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Ecru and Orange Check Cotton Two-Pocket Work Shirt

Name: Drake's Ecru and Orange Check Cotton Two-Pocket Work Shirt
Brand: Drake's
SKU: drakes-ecru-and-orange-check-cotton-two-pocket-work-shirt
Price: 275 GBP

Button-Ups

£275

The verdict

A warm-toned check shirt that leans decorative without requiring the wearer to make a fashion statement.

Fit

Two-pocket work shirts sit roomier through the shoulders and sleeve than dress styles; expect a workwear silhouette that layers well. Sizing runs true to Drake's standard.

Quality

Cotton check at this price from Drake's means solid weaving and honest stitching. The two-pocket construction is durably finished—pockets sit flat and seams won't pucker.

Price check

Mid-premium for a check workwear shirt. The price reflects brand heritage and material selection, not technical innovation.

Best for

A person who owns one or two well-made work shirts and rotates them; the orange makes it feel less utilitarian than navy or black.

Care

Check patterns can fade if over-dried; hang-dry or use low heat to preserve the contrast between tones.

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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