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Browse all Drake's button-ups →Bright Navy Linen Spread Collar Shirt
The verdict
Fit
Navy is more versatile than bright colors. Washed linen drapes loosely; spread collar reads relaxed. Fit is generous—typical for linen's casual aesthetic.
Quality
Navy linen holds color better than lighter shades. Drake's construction is reliable; the linen weave determines the soft, wrinkled aesthetic.
Is the price fair?
£225 for a navy linen casual shirt is fair value. The color versatility makes it more wearable than bolder alternatives at the same price.
Best for
Warm-weather dressers who want a versatile linen shirt that works over t-shirts, with sweaters, or solo.
Care
Wash navy linen inside-out in cool water to slow any fading; the color will mellow naturally over seasons of wear.
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
