Altuzarra — Pre-Owned Two-Tone Shirt Dress | Made in Italy

Some dresses don't just get worn — they get remembered. This pre-owned Altuzarra two-tone dress is one of them. A blue and white striped shirt top meets a grey pencil skirt in a single, seamlessly constructed silhouette that reads boardroom-sharp from the front and unexpectedly alluring from the back. The open back, exposed seams, and front-and-back slit details are the kind of considered design moves that remind you why Altuzarra commands the rooms it dresses.

🌿 Sustainable Fashion — Why Pre-Owned Matters

The fashion industry generates an estimated 92 million tonnes of textile waste per year and accounts for roughly 10% of global carbon emissions. Choosing pre-owned luxury is one of the most powerful ways to opt out of that cycle. By purchasing this piece, you are:

• Extending the life of a high-quality, Italian-made garment

• Diverting textile waste from landfill

• Reducing demand for new production — saving an estimated 0.5–3 kg of CO₂ vs. buying new

• Investing in circular fashion over fast fashion

At Thirteen Vintage, every piece we curate is a deliberate choice for a more sustainable wardrobe.

About Altuzarra

Joseph Altuzarra founded his eponymous New York-based label in 2008, drawing on his Franco-American heritage and a formative tenure at Givenchy under Riccardo Tisci. The brand quickly became known for its precise tailoring, sensual silhouettes, and the ability to make structured clothing feel deeply wearable. Altuzarra dresses have graced the pages of Vogue, the red carpet, and the wardrobes of women who dress for themselves. Made in Italy, this piece reflects the brand's commitment to European craftsmanship and elevated fabrication.

This Garment's Story

This dress arrived at Thirteen Vintage with its brand logo and country of origin label intact — a quiet testament to its provenance. The fabric and size care tag is no longer present, but the construction speaks for itself: the stretch in the skirt, the weight of the fabric, the precision of the exposed seams. This is a dress that has been worn and loved, and it is ready for its next chapter.

Product Details

• Brand: Altuzarra

• Style: Two-tone shirt dress

• Top: Blue dress shirt with white stripes

• Skirt: Grey pencil skirt with some stretch

• Collar: White shirt collar lapel with faux buttons at front

• Back: Open back detail

• Slit: Front and back slit design

• Silhouette: Formfitting

• Closure: Hidden side zip

• Seams: Exposed seams at skirt

• Sleeves: Super long — fold to desired length

• Lining: Unlined

• Origin: Made in Italy

• Condition: Pre-owned, sold as-is

• Labels: Brand logo and country of origin tag present; fabric, size & care tag absent

Care Instructions

• Hand wash cold

• Do not bleach

• Lay flat to dry

• Do not tumble dry

• Iron on low if needed

Modern Sizing Context

Based on the measurements provided, this dress aligns most closely with a modern US Size XS–S (approximately a contemporary Size 2–4). The 32" bust and 28" waist are consistent with a fitted XS/S in today's sizing standards. The 50" length makes this a full-length maxi dress on most frames — expect it to hit at or near the ankle on a 5'6"–5'8" figure. The extra-long sleeves are designed to be folded or rolled to your preferred length, adding a relaxed, editorial quality to the silhouette.

Who Is This For?

This dress is for the woman who understands that dressing well is a form of self-expression. She appreciates designer craftsmanship, shops with intention, and isn't afraid of a silhouette that commands attention. Whether she's a longtime Altuzarra admirer or discovering the brand through the secondhand market, she knows that a well-made Italian dress is worth finding — and worth keeping.

Why You Need It

Two-tone dressing is perennially modern, and this dress does it with the kind of architectural confidence that only comes from a designer who truly understands proportion. The open back adds intrigue without effort. The exposed seams at the skirt are a design detail, not a flaw. The formfitting silhouette is balanced by the stretch in the skirt, making it more wearable than it looks. This is a dress that earns compliments and starts conversations.

Style Tips

• Evening event: Wear as-is with strappy heeled sandals and minimal gold jewelry — the open back is the statement.

• Gallery or dinner: Add a structured leather belt at the waist to define the two-tone transition and add dimension.

• Cooler weather: Layer a fitted turtleneck underneath the shirt top for a fashion-forward contrast styling.

• Sleeves: Fold the sleeves to three-quarter length for a polished, intentional look — or push them up for a more relaxed editorial feel.

Size & Measurements

Measurements are taken flat and are approximate. Pre-owned garments may have slight variations. Please compare to a garment you already own for best fit. No size tag is present — use measurements as your guide.

📦 Sold as-is in pre-owned condition. All sales final on pre-loved items.
Shop consciously. Wear intentionally. Thirteen Vintage.