Venice Maxi Dress - Cherry

$160.00$30.00
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4.6 rating from 12 customers

Venice Maxi Dress - Cherry

$160.00$30.00
Save 81%

4.6 rating from 12 customers
The effortless maxi dress customers keep packing, lounging in, and dressing up. Soft, flowy fabric with a flattering drape makes it just as right for beach holidays as summer dinners.

"I love this style & the colour is perfect for Xmas"

Cherie Verified Buyer

"The perfect Chrissy dress!!. Beautifully soft and looks amazing!!. Also ordered a black one… Love Love Love this dress!!♥️"

Melissa M. Verified Buyer

"Love this dress! Fits nicely across the chest and arms and flows from there. Love the pockets ❤️"

Suzanne S. Verified Buyer

"Love this dress and the colour is stunning. Its so comfortable and nice to wear in hot/humid weather."

Rachel Verified Buyer

"Wore this on Christmas Day, it was cool & comfortable, still looked great at the end of the day."

janelle j. Verified Buyer
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Description

The Venice dress is the perfect throw-on dress for the season. It is made from sustainable Lenzing Modal. It is lightweight, breathable and super soft. With hidden side pockets and adjustable straps, it looks perfect dressed down or dressed up for the perfect summer evening look. 

Centre front length 119cm

Model is wearing a size Small.

Fit: true to size

Shipping

Australia Standard Delivery - $12

Australia Express Delivery - $15

New Zealand Standard Delivery - $20

International Standard Delivery – $20

DHL Express Service - $35 where available

Returns

If you want to return your products you must inform us within 7 days of receiving your order and we must receive your garment within 10 days of submitting your return request in the portal. View our returns policies for more information.

FINAL SALE items cannot be returned or exchanged.

Care Instructions
  • Wash inside out
  • Gentle wash 30 degrees
  • Dry inside out
  • Do not dry in direct sunlight
  • Avoid rough surfaces
  • Do not tumble dry
  • Warm iron
Fabric

95% Modal, 5% Lycra

Customer Reviews

4.6

Based on 12 Reviews

Reviews Summary

Shoppers describe the Venice Maxi Dress as the kind of easy, polished piece they reach for in hot weather, on holiday, after work, and for casual summer plans. The soft, slightly weighty fabric “drapes beautifully” without feeling clingy, while the long flowing cut can be worn loose, belted, dressed up with accessories, or thrown on with flats.

What Customers Love Most

  • Soft, buttery, silky fabric that feels comfortable against the skin
  • Flowy cut that drapes and hangs beautifully over the body
  • Easy to dress up or down for holidays, shops, barbecues, Christmas Day, or dinner
  • Cool and comfortable enough for hot, humid summer weather
  • True maxi length, especially appreciated by taller customers

Customers Say These Are Perfect For

  • Beach holidays and vacation packing
  • Hot and humid summer days
  • Day-to-night wear with a few accessory changes
  • Lounging at home or slipping into after work
  • Tall shoppers who struggle to find a dress that is actually maxi length

Customer Feedback on Quality

  • Fabric is repeatedly described as soft, silky, buttery, luxurious, and comfortable against the skin
  • Customers praise the way the material hangs, falls, and drapes beautifully rather than clinging
  • Several reviewers call out the substantial fabric weight as good quality, with one noting it “doesn't crease” on holiday

Customer Fit Feedback

Most customers report: Generous, relaxed fit with a true maxi length; several customers suggest sizing down if between sizes.

Most customers found the fit comfortable, loose, and flattering, especially across the chest and arms before flowing from there. Taller reviewers around 175–181cm appreciated that it was genuinely long, while shorter customers noted it can be very long and may need hemming. A few mentioned there is a lot of fabric and that the dress feels slightly heavy, but still comfortable.

What Customers Say

  • "“Can go from day to night with a few accessory changes.”"
  • "“The weight of the material was so comfy, light but weighty in the right way. It draped beautifully.”"
  • "“Just became my favourite dress to throw on in the mornings and evenings.”"

Frequently Asked Questions

Real answers based on customer reviews

Comfort

Is the Venice Maxi Dress actually comfortable enough to wear all day?

Yes. Comfort was one of the strongest themes, with 18 of 26 reviewers mentioning how comfortable, easy, or lovely it feels to wear. Customers wore it for beach holidays, Christmas Day, lounging on hot days, after work, and as an everyday throw-on dress, with one reviewer saying it still looked great at the end of the day.

Based on 18 customer reviews

Material & Quality

What does the fabric feel like?

Reviewers consistently describe the fabric as soft, silky, buttery, slinky, and luxurious, with 15 customers commenting positively on the feel. Several also mention that it drapes or falls beautifully over the body rather than clinging. A few customers noted it was slightly thicker or heavier than expected, but still comfortable against the skin.

Based on 15 customer reviews
Is the fabric heavy, or will it feel too warm?

The fabric has more weight than some customers expected, with 5 reviewers mentioning its weight or thickness. Most described this positively as a lovely, quality, comfortable weight that drapes well, while one reviewer felt there was a lot of fabric and that it felt quite heavy. Despite that, several customers still found it cool and comfortable for hot weather.

Based on 5 customer reviews

Fit & Sizing

Is the dress flattering, or is there too much fabric?

Most reviewers found the dress very flattering, with 12 customers highlighting the flow, drape, fall, or shape of the cut. Customers liked that it fits nicely across the chest and arms, then flows from there, creating a relaxed but polished look. One reviewer did mention there is a lot of fabric and that it felt quite heavy, so if you prefer very minimal, lightweight dresses, that is worth considering.

Based on 12 customer reviews
How does the sizing run?

Sizing feedback is mostly positive, with 8 reviewers saying the fit was perfect, great, or flattering. However, two customers specifically described the sizing as generous or recommended sizing down if you are between sizes. If you prefer a looser maxi fit, your usual size should work for many people, but if you are between sizes or want less volume, consider going down.

Based on 8 customer reviews
How long is the maxi length, especially if I’m tall or short?

Length came up in 6 reviews, and taller customers were especially happy with it. Reviewers around 175 cm, 5 ft 9, and 181 cm said it was a great or true maxi length. Shorter customers may find it very long: one reviewer at 159 cm loved the length, while others mentioned hemming or cutting some length off.

Based on 6 customer reviews

Style & Versatility

Can I dress this up and down, or is it mainly casual?

This dress appears to be very versatile, with 7 reviewers saying they wear it casually or dress it up. Customers mentioned styling it with flats, a small heel, accessories, or a belt, and wearing it from day to night. It was described as suitable for holidays, home, shops, casual summer barbecues, and more polished occasions.

Based on 7 customer reviews
Are the colours nice in person?

Colour feedback was very positive, with 6 reviewers mentioning the colour as stunning, cheery, versatile, or perfect for Christmas and summer. One customer loved the pink version so much that they went back and bought all available colours. Another ordered a black one as well, suggesting the colour range is a strong reason customers repurchase.

Based on 6 customer reviews

Performance

Is it a good dress for summer, holidays, or hot weather?

Yes, 6 reviewers specifically mentioned wearing it in summer, on beach holidays, during hot or humid weather, or for Christmas Day. Customers described it as cool, comfortable, and easy to wear in warm conditions, even though the fabric has some weight to it. One reviewer wore it every day on a beach holiday and said it moved easily from day to night.

Based on 6 customer reviews
Does it have useful features like pockets or adjustable straps?

Yes. Four reviewers specifically loved that the dress has pockets, calling them great or a standout feature. Two reviewers also mentioned adjustable straps, which helps with getting the neckline and fit more comfortable.

Based on 6 customer reviews

Shop the Style

Reviews and Counting

So lovely and comfortable… wore it every day on my beach holiday. doesn't crease… the fabric is supersoft and slightly thicker than I expected, but cool and slinky…. can go from day to night with a few accessory changes… cant wait for my next holiday to wear it… I am 5ft 9 and it was the perfect length. on a good day I am a AU 10…. I purchased a small. Five stars would recommend!!
— Sara S.
Venice Maxi Dress - Cherry
The perfect Chrissy dress!!. Beautifully soft and looks amazing!!. Also ordered a black one… Love Love Love this dress!!♥️
— Melissa M.
Venice Maxi Dress - Cherry
The Venice Maxi Dress is extremely flattering and comfortable. The perfect dress to take on vacation , dress up or down depending on your situation. Wear with flats or a small heal, it looks very polished.. The material is soft and luxurious,I loved wearing it and I had so many compliments.
— Dianne D.
Venice Maxi Dress - Cherry
Love this dress! Fits nicely across the chest and arms and flows from there. Love the pockets ❤️
— Suzanne S.
Venice Maxi Dress - Cherry
Love this dress and the colour is stunning. Its so comfortable and nice to wear in hot/humid weather.
— Rachel
Venice Maxi Dress - Cherry
Wore this on Christmas Day, it was cool & comfortable, still looked great at the end of the day.
— janelle j.
Venice Maxi Dress - Cherry
I love this style & the colour is perfect for Xmas
— Cherie
Venice Maxi Dress - Cherry
4.6
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
Based on 12 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 10 Total 4 star reviews: 1 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 1
92%would recommend these products
12 reviews
  • DR
    Dianne R.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Venice Maxi Dress - Cherry
    I recommend this product
    Height 5'3-5'5
    Body Type Slender
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Venice Maxi Dress

    The Venice Maxi Dress is extremely flattering and comfortable. The perfect dress to take on vacation , dress up or down depending on your situation. Wear with flats or a small heal, it looks very polished.

    The material is soft and luxurious,I loved wearing it and I had so many compliments .

  • SC
    Sara C.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Venice Maxi Dress - Cherry
    I recommend this product
    Height 5'9-5'11
    Body Type Slender
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    So lovely!!!

    So lovely and comfortable… wore it every day on my beach holiday.. doesn't crease… the fabric is supersoft and slightly thicker than I expected, but cool and slinky…. can go from day to night with a few accessory changes… cant wait for my next holiday to wear it… I am 5ft 9 and it was the perfect length.. on a good day I am a AU 10…. I purchased a small. Five stars would recommend!!

  • MS
    Maria S.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Venice Maxi Dress - Cherry
    I recommend this product
    Height 5'6-5'8
    Body Type Curvy
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 months ago
    Summer Perfection

    I initially purchased the pink version. I wore perfectly. Size fit perfectly. The cut. of the neckline was so flattering. The weight of the material was so comfy, light but weighty in the right way. It draped beautifully. I could wear it with or without a bra. It is casual but can be dressed up a little too. It was so great I went back and purchased all the colours on offer. If there was a black & light blue I'd purchase them too!! Actually, please make a black & light blue .... please!!

  • MS
    Mathuri S. M.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Venice Maxi Dress - Cherry
    I do not recommend this product
    Height 5'3-5'5
    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    4 months ago
    Disappointed

    It doesn’t look like I’d hoped. It’s very hard to style or dress up. Not up to the usual standards.

  • R
    Rachel
    Reviewing
    Venice Maxi Dress - Cherry
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    6 months ago
    5 Stars

    Love this dress and the colour is stunning. Its so comfortable and nice to wear in hot/humid weather.

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