Helen pleated linen dress

Softly held through the body, with gentle movement through the skirt, Helen was created to feel comfortable, composed and easy to wear.

Helen is cut from a premium tumbled linen and made to order in our Lancashire studio.

The silhouette falls softly from the shoulders before opening into a pleated skirt designed to move naturally with the body.  Helen has grown on sleeves that you can turn up. The side ties allow you to adjust the fit to suit your style. 

At a glance

• Handmade in Lancashire, England
• 100% tumbled linen
• Pull on style
• Soft silhouette
• Pleated skirt 
• Side seam pockets
• Ties to adjust waist

Fit

A relaxed fit through the body with gentle shaping created through the skirt pleats.  Designed to skim rather than cling.

Models wear a size 2 (10-12) and a size 3 (14-16) 

Helen garment measurements:

Style

Wear Helen alone through summer or layered with the Jack Jacket during cooler months. The relaxed silhouette works equally well with boots, sandals or trainers.

Thoughtful Details

Every Withnell garment includes:

✓ A personalised ribbon embroidered 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.

Caring For Your Garment

We selected a European linen chosen for its durability, drape and ability to soften beautifully with wear

• Hand or machine wash at 30 degrees
• Line dry where possible
• Warm iron if desired

A personal process

Our  handcrafted one by one process takes 3-4  weeks from order to completion. Each pair is meticulously cut and sewn by hand with dedicated attention to detail, ensuring a truly personal experience. We can also include any custom length changes. We invite you to embrace this thoughtful approach and enjoy wearing our  timeless pieces for years to come.

All  our orders are shipped using tracked delivery

Read more about our process

The story 

Named after my nanna Helen, who lived in Withnell. She was in her earlier days a silk weaver at Withnell Mill. Silk weaving was a demanding task that required the use of a skilled eye to check for breakage in the fine yarns.  A quiet and calm lady with a great love for her family.