Essential Maxi Dress Sangria

$160.00$60.00
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4.8 rating from 196 customers

Essential Maxi Dress Sangria

$160.00$60.00
Save 62%

4.8 rating from 196 customers
The throw-on maxi dress customers keep buying in more colours. Soft, flattering, pocketed, and easy to dress up or down from travel days to dinner out.

"This dress is so comfortable. It feels good on and looks good too. I received many compliments when I wore it. I would highly recommend!!"

Wendy W. 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

"What an amazing dress. Pair it with sandals for summer spring, add a cardi or a long sleeve t, pair with boots and we have autum winter. Highly recommend"

Kerry K. Verified Buyer

"I am in love with this dress! the heavier weight, silky, smooth fabric allows it to drape over the hips in a flattering way. I'm 171 cm, 65 kg."

Deb D. Verified Buyer

"Great fit, relaxed yet stylish. Perfect traveller dress"

Felicity F. Verified Buyer
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This item is FINAL SALE and cannot be returned
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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 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

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
  • 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 196 Reviews

Reviews Summary

Versatility is the recurring theme: shoppers wear this as a casual summer staple, a work dress with a blazer, a travel piece that packs easily, and a dinner outfit with a change of shoes. Customers repeatedly call out the super-soft fabric, flattering drape, useful pockets, and a cut that feels comfortable while still looking polished. Many have bought it in black, navy, cherry, plum, blue or brown after realizing it becomes their “go-to” dress.

What Customers Love Most

  • Super-soft, silky fabric that feels beautiful against the skin
  • Easy to dress up or down with sandals, sneakers, boots, jackets, jewellery or a blazer
  • Flattering drape that flows rather than clings and is forgiving in the right places
  • Deep, practical pockets that customers genuinely notice and love
  • Comfortable throw-on fit that works for travel, work, holidays and everyday wear

Customers Say These Are Perfect For

  • Travel and packing light for holidays, cruises, overseas trips and warm-weather destinations
  • Day-to-night dressing, from casual daytime wear to dinner or drinks
  • Work or smart casual outfits with a blazer, denim jacket, cardigan or boots
  • People wanting a comfortable dress that still looks stylish and put-together
  • Summer wear, hot days and layering through cooler months with long sleeves or jackets

Customer Feedback on Quality

  • Fabric is repeatedly described as beautiful, soft, silky, thick enough not to be see-through, and with enough weight to fall well
  • Easy-care feedback includes “washes well,” “no ironing needed,” “won’t crease in suitcase,” and wrinkles falling out when hung overnight
  • Customers praise the construction and cut, including no gaping armholes, deep pockets that don’t add bulk, and a skirt that flows while walking

Customer Fit Feedback

Most customers report: Mostly true to size with a fitted top; some customers size up for more room through the bodice, bust or length.

Reviewers commonly say it fits perfectly or true to size, including size 10 customers in Small and several shorter customers around 5'1–5'2 who found the length worked well. A recurring minority found the top close-fitting or the dress more form-fitting, so they preferred sizing up; a few shorter customers around 152–156cm needed or expected hemming. The drop waist/skirt placement is often described as flattering because it skims bumps, glides over hips and gives shape without excess fabric.

What Customers Say

  • "“Love the way it feels, love the way it falls, love the way it fits.”"
  • "“This is the ultimate comfortable and elegant allrounder.”"
  • "“No need to iron just throw on and go. Good dress for travel.”"

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Reviews and Counting

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  Sangria
Love this dress, very comfortable and flattering, true to size, bought on sale will purchase another one.
— Jean
Essential Maxi Dress  Sangria
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  Sangria
Exceeded my expectations, business up top & effortless, feminity below. I have mild scoliosis, one hip is slightly higher than the other though this does not accentuate that. It was also a great length, not too long as previous items I've purchased have been, no altering required!
— Danica D.
Essential Maxi Dress  Sangria
What an amazing dress. Pair it with sandals for summer spring, add a cardi or a long sleeve t, pair with boots and we have autum winter. Highly recommend
— Kerry K.
Essential Maxi Dress  Sangria
Beautiful fabric, drapes well over body, easily layered.
— Christine C.
Essential Maxi Dress  Sangria
I purchased this dress on sale and I am so pleased I did!. I am taking it to Italy, it is soft, comfortable and can be dressed up or down - I LOVE IT!
— Ange A.
Essential Maxi Dress  Sangria
Love - great summer basic. Fits well and the fabric is really soft.
— Emma E.
Essential Maxi Dress  Sangria
The colour is stunning and fits well to toss on and go. Purchased mine for under $50, so it was a total bargain too!
— Emma E.
Essential Maxi Dress  Sangria
This is a stunning dress. But I ordered a size too small, popped it in my wardrobe and forgot about it. Luckily I kept the tag on as I missed the return deadline. But I sent an email and asked Dharma Bums could I please exchange it as it's gorgeous. They obliged and now I have the size I need and the dress is divine. Beautiful fabric, great cut, great customer service.
— Anne A.
Essential Maxi Dress  Sangria
4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
Based on 196 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 175 Total 4 star reviews: 11 Total 3 star reviews: 4 Total 2 star reviews: 4 Total 1 star reviews: 2
95%would recommend these products
196 reviews
  • PB
    Pamela B.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Essential Maxi Dress - Black
    I recommend this product
    Height 5'0-5'2
    Body Type Curvy
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 minutes ago
    Fabulous LBD

    Easy to wear dress up or casual wear

  • JG
    Jen G.
    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
    1 week ago
    Gorgeous

    Beautiful material, lovely cut and sizing. Didn't want to take it off.

  • KS
    Kim S.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Essential Maxi Dress - Matcha Green
    I recommend this product
    Height 5'6-5'8
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 weeks ago
    Love these dresses

    just ordered my 2nd one as they are on sale. They drape nicely & have a nice weight that they don't blow away.

  • EL
    Emma L.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Essential Maxi Dress - Black
    I recommend this product
    Height 5'3-5'5
    Body Type Curvy
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 weeks ago
    Feels soooo good

    Great fit

    Feels beautiful to touch and hugs in all the right places

  • SL
    Susan L.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Essential Maxi Dress - Matcha Green
    I recommend this product
    Height 5'6-5'8
    Body Type Slender
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 weeks ago
    Great dress

    Really love this dress. Glad I bought a medium. Small fit. Great colour and fabric.

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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.

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Our garments are in Australian sizing and are true to size. Please refer to our size guide or contact us at customerservice@dharmabums.com.au for more detailed advice.