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Navy Linen Twill Two-Pocket Work Shirt

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

Button-Ups

£245

The verdict

Linen-twill work shirt at a mid-premium price; good if you want summer-weight workwear and appreciate linen's breathability.

Fit

Linen twill typically drapes more fluidly than pure cotton. Two-pocket work shirt should sit relaxed and untucked-friendly; linen may create softer proportions than structured twill.

Quality

Linen-twill blend at this price should offer durability with a lighter hand. Drake's linen sourcing should be evident in the fabric quality and natural aging potential.

Price check

Mid-premium tier for a summer work shirt. Fair value if Drake's linen-twill blend and construction justify the price for seasonal wear.

Best for

Warm-weather workwear seekers and linen advocates who want a breathable, practical work shirt.

Care

Linen wrinkles naturally; wash cool and air-dry. The wrinkled aesthetic is part of the appeal; embrace it or press lightly.

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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