• A long sleeve shirt dress with a checkered pattern, displayed on a hanger, featuring a collar and pic rac trim.
  • Woman in a blue checkered dress holding a basket of flowers on a rural road.
  • Two women in long dresses walking outdoors with baskets, surrounded by greenery.
  • Woman in a white dress and hat standing near a wooden gate with a basket, outdoors.
  • Woman in a blue checkered dress holding a basket with flowers on a rural road.
  • Woman wearing a checkered dress standing in a garden.
  • Person wearing a blue and white checkered shirt with a blurred background
  • Pink and white checkered dress on a mannequin against a plain wall.
  • Two women sitting on grass, one in a natural check dress and straw hat, the other in a blue checkered dress, holding flowers.
  • Two women in a garden holding picnic baskets, one in a natural check dress and straw hat, the other in a blue checkered dress.
  • Woman in a white dress and straw hat standing near a wooden gate with a wicker basket, looking over a scenic landscape.
  • Person wearing a blue and white checkered dress outdoors.
  • Line drawing of a shirt dress with front and back views, labeled 'Dorothy Shirt Dress'.
  • Measurement chart for a dress labeled 'Dorothy Tiered Dress' with size specifications in centimeters and inches.
  • Collage of fabric swatches in various colors with labels.
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DOROTHY | shirt dress | organic cotton check

DOROTHY | shirt dress | organic cotton check

£220.00
£220.00
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DESCRIPTION

DOROTHY is a structured shirt dress in organic cotton with a classic one-inch check pattern on an off-white base. Long sleeves feature bracelet-length proportions with buttoned cuffs, while cotton ricrac trim adds a refined detail throughout.

DESIGN & STYLE

  • Shirtdress style with natural corozzo buttons.
  • Gathered skirts add gentle volume and softness, ensuring a relaxed and comfortable fit.
  • Side-seam pockets for a functional yet discreet detail.
  • Falls at low calf making it perfect for styling.

FIT & SIZE GUIDE

  • Loose, comfortable fit, with gathers that add volume without overwhelming
  • 100%organic cotton check soft and breathable

THE STORY 

Dorothy is named after  my mum who was  little sister to Joan and Molly. She was brought up during WW2 and like many of that generation, make do and mend became part of their life. Her philosophy was buy good quality and it will last.  She always invested in good quality clothes and shoes that would work hard for many years. Only a practical shirt dress could be a Dorothy dress. If it wasn’t practical, useful and made to last she wouldn’t entertain it.

Care and Maintenance

When purchasing a Withnell garment, you will receive a detailed care guide. Our clothing is designed to last over time, preserving its original beauty. 

All our garments are made to order, with no stock. Each piece is crafted especially for you. It is a  2-3  week schedule from order to dispatch.

If in doubt about your size, please contact us at hello@withnell.co

Sustainability & Ethics

We only cut garments once an order has been placed. Our off-cuts are repurposed to make accessories.

All our materials are made from natural fibres.  

We design, make patterns, samples  and your garments  in house.  

Every Withnell garment comes with a repair kit to maintain your garment for longer.

We offer repairs for trickier jobs.

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