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Indigo Check Cotton Two-Pocket Work Shirt

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

Button-Ups

£275

The verdict

An indigo check with understated visual interest—practical workwear for someone building a rotation of reliable basics.

Fit

Indigo check sits between bold and neutral; two-pocket work cut is roomy and square. Indigo naturally fades with age, adding character to repeat wear.

Quality

Indigo denim-weight check at 275 GBP is solidly made by Drake's standards. Expect even weave, reinforced pockets, and seams that won't pucker under stress.

Price check

Fairly priced for a colored-check work shirt in the mid-premium band. The indigo durability means it will look intentional even as it fades.

Best for

A person who wants a single versatile check shirt that reads differently across seasons as the indigo naturally ages.

Care

Indigo fades; wash inside-out in cold water and air-dry to slow color loss and preserve depth.

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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