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Browse all Drake's button-ups →White Cotton Oxford Cloth Long Point Collar Shirt
The verdict
Fit
Oxford cloth has a thicker weave than poplin, giving slightly more body and a softer hand. Long-point collar on Drake's fitted frame; expect a classic silhouette.
Quality
Oxford is more durable than poplin and softens pleasantly over time. Drake's oxford finishes hold shape well, though the weave is inherently less crisp than poplin.
Is the price fair?
£225 for an oxford dress shirt is fair. Oxford costs slightly more to weave and Drake's finishing justifies the price.
Best for
Formal and business-casual wearers who want soft hand with structure, willing to trade the crispness of poplin for durability.
Care
Oxford softens with washing; warm water and gentle drying help it age gracefully without excessive shrinkage.
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
