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Browse all Drake's button-ups →Cream Cotton Oxford Cloth Long Point Collar Shirt
The verdict
Fit
Oxford's looser weave means a softer hand than poplin—expect less crispness but more give. Long-point collar on the fitted Drake's frame suits business and formal dress.
Quality
Oxford cloth is thicker and more forgiving of wrinkles than poplin. Drake's oxford construction is reliable, with careful finishing that rewards frequent wear.
Is the price fair?
£225 for a cream oxford is fair value. Cream is slightly more versatile than white in certain climates and pairs well with colored ties.
Best for
Formal dressers who like cream over white and value the softening quality of oxford for regular rotation.
Care
Cream-colored garments can yellow in storage; use acid-free tissue or cotton bags and avoid direct sunlight.
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
