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Navy Moleskin Two-Pocket Western Shirt

Name: Drake's Navy Moleskin Two-Pocket Western Shirt
Brand: Drake's
SKU: drakes-navy-moleskin-two-pocket-western-shirt
Price: 275 GBP

Button-Ups

£275

The verdict

A moleskin work shirt with western detailing—niche enough to stand out, practical enough for actual rotation.

Fit

Moleskin is heavier and slightly napped; western cuts sit roomy with longer sleeves. Navy moleskin feels sturdier than cotton at the same weight.

Quality

Moleskin at 275 GBP is a deliberate material choice—Drake's sources durable, consistent moleskin and finishes it well. Expect the nap to soften with wear without pilling.

Price check

Moleskin prices fairly at 275 GBP. The material costs more than standard cotton, and the western cut requires careful pattern-making.

Best for

Someone who dresses intentionally and wants a work shirt that reads as made, not bought off the shelf.

Care

Moleskin's nap softens with washing but can be preserved with gentle handling—cool water, air-dry, minimal agitation.

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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