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Navy Cotton Twill Two-Pocket Work Shirt

Name: Drake's Navy Cotton Twill Two-Pocket Work Shirt
Brand: Drake's
SKU: drakes-navy-cotton-twill-two-pocket-work-shirt
Price: 245 GBP

Button-Ups

£245

The verdict

Navy twill two-pocket work shirt: a workhorse. Quality is solid and proportional to price.

Fit

Twill is structured and slightly heavier than plain weave. Two-pocket work cut is relaxed; fits true to size. Navy reads neutral across seasons.

Quality

Drake's twill is properly woven and reinforced at stress points. Two pockets are securely sewn; buttons are functional hardware.

Price check

GBP 245 is fair for a twill work shirt of this quality; represents solid mid-range pricing without premium-brand tax.

Best for

Everyday casual wear, layering, and active contexts. Two pockets and work-shirt volume suit most body types.

Care

Twill benefits from warm washing and line drying; repeated washing will soften the fabric gradually and comfortably.

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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