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White Oxford Cotton Cloth Button-Down Shirt

Name: Drake's White Oxford Cotton Cloth Button-Down Shirt
Brand: Drake's
SKU: drakes-white-oxford-cotton-cloth-button-down-shirt-1
Price: 225 GBP

Button-Ups

£225

The verdict

White oxford is the formal baseline; at 225 GBP it's expensive for the color but Drake's durability makes it a reasonable buy if worn very regularly.

Fit

Drake's oxford fit; white read formal and clean. Collar points stay crisp, and the fabric doesn't wrinkle dramatically between washes.

Quality

Oxford cloth from Drake's resists pilling and holds its structure through many washes. White won't yellow noticeably with standard care.

Price check

At 225 GBP, you're mostly paying for oxford durability and brand heritage. White doesn't add premium value, but won't show dirt as readily as lighter shades.

Best for

Someone who wears formal shirts multiple times a week and wants a white oxford that will last years without pilling or degrading.

Care

White oxford can yellow slightly with age; standard washing without bleach keeps it fresh without over-processing the fabric.

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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