Essential Maxi Dress - Matcha Green
Essential Maxi Dress - Matcha Green
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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.
- 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.
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.
- 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
95% Lenzing Modal, 5% Elastane
SIZE GUIDE - DRESSES
If you have any questions regarding sizes, please ask us a question in the chat or email customer support
DRESSES
| SIZE | BEST FITS | BUST | WAIST | HIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 6 | 79-83 | 65-69 | 90-94 |
| XS | 8 | 84-88 | 70-74 | 95-99 |
| S | 10 | 89-93 | 75-79 | 100-104 |
| M | 12 | 94-98 | 80-84 | 105-109 |
| L | 14 | 99-103 | 85-89 | 110-114 |
| XL | 16 | 104-109 | 90-95 | 115-120 |
| XXL | 18 | 110-115 | 96-101 | 121-126 |
| XXXL | 20 | 116-121 | 102-107 | 127-133 |
| XXXXL | 22 | 122-127 | 108-103 | 134-140 |
LENGTHS WILL VARY ACROSS STYLES. PLEASE CHECK PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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Customer 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
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."
What Customers Love Most
- Buttery-soft, smooth fabric that feels beautiful against the skin
- Flattering fitted bodice and flowing skirt that drapes over the hips
- Versatile styling that works dressed up or worn casually
- Comfortable, easy throw-on-and-go design
- Practical pockets, frequently described as deep and unobtrusive
Customers Say These Are Perfect For
- Travel, cruises and holidays because it packs easily and transitions from sightseeing to dinner
- Warm-weather wear with sandals, sneakers or thongs
- Work and smart-casual events styled with a blazer or jacket
- Shoppers wanting a forgiving dress that skims the waist, hips or menopause middle
- Year-round layering with a long-sleeve top, cardigan, denim jacket, tights or boots
Customer Feedback on Quality
- Substantial, non-sheer fabric has enough weight to fall smoothly without blowing around
- Easy-care material washes well, resists pilling and often needs no ironing
- Well-made cut keeps the armholes neat while the deep pockets sit without adding obvious bulk
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 reviewsStyle & 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 reviewsCan 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 reviewsIs 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 reviewsFit & 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 reviewsIs 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 reviewsWill 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 reviewsDoes 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 reviewsMaterial & Quality
What does the fabric feel like, and does it drape well?
Customers consistently describe the fabric as buttery or silky soft, smooth and pleasant against the skin. Across 68 reviews, it was also praised for having enough weight to fall and move beautifully rather than blowing around, while still feeling fluid and comfortable.
Based on 68 customer reviewsIs the fabric too thin, see-through or clingy?
Most of the 14 relevant reviews say the fabric has enough substance to drape over the body rather than cling, and one customer specifically confirmed it was thick enough not to be see-through. There is some variation between colours or production versions, and a small number found the fitted section showed lumps and curves, so seamless or smoothing underwear may help if that is a concern.
Based on 14 customer reviewsPerformance
Is this a good dress to pack for a holiday or cruise?
Yes—34 reviews specifically recommend it for travel, cruises or overseas holidays because it is comfortable, versatile and easy to style multiple ways. Customers also report that it packs well, needs little or no ironing, and can transition from sightseeing or the beach to dinner with a change of shoes or accessories.
Based on 34 customer reviewsDoes the dress have usable pockets?
Yes, it has pockets, and 29 reviews highlight them as a major benefit. Several customers describe the pockets as deep, secure and unobtrusive enough for a phone, keys or other essentials, although one reviewer felt the stretchy pocket lining could use more support for heavier items.
Based on 29 customer reviewsCare & Maintenance
Is it easy to wash, and does it need ironing?
The dress appears low maintenance based on nine reviews discussing care. Customers say it washes well, resists pilling, needs little or no ironing and can be hung overnight to let suitcase wrinkles fall out; no special washing problems were reported in the supplied reviews.
Based on 9 customer reviewsValue
Is it worth buying more than one colour?
Repeat purchasing is a strong pattern: 31 reviews mention owning, ordering or planning to buy the dress in multiple colours. Customers frequently chose black, navy, red, blue, plum, brown or chocolate versions because the dress receives regular wear, and many specifically requested even more colour options.
Based on 31 customer reviewsIs the dress good value for the price?
Fifteen reviews specifically praise the price, sale value or overall quality for the cost, with several customers buying additional colours when discounted. One reviewer initially questioned the value before trying it on, but changed her mind after experiencing the comfort, drape and versatility.
Based on 15 customer reviewsReviews and Counting
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.




























































