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Khaki Linen Short Sleeve Camp Collar Military Shirt

Name: Drake's Khaki Linen Short Sleeve Camp Collar Military Shirt
Brand: Drake's
SKU: drakes-khaki-linen-short-sleeve-camp-collar-military-shirt
Price: 245 GBP

Button-Ups

£245

The verdict

A relaxed military-inspired linen shirt; Drake's linen quality makes this a solid warm-weather alternative to heavier drill.

Fit

Camp collar with military detailing (three or more pockets likely) and short sleeves; expect a generous, easy fit designed for movement.

Quality

Linen from Drake's is solid; expect wrinkles and softening with wear. Military construction typically means reinforced seams at stress points.

Price check

Fair pricing for a linen military-inspired shirt. The 'military' detail adds narrative and functional pocket placement; linen itself is reasonably priced for this tier.

Best for

A warm-weather wearer who appreciates heritage military aesthetics and the practical ventilation of linen.

Care

Linen wrinkles and softens significantly; wash in warm water and air dry. Embrace or iron the wrinkles depending on the occasion.

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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