Isabelle upcycled denim dress

The Isabelle is a full-length bustier dress — structured at the body, with elasticated sleeves that soften the silhouette and add a romanticism that is unusual in denim. The fitted bodice meets the floor-length skirt cleanly, making it a dress that reads as dressed up while remaining entirely wearable. Made from upcycled denim, the shades of blue will vary per piece — worn-in indigo, mid-wash panels, pale selvedge scraps — all resolved into one garment.

Product details

• Silhouette: fitted bustier dress, full length
• Sleeves: elasticated, gathered — voluminous at wrist
• Neckline: straight, structured bustier line
• Length: approx. 45" (114 cm)
• Fabric: upcycled denim, shades of blue
• Fit: fitted at bodice — size up if you prefer room through the body
• Sizing: XS – 6XL (inclusive sizing)

Model is 5'8", wearing size M.

Care instructions

• Machine wash cold (below 40°C) or gentle hand wash
• Wash separately for the first two washes — upcycled denim may release colour initially
• Hang to dry in shade. Avoid direct sunlight to prevent fading
• Iron on low heat if needed. Do not tumble dry

Sustainability
Each piece is reconstructed from upcycled denim — factory deadstock, defective rolls, or post-consumer fabric — diverting material that would otherwise go to landfill. Because the raw material varies with every batch, no two garments are identical. Minor differences in panel shade, placement, or texture are not flaws — they are the signature of the process. This is a limited-edition style: once the available fabric runs out, it is not reproduced.

About Doodlage
Doodlage is a Delhi-based zero-waste label that upcycles factory offcuts, deadstock, and post-consumer textiles into contemporary clothing. Every piece is made at a fair-wage, small-scale atelier — minimising waste at every step from the cutting table to the finished garment. Doodlage was founded on the belief that fashion can be radical without being wasteful.

Delivery
Each piece is thoughtfully prepared and shipped with care. Please allow 10–15 working days for delivery. As these are made from limited raw material, we recommend securing your size early.