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DOROTHY | needlecord | peplum shirt

DOROTHY | needlecord | peplum shirt

Regular price £180.00
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Handmade needle cord shirt with a soft peplum, available in several colours, designed and made in Lancashire.

A mood enhancing and compliment attracting shirt.

Designed to sit at the high hip, creating balance through the waist while allowing ease through the body.  Button front to the waist using natural corozo buttons made in England.

At a glance

  • Softly defines the waist without clinging
  • Falls away gently from the tummy
  • Works beautifully over dresses and trousers
  • Neat collar
  • Bracelet length sleeves
  • Easy to wear layered through the seasons
  • Creates shape while remaining comfortable
  • Made to order
  • Available to custom length etc

 Fit:  Dorothy wears a Withnell size 2 (10-12)  in saffron. Ruby  wears a Withnell size 3 (14-16) in navy and doe.

.                 A Few Thoughtful Details

Every Withnell garment includes:

✓ A personalised ribbon with your name

✓ A repair kit containing matching thread and needle

✓ A recipe card showing the materials used and where they were sourced

These small details sit at the heart of Withnell.

Styling Notes

Pair Dorothy with our relaxed Denis trouser or jeans or use as a top layer with a t-shirt unnderneath.

Caring For Your Garment

This blouse is made using carefully selected 100% cotton chosen for its durability, drape and ability to soften beautifully with wear.

  • Machine wash at 30°C
  • Line dry where possible
  • Warm iron if desired on reverse
  • Cool tumble dry 

Made Slowly

Dorothy is made to order in Lancashire.                                                                              No excess stock is produced and every garment is cut individually once an order is placed.  Natural fibres, careful sourcing and small-scale production sit at the heart of Withnell. We are more than happy to send you fabric swatches to make your selection easier, please contact us: hello@withnell.co

FAQ

Q: How long does it take to make?
A: Each garment is handmade to order — please allow 2–3 weeks for production.

Q: Can I customise it?
A: Yes! Custom lengths and tweaks are available, please contact hello@withnell.co

Read more about our process

The Story Behind Dorothy

Dorothy is named after my mum. She belonged to a generation that understood the value of good clothing and the importance of repair. She believed a garment should be practical, comfortable and beautifully made. If it wasn't useful, she wasn't interested. This shirt could only ever have been called Dorothy.


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Size Guide

How To Take Body Measurements

UK standard size chart

 

Our Sizes

UK size Bust Waist Hip
1 6 - 8 78 -86cm 62-68cm 88-94cm
2 10 - 12 88-94cm 70-76cm 96-102cm
3 14 - 16 96-102cm 80-86cm 104-110cm
4 18 - 20 104-114cm 88-98cm 112-120cm
5 22-24 116-122cm 100-106cm 122-127cm

  

 Each of our styles has a  garment measurement charts (see below).  
These charts tell you the actual garment measurements.  They provide allowance for movement and comfort.
Measurement chart for 'Paula Dress' with size specifications in centimeters and inches.
We are always happy to help if you have any concerns regarding
measurements or deciding which size you will be.  Please get in touch
using our contact form or email hello@withnell.co