Dione Dress - Black

$160.00$45.00
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4.8 rating from 23 customers

Dione Dress - Black

$160.00$45.00
Save 71%

4.8 rating from 23 customers
The black dress customers keep reaching for—soft, flattering, and easy to dress up or down. Bust-fitting with a beautiful drape that works for casual days and dressy nights.

"You can never go wrong with a black dress in your wardrobe. You can dress it up or down!"

Gail G. Verified Buyer

"Love this dress. Very comfortable and the quality is great. It fits firmly over your bust but, drapes your body in a flattering way over your stomach, behind and hips. I also purchased this dress in two other colours."

Julie J. Verified Buyer

"Amazing material and style….love it!!!"

Mary M. Verified Buyer

"Easy to wear and dress up.. Soft, comfortable material. Hangs/drapes beautifully over the body. Straps have enough width to cover bra straps.. A little between a maxi and midi on my height 163cm."

Amanda Verified Buyer

"Material is so soft and easy to wash. Can wear as a casual or dress it up. Very comfy"

Stephanie S. Verified Buyer
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Description

The Dione Dress is the one you reach for when you want to look put-together without trying too hard. Cut in a relaxed midi length with a flattering V-neck and soft pleat detail, it moves beautifully whether you're running errands, heading to lunch, or packing it straight into your carry-on.

Made from sustainable Lenzing Modal, it's genuinely buttery-soft against the skin with a fluid drape. Slip it on, and you're done.

  • Buttery-soft sustainable Lenzing Modal fabric
  • Relaxed midi length with elegant pleat detail
  • Flattering V-neck
  • Side seam pockets - actually useful ones
  • Easy slip-on style
  • Free from harmful chemicals
  • Perfect for travel, resort, and all-day wear

Front body length 121cm for a Small, increasing 0.5cm for each size thereafter

Fit: true to size

Model wears a size Small and is 174cm tall

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
  • 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

Style With

Customer Reviews

4.8

Based on 23 Reviews

Reviews Summary

Shoppers describe this as an easy, go-to black dress that feels “so soft and comfortable” while still looking polished enough for evenings out. The fit is repeatedly called flattering—firm through the bust with fabric that “hangs/drapes beautifully” over the stomach, hips and behind. Many love the versatility (casual with flats or styled with heels and a necklace), and several mention it’s simple to wash and travel with.

What Customers Love Most

  • Soft, comfortable material
  • Flattering fit with a nice drape that skims the body
  • Easy to dress up or down (casual or dressy)
  • Good quality / “amazing material”
  • Easy care / easy to wash

Customers Say These Are Perfect For

  • Dressing up for an evening out (heels + necklace)
  • Everyday casual wear you can still look put-together in
  • Overseas travel and packing as a reliable dressy option
  • Anyone wanting a forgiving, flattering cut through the midsection
  • Days when you want comfort but still want the dress to “hang/drape beautifully”

Customer Feedback on Quality

  • Material is repeatedly described as “great quality” and “amazing”
  • Holds up to washing / “easy to wash”
  • Construction detail noticed: straps are wide enough to cover bra straps; one reviewer felt the pockets can disrupt the line and may pull with use

Customer Fit Feedback

Most customers report: mixed (mostly true to size, but some size up)

Most reviewers call the fit “perfect” and say it sits where it should with some forgiveness. One customer notes they bought their usual size in another colour but “needed to size up,” and found the upsized black version “spot on.” Length can read between midi and maxi depending on height (noted at 163cm). The dress is described as firmer over the bust with a looser, draped fall through the midsection and hips.

What Customers Say

  • "“Love the fit, its very flattering, and its so soft and comfortable.”"
  • "“Fits firmly over your bust but, drapes your body in a flattering way over your stomach, behind and hips.”"
  • "“Easy to wear and dress up… Hangs/drapes beautifully over the body. Straps have enough width to cover bra straps.”"

Frequently Asked Questions

Real answers based on customer reviews

Comfort

Is this dress comfortable enough to wear all day (and still look nice)?

Yes—comfort is one of the most consistent themes in the reviews. Multiple customers describe the fabric as “soft” and the dress as “very comfortable/comfy,” with the way it drapes helping it feel easy to wear without clinging. Reviewers also mention it works well for everything from casual daytime wear to dressier evenings.

Based on 5 customer reviews
Do the straps cover bra straps, or do I need a strapless bra?

One reviewer specifically calls out that the straps are wide enough to cover bra straps. That suggests most people can wear a standard bra without the straps showing. If bra-strap coverage is a priority for you, this is a reassuring point from customer feedback.

Based on 3 customer reviews

Style & Versatility

Can I wear this dress casually and also dress it up for evenings or events?

Yes—several reviewers specifically mention it’s easy to dress up or down. Customers say they’ll style it with accessories like a necklace and heels for dressy evening wear, but also find it simple and comfortable for casual outfits. The classic black color is frequently mentioned as making it especially versatile.

Based on 4 customer reviews
Does this dress have pockets—and do they affect how it looks?

Yes, at least one customer confirms it has pockets, and they didn’t love the effect on the dress’s line. They felt pockets could spoil the silhouette and might pull the fabric down if used, though they also noted they may be in the minority. If you love pockets, it’s a plus; if you prefer a very clean drape, it’s worth considering.

Based on 3 customer reviews

Fit & Sizing

How does the fit run—should I order my usual size or size up?

Fit feedback is mostly positive, but there is at least one clear case of needing to size up (after buying a different color in their usual size). Others report a “perfect fit” and that it fits well in the right places while still being forgiving. If you’re between sizes or want a bit more room, sizing up may be the safer choice based on the mixed experiences.

Based on 4 customer reviews
Does it cling around the tummy/hips, or does it drape in a flattering way?

Most reviewers describe the dress as flattering specifically because it drapes or “hangs” nicely over the body. One customer notes it fits firmly over the bust but falls in a way that flatters the stomach, hips, and behind. Overall, the drape seems to be a key reason people find it confidence-friendly.

Based on 4 customer reviews
How long is the dress—more midi or maxi?

Length can depend on height, but one reviewer at 163 cm says it sits “a little between a maxi and midi.” Others don’t call out length as an issue, implying it’s generally as expected. If you’re around that height, expect a mid-to-long midi look rather than a true floor-length maxi.

Based on 3 customer reviews

Material & Quality

What’s the material like—does it feel soft and good quality?

Customers repeatedly describe the material as “so soft,” “amazing,” and “great quality.” Several reviews pair softness with comfort, suggesting it feels nice against the skin, not scratchy or stiff. Overall sentiment indicates the fabric and quality are a strong point of the dress.

Based on 5 customer reviews

Care & Maintenance

Is this dress easy to wash and take care of?

Reviewers mention the fabric is easy to wash and remains an easy-wear piece. This aligns with comments about it being a low-fuss wardrobe staple you can wear often. No one flags special care requirements in the reviews provided.

Based on 3 customer reviews

Shop the Style

Reviews and Counting

Love this dress. Very comfortable and the quality is great. It fits firmly over your bust but, drapes your body in a flattering way over your stomach, behind and hips. I also purchased this dress in two other colours.
— Julie J.
Dione Dress - Black
Love this dress up dress down style. Flattering and elegant I expect a lot of wear out of this. Was it Lagerfeld who said you can never be underdressed or overdressed in a little black dress? Whoever it was they were spot on.
— Nina N.
Dione Dress - Black
Love the fit, its very flattering, and its so soft and comfortable. I’ll be taking it overseas with me for my dressy evening wear. Its black so i’ll team it up with a nice necklace and heels and i’ll be very happy 😊
— Maree
Dione Dress - Black
Easy to wear and dress up.. Soft, comfortable material. Hangs/drapes beautifully over the body. Straps have enough width to cover bra straps.. A little between a maxi and midi on my height 163cm.
— Amanda
Dione Dress - Black
This dress fits perfectly where it should and allows some forgiveness where needed
— Jenny J.
Dione Dress - Black
Material is so soft and easy to wash. Can wear as a casual or dress it up. Very comfy
— Stephanie S.
Dione Dress - Black
You can never go wrong with a black dress in your wardrobe. You can dress it up or down!
— Gail G.
Dione Dress - Black
4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
Based on 23 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 21 Total 4 star reviews: 1 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 1 Total 1 star reviews: 0
96%would recommend these products
23 reviews
  • DA
    Debra A.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Dione Dress - Ruby
    I recommend this product
    Height 5'0-5'2
    Body Type Curvy
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 minutes ago
    Lovely dress

    The fabric is lovely and the colour is great, looking forward to warm weather so l can wear it !

  • NM
    Nina M.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Dione Dress - Black
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 days ago
    Never too many little black dresses

    Love this dress up dress down style. Flattering and elegant I expect a lot of wear out of this. Was it Lagerfeld who said you can never be underdressed or overdressed in a little black dress? Whoever it was they were spot on.

  • C
    Carol
    Reviewing
    Dione Dress - Cobalt
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 days ago
    5 Stars

    Love this dress ii have it in every colour!!

  • JL
    Jacqueline L.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Dione Dress - Cobalt
    I recommend this product
    Height 5'9-5'11
    Body Type Curvy
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    6 days ago
    Dione Dress - Cobalt

    What a beautiful dress, the fit,length,and the fabulous feel of the bamoo so impressed with my other items too the wide leg pants so comfy. I love everything so far. thank you too for the sizing fits perfect.

    Thanks again Jacqui

  • MS
    Martina S.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Dione Dress - Ruby
    I do not recommend this product
    Height 5'6-5'8
    Rated 2 out of 5 stars
    3 weeks ago
    Color was different to how it was shown in the pictures.

    I bought this dress in chocolate brown and love it; it was true to its color; fabric is beautiful and it fits very nicely. Unfortunately, the berry color was not, in all the pictures it looks very vibrant and what I received was a dull berry color, so I had to send it back.

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