Sailor 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 Dress draws its inspiration from the sails of the Norfolk fishing boats. Available in three different fabrics: 100% GOTS certified organic corduroy in Navy Blue, OEKO-TEX certified cotton stripe, and OEKO-TEX certified cotton & linen chambray. 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 Yarmouth Oilskins, a traditional manufacturer who has been producing maritime clothing and sails for over a century.

Designed to be worn on repeat throughout the year, it’s easy shape ensures you’ll always feel comfortable. Can be layered with underskirts for a more formal outfit, or with thick wool tights for everyday wear.