Long Essential Maxi Dress - Black

$160.00$60.00
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4.4 rating from 15 customers

Long Essential Maxi Dress - Black

$160.00$60.00
Save 62%

4.4 rating from 15 customers
The maxi dress you’ll keep reaching for—soft, flattering, and easy to dress up or down (with pockets, too). A true “go anywhere” staple that feels as good as it looks.

"Beautiful soft fabric looks great with just a denim jacket or dress it up with leather jacket belt"

FAYE F. Verified Buyer

"Love this dress it’s a go anywhere anytime put tights on and boots throw a jacket on or wear it dressed up."

Alison A. Verified Buyer

"Great fit, great fabric. Very happy."

Abbey A. Verified Buyer

"Very flattering and a great fit."

Maryanne M. Verified Buyer

"Second purchSe of this dress I just love this so much. Fabric style everything is just perfect foe me"

Sylvia S. Verified Buyer
Size
Australian Owned
Shipped from Australia
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Description
Designed for versatility, the Essential Maxi combines style with comfort. Crafted in a Soft, breathable sustainable modal it is the perfect all-day dress.

Model wears a small 

Shipping

Australia Standard Delivery - $12

Australia Express Delivery - $15

New Zealand Standard Delivery - $15

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.

Care Instructions
  • Cool machine wash, 30 degrees
  • Wash inside out with like colors
  • Do not bleach
  • Dry in shade
  • No not tumble dry
  • Do not dry clean
  • Warm iron
Fabric

82% Micromodal, 18% Lyrca

Customer Reviews

4.4

Based on 15 Reviews

Reviews Summary

Shoppers describe this maxi dress as the kind of piece that quickly becomes a regular in rotation—comfortable enough for all-day wear, yet polished enough to style up with boots, tights, or a jacket. The fabric is repeatedly called “so soft” and “lovely,” and the fit gets praise for being flattering without feeling clingy. Several reviewers also point out the practical wins: pockets, a versatile black-dress vibe for winter, and a straight hem that’s easy to shorten if needed.

What Customers Love Most

  • Soft, comfortable fabric that feels “so lovely and soft”
  • Flattering fit that’s “spot on” and “flattering without being clingy”
  • Easy to dress up or down for different looks (jackets, belts, boots, tights)
  • Pockets
  • Great material/finish and overall quality feel

Customers Say These Are Perfect For

  • All-day wear when you want to feel comfortable and still look put-together
  • Winter styling with tights and boots
  • Casual-to-dressy outfits (denim jacket one day, leather jacket and belt the next)
  • Pear shapes and anyone wanting flattering-but-not-clingy fit
  • Anyone who likes a “go anywhere anytime” wardrobe staple

Customer Feedback on Quality

  • “Excellent material and finish” / “great fabric” are recurring quality call-outs
  • Customers repurchase it (“Second purchase of this dress”), suggesting it holds up and stays in rotation
  • Construction detail noted: straight hem makes alterations (shortening) straightforward

Customer Fit Feedback

Most customers report: true to size (with some notes on length for petite shoppers)

Multiple reviewers mention a “perfect fit” and “great fit,” including someone who followed the recommended letter size and found it spot-on. One petite customer (5ft 2, usually size 12) notes it was “a bit long” but easy to shorten thanks to the straight hem.

What Customers Say

  • "“So soft and comfortable, flattering for my pear shape AND it has pockets!!”"
  • "“Love this dress it’s a go anywhere anytime put tights on and boots throw a jacket on or wear it dressed up.”"
  • "“The fit is spot on—flattering without being clingy, and it falls beautifully.”"

If you're after a go-to piece that feels as good as it looks, the Essential Maxi Dress is it. The fit is spot on—flattering without being clingy, and it falls beautifully. The fabric is incredibly soft, with just the right amount of stretch, making it perfect for all-day. Doesn’t matter what you’re doing this dress keeps you feeling comfortable and confident. A true wardrobe staple!
— Danna D.
Long Essential Maxi Dress - Black
Absolutely perfect! The fit, comfort, light weight - all so good highly recommended.
— Marie M.
Long Essential Maxi Dress - Black
This dress is perfect. So soft and comfortable, flattering for my pear shape AND it has pockets!! I love it.
— Angela A.
Long Essential Maxi Dress - Black
Love this dress. Dress it up or wear it casual. Just great, the material is so lovely and soft.
— Alison A.
Long Essential Maxi Dress - Black
Love this dress it’s a go anywhere anytime put tights on and boots throw a jacket on or wear it dressed up.
— Alison A.
Long Essential Maxi Dress - Black
Excellent material and finish. Got the letter size as recommended and it is a perfect fit. Love it!
— Katharine K.
Long Essential Maxi Dress - Black
Beautiful soft fabric looks great with just a denim jacket or dress it up with leather jacket belt
— FAYE F.
Long Essential Maxi Dress - Black
Second purchSe of this dress I just love this so much. Fabric style everything is just perfect foe me
— Sylvia S.
Long Essential Maxi Dress - Black
4.4
Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
Based on 15 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 11 Total 4 star reviews: 1 Total 3 star reviews: 2 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 1
80%would recommend this product
15 reviews
  • SD
    Sylvia D.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Height 5'9-5'11
    Body Type Curvy
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    31 seconds ago
    This is my second purchase of this dress love it

    Second purchSe of this dress I just love this so much.

    Fabric style everything is just perfect foe me

  • CS
    claudia s.
    Verified Buyer
    Height 5'0-5'2
    Body Type Slender
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Maxi dress

    Start of skirt seems a bit high

  • KA
    Katharine A.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Height 5'6-5'8
    Body Type Curvy
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 months ago
    Waited for this...

    Excellent material and finish. Got the letter size as recommended and it is a perfect fit. Love it!

  • AM
    Angela M.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Height 5'9-5'11
    Body Type Curvy
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 months ago
    Best dress ever

    This dress is perfect. So soft and comfortable, flattering for my pear shape AND it has pockets!! I love it.

  • AQ
    Alison Q.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Height 5'3-5'5
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 months ago
    Black dress

    Love this dress it’s a go anywhere anytime put tights on and boots throw a jacket on or wear it dressed up.

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