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Blue and Ecru Check Brushed Cotton Two-Pocket Work Shirt

Name: Drake's Blue and Ecru Check Brushed Cotton Two-Pocket Work Shirt
Brand: Drake's
SKU: drakes-blue-and-ecru-check-brushed-cotton-two-pocket-work-shirt
Price: 275 GBP

Button-Ups

£275

The verdict

Brushed cotton check with two-pocket work cut: tactile and practical. Honest quality.

Fit

Brushed cotton feels soft against skin; check pattern is balanced. Two pockets suggest practical wear. Fit is relaxed and true to size.

Quality

Brushed cotton is durable when well-made; Drake's construction includes reinforced pocket seaming and solid button hardware.

Price check

GBP 275 for a brushed-cotton two-pocket work shirt is fair mid-premium pricing; the brush finish and maker brand justify the spend.

Best for

Everyday casual wear and layering; two pockets and work-shirt volume suit both relaxed and active contexts.

Care

Brushed cotton softens with washing; warm wash and air dry preserve the nap and color. Avoid fabric softener which flattens the finish.

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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