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Browse all Drake's button-ups →Blue Broad Stripe Cotton Poplin Button-Down Shirt
The verdict
Fit
Standard Drake's fitted cut with moderate chest taper. The broad stripe reads more visually than narrow, so sizing true should work unless you prefer roomier tailoring.
Quality
Solid poplin construction with careful collar and cuff execution. Drake's holds its reputation on consistency, not innovation; expect what you get.
Is the price fair?
Mid-premium pricing for a British shirt with proven durability. Not a bargain, but the maker's name carries real history in shirtmaking.
Best for
Office workers and professionals who rotate reliable dress shirts and want no surprises.
Care
Poplin holds its shape best with occasional pressing and careful drying to avoid wrinkling.
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
