Sailor Stripe Dress

“…there is a weightlessness to being out at sea, carried along by air and floating on water, making you feel as if you do not have a body and the whole world is without solidity.”

Threads – The Delicate Life of John Craske. Julia Blackburn.

The Sailor Stripe Dress draws its inspiration from the sails of the Norfolk fishing boats. Available in three different OEKO-TEX certified cotton and linen fabrics: a heavy weight cotton in a Navy and White Candy Stripe, a lighter weight Oxford shirting in a Samphire Green and White stripe or a paper weight cotton and linen Blue Chambray fabric. It’s generous skirt billows, while its neat “Peter-Pan” collar is reminiscent of the curved collars found in Edwardian tailoring.

Always functional, this dress has two oversized patch pockets on the bust and two deep side pockets inserted in the skirt side seams. The sleeves are elbow length and can be worn rolled back. The placket can be worn buttoned to the top or left open and is trimmed with sustainable Corozo nut buttons.

The skirt has two rows of tuck stitch (including the hem) to create weight and volume in the skirt, they are also a nod to traditional Edwardian pinafores worn by the fishermen’s wives and daughters.

This piece has been lovingly made in Norfolk by a traditional manufacturer who has been producing maritime clothing and sails for over a century.

Designed to be worn on repeat throughout the spring and summer months, it’s easy shape ensures you’ll always feel comfortable. Equally adapted to work in or as a beach dress.