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Browse all Drake's button-ups →Pink Narrow Stripe Cotton Poplin Button-Down Shirt
The verdict
Fit
Drake's button-downs run fitted through the body with moderate taper. Size up if you prefer generous room; poplin fabrics don't soften much with wear.
Quality
Drake's cotton poplin is durable and holds its shape through repeated washing. Expect solid seaming and consistent buttonwork typical of the brand's formal line.
Is the price fair?
At £225, this is mid-premium for a dress shirt. Fair value for a British maker with reputation for longevity, though you're paying partly for the brand name.
Best for
Someone who wants a formal striped shirt that won't disappoint on durability and needs it to layer under sweaters or suit jackets.
Care
Poplin benefits from light starch or sizing before the first wear and regular washing to maintain structure.
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
