Designed & manufactured in the UK
This beautiful, Celtic tartan is cut from a soft woven cotton with functional, brass coloured buttons all the way down and a matching brass buckled belt.
This dress features half sleeves with nifty buttoned cuffs and a semi-flared collar. To create a full on 50s look just pop one of our fluffy black petticoats underneath or wear without for that chic, shirt dress look. Unlike many dressmakers we have also carefully matched up the checks.
Fabric composition: 100% cotton.
The fabric is non-stretch so please refer to our size chart to ensure you choose the correct size.
| UK Size | EU Size | US Size | Bust (in/cm) |
Waist (in/cm) |
Length- top of collar to hem (in/cm) |
| 8 | 36 | 4 | 33″/ 84cm | 26.5″/ 67cm | 45″/ 114cm |
| 10 | 38 | 6 | 35″/ 89cm | 28.5″/ 72cm | 45.25″/ 115cm |
| 12 | 40 | 8 | 37″/ 94cm | 30.5″/ 77cm | 45.5″/ 116cm |
| 14 | 42 | 10 | 39″/ 99cm | 32.5″/ 83cm | 46″/ 117cm |
| 16 | 44 | 12 | 41″/ 104cm | 34.5″/ 88cm | 46.25″/ 117.5cm |
| 18 | 46 | 14 | 43″/ 109cm | 36.5″/ 93cm | 46.5″/ 118cm |
Yaisa Howard (verified owner) –
Gorgeous, pictures do not do this justice, I loved the video on Instagram, helped me make up my mind to buy, so glad I did, I’m a UK size 8, this fits true to size. Will be back for other colours.
Kass McGann (verified owner) –
Beautiful plaid. Soft fabric. A perfect fit. Really a delight in all ways.
Jacqueline Ryan (verified owner) –
Gorgeous dress, possibly my favorite British Retro dress so far!
After buying the Way Out West in Black Watch tartan I knew I needed another one and this Celtic Tartan version just called to me the minute I saw it. The cut is gorgeous and flattering, the length means I’m always comfortable wearing it and the fit is perfect!
The material is much thinner than the black watch version but it doesn’t feel cheap, just a bit more of a summer dress feel to it. Have yet to wash it but feels like it’ll wash well too.
The belt is a God send! Everything has gone a bit soft around the middle since lockdown but the thickness of the belt snatches in my waist giving me this great shape. Plus the fact that it’s not seen into place or that there’s no belt loops means that I can move it to where it’s most flattering for me.
My only quibble isn’t with the dress (which is why I’ve still given 5 stars) but with the matching face mask. Really not great at all, flattens my nose and hangs off my chin, surprised by how flat and shapeless it was, so much so I’m wondering if it wasn’t a dud? Anyway forget the mask but the dress is definitely worth it!