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Ash & Erie Review in 2021: Jeans, Shirts, Outerwear and More

Published on February 22, 2021 by Brock · Product Reviews

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In this Ash & Erie review, I’ll try on their jeans, shirts, sweaters and outerwear to see if they’re worth your hard-earned money.

Ash and Erie review
Shirt, sweater and jeans from Ash & Erie
Note: This is not a sponsored review, but I do have a discount code for you! Use the code MODESTMAN20 for 20% off your Ash & Erie order (first time customers only). Also, this review was updated in February 2021 to include several new items.

Ash & Erie is one of a handful of brands that makes clothes for shorter guys.

Based in Detroit, MI and founded in 2015, the brand received some notoriety after getting a deal with Mark Cuban on Season 9 of NBC’s Shark Tank back in 2017.

Ash & Erie launched with button up shirts, but they now carry an expanded line of clothes made specifically for short men, including:

  • Casual button ups
  • Dress shirts
  • Jeans
  • T-shirts
  • Polo shirts
  • Henleys
  • Sweaters
  • Outerwear

If you’ve been following The Modest Man for a while, you may remember seeing Ash & Erie shirts and jeans on the blog a while back.

Ash and Erie Everyday Shirt
This photo is from a 2017 Ash & Erie feature

To give you an updated take on the brand, I decided to try on a few pieces from their current lineup.

I’ll show you how everything fits on me so you can decide if you want to try Ash & Erie clothes for yourself.

Here’s what I tried on:

  • Everyday Shirt, Blue Oxford, XS/Slim
  • Quarter Zip Sweater, Charcoal, XS
  • Jeans, Midtown Wash, 29×27
  • Henley, Heather Charcoal, XS
  • V-Neck Tee, Heather Ash Grey, XS
  • Daily Polo, Navy, XS
  • Short Sleeve Linen, Basin Blue, XS/Slim
  • Chino Pants, Grey, 29×27
  • Chino Shorts, Smoke Grey, 28
  • Winter Parka, Black, XS
  • Bomber Jacket, Blue, XS
  • Knit Sweater, Navy, XS
  • Overshirt, Blue, XS
  • Denim Chore Jacket, XS
  • Long Sleeve Tee, Heather Navy, XS
  • Tech Polo, Red, XS

Let’s look at each item in closer detail…

Ash & Erie Everyday Shirt

This is the brand’s original product and one of their best sellers. It’s a casual button up that can be worn tucked in or untucked.

This style is available in plenty of different fabrics, but I decided to go with a classic oxford cotton button down (OCBD) in light blue.

I chose an XS in slim fit, their smallest and slimmest size available, and it fits really well.

Ash and Erie Everyday Shirt OCBD
Sorry about the overexposed photo. Click here to see more accurate colors on the product page.

These shirts have what I would call a “hybrid hem” that can be worn tucked in or untucked.

The chest and stomach are definitely slim. At 125 pounds soaking wet, I wouldn’t want to go any slimmer, but I’m very happy with this cut.

Ash and Erie Everyday Shirt

The sleeve length is great too. The only thing I would change is the cuffs. They’re a bit wide when buttoned, and I think a double button cuff would provide more flexibility (especially for guys with slim wrists).

Ash and Erie OCBD

Otherwise, I have no complaints. The oxford cotton feels sturdy and durable, and I expect this shirt to hold its shape for a long time.

Ash & Erie Sweater

Ash & Erie offers crew neck, v-neck and quarter zip sweaters. I decided to try a quarter zip.

Ash and Erie quarter zip sweater
Quarter Zip Sweater (charcoal, XS)

It’s cut just a bit fuller than the other tops I tried on, probably because this type of sweater is meant to be worn over another shirt (i.e., you wouldn’t wear it on its own).

Ash and Erie oxford shirt

I’m wearing it here over the OCBD – a timeless layering combo that looks good on pretty much anyone.

Ash and Erie sweater and shirt

Just like the Everyday Shirt and henley, these sleeves are a good length for my arms. Isn’t it nice not having to go the tailor for a change?

The ribbed hem offers a little bit of compression around the waist/hips, but it’s not so much that the sweater will ride up and produce the dreaded muffin top effect.

My only suggestion for Ash & Erie is to work on offering more colors in the future. I’d love to see this sweater in dark green, burgundy, dark brown and cream.

Ash & Erie Jeans

Next up, let’s look at another customer favorite: the jeans.

Ash and Erie sweater and jeans
Essential Jean (midtown wash, 29×27) | Notice how the fades are in the right place on my legs? Nice!

Ash & Erie only offers one cut right now, a modern slim fit that should work for most guys.

These jeans have 2% stretch built in, and they’re available with shorter inseams (as short as 25 inches).

The leg is slim but not skinny, and there is a slight taper from the knee down. The leg opening is slim enough to wear with no break but wide enough to fit over the top of my boots.

Ash and Erie jeans hem
Thursday Boot Co. Duke in Honey Suede

The rise is on the lower side, which should be a good thing for most shorter guys.

I’m wearing the Midtown Wash, a faded medium blue color that works well with grey, brown, green and pretty much any other colors hanging in your closet right now.

I like these jeans, and I’d like to see Ash & Erie offer more colors and fits in the future.

Ash & Erie Henley Shirt

As a shorter man, I find that most henley shirts are too long for me. They go down past my fly, and the sleeves are typically 2-4 inches too long for my arms.

As expected, this isn’t the case with this Ash & Erie henley.

Ash and Erie henley shirt and jeans
Henley (charcoal, XS) | GREATS High Top Sneakers

It fits well in the sleeves and torso, and the slightly curved hem is a nice touch. It’s super soft and very comfortable.

Ash and Erie henley

I also appreciate the scaled down details, such as the shorter sleeve cuffs and narrow three button placket.

If you have trouble finding henley shirts that aren’t too long, you might want to give this one a try.

Ash & Erie T-Shirt

Speaking of casual shirts, Ash & Erie now sells men’s t-shirts in both crew and v-neck styles.

I decided to try a v-neck because I find that the “V” is often too deep with traditional brands.

Ash and Erie t-shirt
V-Neck Tee (heather ash grey, XS)

Luckily, this neck line has the right shape and depth for shorter guys.

The sleeve length and overall shirt length are also spot on. Like the henley shirt, this tee has a slightly curved hem.

Ash and Erie v-neck t-shirt

To me, this is a somewhat slim fit t-shirt. It’s definitely not boxy on me, and I’m a pretty slim guy.

Overall, I’m very happy with the way this shirt looks and feels on me.

Ash & Erie Long Sleeve Pocket Tee

This cotton-poly blend long sleeve tee is extremely soft and comfortable, and the heather navy color will look good on anyone.

Ash and Erie Long Sleeve Tee
Ash and Erie Long Sleeve Tee

It does feel slightly big on me, compared to the short sleeve t-shirt in the same size (XS), but this seems like the type of shirt that will shrink up a bit in the laundry.

I do like the fact that the cuffs and pocket are scaled down in size for shorter men.

Ash & Erie Knit Sweater

This chunky, warm and casual knit sweater is made from 100% cotton and perfect for cold weather.

Ash and Erie Knit Sweater
Ash and Erie Knit Sweater

If you like weight and texture, you’ll love this sweater. I probably wouldn’t wear it over a button up shirt, but it feels great over a crew neck tee.

The fit isn’t slim, but this sort of sweater is meant to have a bit more room. I think it fits really well on my somewhat slim build.

Ash & Erie Polo Shirt

Of everything I tried on this time around, the polo was the surprise hit. It fits really well:

Ash and Erie polo shirt fit check

When a polo fits well, it actually enhances your figure. This is exactly how I like polo shirts to fit.

The shoulders, neck and chest are nice and fitted, and the ribbed sleeves hug my biceps, which tends to make your arms look more muscular.

Ash and Erie polo front
Daily Polo (navy, XS)

The length is great for wearing untucked, but you could definitely tuck this polo in. It’s slim enough that it wouldn’t create a muffin top effect.

The jetted check pocked is a nice little touch too. I’ve seen this type of detail on brands like Ted Baker in the past.

Ash and Erie polo shirt chest pocket

Again, my only suggestion for Ash & Erie is to add more colors. I usually stick to the basics, but a few more solid colors or subtle patterns would be nice.

Also, I’d love to see a long sleeve version of the polo shirt at some point in the future.

Ash & Erie Tech Polo

Here’s another short sleeve polo from A&E, this one made from 100% synthetic materials (think golf wear).

Ash and Erie Tech Polo
Ash and Erie Tech Polo

I prefer the fit of their standard polo to this one, mostly because of the sleeve width.

I’m also not crazy about the bright red color, which totally washes me out. This bright, saturated hue would look good on darker skin tones and might be more appropriate for the golf course.

Ash & Erie Short Sleeve Shirt

As of summer 2020, Ash & Erie released a bunch of short sleeve shirts in various colors, patterns and fabrics.

These are sized just like their long sleeve button ups, so I took my same size (XS, slim fit).

Ash and Erie short sleeve shirt 1
shirt | watch | chinos | sneakers

I chose the Basin Blue colorway, which is a textured violet-blue linen-cotton blend (25% linen).

It fits just like the Everyday Shirt, except the sleeves are shorter (duh).

Ash and Erie short sleeve shirt 2

After wearing this shirt a few times, I’m very happy with the fit, although I prefer cuffing the sleeves once for a slightly shorter, more tapered look.

Ash & Erie Chinos

I wanted to mention that I tried their chinos as well. Like the jeans, these are slim fit and have some stretch built in.

But for some reason, size 28 is too snug in the waist and hips, but 29 is too roomy.

I didn’t have this problem with the jeans, which is weird because the chinos should have more stretch (3% instead of 2%). It might have to do with the construction or weight of the fabric.

That said, I don’t have a hard time finding chinos that fit. I tend to wear chinos cuffed, and many brands make shorter inseam chinos these days, so finding the right length isn’t an issue.

For this reason, I probably wouldn’t buy my chinos from Ash & Erie, at least not until they come out with a different cut that works better for my build.

Ash & Erie Chino Shorts

Ash & Erie’s Chino Shorts are made from lightweight stretch cotton (2% elastane).

Ash and Erie Chino Shorts fit check
t-shirt | shorts | sneakers

They feel like normal weight chino shorts to me – not super thin like some summerweight or “tech” shorts.

Ash and Erie Chino Shorts-9

The 7″ inseam length and tapered leg opening fits me well, although these seem to run large compared to the chino pants.

Size 28 is almost loose on my waist, but that same size was too tight with the pants (maybe I just got an odd pair?).

Either way, these fit well, and I like the color. Check them out right here.

Ash & Erie Winter Parka

This parka is Ash & Erie’s first attempt at a heavy jacket, and it’s pretty solid, especially for the price.

Ash and Erie Winter Parka
Ash and Erie Winter Parka

It’s a hip-length coat with dual function handwarmer pockets, plush synthetic insulation and a removable hood.

The sleeve length is just right for me, but be aware that this is not a slim fit jacket. It’s slightly boxy on me, sort of like the Peter Manning parka.

Then again, there aren’t many parkas made for short men, so I appreciate how this one fits.

Ash & Erie Bomber Jacket

Speaking of outerwear for short guys, let’s look at Ash & Erie’s Bomber, a lightweight jacket in an easy-to-wear, washed dark blue shade.

Ash and Erie Bomber Jacket
Ash and Erie Bomber Jacket

It fits me really well. I could see wearing this jacket during late spring and on cool summer evenings.

My one gripe has to do with the lack of a ribbed hem at the bottom of the jacket. Like most bombers, this one has ribbing at the collar and cuffs, but the bottom is just a plain hem.

To me, it seems like something is missing, as if the bottom was chopped off.

It’s not a dealbreaker, but I would like to see a more traditional take on the bomber, as I think the ribbed hem makes the garment feel complete.

Ash & Erie Denim Chore Jacket

This denim chore jacket doesn’t fit me perfectly (the sleeves are a bit long) but it’s definitely a high-quality garment – the kind that gets better with age.

Ash and Erie Denim Chore Jacket
Ash and Erie Denim Chore Jacket

It’s made from Cone denim with just a hint of stretch. The washed indigo is inky blue and will likely develop some sick fades, bro.

If you’re a shorter guy and have been looking for a heritage quality denim overshirt or jacket, this is probably the one.

Ash & Erie Overshirt

Speaking of “shackets” or overshirts, this is Ash & Erie’s take on the heavy overshirt.

Ash and Erie Overshirt
Ash and Erie Overshirt

Like with the Chore Jacket, the sleeves on this overshirt are too long for me. They might shrink up in a high heat dry cycle, but that’s a risky maneuver.

This shirt reminds me a lot of Everlane’s heavy work shirt. Like, it might be from the same factory. The fabric feels exactly the same to me.

Other than the sleeve length, the overall fit and details are spot on.

My Recommendation

Overall, I’m very happy with almost everything I tried on from Ash & Erie (with the exception of the chinos).

My favorite pieces are the Everyday Shirt, polo and jeans.

If you’re a shorter man and are tired of wearing clothes that don’t fit or paying to have everything tailored, I think you should give Ash & Erie a try.

Ash & Erie Discount Code

If you’re a first time customer, you can use the code MODESTMAN20 for 20% off your first Ash & Erie order. Enjoy!

Have you tried Ash & Erie? Share your review below!

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  1. Matt says

    August 20, 2020 at 7:55 am

    Thanks for the review, appreciate your content! How is the overall quality compared to Peter Manning? I got a few Ash & Erie everyday shirts a couple years ago and was disappointed in how they held up over a short period of time. I then got a few PM everyday shirts and they were way better quality and have held up well. Has Ash & Erie improved? Thanks!

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    • Brock says

      August 24, 2020 at 10:12 pm

      I haven’t noticed a difference in quality, long-term, but I also haven’t worn any button up shirts from Peter Manning for very long (they don’t fit me as well). I have worn their tees and polos for a long time with mixed durability.

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  2. Nick says

    January 21, 2021 at 9:28 pm

    Hello. I really appreciate the thorough review. I’m hoping to get your input. I’m comparing Ash and Erie’s size chart to Peter Manning’s. The size I wear in PM is a 2x with a 41-43 chest and usually around 25-26 length. I noticed in order to match these measurements in Ash and Erie’s fit I would need to get a size Large. Do you find that sizing up isn’t a terrible idea with their fit? I’ve never tried this brand before. Also, I’m 5’2” 155lbs. Stocky and but fit. Thanks in advance!

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