Thornbill is a perfectly simple, strappy summer dress, made of soft and breathable rayon/linen noil. This cut has a lovely fit and flare shape, but the fabric has lots of give, so it’s very comfortable to wear! It has a curved, fold-over flap at the bust as well as pockets in the skirt.
The fabric is 75% rayon and 25% linen, and it closes with an invisible zipper at the back. Thornbill can be hand or machine washed on a cold, delicate cycle and hung to dry. It is also available in , and !
Kristina is 5'3" and wears our size 16. Thornbill measures 44"(2) to 46.5"(20) from shoulder to hem - you can see our size chart . This fabric doesn't have stretch, but it does have a nice amount of 'give'.
Finished measurements of the actual dress in the bust/waist/hip, in inches, are:
2 - 33 / 27 / 56
4 - 34 / 28 / 57
6 - 35 / 29 / 58
8 - 36 / 30 / 59
10 - 38 / 32 / 61
12 - 40 / 34 / 63
14 - 42 / 36 / 65
16 - 44 / 38 / 67
18 - 47 / 41 / 70
20 - 50 / 44 / 73
Everything at Birds of North America is vegan and has been made ethically in Canada since we began in 2007. We have a strong focus on sustainability, and strive to create high-quality garments that last a long time. You can browse vintage Birds styles that we've gathered back as part of our buyback program in our section!