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Browse all Drake's polos →Pink, Green, Yellow and Navy Pastel Stripe Cotton Rugby Shirt
The verdict
Fit
Drake's rugby cut typically runs generous through shoulders; sizing should be checked as UK brands sometimes skew large. Stock photos help confirm.
Quality
Drake's is London-based with heritage tailoring. At GBP 225, expect quality cotton and refined seaming typical of the brand's casual line.
Is the price fair?
Premium by basics rugby standards, justified by Drake's design heritage and construction reputation. Fair for those valuing British casual brand positioning.
Best for
Men seeking a classic, striped rugby shirt with heritage brand credibility and UK-made construction.
Care
Hand wash in cool water to preserve the pastel stripe brightness; lay flat to dry and avoid tumble.
What owners report about Drake's polos
Drake's polos split into heavyweight piqué cotton styles and knitted cotton-linen styles, and fabric weight is the first thing owners mention: several wear the piqué constantly and count the thick cloth as a plus, while one reviewer found the material so heavy and thick it "almost felt like cotton canvas" and passed on it. The knitted polos get specific praise for fit, cut and collar, though even fans call them extravagantly expensive. One long-term owner reports the piqué's colour faded with frequent wear (revived with a home machine dye), and owners note the distinctive 70s-style collar on the long-sleeve piqué.
- Strengths
- Owners call the piqué polo very well executed and hard-wearing, and praise the fit, cut and collar of the knitted cotton-linen polos.
- Watch out for
- The heavy, thick piqué hand polarizes owners, colour fades with heavy wear, and the knitted polos are repeatedly flagged as extremely expensive even by people who like them.
- Sizing
- One owner who sized down in the knitted polo for a slimmer look concluded the design intent is a boxier, 1950s-style silhouette with longer, fuller sleeves — sizing down works against the cut.
About Drake's's polos line as a whole. Sources: Styleforum — Drake's appreciation thread, p.931 (piqué polo weight) · Styleforum — Drake's appreciation thread, p.507 (long-sleeve piqué owner)