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Browse all Drake's jackets & outerwear →Ecru Cotton Tie Front Smock
The verdict
Fit
Smocks are cut full through the body and pull on over the head; the tie front cinches at the waist. Expect to wear over a T-shirt or light base layer; size up if you prefer room over definition.
Quality
Cotton construction at this price reflects refined finishing, but the garment is inherently simple—durability depends on wash care. Tie-front details can fray if not reinforced well.
Is the price fair?
£395 is steep for a cotton smock; this is brand heritage and tailored execution pricing, not fabric or durability premium.
Best for
Shoppers drawn to Japanese and European workwear aesthetics who don't mind paying for design over raw material value.
Care
Wash in warm water and line-dry to preserve the cotton's drape; the tie front is a snag point.
What owners report about Drake's jackets & outerwear
Owners and menswear reviewers treat Drake's jackets — the five-pocket chore jackets and Games blazers especially — as well-made, fabric-led pieces, and an editorial comparison of luxury chore coats found the label's range of cloths, sizes and availability consistently stronger than its peers, with fabric-specific details like snap cuffs on suede versions and rivet buttons on denim ones. The cut runs relaxed by design: forum owners describe Games blazers as slouchy and slightly oversized, with sleeves that frequently need shortening. Pricing draws pushback — commenters on a corduroy Games blazer review argued the fit would have to be perfect to justify the outlay on a casual jacket.
- Strengths
- Reviewers credit the line's breadth of fabrics and its relaxed casual-tailoring cut, executed with detailing matched to each cloth.
- Watch out for
- Owners report erratic sizing between styles, sleeves that run long, and prices that even fans say are hard to justify.
- Sizing
- Fit is intentionally relaxed and inconsistent across styles — one owner fit a 38 Games blazer but needed a 40 in the suede chore jacket — so check each style's own measurements before buying.
About Drake's's jackets & outerwear line as a whole. Sources: Luxury chore coats compared – Permanent Style · Drake's corduroy Mk.I Games Blazer: Review – Permanent Style · How does the fit of this Drake's games blazer look? | Styleforum · The unofficial Drake's London Appreciation Thread | Page 615 | Styleforum