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Navy Linen Button-Down Collar Shirt

Name: Drake's Navy Linen Button-Down Collar Shirt
Brand: Drake's
SKU: drakes-navy-linen-button-down-collar-shirt
Price: 245 GBP

Button-Ups

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The verdict

A navy button-down linen from Drake's; straightforward execution of a classic silhouette with reliable linen quality.

Fit

Button-down collar with linen's natural ease; expect a neat, slightly relaxed fit that works layered or alone. Linen softens and drapes more openly than cotton.

Quality

Navy linen from Drake's is predictable and durable. Linen construction is simple; button-down details are sewn securely.

Price check

Fair value for a navy linen button-down at this tier. The price reflects Drake's reputation and linen sourcing more than exceptional detail or construction.

Best for

A wearer wanting a reliable, colour-fast navy linen shirt that works across casual contexts without demanding attention.

Care

Navy linen fades gradually with washing; cool water and air drying slow the fade. Embrace the patina or wash separately to extend vibrancy.

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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