Essential Maxi Dress - Matcha Green

$160.00

4.8 rating from 193 customers

Essential Maxi Dress - Matcha Green

$160.00

4.8 rating from 193 customers
The “throw on and go” maxi that looks polished without trying. Soft, flattering and genuinely versatile—complete with deep pockets for real life.

"This dress is buttery soft and feels amazing to wear. The length is perfect and I’m 164cm purchased size 8. It fits beautifully. I’ve worn it out for dinner and to work. Love the pockets as well."

Fiona F. Verified Buyer

"Am getting the black one now as it's so lovely to wear, comfortable, easy and looks fabulous! Am getting SO many flattering comments about this dress."

Jody J. Verified Buyer

"Comfortable Stylish Dress that does not require ironing!. And continues to be worn for Christmas events 🎅"

Selena S. Verified Buyer

"Oh my gosh, this fabric is just beautiful, so soft and comfortable whilst looking classy and elegant. Love it!"

Tina T. Verified Buyer

"Absolutely love this dress. Perfect fit and the colour is stunning."

Kylie 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 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 Perfect, easy-to-style length Comfortable for all-day wear Made without PFAS or harmful chemicals
Shipping

Australia Standard Delivery - $12 (Free over $150)

Australia Express Delivery - $15

New Zealand Standard Delivery - $20 (Free over $200)

International Standard Delivery – $20 (Free over $200)

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
  • 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

95% Lenzing Modal, 5% Elastane

Customer Reviews

4.8

Based on 193 Reviews

Reviews Summary

Wearers keep calling this dress their “go to” because it’s comfortable enough for all-day living, yet easily shifts from casual sandals to heels, boots, or a blazer. The fabric gets consistent love for being “buttery soft,” draping beautifully and feeling substantial without clinging—plus it travels well and often needs “no ironing.” Pockets are a recurring delight, especially because they’re deep and handy without adding bulk.

What Customers Love Most

  • Dress it up or down versatility (day-to-night styling)
  • Soft, “buttery” fabric that feels great against the skin
  • Flattering cut that skims rather than clings (drop waist/gathers, drapes over hips)
  • Pockets (often mentioned as deep/secure and not bulky)
  • Easy-care/travel-friendly (doesn’t crease, “no ironing,” wrinkles drop out)

Customers Say These Are Perfect For

  • Travel (packing light, cruises/overseas trips, ‘throw in a bag’ dressing)
  • Work and work-from-home days (easy, comfortable, still looks put-together)
  • Day-to-night outfits (dinner, Christmas events, drinks with the girls)
  • Curvy or midsection-conscious shoppers wanting a dress that ‘skims the bumps’ and ‘disguises my menopause middle’
  • Layering across seasons (denim jacket/blazer/knits over the top; long sleeve tee underneath; boots in winter)

Customer Feedback on Quality

  • Washes well and holds up: “washes so well” with “no ugly balling”/no pilling reported
  • Travel/easy-care durability: “won’t crease in suitcase,” wrinkles fall out when hung overnight, and “no ironing needed”
  • Fabric and construction feel premium: “good weight,” “thick enough not to be see through,” “beautifully sewn,” drapes without heaviness

Customer Fit Feedback

Most customers report: mostly true to size, with a noticeable minority sizing up for a more relaxed fit through the bodice or extra length

Many say the fit is “true to size” and the sizing is “perfect” when using the size chart, with repeated praise for the length being “perfect” even for shorter heights (around 160–164cm) and taller wearers (170–175cm). However, several mention the bodice/top can feel more fitted—some sized up (e.g., size 10 shoppers preferring Medium over Small; others sizing up for a less tight top or more length). A smaller set of reviews flag the maxi length as too long for very petite shoppers (around 156cm) and needing a hem, while others at 5'0–5'2 report it surprisingly sits in the right place.

What Customers Say

  • "“No need to iron just throw on and go.”"
  • "“Deep pockets are so handy and secure, fitting mobile phone and car keys in them without even being able to see them.”"
  • "“I was worried it would be too long… worried it would be too clingy — it’s not.”"

Shop the Look

First time buyer and it was SPOT ON! Perfect sizing, fits beautifully, so comfortable, and flattering.. I'm 5,2 and curvy, so I bought an XXL. Seriously the perfect dress.. IT HAS POCKETS TOO. I'm a Dharma Bums convert. Thank you
— Katerina K.
Essential Maxi Dress - Matcha Green
Wonderfully soft and airy. Beautiful colour and it has pockets!
— Amanda A.
Essential Maxi Dress - Matcha Green
I am impressed with this lovely versatile dress. Easy to dress up for more formal occasions or to wear for casual events. I am looking to wearing it on my holiday.
— Kaye K.
Essential Maxi Dress - Matcha Green
I first purchased this dress in black and loved it so much I then purchased the navy. This is the ultimate comfortable and elegant allrounder. You can dress it up or down. The deep pockets are so handy and secure, fitting mobile phone and car keys in them without even being able to see them. I feel I will be adding more colours to my collection soon! My absolute 'go to' dress.
— Tania T.
Essential Maxi Dress - Matcha Green
Quite possibly the most perfect dress ever! Dress it up or down. Great for travelling. I got extra small and perfect for me at 5 “2. Its very flattering.
— Elena
Essential Maxi Dress - Matcha Green
Essential dress in Cherry - comfortable, dress up or down..perfect for travel.
— Natalie N.
Essential Maxi Dress - Matcha Green
I haven’t had a black dress that I have liked so much in ages. The lines, and high neckline were fabulous. And the material is incredibly flattering.
— Belinda B.
Essential Maxi Dress - Matcha Green
Great dress, deep pockets, soft fabric, fitted bodice and flowy skirt.
— Melissa M.
Essential Maxi Dress - Matcha Green
This dress is buttery soft and feels amazing to wear. The length is perfect and I’m 164cm purchased size 8. It fits beautifully. I’ve worn it out for dinner and to work. Love the pockets as well.
— Fiona F.
Essential Maxi Dress - Matcha Green
I love a dress with pockets, this dress has a good weight to it too. A comfortable fit and easy to dress up or go casual. Nicely disguises my bit of ‘menopause middle’. Material feels lovely and thick enough not to be see through. I used the size guide and am happy with the size I picked.
— Lee-Anne L.
Essential Maxi Dress - Matcha Green
4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
Based on 193 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 169 Total 4 star reviews: 14 Total 3 star reviews: 5 Total 2 star reviews: 3 Total 1 star reviews: 2
95%would recommend these products
193 reviews
  • MA
    Moira A.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Essential Maxi Dress - Black
    I recommend this product
    Height 5'9-5'11
    Body Type Curvy
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Yesterday
    Great comfy elevated black everyday dress

    Great to put on when you have nothing to wear and is comfy, elevated and stylish.

  • LG
    Lia G.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Essential Maxi Dress - Black
    I recommend this product
    Height 5'9-5'11
    Body Type Slender
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 days ago
    So easy to wear

    Love the way it feels, love the way it falls, love the way it fits. It is forgiving in all the right places. My new go-to black dress :-)

  • EB
    Emma B.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Essential Maxi Dress - Black
    I recommend this product
    Height 5'6-5'8
    Body Type Curvy
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 days ago
    Love it!

    Really great quality, flattering fit, bought in the sale. I love this dress.

  • JR
    Julie R.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Essential Maxi Dress Cherry
    I recommend this product
    Height 5'3-5'5
    Body Type Curvy
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 days ago
    Cherry Essential Maxi Dress

    Stunning dress, fabric is lightweight, colour is beautiful and the pockets are handy. I receive many compliments when I wear the Essential Maxi Dress in Cherry

  • E
    Elena
    Reviewing
    Essential Maxi Dress - Black
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 days ago
    5 Stars

    Quite possibly the most perfect dress ever! Dress it up or down. Great for travelling. I got extra small and perfect for me at 5 “2

    Its very flattering.

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