Ethereal Tapestry

Imagine floating through your day in a dress that does all the work - forgiving, elegant, and a bit like you raided a bohemian heiress’s walk-in robe. This is the ultimate throw-it-on-and-instantly-look-like-you-know-what-you’re-doing dress. Look, there are casual maxis and then there’s this absolute tapestry of a garment. Breezy but thoughtfully structured, the minute those wide sleeves fall around your arms, you know you’ve made a life choice that involves fewer emails and more oversized sunglasses.

There’s not a single season it can’t conquer either. The floor-length design with its tiered skirt means it swings dramatically around your shins, so no awkward moments involving gusts of wind or someone from marketing asking about your Pilates schedule. And did I mention actual buttons? I’m not saying couture - but these are real button details, down the bodice for a slouchy centrepiece. Bit nervous about leaving them open in public? Don’t worry, there’s an adjustable drawstring for when it feels like one of those days.

But here’s the clincher - this swirling pattern looks good in every light. It somehow manages to be both chaotic and put-together (like those friends who claim they never brush their hair, yet have perfect highlights). Multiple colourways mean there’s one for everyone: if you’re shy, stick with subtle; feeling bold, go wild. There’s a little bit of give in the polyester too (yes, we are talking snacks at brunch levels of comfortable stretch).

Seriously though - it feels like gifting yourself permission to daydream with each step. Because sometimes showing up to dinner or work or that gig at Carriageworks and looking as though you’ve wandered off the set of some cool indie film can be enough to get you through winter... with just the right amount of high-low drama built into every seam.