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Bleach Wash Cotton-Linen Long Point Collar Work Shirt

Name: Drake's Bleach Wash Cotton-Linen Long Point Collar Work Shirt
Brand: Drake's
SKU: drakes-bleach-wash-cotton-linen-long-point-collar-work-shirt
Price: 245 GBP

Button-Ups

£245

The verdict

A bleach-wash cotton-linen work shirt from Drake's with a long-point collar; distinctive and breathable if you layer in warm weather and like lightened tones.

Fit

Drake's bleach-wash cotton-linen shirts are generously cut with a long-point collar for easy layering. Linen adds a soft drape; the bleach wash softens the overall hand.

Quality

Bleach-wash cotton-linen from Drake's is lightweight and breathable. The wash mellows the fabric; it will continue to age and lighten subtly with wear.

Price check

At £245, you pay for Drake's reputation and the treatment (bleach wash) that gives the shirt its distinctive, aged appearance. Fair for warm-weather blended shirting.

Best for

A warm-climate wearer seeking a distinctive, pale-coloured shirt that reads intentionally vintage and layers easily over basics.

Care

Wash separately initially as the bleach wash may continue to release colour. Cool water and air dry to prevent further fading.

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What owners report about Drake's button-ups

Owners rate the oxford cloth very highly — a four-shirt comparison review called it the softest tested and said it stayed soft after repeated washing — and the lined-but-unfused collar draws praise for its natural roll, though wearers note the roll varies shirt to shirt because they are handmade. Recurring complaints are practical rather than about quality: the cut is slim with high armholes, which one reviewer found uncomfortable next to roomier fits, and forum posters report the published size chart doesn't match delivered shirts because measurements are taken before washing. Posters who own several oxfords also report the fabric weight is not consistent across the range.

Strengths: Soft oxford cloth that holds up through washing and an unfused collar with a natural roll, made in the brand's own UK factory.
Watch out for: A slim cut with high armholes, size-chart measurements owners say overstate the delivered (washed) shirt, and fabric weight that varies between shirts — all at a top-of-category price.
Sizing: Forum posters report delivered shirts measure smaller than the online size chart (the brand takes measurements pre-wash), so go by actual garment measurements and consider sizing up if between sizes or broad-shouldered.

About Drake's's button-ups line as a whole. Sources: The Best Oxford Cloth Button Down Shirt — Typical Contents · Drake's Debuts Ultra-Premium, Unfused Oxford With Third Button — Ivy Style · The unofficial Drake's London Appreciation Thread (p.433) — Styleforum