Every list I've ever come across identifies a classic, quality white shirt as one of the "Essential 10" - the building blocks of a French capsule wardrobe, and at just £25 this one is good value. The fabric is of a good weight, with a satiny sheen and, as other reviewers have noted, the front placket is very well-designed, But I've withheld a star because I spent a good hour cutting off the loose threads at the end of every seam. Every single button and buttonhole, too, has been badly finished with an ugly knot and tails of cut thread left at the end, I'm a keen dressmaker, so could rectify things, but it would be highly annoying to anyone who hates sewing themselves, and this sloppy finish, if left, mars the appearance of what should be a quality garment given its claim to "perfection"!

This is a wardrobe staple. The quality is great. I would definitely recommend and will purchase more in the future.

A great versatile shirt easy to wear and will be nice with jeans or any style of skirt. Good value I was lucky to purchase it with £5 off with my sparks card a great addition to any girl's wardrobe

High quality material for a classic shirt. Great value for money.

I needed a simple white shirt and this one is perfect. The fabric has a little stretch with a gentle silhouette fit. My only negative is that the sleeve opening is just too big so sits mid-way over my hand. This seems to be an issue across all pieces where an adjustable button isn't on offer.

Excellent quality and fit. The super smart modesty button on the bust line is inspired. I am a rather busty lady and to find a shirt that is fitted yet doesn't pull across the chest is wonderful! Well done M&S!

Love the fit & feel of the fabric looks smart without being too formal

I tried this shirt but unfortunately my size was out of stock everywhere. Eventually new stock came in but the shirt was different, I think this is down to a different supplier and not been checked properly. The collar was not stitched and it had no darts around the breast area, which it was originally, and the photo shows the stitching etc.

Delighted to find this from Marks and Spencer. Lovely cut and fabric, irons easily and the no peep placket is great. So good now have 2 of the shirts.

At last!! Well done M & S. This is the sort of item M & S should focus on - Really simple but very well made item in quality material at a good price...This is not a 'disposable' item and it is priced accordingly, but it is still a third of the price of other white tailored shirts I have bought in the past from other 'more aspirational' high street shops. I dont usually buy multiples of clothes but I will with this shirt. As a solicitor I will always need this shirt. Now, please do the same with the rest of your work wear... one 'perfect' navy skirt suit please and one 'perfect' black trouser suit. I know you already make suits but if you make them slightly better quality at a slightly higher price you will secure your position in the market. I dont want to wear an unlined suit in a cheap manmade 'washable' fibre but nor do I wat to pay £350. Please fill the gap!