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Watteau Dress 1961 Chestnut

Sale price$440.00

Made to order, limited number available.

Based on the “fashion” Holoku, our Watteau has a modern loose body. The iconic watteau pleating down the back speaks to Hawaiian history. The back is intentionally lowered to allow for the proper wearing of a lei. Knee length. On seam pockets.

Due to the scale of the print, print placement varies on finished garments.

100% cotton. Printed in Italy.
Wash gentle cold and hang dry.

Size 0 = US 0-2
Size 1 = US 4-6
Size 2 = US 8-10
Size 3 = US 12-14
Size:
size guide

Measurements are generally taken with the item laid flat. The best way to ensure the right fit is to take a similar garment, lie it flat, and compare with the measurements below. If you have any questions about your sizing, please reach out to us at orders@ofthebirds.com.

BIB DRESS
Size Chest Hips Length US Size
1 20 24 37 4-6
2 21 25.75 37 6-8
3 21.5 27.5 37.25 8-10
4 22.5 28 37.5 10-12
EMILIE DRESS
Size Chest Hips Length (from center V) US Size
1 20 Free 37.75 4-6
2 21 Free 37.75 8-10
3 21.5 Free 38 12-14
KAFTAN
Size Chest Hips Length
One Size 24 FREE 41
Note: Fits a US women's size 2-12
LONG DRESS
Size Chest Hips Length US Size
1 20 FREE 46 2-6
2 22 FREE 46 8-12
3 24 FREE 46.25 14-18
MARGRETHE DRESS
Size Chest Hips Length
1 20 FREE 36
2 22 FREE 36
ORIGAMI DRESS
Size Chest Waist Hips US Size
0 29 25 36 2-4
1 31 26 37 4-6
2 34 27.5 37 6-8
3 38 28 38 8-10
4 39 29 40 10-12
Note: This style uses body measurements since lying flat will not give proper sizing. Size 0 is by special order
WATTEAU DRESS
Size Chest Hips Length US Size
0 19.5 23.75 36 4-6
1 20 24 36 6-8
2 21 25.75 36 8-10
3 21.5 27.5 36.25 10-12
4 22.5 28 36.5 12-14
Note: This dress does fit loosely please order a size down if you are unsure.
ALOHA SHIRT
Size Shoulders Chest Length
1 15.25 23 21
2 16 24 21.5
3 16.25 25 21.5

Size Conversion Chart

We use a simplified number sizing system because some our garments fit across standard sizes. This conversion chart for sizes is our best approximation.

Our Sizes 0 1 2 3 4
Letter XS-S S-M M-L L XL
US 0-4 6-8 8-12 12-14 14-16
AU/UK 6-8 8-14 14-18 18-20 20-22
FR 34-36 36-42 42-46 46-48 48-50
IT 38-40 40-46 44-48 50-54 54-56
BUST ≤ 32" ≤ 34" ≤ 36" ≤ 38" ≤ 40"
WAIST ≤ 27" ≤ 29" ≤ 31" ≤ 32" ≤ 34"
HIP ≤ 36.5" ≤ 39" ≤ 42" ≤ 44" ≤ 46"
Made in the USA | Printed in Italy | Limited batch ethical production

Available in these prints:

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Need this in a different print? Contact us.

10-day returns accepted. See our full policy.
Watteau Dress 1961 Chestnut back view showcasing iconic pleating and floral print on a knee-length cotton dress.
Watteau Dress 1961 Chestnut Sale price$440.00

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“This is my second dress from Language of the Birds. I never regret my purchases. The value of comfort, style, quality are worth it. I still wear the dress I bought over 7 years ago :)”

Kristine I

“This dress is gorgeous. I have it now in three prints and love them all. The construction is detailed and the owner is a dream to work with. I’m so happy with my latest purchase!”

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