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Essential Maxi Dress - Matcha Green

$160.00$30.00 AUD
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4.0 rating from 4 customers

Essential Maxi Dress - Matcha Green

$160.00$30.00 AUD
Save 81%

4.0 rating from 4 customers
The one-and-done maxi that goes from sandals to special occasions. Buttery-soft, beautifully draped and finished with genuinely useful pockets, it is an effortless staple for home, work and travel.

"Really flattering and a great fit in the upper body region. I love the flow from the waist down. A great design!"

Kylie K. Verified Buyer

"Really love this dress. Glad I bought a medium. Small fit. Great colour and fabric."

Susan S. Verified Buyer

"just ordered my 2nd one as they are on sale. They drape nicely & have a nice weight that they don't blow away."

Kim K. Verified Buyer

"Really flattering and a great fit in the upper body region. I love the flow from the waist down. A great design!"

Kylie K. Verified Buyer

"Really love this dress. Glad I bought a medium. Small fit. Great colour and fabric."

Susan S. Verified Buyer
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Description

Designed for versatility, the Essential Maxi Dress blends effortless style with everyday comfort.  Crafted from soft, breathable, sustainable Lenzing Modal, it’s the perfect all-day dress - lightweight, flattering, and beautifully easy to wear.

A best-selling timeless essential, it features a soft drape, a flattering drop waist, and deep side pockets for practicality without compromising style. Finished at the perfect length, it transitions seamlessly from day to night.   

Why You’ll Love It:

  • Ultra-soft, breathable sustainable modal
  • Travel-friendly, easy-care fabric
  • Flattering drop-waist silhouette
  • Deep, functional side pockets
  • Made without PFAS or harmful chemicals

Front body length 128.5cm for a Small, increasing 1cm for each size thereafter

Fit: true to size

Model is wearing a size Small.

Shipping
  • Standard delivery $12.00 · 2-5 business days (5-10 to WA & SA)Free over $100
  • Express delivery $15.00 · 1-2 business daysFree over $250

Prices include GST. Nothing further to pay on delivery.

Returns

If you want to return your products you must inform us within 14 days of receiving your order via the returns portal and we must receive your garment back to us within 30 days of you receiving your order. View our returns policies for more information.

FINAL SALE items cannot be returned or exchanged.

Care Instructions
  • Cold gentle machine wash separately, inside out
  • Use a mild washing detergent
  • Avoid using fabric softeners and stain removers
  • Do not wring, soak or bleach
  • Line dry inside out in shade
  • Do not tumble dry
  • Avoid rough surfaces
  • Cool iron inside out if required
  • Do not dry clean
Fabric

95% Lenzing Modal, 5% Elastane

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Customer Reviews

4.0

Based on 4 Reviews

Reviews Summary

What sets this dress apart is its fitted upper body and fluid skirt, a combination shoppers repeatedly describe as soft, flattering and easy to wear without looking overly casual. Customers style it with sandals, sneakers, boots, blazers and denim jackets, while its packable, low-maintenance fabric makes it especially popular for holidays; many love it enough to buy several colours.

Customer Fit Feedback

Most customers report: Predominantly true to size, although the bodice is intentionally close-fitting and shoppers with a fuller bust or those wanting a looser upper body often prefer sizing up.

The top fits closely while the gathered, drop-waist skirt flows over the hips and midsection; reviewers frequently say it is flattering without gaping at the armholes. Most found the maxi length just right, including several customers around 152–164 cm, though a smaller group of petite or short-torso shoppers needed the hem shortened or found the torso and dropped waist slightly long.

What Customers Say

  • "Love the way it feels, love the way it falls, love the way it fits."
  • "Perfect for day to night, slouching or schmoozing."
  • "It’s so easy to wear - one and done."

Frequently Asked Questions

Real answers based on customer reviews

Fit & Sizing

How does the sizing run, especially through the bust and upper body?

Among 33 reviews with useful sizing feedback, most customers found the dress true to size or were happy after following the size chart. However, the bodice is designed to fit closely, and several reviewers with a larger bust or who preferred a relaxed fit sized up; if you are between sizes, sizing up appears to be the safer choice.

Based on 33 customer reviews
Is the cut flattering, or does it cling to the body?

Fifty reviews describe the fitted bodice and flowing, gathered skirt as flattering, with the fabric skimming the hips, waist, and stomach. Most found that it draped rather than clung, but a few reviewers said the upper section was form-fitting and preferred smoothing underwear or a larger size.

Based on 50 customer reviews
Will the maxi length work if I’m petite?

Of 24 reviews discussing length, most—including customers around 152–164 cm or 5'0–5'2—said it worked as a full-length maxi without alteration. A smaller group of petite or short-legged reviewers found it too long and had it shortened, so checking the garment measurement is advisable if you usually need petite lengths.

Based on 24 customer reviews
Does it flatter different body shapes?

Twelve reviewers specifically mention good results on apple, hourglass, curvy, larger-busted, and asymmetrical figures. The close-fitting top provides shape while the higher or dropped gathered section helps the skirt skim the stomach and hips, though torso proportions can affect where the waist seam sits.

Based on 12 customer reviews

Style & Versatility

Can this dress really be worn casually and dressed up?

Yes. Seventy-three reviews describe wearing it casually with sandals or sneakers and dressing it up with heels, jewellery, a blazer, or a jacket for work, dinner, and events. Customers repeatedly call it an easy day-to-night wardrobe staple.

Based on 73 customer reviews
Can I wear it in both warm and cool weather?

Twenty-one reviews describe the dress as suitable across seasons. Customers wear it alone with sandals in summer, then add a long-sleeve top, knit, denim jacket, cardigan, tights, or boots in cooler weather; the fabric is airy for many wearers but may feel substantial to those who prefer very light summer dresses.

Based on 21 customer reviews
What occasions is this dress suitable for?

Twenty-eight reviews mention wearing or planning to wear it for work, dinners, Christmas events, holidays, cruises, yoga, casual outings, and more formal occasions. Styling changes such as adding a blazer, denim jacket, jewellery, heels, boots, or sandals make it adaptable to the setting.

Based on 28 customer reviews

Comfort

Is it comfortable enough for all-day wear?

Comfort is one of the most consistent themes, mentioned in 76 reviews. Customers describe the dress as soft, stretchy, easy to move in, and comfortable for work, holidays, hot days, working from home, and special occasions.

Based on 76 customer reviews

Reviews and Counting

Really flattering and a great fit in the upper body region. I love the flow from the waist down. A great design!
— Kylie K.
Essential Maxi Dress - Matcha Green
Really love this dress. Glad I bought a medium. Small fit. Great colour and fabric.
— Susan S.
Essential Maxi Dress - Matcha Green
just ordered my 2nd one as they are on sale. They drape nicely & have a nice weight that they don't blow away.
— Kim K.
Essential Maxi Dress - Matcha Green

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    2 months ago
    Great dress

    Really love this dress. Glad I bought a medium. Small fit. Great colour and fabric.

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    4 months ago
    Fits like a glove

    Really flattering and a great fit in the upper body region. I love the flow from the waist down. A great design!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is your Returns Policy?

Please inform us via our Returns Portal within 14 days of receiving your order that you wish to return an item.

Items purchased in sale can be returned for a Store Credit.

When will my order be dispatched?

Your order will be dispatch within 1 business day of your order being place. During busy sale periods your order will be dispatched within 7 business days.

If you require expediated delivery during sale periods, please choose Express Shipping and your order will leave within 1 business day.

What size should I choose?

Our garments are in Australian sizing and are true to size. Please refer to our size guide or contact us at customerservice@darmha.com for more detailed advice.