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Blue and White Stripe Long Point Collar Flap Pocket Poplin Shirt

Name: Drake's Blue and White Stripe Long Point Collar Flap Pocket Poplin Shirt
Brand: Drake's
SKU: drakes-blue-and-white-stripe-long-point-collar-flap-pocket-poplin-shirt
Price: 275 GBP

Button-Ups

£275

The verdict

Poplin stripe with long collar and flap pockets: formal-adjacent with practical detailing.

Fit

Long point collar suits knitwear and ties. Flap pockets add structure. Poplin cotton is crisp; fits true to size and holds shape through the day.

Quality

Drake's poplin is quality-grade cotton; striping is clean and symmetrical. Seaming and pocket construction reflect mid-premium standards.

Price check

GBP 275 for a poplin stripe formal shirt is fair for the fiber and finish; reflects the heritage-brand positioning without premium-tier pricing.

Best for

Business-casual and slightly dressy contexts; the stripe adds interest without pattern-clash concerns.

Care

Poplin cotton irons smoothly and holds crisp collars; warm wash, press warm while slightly damp for best presentation.

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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