Tilko Linen Shirt Dress

Product Details

The Tilko Shirt Dress, an ELK classic, is reimagined in the vibrant seasonal Elodi Print, crafted on durable French linen. This versatile midi dress transitions seamlessly from work to weekend, featuring a button-through front, comfortable cap sleeves, functional side seam pockets, and a self-fabric belt. The bold Elodi Print effortlessly complements both neutral and bold colours. For a different style, wear it open as a robe over your favourite denim. 

The Elodi Print is a yardage print and the print placement will vary on each garment, making each piece unique.

• Crafted from French linen, softening with each wear.
• First introduced to the range in Summer 2022, this style has been produced in 5 prints.
• Produced by a factory sourcing at least 50% of its energy from rooftop solar.

Material

100% French Linen

Linen is a light, breathable fabric that is durable and strong. It wrinkles easily which is part of its appeal, it is easy to care for and becomes softer with age and wear.

Linen is a natural plant fibre, grown from the flax plant. The crop itself is naturally pest-resistant and requires minimal water to grow, meaning it demands fewer resources than crops such as conventionally-grown cotton. 

Linen grown in France follows more traditional methods of growing and processing. For example, the crop is stripped back to prepare it for textiles using a dew-retting process. Dew-retting makes use of natural sunlight and dew to soften the crop, rather than using intensive chemical or water processes.

Maker

Manufacturer: Jimmy Fashions
Fabric Mill: Tongling Worldbest Linen & Ramie

We have been working with Jimmy Fashions since 2010. They are a smaller, independent supplier with a focus on design and quality, and this is one of our longest standing supplier relationships. With owner Jimmy Shen and his team working closely with our Design and Production departments, this family-owned business has grown with ELK and now supplies much of our woven apparel. 

In early 2024, the Jimmy had solar panels installed on the rooftop of the factory, to help provide renewable energy for their operations. The factory also undergoes annual SMETA social compliance audits, which are conducted by a third party and provide transparency into worker wellbeing and wages. 

We have been sourcing our linen fabric from Tongling Worldbest for many years. This fabric mill is certified under the OEKO-TEX 100 Standard, ensuring the fabric is free from harmful substances. 

Size and Fit

The Tilko Shirt Dress is an relaxed fit garment throughout. Customer service can assist you with achieving your ideal fit. We find some customers like to size down because of the generous fit.

Key measurements for this dress are the bust, waist, and length.

 All garments are measured flat (not on body) and then doubled (except the length) to calculate the total circumference. To work out what size will suit you best, flat measure an item that fits you well and use this as a guide. Please contact us if you have any questions or need more information.

Approximate bust measurements (measured flat):
6: 58 cm
8: 60.5 cm
10: 63 cm
12: 65.5 cm
14: 68 cm
16: 70.5 cm
18: 73 cm
20: 75.5 cm

Approximate waist measurement:
6: 59 cm
8: 61.5 cm
10: 64 cm
12: 66.5 cm
14: 69 cm
16: 71.5 cm
18: 74 cm
20: 76.5 cm

Approximate hip measurement:
6: 61 cm
8: 63.5 cm
10: 66 cm
12: 68.5 cm
14: 71 cm
16: 73.5 cm
18: 76 cm
20: 78.5 cm

Approximate length measurement:
6: 126.8 cm
8: 127.4 cm
10: 128 cm
12: 128.6 cm
14: 129.2 cm
16: 129.8 cm
18: 130.4 cm
20: 131 cm

Model Measurements

Our model Marlo wears the Tilko Linen Shirt Dress in a size 10 with our Elise Mule measures:
Height: 181cm
Bust 81cm
Waist 60cm
Hips 88cm

Our model Lauren M wears the Tilko Linen Shirt Dress in a size 20 with our Stockholm Heel in Tan measures:
Height: 180cm
Bust: 113cm
Waist: 90cm
Hips: 128cm

Care Instructions

• Hand wash
• Do not bleach
• Do not tumble dry
• Warm iron
• Dry cleanable
• The colour of the print will fade over time
• as it is printed on natural Linen.
• Wash dark colours separately.
• Cool hand or cold gentle machine wash.
• Use eco-friendly detergent.
• Do not rub, wring or spin dry.
• Line dry in shade.