Club Five Four October 2017 Review
A mixed October box for Club Five Four — one standout tee among four hit-or-miss pieces, but the craftsmanship never wavered.
All of the clothing is very comfortable and extremely well made.
Our reviewerA Rough Month, Redeemed by Craftsmanship
October was, by our own reviewer's account, the weakest month yet from Club Five Four. Of the four pieces in the box, only one earned a permanent spot in the wardrobe — but even the misses were well constructed.
The Robert Geller Torn Jeans and Nomad Cardigan were the low points: the jeans ran baggy and tore further on first wear, while the cardigan fit more like womenswear and arrived oversized. Neither felt like the quality clothing service Five Four usually delivers.
The Stedman T-shirt fared better without being a favorite — soft fabric and a trendy dot pattern, though the fit wasn't especially flattering. The real win was the Renaldo T-shirt, which fit true to a medium and became an item worn out in public multiple times.
Despite the mixed bag, every piece felt comfortable and well made, which is why the month still earned an 8.5 rather than dropping lower. For $60 and 3-4 seasonal items, one strong keeper and three solidly built misses is a fair trade.
Why We Love It
- Every piece felt comfortable and well made, even the ones that missed stylistically
- Renaldo T-shirt became an instant favorite with a great fit and pattern
- Stedman and Renaldo T-shirts both fit true to a medium size
- $60/month for 3-4 seasonal clothing items
Considerations
- Robert Geller Torn Jeans ran baggy and tore further on first wear
- Nomad Cardigan ran oversized and fit more like a women's garment
- Called the reviewer's worst Five Four month, with only one keeper item out of four
Box Breakdown: What Came in October
The Robert Geller Torn Jeans fit nicely at the waist and length, but the ripped, baggy styling didn't feel like a fit for Five Four's usual quality-first look — and a toe went straight through one of the rips on first wear.
The Nomad Cardigan was soft but ran large, with a silhouette better suited to a woman's wardrobe than a man's. The Stedman T-shirt was pleasant but unremarkable, while the Renaldo T-shirt's random-circle pattern and light grey color fit tight in the right places and became the month's standout.
The Standout: Renaldo T-Shirt
A medium-sized Renaldo T-shirt fit perfectly, hanging well on the chest — the one piece from October's box that got worn out in public more than once.
We Recommend This To Readers Who:
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Want quality basics even on an off month
Even the pieces our reviewer disliked stylistically were called comfortable and well made.
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Wear a true-to-size medium
Both T-shirts in the box fit true to size, with the Renaldo becoming a repeat piece.
A Closer Look
A So-So Month, Still Well Made
October wasn't Five Four's best box, but even the misses were comfortable and well constructed — and the Renaldo T-shirt made it worth the $60.
