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Made in the UK
Crafted locally at our founder-led Winchester microfactory with a specialist Hampshire manufacturing partner.

Made to Order
Cut to order or in considered small runs—minimising waste while keeping quality, fit and finish front and centre.

Limited Edition
Short, numbered runs in beautiful fabrics—distinctive textures and prints; quantities intentionally limited.

Reworked
One-of-a-kind pieces remade from reclaimed heritage fabrics, finished with thoughtful craft details.

Made to Order
Lovingly crafted in Hampshire from sustainable and reclaimed fabrics.

Reworked Vintage
Vintage pieces, lovingly reimagined in our Winchester studio.
“I ordered a handmade dress and it fits perfectly, the quality is amazing, the material used is beautiful! It didn’t take long to arrive too! I was so pleased that I will definitely order from The Well Worn again.”
”Thank you so much I absolutely love the jacket!! And the gorgeous little scrunchie! Can't wait to wear it !"
I just wanted to let you know that my Violet Dress has just arrived and I absolutely love it. It is the perfect length for me and fits beautifully as well as looking amazing. I can’t wait to wear it. Thank you so much
Just wanted to let you know The Charlie Bag has arrived.
It's gorgeous! The inside is lovely as well!
It's gorgeous! The inside is lovely as well!
My Charlie Bag arrived yesterday, and it’s absolutely stunning!
I wanted to say a huge thank you for the beautiful Gingham Blue & Yellow Felicity Dress - I am obsessed! Just in time for my birthday tomorrow. It gives me so much joy I can’t thank you enough.
I love this dress. Flattering and comfortable and I received compliments when I wore it the other day. Thank you so much. I no longer buy any ‘high street clothes’ and this is a lovely small sustainable brand to support.
“Beautiful blouse, wonderfully made and super flattering. Can't wait to wear it all summer long!”
“Love my Felicity dress! Great communication from Emma re delivery - packing excellent too - thank you ”
“Gorgeous dress, so swishy and elegant, yet entirely wearable for everyday pursuits! Thank you!.”
“Really lovely dress - beautifully made and fits perfectly! Thank you.”
“I love my blouse. It is so well made and gorgeous ❤️❤️.”
“I absolutely love my dress and it never fails to get so many compliments when I wear it :) .”
“I love everything about my dress. Emma was great to deal with and I was kept informed throughout. Thrilled with my purchase - thank you! I will be buying from you again x”
“A beautiful dress - I feel fabulous in it! It is very well made and feels so swishy and summery. And I love that it is made from deadstock fabric. Thank you! Penny.”

emma shaw
Meet the Founder
Designer Emma Shaw founded The Well Worn after two decades in fashion. She brings a love of vintage style and British craft to modern, wearable silhouettes, working with sustainable, reclaimed, heritage fabrics. Each piece is crafted in the UK with care and finished with thoughtful details—beauty without compromise, for women who value individuality, longevity, and style.