Clara Francis and Tania Hindmarch are founders of British label O Pioneers, which has made this dress its signature. Keen fans of old-world charm and clothes from bygone eras, O Pioneers’ version of The Frock, worn with a handknitted tank, is a case in point.
At its most extreme (see the Elsie Dress) there’s a vintage costume look going on. This can get tricky when trying to figure out real world accessories. For instance, what footwear should you wear? No-nonsense work boots are the way that Karen Walker styles her Buckingham Dress, bringing all that’s girly down to earth. Hope & Ivy’s Embroidered Tiered Midi Dress ticks the boxes for embroidery with ruffled sleeves and flounced hems.