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Built By Her: How Female Farmers Shaped John Deere X Dovetail Workwear’s Limited Collection

April 15, 2025

When we set out to create the John Deere x Dovetail Workwear capsule collection, we started with the women it was built for. We held focus groups with dozens of female farmers—women in the field, the barn,

Women at Work: Jamie Blythe, Farmer

April 15, 2025

Alabama farmer Jamie Blythe unpacks the rarely seen layers of modern farming—and how women are reclaiming their deep-rooted place in the field. @media screen and (min-width: 1320px ) { .top-margin-30 { margin-top:

Women at Work: Kelli Jones, Founder + CEO Of NoSo Patches

March 15, 2025

Since Dovetail and NoSo Patches first crossed paths at a trade show seven years ago, we’ve been dreaming of a way to give our deadstock fabric new life. Enter NoSo’s bold, adventure-ready patches—the perfect blend of function,

Dovetail Workwear Women’s Day Event Terms, Conditions and FAQs

March 6, 2025

Welcome to Dovetail Workwear’s Annual Women’s Day Event!  Starting March 6, 2025 at 12 p.m. PST, shop 17% off all available products on Dovetailworkwear.com. Make sure to read below for other important information.  Why 17%? Each year, Dovetail Workwear’s Women’s

Women at Work: Lori DeLorm, Water Quality Specialist, Jamestown S'klallam Tribe Natural Resources

February 28, 2025

Water sustains us all, but for the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe, it is also an intrinsic part of identity and survival. Lori DeLorm, a water quality specialist and proud Jamestown tribal citizen, has spent decades protecting and restoring

Women At Work: Elizabeth Finkelstein, Co-Founder, Cheap Old Houses

December 22, 2024

Dovetail maven Elizabeth Finkelstein tells us how her life in and love of beautiful historic homes led her and husband Ethan to start Cheap Old Houses. Began as an Instagram profile showcasing affordable older homes for sale, they've grown the movement into an online

Women at Work: Connie Ashbrook

June 1, 2024

Co-Chair, The National Taskforce on Tradeswomen's Issues and Founding Executive Director of Oregon Tradeswomen Inc. Tell us about your career in the trades. I worked in the trades for 17 years as a construction truck driver, carpenter, and elevator

Women at Work: Hope Renovations

May 18, 2024

In her mid-20s, Hope Renovations founder Nora Spencer picked up her first drill after paying someone to do a job she later realized she could have tackled herself. She quickly discovered a talent for hands-on work, transitioning

Meet The New Dovetail Workwear Maternity Overalls and Work Pants

May 28, 2024

Meet The New Dovetail Workwear  Maternity Overalls and Pants  Pregnancy doesn’t mean putting your life—or your style—on pause. Dovetail Workwear understands that, which is why we’ve pioneered the first-ever Maven Maternity Work Pant in 2020, now followed by our

Women at Work: Clarenda “Farmer Cee” Stanley, CEO/Farmer, Green Heffa Farms

April 20, 2024

What does a day in your work life look like? As the CEO of an artisanal herbal brand that operates its own farm, my typical workday is a blend of strategic planning, farm operations, product development, brand building,

How to Stay Comfortable in Hot Weather with Dovetail Workwear for Women

May 29, 2024

How to Stay Comfortable in Hot Weather  with Dovetail Workwear for Women As the summer heat intensifies, finding the right workwear becomes crucial for women working outdoors or in non-air-conditioned environments. The challenge is to maintain comfort, safety, and

Meet Your New Must-Have: Dovetail’s GO TO Women's Canvas Pants

April 8, 2024

Meet Your New Must-Have:  Dovetail’s GO TO Women's Canvas Pants In today's fast-paced world, where women effortlessly juggle various roles—from professional tasks to personal errands and outdoor adventures—it's crucial to find clothing that doesn't just keep up, but also

How to Choose the Perfect Women's Work Jacket

March 21, 2024

How to Choose the Perfect Women's Work Jacket   Selecting the right women's work jacket for construction isn't just about battling the elements; it's about enhancing safety, improving efficiency, and embracing versatility without sacrificing style. Here’s an updated guide

Women at Work: Lisa Congdon, Artist & Illustrator

January 27, 2024

Always rocking her look: Lisa in Camper crocs, Swedish-style sweater, and Dovetail DX Bootcut jeans in Blue Sky Denim How did you originally get introduced to Dovetail? I first heard of Dovetail back in 2019, and was invited to

Women at Work: Qiana Rickabaugh Rich, Artist/Designer

January 20, 2024

At Floret Farms for the best day ever, where my flower and workwear worlds collided. Photo by Chris Benzakein We are celebrating 5 years of Dovetail, highlighting the women who have helped build workwear by, for and with

Women at Work: Ev Hu, Girls Build Program Manager

December 2, 2023

Meet Our Namesakes  We are celebrating 5 years of Dovetail, highlighting the women who have helped build workwear by, for and with women. Meet our founders, employees, product namesakes, and wear testers. Learn about their work with Dovetail