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Green Check Cotton Two-Pocket Work Shirt

Name: Drake's Green Check Cotton Two-Pocket Work Shirt
Brand: Drake's
SKU: drakes-green-check-cotton-two-pocket-work-shirt
Price: 275 GBP

Button-Ups

£275

The verdict

A quiet green check on a two-pocket work shirt; Drake's print clarity is reliable, making this a versatile alternative to plain.

Fit

Two-pocket work fit; expect moderate ease in the shoulders and a neat, slightly tapered waist. The check pattern hides wrinkles better than solid colours.

Quality

Cotton check construction from Drake's is straightforward and durable. Two pockets are reinforced and built for light wear.

Price check

Fair value for a printed two-pocket shirt at this price point. The green check adds interest without premium complexity.

Best for

Someone who wants a practical two-pocket shirt with enough pattern to mask wrinkles and light stains.

Care

Check patterns wash predictably from Drake's; standard cool water wash and air dry preserves colour.

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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