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Navy Linen Pintuck Military Shirt

Name: Drake's Navy Linen Pintuck Military Shirt
Brand: Drake's
SKU: drakes-navy-linen-pintuck-military-shirt
Price: 275 GBP

Button-Ups

£275

The verdict

Navy linen military with pintuck detail: crafted and wearable across seasons and contexts.

Fit

Military cut is structured; linen softens as it's worn. Pintucks add texture without bulk. Fit runs true; linen's natural wrinkle is part of the design.

Quality

Drake's linen shirting is soft and durable from the start. Pintuck seaming is reinforced; the shirt will hold detail and structure for years.

Price check

GBP 275 for linen and pintuck work is fair mid-premium positioning—the fiber and detailing justify the price over basic cotton.

Best for

Warm and cool seasons alike; reads smart-casual and pairs well with both neutral and colored bottoms.

Care

Linen wrinkles are expected; cold wash, hang dry, and embrace the natural texture. Pintucks soften and relax over time.

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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