Gifting From J. Press x Alex Mill: Who Gets What, and What Size

Alex Mill describes itself as a maker of classic essentials, such as the woven shirt, the khaki pant and the slub tee. It was founded by Alex Drexler and Somsack Sikhounmuong. This holiday season the homepage is pushing two things: a Gift List and a collaboration with J. Press, the outfitter that, in Alex Mill's telling, started on Yale's campus in 1902.

This guide is built only from Alex Mill's own homepage and product listings as they appeared in mid-November 2026. StylesReview has not handled any of these pieces. Everything below about fit, fabric and care comes from the listings.

A note on prices before you start

When we pulled the listings, the site was set to ship to Vietnam, so every price showed in Vietnamese dong rather than dollars. Converting those figures would only produce a guess. Instead, this guide sorts items by their relative listed price, from lowest to highest within the collection. Check the US price on the product page before you build a budget around anything here.

The gift list, by recipient

Stocking stuffers and coworker gifts: the belt or the scarf

These were the two lowest-priced items in the collaboration listings.

The D-Ring Belt is made in the USA from grosgrain ribbon with a brass buckle and is 1.5 inches wide. It comes in green/purple, purple/orange and brown/light blue. It's the easiest gift here to get right, though you still have to pick a size. The listing gives total lengths of 44.5 inches for S/M and 50.5 inches for L/XL. If you don't know the recipient's waist, compare those numbers to a belt they already own.

The Schoolboy Scarf removes sizing from the equation entirely. It is one size, 9.75 by 72 inches, made in England of 100% wool. It's listed in yellow/navy, navy/green and light blue/red. For a cold-weather gift where you don't know anyone's measurements, this is the safest pick in the collection.

Mid-range: the rugby shirt

The striped rugbies sit in the middle of the price range and come in the most colorways. The listings show natural/red, royal/green, light blue/red, black/purple, aqua/orange, red/purple, pink/peacock and light blue/evergreen. According to the listings, each is made in the USA from 100% heavyweight cotton jersey, with rubber buttons, Alex Mill exclusive stripes and extra fabric built into the arms for a roomier feel. Start with the natural/red version and click through the other colorways from there.

Sizing trap: the listing says these rugbies run a bit large and have a relaxed fit. They are cut in men's sizes, and women are told to size down. If you're buying for someone who likes a close fit, size down further or skip it.

Bigger gifts: the sweaters

The two sweaters were listed at the same price, which is near the top of the collection. They suit very different people.

• Shaggy Dog Crew: made in Scotland from 100% hand-brushed Shetland wool. The brand says the brushing gives it a worn-in, shaggy texture. Listed as true to size in men's sizes, and women should size down. The fit model is 6'5" and wears a medium, which suggests a generous cut.
• Intarsia Dog Sweater: 100% cotton with a knitted Labrador, which the brand says was modeled on a team member's dog, Hank. It's a better choice for someone who finds wool itchy or lives somewhere mild. Care is hand wash cold. The size medium measures 42 inches at the chest, with a 34-inch sleeve and 26.5-inch length.

For the person who wants the whole outfit

The women's tailoring is the most expensive part of the collaboration. The Primrose Blazer was the highest-priced item we saw. It pairs with the Primrose Pleated Skirt or the Soho Pleated Pant, all in brown multi.

All three are listed as true to size and dry clean only.

Who should skip these, and what to watch for

Read the fabric line, not the product name. The blazer and skirt are both called "in Italian Wool," but their listings give the content as 70% polyester and 30% wool. If the recipient specifically wants an all-wool piece, only the Soho Pant qualifies among the three tailoring items.

Care matters. The tailoring is dry clean only. Skip it for anyone who won't make trips to the cleaner.

The skirt is short. With an 18-inch body length on the size 4, it's a true mini. That's an easy thing to miss when you're buying for someone else.

Unisex sizing runs in men's sizes. This applies to the rugbies and both sweaters. Buying for a woman who usually wears a women's medium in men's medium will likely give you something oversized.

If you're unsure on size, the site links a Size Guide and a Returns and Exchanges page in its footer. Read the return terms on the site before you order. Alex Mill also sells gift cards, which avoid the sizing question entirely.

One timing note for the holidays

This isn't part of the J. Press collection, but it's worth knowing if you're shopping the Gift List. Alex Mill's homepage says its NYC artists hand-paint monograms on the Weekday Tote. It warns that once they reach capacity, it can't guarantee personalized orders will arrive on time. The site gives no specific cutoff date, so if a monogrammed tote is on your list, order it first. The tote is listed in colors including Kelly Green, Espresso, Natural, Navy, Black and Pink. Questions can go to the customer care line listed on the site, 212.343.2539, Monday through Friday from 10am to 6pm ET.

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