrinkle-free, odor-resistant dress shirts made from signature technical fabric that's machine-washable and water-repellent, perfect for business meetings and formal occasions without requiring an iron.

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A brief rundown: Bluffworks Lenox button-down dress shirts

In the photos that follow, I am wearing the Lenox Dress Shirt in Classic Fit, Size S.

These smart travel dress shirts are more than a Zoom shirt, and I say that because I debuted my Lenox dress shirt at an online work Zoom party with my coworkers in 2020 while I was wearing a pair of loungey joggers.

Bluffworks says these shirts have many lives, and even outside the video meeting outfit, they sure do.

A lot of the excitement for these wrinkle-free flattering dress shirts for men is that they are timeless in style and have lots of qualities worth telling your friends about.

I say this because I often wind up talking about all my Bluffworks travel shirts when I’m on trips and wearing them: they’re a great conversation-starter once you start showing everyone how they refuse to wrinkle (and repel water).

Summary: The Lenox wrinkle-free dress shirts

The Lenox dress shirt collection from Bluffworks is made from the signature wrinkle-free, odor-resistant and soft knit fabric. The Lenox features “pointed lapel with collar stays” for a more formal look.

This technical shirt is perfect for formal occasions and only comes in solid colors (think of wearing one to a wedding or formal event). Of course, the Lenox travel dress shirts are also machine-washable, which comes in so handy if you’re scared of ironing (I am).

Technical features of the Lenox Dress Shirts

The Lenox shirts have a host of features that earn them the titles of the “best men’s travel dress shirts” for professionals and travelers.

Let’s check them out here.

Wrinkle-free fabric

When I wear dress shirts, I prefer the look of rolling up the sleeves, so my ideal dress shirt is one that doesn’t get sleeve wrinkles. Only shirts that are wrinkle free allow this. Some of my other travel shirts look terrible when I try to roll down the sleeves after rolling them up.

The Lenox travel dress shirts don’t wrinkle… at all.

Specifically for the arm-rolling, this wrinkle-free feature is useful because you can wear the same shirt twice and not have sleeves be wrinkled after the second time. No one will ever know you wore it yesterday. This is a game-changer, specific to when you’re away from home and don’t plan to do laundry until you get back.

Slight stretch component

With a blend of 94% polyester and 6% spandex for the Lenox, these shirts are slightly stretchy. This makes them comfortable to wear for an entire day. They are more forgiving when you are dancing at a wedding, or sitting all day in an office.

Odor-wicking material

The material has odor-repellent qualities, so they tend not to smell like any BO, even after multiple wears. This is useful for me if I only bring one shirt on a trip, and have multiple times that I need to wear a nice shirt.

Water, stain and spill-resistant

I enjoy showing this off when I’m at meals with friends during a trip. I’ll splash a little water on my Bluffworks Lenox shirt and show everyone how it stays as a little droplet without making the shirt wet at all. You can dab off any moisture droplets that fall on these shirts.

That is a great aspect of a travel shirt because the idea is that you may not have access to a washer during a three- or five-day trip.

Care and washability

The Lenox shirts are machine-washable, which is huge for anyone who dislikes going to a dry cleaners to care for dress shirts. These travel dress shirts go right through the laundry and hang dry with no problem.

Versatile use cases for the Lenox dress shirts

Plainly put, these travel dress shirts are very multi-purpose. You can wear Bluffworks’ dress shirts for a business meeting and then a nice night out.

Regarding how I’ve worn them during travel, I’ve worn the Lenox travel button-downs to holiday dinners with Becca’s family, wedding rehearsal dinners, client events and wedding weekend social gatherings.

The Bluffworks dress shirts are also ideal for wearing with a suit like the Bluffworks Gramercy travel suit. You can learn more at my Gramercy suit review! Further, don’t miss my tips on how to fold a suit for travel.

Are the Bluffworks wrinkle-free dress shirts worth the money?

The Lenox shirts are absolutely worth the investment if you plan to have continued use cases for travel button-down dress shirts in the next few years.

I never even thought I’d be wearing them more than a few times, but I wind up packing them on most trips I take. The Lenox shirts work well under a blazer, or with Bluffworks’ Ascender Chinos for a decent business casual outfit.

I’ve worn them with brown or black jeans to the same effect. They’re an easy way to look put together, especially when you’re on the road without your entire closet at your disposal.

This being said, if you really don’t think you’d get use out of a shirt like this, then it’s not for you; however, the Lenox style isn’t going out of style anytime soon, so if you may have a few limited uses even in the next few years, it’s great to have a wrinkle-free dress shirt on hand for taking on some travel.

Regarding the investment required for this essential in men’s travel apparel, note that Bluffworks often has seasonal sales during which the retail price of these shirts may get marked down as much as 30%. I wouldn’t wait though, because your desired size and color might go out of stock or on backorder.

Detailed score breakdown

4.33 / 5

The Bluffworks Lenox Travel Dress Shirts are wrinkle-free, odor-resistant dress shirts made from signature technical fabric that's machine-washable and water-repellent, perfect for business meetings and formal occasions without requiring an iron.

Comfort against skin

84%

The Lenox shirts are comfortable to wear for an entire day. With a blend of 94% polyester and 6% spandex, these shirts are slightly stretchy, which makes them comfortable. They are more forgiving when you are dancing at a wedding, or sitting all day in an office. The comfort works well for travel and formal occasions.

Fit, mobility & sizing accuracy

86%

In the photos, I am wearing the Lenox Dress Shirt in Classic Fit, Size S. The fit works well for travel, and they accommodate different builds. The slightly stretchy fabric makes them more forgiving than traditional dress shirts. The fit is comfortable without being too tight or too loose.

Materials, durability & easy care

90%

The Lenox shirts are made from signature wrinkle-free, odor-resistant and soft knit fabric. They are machine-washable, which comes in so handy if you're scared of ironing. The material has odor-repellent qualities, so they tend not to smell like any BO, even after multiple wears. Care is straightforward for travel dress shirts.

Breathability & moisture management

80%

The technical fabric allows for good airflow, and I never felt too hot or sticky while wearing them. The breathability works well for travel in varying climates. They handle indoor and outdoor transitions well, which is important for travel dress shirts.

Temperature regulation

78%

The shirts handle temperature swings reasonably well. They work well across varying temperatures throughout travel days, though they're not designed for extreme cold. The temperature regulation works well for indoor and outdoor use.

Stretch performance & shape retention

84%

With a blend of 94% polyester and 6% spandex, these shirts are slightly stretchy. This makes them comfortable to wear for an entire day, and they maintain their shape well after wearing and packing. The stretch recovery works well for travel, and they don't lose their shape.

Functional details & practicality

82%

The Lenox features pointed lapel with collar stays for a more formal look. The technical shirt is perfect for formal occasions and only comes in solid colors. The functional details work well for business meetings and formal events. The shirts have a host of features that earn them the titles of the best men's travel dress shirts.

Wrinkle resistance & packability

96%

The Lenox travel dress shirts don't wrinkle at all. Specifically for the arm-rolling, this wrinkle-free feature is useful because you can wear the same shirt twice and not have sleeves be wrinkled after the second time. The shirts are even wrinkle-free after I take them out of my packing cubes during a trip. This is mission-critical for travel dress shirts.

Durability & construction quality

84%

The construction feels solid, and the technical fabric should hold up well to travel wear. The quality feels good for the price point, and they should last through multiple trips. The durability works well for travel dress shirts that get packed and unpacked frequently.

Opacity & non-sheer performance

80%

The shirts maintain opacity across all conditions. They're perfect for travel dress shirts that need to look professional. The opacity works well for formal occasions and business meetings.

Styling versatility

88%

Plainly put, these travel dress shirts are very multi-purpose. You can wear Bluffworks' dress shirts for a business meeting and then a nice night out. I've worn the Lenox travel button-downs to holiday dinners, wedding rehearsal dinners, client events and wedding weekend social gatherings. They work well under a blazer, or with Bluffworks' Ascender Chinos for a decent business casual outfit.

Overall value for price

90%

The Lenox shirts are absolutely worth the investment if you plan to have continued use cases for travel button-down dress shirts in the next few years. I never even thought I'd be wearing them more than a few times, but I wind up packing them on most trips I take. They're an easy way to look put together, especially when you're on the road without your entire closet at your disposal.

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Conclusion: Bluffworks dress shirts for travel

We hope you found value in this review of the men’s Lenox travel dress shirts from Bluffworks.

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