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Browse all Drake's button-ups →Red Narrow Stripe Cotton Poplin Button-Down Shirt
The verdict
Fit
Drake's poplin button-downs are structured and crisp with a traditional button-down collar. The fit is neat through the body; expect a classic, not contemporary, silhouette.
Quality
Red-striped poplin from Drake's maintains its colour well and is durable enough for frequent wear. Construction is careful; buttons are secure and seams hold.
Is the price fair?
At £225, you pay a fair price for a well-made dress shirt from an established brand. Not a bargain but honest value for quality and reputation.
Best for
A professional wearer or smart-casual dresser who incorporates striped dress shirts into regular rotation and values durability over trend-led styling.
Care
Iron before wear to maintain crispness. Wash separately initially if concerned about red dye; the poplin holds colour well.
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
