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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 for travel, work and weekends. Buttery-soft fabric, a flattering drape and practical pockets make it effortless to wear from casual days to dressed-up evenings.

"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

"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
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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 $150
  • 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, which shoppers say skims rather than clings and feels comfortable enough for all-day wear. Its soft, substantial fabric, useful pockets and easy day-to-night styling have made it a wardrobe staple, with many customers returning for two or three colours.

Customer Fit Feedback

Most customers report: Generally true to size, though the bodice is fitted and a recurring minority preferred to size up for more room through the bust and upper body.

Customers commonly describe a close-fitting top with a drop or hip-level waist and a skirt that flows over the lower body. The maxi length suits many heights—including several shoppers around 152–164 cm who needed no alteration—but some shorter customers found it too long; bustier shoppers and those between sizes often chose the larger size.

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."
  • "No need to iron just throw on and go."

Frequently Asked Questions

Real answers based on customer reviews

Comfort

Is this dress comfortable enough to wear all day?

Yes. In 89 reviews, customers repeatedly describe the dress as soft, comfortable and easy to wear, with several calling it a wardrobe staple or go-to dress. The smooth, stretchy fabric and flowing skirt were especially appreciated for holidays, working from home, warm days and long periods of wear.

Based on 89 customer reviews

Style & Versatility

Can I really dress this maxi up and down?

Yes—72 reviews describe wearing or planning to wear it for both casual and dressier occasions. Customers styled it with sandals or sneakers for daytime, then added heels, jewellery, a blazer, denim jacket or boots for work, dinners and events.

Based on 72 customer reviews
Can I wear this dress in both summer and cooler weather?

Yes. In 28 reviews, customers describe it as airy or light enough for hot weather while also being easy to layer with a long-sleeve top, knit, cardigan, blazer or denim jacket. Reviewers paired it with sandals in summer and tights or boots in cooler months, making it a practical year-round or mid-season piece.

Based on 28 customer reviews
Is it suitable for work as well as casual wear?

Yes—18 reviews mention wearing it for work, working from home, dinners, celebrations or other smarter occasions. Its fitted upper body, high neckline and flowing skirt give it a polished look, while a blazer, jacket, jewellery or heels can make it more office- or event-ready.

Based on 18 customer reviews

Fit & Sizing

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

Most of the 39 reviews that directly discuss sizing report a true-to-size or perfect fit when using the size chart. However, the bodice is fitted, and several customers with a larger bust or those wanting a less body-hugging fit preferred to size up; for example, some usual size 10 or Small wearers chose Medium.

Based on 39 customer reviews
Is the cut flattering, or will it cling to my stomach and hips?

The overall feedback is strongly positive: 57 reviews call the cut flattering or say it flows, skims or glides over the lower body. The fitted top and gathered, dropped-waist skirt can create shape and disguise the midsection, although a few customers found the upper section form-fitting enough to show curves and preferred smoothing underwear or a larger size.

Based on 57 customer reviews
Will the maxi length work if I'm short?

Experiences are mostly encouraging but vary by proportions. Among 20 reviews discussing length or height, customers from about 152–164 cm often said the dress worked without shortening, including several around 5'0–5'2; however, a few customers between 156 cm and shorter proportions needed the hem altered. Checking the garment measurement is advisable, since torso-to-leg ratio appears to matter as much as overall height.

Based on 20 customer reviews
Does the dropped waist suit different body shapes?

Feedback from 17 reviews suggests the design works well on apple, hourglass, curvy and fuller-bust figures because the bodice adds shape while the skirt flows over the hips and stomach. A few customers with a short torso or different proportions found the waist sat closer to the hips than expected, so the placement may feel lower or higher depending on torso length.

Based on 17 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
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
Really love this dress. Glad I bought a medium. Small fit. Great colour and fabric.
— Susan S.
Essential Maxi Dress - Matcha Green

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    Great dress

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

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    Fits like a glove

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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.