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Browse all Drake's button-ups →Navy Cotton Linen Two-Pocket Work Shirt
The verdict
Fit
Drake's cotton-linen work shirts sit relaxed with a traditional collar and two functional pockets. Linen adds texture and drape; expect a slightly looser fit than pure cotton.
Quality
Cotton-linen blends from Drake's are well-finished and breathe better than pure cotton in warm weather. Linen component will wrinkle; this is part of the aesthetic.
Is the price fair?
At £225 for a cotton-linen work shirt, the price is mid-to-premium for a casual shirt. The linen content justifies a modest premium over pure cotton.
Best for
A warm-climate wearer or someone preferring breathable, textured casual shirts who is comfortable with a wrinkled, relaxed appearance.
Care
Wash in warm water and air dry; linen wrinkles are unavoidable but add character. Light pressing before wear keeps it neat.
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
