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Olive Ripstop Cotton Work Shirt

Name: Drake's Olive Ripstop Cotton Work Shirt
Brand: Drake's
SKU: drakes-olive-ripstop-cotton-work-shirt
Price: 275 GBP

Button-Ups

£275

The verdict

Ripstop cotton in olive—practical utility fabric with genuine construction, right for someone needing durability over fashion.

Fit

Ripstop has slight body memory and won't drape as fluidly as plain cotton; the two-pocket work cut emphasizes this durability-first aesthetic. Sizing is true to Drake's standard.

Quality

Ripstop at 275 GBP signals intentional material choice. The grid pattern resists tears and snags, and Drake's sources even, consistent weaves. Built for actual work.

Price check

Ripstop's technical durability justifies the price. You're paying for fabric performance, not decorative details.

Best for

Someone whose work shirt genuinely needs to withstand rough conditions—gardening, construction, outdoor labor—without frequent replacement.

Care

Ripstop's grid can catch on zippers; wash with minimal agitation and air-dry to prevent tears from catching in the dryer.

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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