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Browse all Drake's button-ups →Light Blue Cotton Chambray Button-Down Shirt
The verdict
Fit
Drake's chambray button-downs are cut generously with a soft collar. Light blue is unobtrusive; the button-down collar sits easily open or buttoned.
Quality
Light blue chambray from Drake's is lightweight, durable, and softens pleasantly with washing. Button-down construction adds refinement without stiffness.
Is the price fair?
At £225, you get a well-executed casual button-down shirt from a trusted maker. Fair value for the versatility and quality; reasonably priced for the category.
Best for
Someone building a foundational casual wardrobe who wears light, neutral shirts regularly and values durability and consistent fit.
Care
Wash in warm water; light blue chambray resists staining. Air dry or low tumble; the fabric softens with care and age.
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
