Dee Dee Black Watch Tartan Vintage 50s Full Circle Dress
£85.00
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Out of stock sizes are available to pre-order for the 10th December. Any additional items purchased with this will be sent together.
We advise to check our size guide above before ordering and do not size down.
Made in the UK
The ‘Dee Dee’ dress in Black Watch tartan is perfect for any occasion. It features an off-the-shoulder, Bardot style, neckline which radiates vintage glamour with classical angled sleeves & a bateau, straight back neckline. This dress is made from a high quality, traditional woven tartan which has a warm feel & the bodice is satin lined & front boned with a concealed zip at the back for smooth fit. The full circle skirt section has lashings of fabric and looks great when worn with one of our fluffy Black petticoats as shown in the photo, which is sold separately. This dress now comes with a cute matching brass buckled belt, but can also be worn without as there are no belt loops.
Please note- It has a fitted bodice with only a little stretch so please be careful when pulling the zip up.
jennb (verified owner) –
I am completely in love with this dress!! It has just arrived today and I can honestly say it is one of my favourite dresses in my wardrobe now! The delivery was prompt , the fabric is beautiful , the fit is perfect , (the size guide was a huge help! ) I usually find it quite difficult to find dresses that aren’t true vintage that fit me so well as I am larger on top and very small at the waist but this dress sits perfectly !! Can’t wait to show it off over the Christmas / Hogmanay season! Thank you British retro I will Definately be returning for more!
Nicola (verified owner) –
Ordered this dress late Thursday afternoon, arrived Saturday morning, just in time to wear it for my engagement photoshoot. The fit is great. Very well made and lovely fabric. Really really pleased.
Morven (verified owner) –
It was a tough decision between all the lovely dresses, but glad I went for this one. The fabric feels of a good quality and it’s flattering yet comfortable. Looks great with a petticoat underneath and perfect for dancing! I’m usually between sizes 10 and 12 but the 10 fitted great. The top half fit is rather neat, so for a larger bust I would have gone up a size. Lovely print and colours are great for a festive party dress. A good investment!
lizcullen57 (verified owner) –
Bought this dress for my daughter to attend a Scottish Wedding. What a beautiful dress . Well made, great quality and cut . Customer service excellent as they rushed through the dress as I had ordered the wrong size. Well worth every penny. My daughter is in love with it. Thank you British Retro will continue to buy in the future.
Nikki (verified owner) –
I purchased this dress as I wanted a tartan dress for a Burns supper and i’m so glad I did. Absolutely stunning dress, very comfortable and very flattering. When ceilidh dancing the skirt looked beautiful as it swung round. One of the best dresses I have ever bought.
sarah_mcfadden15 (verified owner) –
Inlove with this dress its gorgeous the material is so soft great quality dress i want one in every style just wish Australian exchange rate was better i would have the whole collection
cymric-peggy (verified owner) –
From the moment I put this dress on I didn’t want to take it off!! Figure flattering and perfect colours for me. I bought the black petticoat to go with it and I got so many compliments
Mary Hodgson (verified owner) –
I bought this dress last week and was a bit concerned with buying before trying on that it would not fit. It is a perfect fit your size guide is very accurate. I am wearing it to a Christmas themed wedding next Saturday and this dress will be perfect. Lovely fabric and very flattering. Very prompt delivery
susiegysin (verified owner) –
This is a beautiful dress – really well made and the fabric is a lovely weight. I am delighted with it! I ordered a 12 initially as I am between sizes (36″ bust 26″ waist) but had to reorder a 10 which fits perfectly. Both dresses dispatched quickly. Can you please do one in midnight blue?
Bronwyn (verified owner) –
This is my first dress purchase from british retro. I am happy to say that the quality lives up to the hype. The fabric feels high quality and well made. It is a really full circle skirt, and a petticoat fills easily under it. I am five foot one, and it stops about mid-calf on me. The tartan pattern matches up evenly. The bodice has nice boning, and due to it being off the shoulder, this enables me to wear it without a bra. It doesn’t fit too tight on the arms. These are my first impressions, but so far I am very impressed.
Helen –
This dress is really beautiful and so well made. I get lots of comments when ever I where
Casey –
Received this dress as a Christmas pressie off my better half (he scored major brownie points for this little number!) I adore these style dresses and have been lusting over this dress for ages. Was waiting for it to come back in stock and we order on the pre-order for it coming back and it arrived before Christmas so this in itself was amazing customer service and made getting dolled up so much more exciting.
I couldnt wait to try it on. It fits like a glove! It is so flattering. It clings to my breasts and nips my waist in making me feel like a 1950s goddess and it showeed as i got loads of compliments and turned heads on my girly night.
I cannot wait to wear this item again and again!
First time wear no petticoat nexr rims i shall be going the full hog petticost,hair and red lipstick!!
Will definitely be ordering from British retro again soon!
P.s i have pretty much told all my friends and anyone who complimented this dress where to find you!
Thank you so much!!!
From a very happy customer!!
kirstymartin36 –
This dress is AMAZING! I ordered it for a Hogmanay ball. The fabric is excellent quality and the dress has been made perfectly. I have a large bust so went up a size and the fit was perfect. Petticoat really finishes off the look. Only criticism is that the belt could be better quality and wasn’t sized well for larger sized waist.
Claire L –
Thank you for your feedback and we’re happy you like the dress. Regarding the belt it is exactly the same quality as the dress made from the same material and high quality brass buckle, an improvement from last year! Also we haven’t had any problems with the fit as they are standard sized belts. I hope this helps.
Robyn McBride (verified owner) –
WHAT CAN I SAY! This dress is absolutely AMAZING! The fabric is so soft and the dress just feels expensive. It looks stunning and the sizing was accurate. This is without a doubt my favouriaye thing in my closet. If I absolutely HAD to complain I’d say that the belt is a little flimsy. But again, such a little complaint considering how beautiful this dress is.
Josephine Allen –
Beautiful dress bought at last minute and arrived on time for a wedding. Fits really well and very flattering neckline , off the sleeves stayed in place whilst jiving . Great addition to my vintage wardrobe and great to buy a dress made in the UK.
anna_kanafek (verified owner) –
Just received my dress….. OMG ? it’s absolutely gorgeous!! Fits perfectly, it’s true to size, and the material is amazing quality! Can’t wait to wear it! Very quick delivery. I will order another one soon, thank U soooo much!
Marlyn Fitzpatrick (verified owner) –
I bought this dress for my sisters wedding I love this dress it’s amazing and so is the quality of the material and the size chart is spot on. Was delivered 2 days from ordering I also ordered the fluffy underskirt which just sets off the dress I can’t wait to wear it on my sisters special day ❤️
Michelle Kerr (verified owner) –
My dress has just arrived and I had to try it on right away!! I looooove it!Can’t wait to wear it to a wedding in Ireland in a couple of weeks!I got the size 18 and it has a little room left which I love!Thank you for the gorgeous dress!
Jess Kiem (verified owner) –
First purchase from British Retro and I’m absolutely in love with this dress and can’t wait to purchase more. Everything about this dress is perfect! I’ve never had a dress fit so perfectly, the colours are great, the material feels good and the twirl factor is amazing. It goes well with a black petticoat, the belt fits well with a little extra wiggle room. The boning on the inside of the dress is comfortable, doesn’t dig into me and gives a nice shape to my waist.
So happy I bought this dress and can’t wait to buy more to add to my vintage/pin up collection
Katie Burns (verified owner) –
Beautiful dress, well fitted, comfortable and got loads of compliments whilst wearing :) might have to get myself another Dee Dee dress in another colour. Thanks! X
Demitria Holland (verified owner) –
My very first order from British Retro and wow. I’m so pleased. The quality was amazing and I felt so beautiful in it. I didn’t want to take it off! It fits amazingly!
At first I was a little sceptical due to loads of sights being “retro vintage” but having awful quality!! British Retro certainly exceeded my expectations!
Will certainly be ordering from here again!
Elizabeth Walker (verified owner) –
Such a gorgeous dress! Arrived so quickly too. I could not recommend this dress highly enough. I feel beautiful in it. The fabric is amazing, the fit is stunning, and just an all round quality product. This is my first purchase, but definitely not my last!
corinne.gasnier (verified owner) –
This dress is juste gorgeous! I received my purchase (Sent to France) within 5 days only and was absolutely satisfied. I hesitaded between size 8 and 10, but I followed the recommandation from Brtitish retro not to down size and purchased the size 10 and it’s just perfect! I will be ordering again!
Elaine Stewart (verified owner) –
I purchased this dress earlier this year 2022 for a Ceilidh wedding, dress is stunning. So comfortable to wear, didn’t want to take it off!
Fabric is beautiful, I wore a black patent belt with it.
Got lots of compliments on the day.
Now considering a dress similar for my son wedding in December 2023! The blue velvet dress but currently out of stock, so fingers crossed I’ll get lucky.
Thanks to this fabulous company. xx
Heather Montgomery (verified owner) –
This is incredible! It’s so beautifully made, arrived quickly and has great quality – definitely recommend having the petticoat underneath as there is a lot of fabric. I ordered a 12, as I would usually be a 10/12 depending on the shop and it fitted me well.
Laurine Renaud (verified owner) –
Absolutely love this dress ! The size guide is very accurate since i was a 10 for the bust but a 14 for the waist, I took a 12 and it fits perfectly !
Morbidwood (verified owner) –
I was dreaming of these dress for so long! I am 84 cm at waist and 97 cm on the top, so I purchased size 14 and they are a little bit loose on the top, but nevermind. The colors are stunning, they are bright and deep as on the promo photos. I love the cut, they are already my 4th Dee Dee and not my last ones. I always feel very special and the show stops while I am wearing these dress. The fabric is non-stretch, but high quality and soft.
h.reid (verified owner) –
Wow! What can I say about this dress. I’m Scottish and bought this for my daughter’s wedding as am not a flowery kind of girl so this whole look is perfect for me. Had to order a 16 just to fit my boobs but it’s made so well that it fitted perfectly everywhere….hoping to lose a bit of weight before the big day and know the dress will still look gorgeous. Also ordered the petticoat so can’t wait to receive that and complete the look! The wedding is in August so was concerned the material would be too thick but it’s not and is very lightweight. Cannot speak highly enough of this company, and now want to wear the dress everywhere but will be good and save it for the big day!
Eleanor Preece (verified owner) –
I was looking for a dress that would hide bloating but still look fitted and fabulous. Bought with the petticoat I am absolutely ecstatic!!! that it not only fits beautifully but it looks and feels high quality. Going to a dinner at a Scottish castle and for the first time I feel confident and fabulous! I WILL be telling everyone I know where I bought it. Thank you so much for keeping it British its SO important xx