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Indigo Rinse Denim Two-Pocket Western Shirt

Name: Drake's Indigo Rinse Denim Two-Pocket Western Shirt
Brand: Drake's
SKU: drakes-indigo-rinse-denim-two-pocket-western-shirt-1
Price: 245 GBP

Button-Ups

£245

The verdict

A straightforward denim western shirt with clean indigo; Drake's denim work is solid, making this a reliable casual-to-workwear piece.

Fit

Two-pocket western cut; expect a structured, slightly roomier fit in the shoulders with moderate length through the body. Denim breaks in and softens noticeably with wear.

Quality

Indigo-rinse denim from Drake's indicates a pre-washed, faded aesthetic. Denim construction is inherently durable; expect the shirt to hold colour and shape better than lighter fabrics.

Price check

Fair value for a denim western at this tier. Drake's denim shirts cost less than selvedge alternatives but more than mass-market options; the mid-tier positioning is honest.

Best for

A casual dresser who wants a durable, colour-fast denim shirt that reads equally at a weekend barbecue or yard work.

Care

Denim rinses in the wash; wash separately the first time. Cold water and inside-out drying maximize colour retention.

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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