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Navy and Red Check Cotton-Linen Two-Pocket Work Shirt

Name: Drake's Navy and Red Check Cotton-Linen Two-Pocket Work Shirt
Brand: Drake's
SKU: drakes-navy-and-red-check-cotton-linen-two-pocket-work-shirt
Price: 275 GBP

Button-Ups

£275

The verdict

Checked work shirt in cotton-linen at mid-premium price; worth it if you like pattern detail and Drake's construction in a practical shirt.

Fit

Two-pocket work shirt cut is typically relaxed and durable. Cotton-linen blend may soften the structure slightly; expect comfortable, untucked proportions with some natural wrinkle.

Quality

Check pattern on cotton-linen at this price should maintain alignment through washings. Drake's construction typically ensures durability for extended wear.

Price check

Mid-premium tier for a checked work shirt. Fair value if you appreciate pattern detail and Drake's approach to workwear construction.

Best for

Practical dressers who want a patterned work shirt that functions as both labor wear and casual fashion.

Care

Wash cool to preserve the check pattern; the red may bleed slightly in early washes. Air-dry to maintain the cotton-linen's natural drape.

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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