The best thing about this shirt - compared to other IZod knee socks I have - is the collar more robust and stands up better. This makes it look less carefree. The Persian red was a pleasant surprise. I thought it was a medium red but it's more of a pink hue. At first I thought it was too close to deep pink and wanted to send it back but my wife loves it on me and I get compliments on the color all the time.