This shirt is quite heavy and well made. I bought it for my husband almost as a gag and he likes it. His brother was so obviously envious that he poked fun at him enough that we bought him one for Christmas and he was delighted. They need a few washes to feel soft. My guys are wearing it for casual wear; I do think it might be too thick to be worn as a work shirt in the south though! It seems to run a little roomy, consider sizing down for a more fitted look.