Our verdict
The Mizzen And Main and The Woodies Next Generation Performance Shirt are close. We gave the Mizzen And Main a slight edge at 9/10 over the The Woodies Next Generation Performance Shirt at 8.5/10 — close enough that fit matters more than the score. Best if you want a dressy, business-ready performance shirt with four-way stretch — and don't mind paying a premium for it.
Our pick
Mizzen And Main
The Woodies Next Generation Performance Shirt
$89
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| Our rating | 9/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Best for | Best if you want a dressy, business-ready performance shirt with four-way stretch — and don't mind paying a premium for it. | The best performance dress shirt I've tested—excellent fit, moisture-wicking, wrinkle-resistant, though white shows chest hair. |
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Which one is right for you?
Choose the Mizzen And Main if…
Best if you want a dressy, business-ready performance shirt with four-way stretch — and don't mind paying a premium for it.
- Incredibly comfortable—feel like performance gear despite professional appearance
- Four-way stretch, wrinkle-resistant, machine washable
Choose the The Woodies Next Generation Performance Shirt if…
The best performance dress shirt I've tested—excellent fit, moisture-wicking, wrinkle-resistant, though white shows chest hair.
- Custom-fitted sizing that works perfectly
- Moisture-wicking and sweat-management
Why we rate them this way
Mizzen And Main — 9/10
Best if you want a dressy, business-ready performance shirt with four-way stretch — and don't mind paying a premium for it.
What we liked: Incredibly comfortable—feel like performance gear despite professional appearance, Four-way stretch, wrinkle-resistant, machine washable, Look indistinguishable from regular dress shirts, Excellent customer service and hassle-free returns, Wrinkle-resistant enough to pack without crease.
Worth knowing: Premium pricing—expensive compared to regular dress shirts, Spinnaker collection looked like gym clothes (discontinued), Phil Polo runs slightly loose.
The Woodies Next Generation Performance Shirt — 8.5/10
The best performance dress shirt I've tested—excellent fit, moisture-wicking, wrinkle-resistant, though white shows chest hair.
What we liked: Custom-fitted sizing that works perfectly, Moisture-wicking and sweat-management, Wrinkle-resistant, no ironing needed, Solid colors look sharper than patterned competitors, Great value at $75-89 per shirt.
Worth knowing: White version shows chest hair through fabric, January delivery timeline on Kickstarter.
Common questions
Is the Mizzen And Main or the The Woodies Next Generation Performance Shirt better?
We rated the Mizzen And Main 9/10 and the The Woodies Next Generation Performance Shirt 8.5/10, so we lean Mizzen And Main — but it depends on what you want it for (see "which one is right for you" on the page).
How much do the Mizzen And Main and The Woodies Next Generation Performance Shirt cost?
The The Woodies Next Generation Performance Shirt is listed at $89. We don't have a current price on file for the Mizzen And Main — check the latest on its review page.
What's the difference between the Mizzen And Main and the The Woodies Next Generation Performance Shirt?
Short version — Mizzen And Main: Best if you want a dressy, business-ready performance shirt with four-way stretch — and don't mind paying a premium for it. The Woodies Next Generation Performance Shirt: The best performance dress shirt I've tested—excellent fit, moisture-wicking, wrinkle-resistant, though white shows chest hair.