• Blue and white checkered dress on a mannequin against a plain wall with a plant and straw hat in the background.
  • Woman in a checkered dress holding a woven bag, standing by a natural setting with trees and water.
  • Woman in a checkered dress standing on a wooden bridge in a natural setting
  • Black and white photo of a woman in a checkered dress posing outdoors.
  • Blue and white checkered linen dress with a straw hat on a white wall.
  • Blue and white checkered dress on a mannequin against a white wall with a plant and hat in the background.
  • Collage of checkered fabric, mountain landscape, and nature elements with text labels.
  • Line drawing of Withnell Paula dress featuring front and back view with details.
  • Measurement chart for 'Paula Dress' with size specifications in centimeters and inches.
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Paula scalloped front dress in woven linen check

Paula scalloped front dress in woven linen check

£345.00
£345.00
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Handcrafted linen dress featuring a scalloped front. Designed, cut and made in Lancashire.

Made for days when comfort and a special touch matter.

 A softly structured linen dress cut from a selection of  scrumptious linen checks chosen for their subtle and unusual colour combinations.  Paula has a soft and feminine  rounded collar, gathered shoulder and beautiful hand cut scalloped front detail. Hand covered buttons provide a classic and vintage feel. The gathered skirt allows you to move with ease and has generous pockets in the sideseam .

Details

  • Softly rounded collar
  • Scalloped front 
  • Gently gathered skirt detail
  • Side ties designed to adjust the fullness at the waist
  • deep side seam pockets

Fit

Paula has a relaxed fit through the body with gentle gathers at the shoulder. Designed to skim rather than cling.

Dorothy wears a size 2 (10-12) For best results see our garment size chart.

Measurement chart for 'Paula Dress' with size specifications in centimeters and inches.

Thoughtful Details

Every Withnell garment includes:

✓ A personalised ribbon embroidered with your name
✓ A repair kit containing matching thread, buttons and needle
✓ A recipe card showing the materials used and where they were sourced

✓ Sent using recyclable, plastic free packaging

These small details are intended to encourage a longer relationship with your clothing.

Caring for your garment

Made using a soft laundered 100% linen, chosen for its weight, soft drape and durability.

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

A personal process

Our  handcrafted one by one process takes 3-4  weeks from order to completion. Each dress 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  orders are shipped using tracked delivery.

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    The story

    Named after me, Paula reflects many of the values that guide Withnell, soft detail,  warmth, quiet strength and my love for curved lines.

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    Sourced with care

    Where possible, I choose materials made in the UK and Ireland, or source through long-established UK merchants. For the things that can't be found closer to home, I work with trusted suppliers who share information about where and how their materials are made.

    I believe you should know what goes into your clothes. Every Withnell garment comes with its own recipe, listing the materials used, where I sourced them and where they were made.

    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