All Mela Purdie styles are designed and produced in Australia–championing Mela’s longstanding commitment to supporting local producers and the Australian Fashion Industry at large.
Mela Purdie’s black Staple Dress is cut to a relaxed understated silhouette, ideal for casual weekend affairs.
It’s made in Australia from the label’s exclusive French stretch “microprene” cotton–a key seasonal fabric for the Sydney-based label. Wide straps frame a subtle v-neckline that’s mirrored at the back. It’s finished with 2 front patch pockets–a design feature that subtly nods to utilitarian design tropes.
Opt for all-black accessories to channel the label's sophisticated minimalism.
Designer colour: Black
Midi length dress
Front patch utility pockets
Feminine v-neckline at front and back
Hi-lo curved hem falls to the mid-calf
Style: F65 3957
Model wears a size XS
Model is 180 cm | Bust 81 cm | Waist 61 cm | Hips 86 cm
Exclusive to Mela Purdie, Microprene Cotton is made in France from a fine weight 61% Cotton 35% Poly. 4% Elastane. Its high stretch component lends durability ensuring your Mela investment pieces stand the test of time.
Lightweight and ultra-comfortable, it’s a fabric that’s been developed by the label to form the foundations of your wardrobe.
Crafted from 61% Stretch Cotton 35% Poly. 4% Elastane
Hand wash
Designed and made in Australia
Designer Mela Purdie founded her eponymous label in 2001 with the goal of redefining the way contemporary women build their wardrobes. Seeking to challenge the longstanding cyclical nature of consumption and production in the fashion industry, Mela Purdie creates wearable basics that are accented against seasonal on-trend prints.
A focus on fabrication, silhouette and feel, forms the crux of the brand’s mission of ‘empowering a sense of ease’.
All Mela Purdie styles are designed and produced in Australia–championing Mela’s longstanding commitment to supporting local producers and the Australia Fashion Industry at large.
Expect a wide variety of clean minimalist options ranging from women’s classic shirts and tops, to staple off-duty pants and oversized outerwear.
You may return your item within 14 days of receiving your purchase. Items returned outside this period will not be accepted.
All return shipping for ‘change of mind’ is at the expense of the purchaser – your purchase will be credited less the cost of return shipping.
All returns deemed faulty will be refunded including the cost of return shipping.
We do not accept returns on SALE items.
We cannot accept returns on undergarments, hosiery, jewellery or sale items unless the goods have been deemed faulty
Designer Mela Purdie founded her eponymous label in 2001 with the goal of redefining the way contemporary women build their wardrobes.
Seeking to challenge the longstanding cyclical nature of consumption and production in the fashion industry, Mela Purdie creates wearable basics that are accented against seasonal on-trend prints.
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