
JW Anderson
Side Knots Cotton-Silk Blend Shirtdress
This JW Anderson shirtdress is a relaxed-fit, above-the-knee women's dress made in Italy from a light periwinkle-blue cotton-silk twill. It has a point collar, front button placket with round buttons, button cuffs, a rounded bib insert outlined with topstitching, an embroidered anchor logo at the lower front, a back yoke seam, and tie-up side openings that knot at the hips to create asymmetric draped panels. Measured length is 91 cm (35.75 inches) from the top of the shoulder on a size 4.
- Material
- Cotton-silk blend twill
- Gender
- female
- Style
- casual, smart-casual, relaxed-fit, playful, trendy
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Color
Specifications
Flowy cotton-silk twill shirtdress with a front bib insert, side tie knots, and moccasin topstitching at the cuffs by JW Anderson.
Point collar, front button-down closure, button cuffs, bib insert, tie-up side openings, embroidered logo, above-knee length, relaxed fit.
- Material
- Cotton-silk blend twill
- Secondary
- silk
- Style
- casual, smart-casual, relaxed-fit, playful, trendy
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, weekend
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Additional Attributes
- flowy cotton-silk shirtdress silhouette
- feminine relaxed fit
- luxurious cotton-silk twill
- point collar
- front button-down closure
- button cuffs with moccasin topstitching
- front bib insert
- tie-up side openings creating side knots
- embroidered logo detail
- above-knee length
- made in Italy
- length of 91 cm (35.75 inches) from shoulder
- JW Anderson designer piece
Product Insights
Main fabric is 88% cotton and 12% silk. Bib insert and tie-up side openings combine to structure the relaxed body. Side ties are functional adjusters, not just decorative. Dry clean only: do not wash, bleach, or tumble dry; professional soft dry cleaning is specified. Sizes run 4–12 in two-point steps with no odd sizes, and the run tops out at 12. All sizes are priced the same at 1465 CAD, so larger sizes carry no cost penalty.
Verified claims
- material
- Main fabric is 88% cotton and 12% silk.
- fit
- Relaxed, oversized fit with roomy shoulders and long sleeves.
- length
- Hits above the knee, with a 91 cm length measured from the shoulder on a size 4.
- design_structure
- Bib insert and tie-up side openings combine to structure the relaxed body.
- side_ties
- Side ties are functional adjusters, not just decorative.
- color
- Listed as Baby Blue, but the official colorway is cornflower blue—a clear medium blue, not a greyed pastel.
- fabric_behavior
- Cotton-silk twill holds a press better than poplin or voile, but creasing stays moderate at elbows and sleeve bends.
- care
- Dry clean only: do not wash, bleach, or tumble dry; professional soft dry cleaning is specified.
- ironing
- Iron on a low setting, with or without steam, when needed.
- hand_feel
- Fabric feels soft, smooth, lightweight and breathable with a gentle silk-like sheen and fluid drape.
- fiber_roles
- Cotton provides breathability and everyday comfort; silk adds softness, fluidity and lustre.
- construction
- Point collar, front button placket, button cuffs, back yoke seam and visible topstitching.
- finishing
- Signature finishes include moccasin topstitching at the cuffs and a tonal anchor embroidery.
- styling
- Can be styled cinched at the waist with side knots or looser for a relaxed tunic effect.
- use_cases
- Breathable enough for warm-weather wear and suitable for layering.
- sizing_tradeoff
- Sizes run 4–12 in two-point steps with no odd sizes, and the run tops out at 12.
- value
- All sizes are priced the same at 1465 CAD, so larger sizes carry no cost penalty.
- comparison
- Compared with poplin or voile shirting, the twill weave holds a press better and resists sharp creasing.
- variant
- Offered in Baby Blue across five sizes: 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12.
- brand_identity
- JW Anderson's design language brings playful, referential and surrealist details to classic silhouettes.
Product record
- Title
- Side Knots Cotton-Silk Blend Shirtdress
- Brand
- JW Anderson
- Price
- 1465 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 14 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Side Knots Cotton-Silk Blend Shirtdress: Choose this if you want a relaxed, oversized shirtdress in a lightweight cotton-silk twill (88% cotton, 12% silk) with a soft sheen and fluid drape. It suits shoppers drawn to statement details like tie-up side openings with long draped panels that create an asymmetrical hem, a rounded bib front with a button placket, a point collar, and moccasin topstitching at the cuffs — all in a Baby Blue colorway, sizes 4 to 12, made in Italy. Keep in mind the length varies by detail: the body hits above the knee (about 35.75 inches from the shoulder in a size 4), while the side panels hang longer and lower.[1,2,3,4,5] | Tie-Up Waist Pure Silk Dress: Choose this if you want a sleeveless maxi in 100 percent silk crepe with a flowy, wrinkled texture, a draped silhouette, and inserts that tie into a knot at the front waist. It features a scooped neckline, narrow twisted straps, a deep V back, and an asymmetric high-low hem, with a length of 54.25 inches from the top of the shoulder and a fitted style that showed a relaxed, bloused bodice on the model. Note that the evidence covers only the Pink colorway in sizes 8 and 10, and the ankle-grazing appearance may vary by wearer.[6,7,8,9,10] | Ruffled Floral Maxi Dress: Choose this if you want a flowy, romantic maxi dress in soft, lightweight 100% viscose with a fluid drape, featuring cold-shoulder cutouts, short flared sleeves, a fitted bodice, and cascading ruffled tiers from waist to skirt. Choose it for a bold, all-over large-scale floral print in dark and pale blue with cream accents, a high round neckline, a hidden back zip, and a flared floor-length hem that measures about 54.25 inches (138 cm) from the top of the shoulder; it comes in sizes 4 through 12 and is made in Portugal. Note that the merchant's claim that it is sure to turn heads is promotional positioning, not a reported customer experience.[11,12,13,14] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front three-quarter view of an oversized light-blue long-sleeve shirtdress on a model showing a rounded bib front with visible button placket, draped side fabric, and a small embroidered anchor motif on the lower front.
- Overall shapeLoose, oversized long-sleeve shirtdress with a straight, tunic-like hem that falls to the upper thigh; relaxed shoulders and long sleeves ending in buttoned cuffs.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.05 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high) - Bib panel and placketRounded bib-style front panel outlined by visible topstitching; a vertical center button placket with four visible round buttons runs down the bib.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.08 · w 0.26 · h 0.34 (high) - ButtonsSmall round light-colored buttons on the front placket and on the cuff visible on the left sleeve.
2 regions
x 0.42 · y 0.14 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.65 · y 0.44 · w 0.07 · h 0.07 (high) - Side drape / knot areaExcess fabric gathered and draped at the right side (model left) creating an asymmetric folded panel that hangs down; fabric appears intentionally drawn toward the right hand.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.30 · w 0.30 · h 0.40 (high) - Embroidered motifSmall anchor-shaped embroidery located on the lower front right side of the dress (viewer left of center).
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.42 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, lightweight woven fabric with a soft sheen consistent across the visible surfaces and smooth drape at folds.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.08 · w 0.56 · h 0.50 (high) - Cuff detailLong sleeve cuff with a visible button and a single pleat near the cuff on the left sleeve (model right arm folded).
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.36 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio fashion shot on white background with model cropped at the forehead; styling includes brown suede handbag, wide olive trousers, and brown sandals. Even lighting with soft shadow under feet.
- Shot compositionCentered studio shot with a white seamless background; model positioned three-quarter front, head partially cropped near the hairline.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Styling propsBrown suede rectangular shoulder bag with visible strap and metal buckle placed at the model's left side.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.66 · w 0.22 · h 0.28 (high) - Additional clothing visibleWide-leg olive-brown trousers with gathered drawcord hems and brown open-toe sandals with straps.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.60 · w 0.60 · h 0.34 (high) - Lighting and shadowEven studio lighting with soft, diffuse shadows visible beneath the model's feet and slight specular highlights on the dress fabric.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.80 · w 1.00 · h 0.20 (high) - Image croppingTop of the model's head is cropped out of the frame; full body visible to just above the ankles.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
Colors
light pastel blue· main fabricoff-white· buttonsdarker sky blue· embroidered motif- Overall shapeLoose, oversized long-sleeve shirtdress with a straight, tunic-like hem that falls to the upper thigh; relaxed shoulders and long sleeves ending in buttoned cuffs.
- 02

Product
Light periwinkle-blue oversized shirtdress with a rounded bib front, long sleeves with wide cuffs, asymmetrical draped side panels, and visible white front buttons; small embroidered motif on the front right panel.
- Overall silhouetteLoose, oversized short shirtdress falling above the knees at center front with longer, draped triangular panels hanging from each side creating an asymmetrical hem.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.08 · w 0.70 · h 0.75 (high) - Bib frontRounded bib-shaped front panel outlined by a narrow stitched seam that extends from the collar down to the lower front; bib encloses the central button placket.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.12 · w 0.24 · h 0.42 (high) - Buttons and placketVertical central button placket with visible small round white buttons spaced down the bib and lower front.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.14 · w 0.12 · h 0.36 (high) - CollarClassic pointed shirt collar in the same fabric and color as the dress, sitting flat against the chest.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.02 · w 0.34 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeves and cuffsLong sleeves with roomy, slightly dropped shoulders ending in wide single-button cuffs; sleeves appear loose and slightly gathered at the cuff seams.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.45 · w 0.16 · h 0.23 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.44 · w 0.14 · h 0.22 (high) - Side draped panelsLong triangular draped panels attached at the dress sides that hang down past the hemline; right-side panel is visible and angled outward.
2 regions
x 0.75 · y 0.52 · w 0.18 · h 0.38 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.62 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, lightweight woven fabric with a soft sheen consistent with a cotton-silk blend; fabric shows soft folds and slight drape.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high) - Embroidered motifSmall tonal embroidered motif on the right-front panel near the hip area, slightly darker than the dress color and shaped like a small anchor or monogram mark.
1 region
x 0.57 · y 0.45 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a white gradient background showing a model cropped at the chin holding a brown suede bag and wearing brown suede heeled mules; soft diffuse lighting with minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionFull-body studio shot cropped slightly above the model's eyes and at the feet, centered framing of the garment.
- Background and lightingNeutral white to light-gray gradient background with even, diffuse lighting and soft shadows beneath the feet.
- Prop - bagBrown suede tote bag with a long shoulder strap and visible metal square ring accents is held in the model's left hand and partially overlaps the dress hem.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.72 · w 0.30 · h 0.22 (high) - Prop - shoesBrown suede open-toe block-heeled mules worn by the model, visible and resting on the studio floor.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.86 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Model cropping and hairModel's face cropped at the nose and mouth visible; long dark hair falls over shoulders and slightly across the collar.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.00 · w 0.44 · h 0.14 (high)
Colors
light periwinkle blue· main bodywhite· buttons- Overall silhouetteLoose, oversized short shirtdress falling above the knees at center front with longer, draped triangular panels hanging from each side creating an asymmetrical hem.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a long, loose-fitting light blue shirtdress with a back yoke, long sleeves with buttoned cuffs, asymmetric hem and long side tie panels, shown on a model from behind.
- Overall silhouetteLoose, straight-back shirtdress falling to mid-thigh/lower on the model with an oversized, relaxed fit and extra fabric creating drape at the sides and hem.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.07 · w 0.68 · h 0.78 (high) - Back yoke and seamHorizontal back yoke seam across the upper back just below the shoulders.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.44 · h 0.10 (high) - CollarClassic shirt collar visible from rear neckline, laying flat against the upper back.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.00 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high) - Sleeves and cuffsLong set-in sleeves with buttoned cuffs; cuffs visible on both arms with slight puff where cuff fastens.
2 regions
x 0.07 · y 0.20 · w 0.20 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.69 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.36 (high) - Asymmetric hem and draped panelsHemline is asymmetric with elongated draped panels hanging at both sides; left-side panel hangs lower and tapers to a point, right-side panel is tied into a knot creating a looped tail.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.64 · w 0.22 · h 0.32 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.60 · w 0.20 · h 0.34 (high) - Side knot detailRight-side fabric tie knotted at hip level with a short tail and a longer curved panel hanging below the knot.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.62 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, lightweight fabric with a soft sheen suggesting a silk or silk-blend finish; fabric drapes fluidly and shows soft folds near the hem and knot.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.14 · w 0.56 · h 0.64 (high) - Visible stitchingTopstitching visible along the back yoke seam and sleeve seams.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.44 · h 0.10 (medium); x 0.07 · y 0.20 · w 0.20 · h 0.36 (medium)
Other
Studio shot showing a model from the rear against a plain white background; full-body crop down to the ankles, even soft lighting with minimal shadow.
- Shot compositionCentered rear view of the model standing, image cropped slightly below the ankles; product occupies the central vertical axis.
- Background and lightingUniform white background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal visible shadows under the model's feet.
- Model and stylingModel is wearing dark brown loose trousers and sandals visible below the shirtdress; hair falls down the back but face is turned away and not visible.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.00 · w 0.44 · h 0.24 (medium); x 0.30 · y 0.76 · w 0.40 · h 0.22 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution, well-focused image with clear detail and accurate edge definition.
Colors
light periwinkle blue· main bodylight periwinkle blue· buttoned cuffs- Overall silhouetteLoose, straight-back shirtdress falling to mid-thigh/lower on the model with an oversized, relaxed fit and extra fabric creating drape at the sides and hem.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- JW Anderson
Womens side knot shirt dress in cornflower blue
Variants
5 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4689053 | Side Knots Cotton-Silk Blend Shirtdress - Baby Blue - 4 | CA$1,465.00 | Yes |
| 4689054 | Side Knots Cotton-Silk Blend Shirtdress - Baby Blue - 6 | CA$1,465.00 | Yes |
| 4689055 | Side Knots Cotton-Silk Blend Shirtdress - Baby Blue - 8 | CA$1,465.00 | Yes |
| 4689056 | Side Knots Cotton-Silk Blend Shirtdress - Baby Blue - 10 | CA$1,465.00 | Yes |
| 4689057 | Side Knots Cotton-Silk Blend Shirtdress - Baby Blue - 12 | CA$1,465.00 | Yes |