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Bleach Wash Denim Work Shirt

Name: Drake's Bleach Wash Denim Work Shirt
Brand: Drake's
SKU: drakes-bleach-wash-denim-work-shirt
Price: 245 GBP

Button-Ups

£245

The verdict

Bleach-wash denim in a work-shirt cut—casual and durable for someone who wants denim's practicality without dress-shirt formality.

Fit

Work-shirt proportions are generous; bleach wash sits lighter and softer than raw indigo. Expect an easy, unfussy silhouette that works untucked.

Quality

Denim at 245 GBP is competently made—seams won't fail under use, and the weave won't pill. The bleach process is even and won't streak as the shirt ages.

Price check

At 245 GBP for bleach denim, the price reflects durability and the bleaching process rather than rare fiber. Good value measured in wear-cycles.

Best for

A casual dresser wanting a single denim work shirt that's soft enough for daily wear without looking overly constructed.

Care

Bleach-washed denim continues to lighten with washing; use cool water and air-dry to slow 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