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Browse all Drake's button-ups →Dark Blue and White Bengal Stripe Spread Collar Cotton Poplin Shirt
The verdict
Fit
Spread collar and poplin construction suggest a structured, business-appropriate fit. Poplin resists wrinkling better than linen or lighter cottons.
Quality
Bengal stripe in poplin is a classic Drake's pattern; construction should be reliable and durable for daily wear.
Is the price fair?
£225 reflects premium positioning. Fair for Drake's but comparable dress shirts exist at lower price points.
Best for
Business-casual to smart-casual wear, especially for someone building a small wardrobe of classic striped dress pieces.
Care
Iron before wearing for optimal crispness; wash warm and hang-dry for longevity.
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
