Modern Heritage: Introducing the Josephine Black Watch Tartan Midi Dress

There is something enduringly elegant about tartan. Rich in heritage yet effortlessly adaptable to modern dressing, it returns season after season as a true wardrobe classic. Our latest interpretation brings together traditional Black Watch tartan with one of our most feminine silhouettes: meet the Josephine Black Watch Tartan Midi Dress.

A Modern Take on Heritage Style

Designed in a beautiful stretch Black Watch tartan, the Josephine combines timeless pattern with a decidedly feminine silhouette.

The fitted, corset-inspired bodice creates an elegant shape through the waist, before flowing into a beautifully full pleated midi skirt. Contrast black satin shoulder bows add a sophisticated finishing touch, bringing softness and subtle glamour to the traditional forest green and navy tones of the tartan.

It is classic heritage dressing, reimagined for today.

A Silhouette Made to Flatter

The beauty of the Josephine lies in its proportions. The structured bodice defines the waist, while the full skirt creates movement and an unmistakably feminine silhouette.

Falling to a longer midi length, the pleated skirt has plenty of swish as you move, making the Josephine just as striking walking into a room as it is standing still.

And because beautiful dresses should be practical too, we've added one of our favourite details: deep pockets.

From Daytime Chic to Evening Elegance

One of the reasons we love Black Watch tartan is its versatility.

For daytime, style the Josephine with classic pumps or ballet flats for a polished yet relaxed look. As temperatures fall, add a cropped cardigan or tailored jacket for an effortlessly elegant Autumn/Winter outfit.

For evening occasions, simply add heels, statement earrings and a favourite clutch. The satin shoulder bows and sweeping skirt give the dress enough drama to feel perfectly at home at dinner parties, festive celebrations and winter soirées.

For an even more dramatic vintage-inspired silhouette, wear the Josephine with a 1950s-style petticoat beneath the skirt to create additional volume.

The Perfect Autumn/Winter Tartan Dress

Forest green and navy make Black Watch tartan particularly easy to wear throughout the colder months. Sophisticated rather than overly seasonal, its deep tones work beautifully for Autumn/Winter dressing, Christmas occasions, winter weddings, parties and special events.

It's also a dress you can return to year after year — exactly the kind of timeless wardrobe piece we believe great style should be built around.

Beautiful. Timeless. Heritage.

The Josephine Black Watch Tartan Midi Dress celebrates everything we love about modern heritage style: a classic fabric, a beautifully feminine silhouette and thoughtful details that make it feel special.

Elegant without being overly formal and vintage-inspired without feeling like a costume, Josephine is designed for women who appreciate dresses with character, craftsmanship and enduring style.

Discover the Josephine Black Watch Tartan Midi Dress and embrace a new season of modern heritage.