The Journey Coat Dress – A Timeless Classic with Vintage Romance
Designed with a nod to the past and a spirit for adventure, the Journey Coat Dress is a piece to cherish for years to come. With its classic silhouette and thoughtful details, this design is a connection with times past and embodies slow, intentional living, celebrating craftsmanship and timeless style.
Originally created to mark the first anniversary of The Handmade Closet, this piece is the realization of a long-held dream—a vintage-inspired coat that seamlessly transforms into a dress.
Why You’ll Love It:
✔ Versatile & Elegant – Wear it buttoned up as a dress or open as a layering coat, adapting to any season or occasion.
✔ Beautifully Tailored – A box-pleated skirt, gathered shoulder details, and an optional ruffled sleeve create a romantic, flowing silhouette.
✔ Designed for Practicality – Two generous in-seam pockets and a slightly above-waist bodice offer ease of wear and movement.
✔ Personalized Just for You – Select to "Keep it Simple" or choose "Surprise Me" to allow for unique hand-stitched details, contrast trims, or special buttons—whatever inspiration strikes at the time of making.
✔ A Piece That Tells Your Story – Crafted to last, Journey is designed to wear beautifully over time, collecting memories as it wears with every extra stitch, patch, or mend you might add as needed.
Your Journey, Your Style
Choose a heavyweight linen in Mushroom or Toast for a coat that carries you through cooler seasons, or opt for a mid-weight linen in a timeless colour for a dress that layers effortlessly across the year.
A travel wardrobe essential and a true heirloom piece, the Journey Coat Dress is designed to be worn, loved, and lived in—where will it take you?
Seen here on model in Teal, A 'Surprise me' version of Journey in Ohara Red (note: no longer available choose Crimson), both made in all purpose linen. Also a "Surprise me" version of Journey is seen here on model in Mushroom heavy weight linen with French Clay and Rust details. Hanging is Journey in Ginger over a Gypsy Original also in Ginger.
All Journey Linen Coat dresses are individually made to order by Bronwyn in Dayboro Queensland Australia. Please send your sizing details with your order or book a consultation with me for the best possible fit. Allow 4-7 weeks for delivery.