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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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Shipped from Australia
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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

Australia Standard Delivery - $12
(FREE Over $150)

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 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

Fit & Sizing

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

Most of the 67 fit-focused reviews describe the sizing as accurate, true to size, or a perfect fit when using the size chart. However, the bodice is designed to fit closely, and several reviewers with fuller busts or a preference for a relaxed fit chose one size up; if you are between sizes, sizing up is the safer option.

Based on 67 customer reviews
Will the dress skim my stomach and hips, or does it cling?

Most of the 52 reviews discussing the silhouette found it flattering, forgiving, and able to glide over the hips or disguise the midsection because of its fitted top and flowing gathered skirt. A small number found the upper body form-fitting or felt that lumps and curves remained visible, so smoothing underwear or sizing up may help if cling is a concern.

Based on 52 customer reviews
Is the maxi length suitable for someone short?

Length feedback from 27 reviews is generally positive, including customers around 152–164 cm who said it worked as a full-length maxi without alteration. Results are not universal: several customers around 156 cm or with shorter legs needed the hem taken up, while reviewers up to 175 cm also found the length suitable, so checking the garment measurement is advisable.

Based on 27 customer reviews
Does this style work on curvy, apple-shaped, or fuller-busted figures?

Twelve reviewers specifically reported good results on apple, hourglass, curvy, fuller-busted, asymmetrical, or midsection-conscious figures. The flowing skirt and waist seam were often said to create shape or skim problem areas, but the fitted bodice can feel snug on a larger bust and the dropped waist may sit differently on short or long torsos.

Based on 12 customer reviews
How is the sleeveless bodice—will it cover a regular bra or gape at the armholes?

Five reviews address the sleeveless cut, neckline, or arm coverage. One customer confirmed that it covers a normal bra and another reported no armhole gaping, while the high neckline was also praised; however, one reviewer wished for more upper-arm coverage, so preferences may vary.

Based on 5 customer reviews

Style & Versatility

Can I really dress this maxi up as well as wear it casually?

Yes—72 reviews describe it as suitable for both casual and dressier outfits. Customers wore it with sandals or sneakers for everyday use, then added heels, jewellery, a blazer, denim jacket, cardigan, or boots for work, dinner, events, and evenings out.

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

Twenty-four reviews describe it as a useful multi-season piece. Customers found it breathable or light enough for summer, including hot Queensland weather, while also layering it with long-sleeve tops, knits, tights, boots, cardigans, blazers, and denim jackets in autumn and winter.

Based on 24 customer reviews
Are the colours attractive, and do customers tend to buy more than one?

Colour and repeat purchasing are recurring themes in 34 reviews, with customers praising black, navy, cherry red, cornflower blue, plum, brown, and other shades. One reviewer said the colour matched the product image exactly, and many liked the dress enough to purchase a second or third colour or a backup of the same shade.

Based on 34 customer reviews

Comfort

Is this dress comfortable enough for all-day wear?

Comfort is one of its most consistently praised qualities, appearing in 79 reviews. Customers describe it as soft, stretchy, easy to throw on, and comfortable for work, holidays, hot days, working from home, and even slipping on after yoga.

Based on 79 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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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.