Volendam Delft blue dress Emma

The Volendam Delft Blue dress Emma is a short Dutch dress with a blue bodice, white lace puff sleeves and a wide skirt with a Delft Blue windmill print. The red-and-white checkered belt is tied into a large bow at the front, giving the whole dress the look of a festive version of traditional Volendam clothing. Women wear this dress on King’s Day, at a Dutch evening or during Carnival.

Windmill print and lace: the dress in detail

• The skirt is printed with windmills, tile panels and floral motifs in blue on white.
• The hem is finished with white lace and a red trim above it.
• The short sleeves are made of white lace and puff out, with a white band across the bust.
• The dress fastens with a zip at the back.
• The dress is made of 100% polyester and comes with a belt.
• Wash at 30 degrees, do not bleach, do not dry clean, do not tumble dry and do not iron.
• Available in sizes XS to XXL.

Where the Delft Blue in this dress comes from

Delft Blue is painted earthenware with blue decorations on a white background, known for tile panels with windmills, farms and floral vines. These exact motifs are featured on the skirt, making the dress look like a walking tile panel. Volendam adds the recognizable traditional clothing: a tight bodice over a wide skirt with an apron-like front piece. Together they create a typically Dutch look that is instantly recognized at a Dutch evening or during King’s Day.

What do you wear on your feet and head with this Delft Blue dress?

A Volendam bonnet with upright points completes the traditional look, and a lace bonnet matches the white lace in the sleeves. Clogs or simple black shoes keep the dress close to tradition, while red pumps make it even more festive and pick up the color of the belt. A Delft Blue necklace, earrings with windmills or an orange accessory for King’s Day complete the outfit.

Choose the Volendam Delft Blue dress Emma and take to the dance floor in Dutch style during King’s Day, Carnival or a Dutch evening.