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Mid-Blue Washed Denim Cotton Two-Pocket Work Shirt

Name: Drake's Mid-Blue Washed Denim Cotton Two-Pocket Work Shirt
Brand: Drake's
SKU: drakes-mid-blue-washed-denim-cotton-two-pocket-work-shirt-1
Price: 245 GBP

Button-Ups

£245

The verdict

Buy if you want a heritage-brand workwear aesthetic and can justify the mid-premium denim shirt price.

Fit

Work shirt cut with two pockets suggests roomier proportions than dress shirts. Washed denim softens with wear; sizing will ease and relax.

Quality

Drake's denim work shirts are known for solid cloth and careful construction. Expect durability typical of quality denim at this price tier.

Price check

£245 is premium for a denim work shirt. The Drake's name commands the premium; comparable construction exists at lower prices elsewhere.

Best for

Casual weekends and layering when you want recognizable heritage tailoring in workwear styling.

Care

Wash denim inside-out in cold water to preserve color; dry away from heat to avoid excess shrinkage.

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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