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Lilac Ticking Stripe Cotton Oxford Cloth Button-Down Shirt

Name: Drake's Lilac Ticking Stripe Cotton Oxford Cloth Button-Down Shirt
Brand: Drake's
SKU: drakes-lilac-ticking-stripe-cotton-oxford-cloth-button-down-shirt-1
Price: 225 GBP

Button-Ups

£225

The verdict

Lilac ticking on oxford is a gentle pattern choice; at 225 GBP the value is solid if you wear formal shirts frequently enough to justify the price.

Fit

Standard Drake's oxford fit with ticking stripe as a woven detail. Lilac tones tend to be flattering across a broad range of complexions without being loud.

Quality

Oxford cloth durability is identical across all Drake's pieces; ticking pattern is integrated into the weave and won't separate or pill.

Price check

At 225 GBP, fair for oxford durability and the lilac ticking adds interest. Price reflects brand heritage rather than scarcity of lilac dye.

Best for

Someone with a regular rotation of formal shirts who appreciates gentle color and pattern without bold statements.

Care

Lilac tones are stable; standard washing maintains the stripe and the oxford's natural softening.

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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