A letter from a reader

Comfortable, yet elegant enough for dinner or a special occasion

On the draped dress I've worn quite a few times now — light, flattering, and with just enough sparkle.

By Susan Mitchell · Brisbane, Australia

Amara | Elegant Draped Dress in Dark Green, worn on a sunny terrace

The Amara | Elegant Draped Dress in Dark Green.

I've worn this dress quite a few times now, and I'm genuinely very happy with it.

What I like most is how comfortable it feels while still looking elegant enough for dinner or a special occasion.

[A second sentence in her words]

“I never feel restricted or like I have to keep adjusting it.”

[What she was looking for in a dress]

The dress is the Amara | Elegant Draped Dress from The Melbourne Wardrobe.

Here's what I like about it.

A sheer overlay over the shoulders and upper arms

Amara | Elegant Draped Dress in Burgundy, showing the sheer draped overlay

The draped overlay falls beautifully and doesn't cling to the body.

I really appreciate the extra coverage around the shoulders and upper arms.

“I’m very happy with this dress. The fit is flattering without feeling tight, and the sleeves give me just the right amount of coverage. It’s become one of those pieces I reach for whenever I want to look a little more dressed up without sacrificing comfort.”

★★★★☆ — Helen R. · Toowoomba, QLD

An embellished V-neckline that does the dressing up

Close-up of the embellished V-neckline of the Amara | Elegant Draped Dress in Dark Blue

The little detailing around the V-neck is lovely and gives it just enough sparkle without being too much.

[Susan: what she wore with it — shoes, jewellery, bag]

A straight, flattering silhouette with soft movement

Amara | Elegant Draped Dress in Black, full-length view of the straight silhouette

It feels light when I'm wearing it.

I never feel restricted, or like I have to keep adjusting it throughout the evening.

“Such a lovely dress. It feels comfortable enough to wear for hours, but still looks beautifully put-together. I’ve worn mine to lunch, family occasions and even just out for the day, and I always receive compliments.”

★★★★★ — Margaret S. · Ballarat, VIC

Elegant enough for dinner or a special occasion

[Susan: what she loves most about it]

How I wear it

With simple heels.

With a little jewellery.

[Occasion 3]

[Occasion 4]

Honestly, I didn't need much else.

Four rich colours to choose from

The Amara comes in four colours, each one elegant enough for a special occasion.

Black

Timeless and elegant.

Burgundy

Rich and warm.

Dark Blue

Deep and classic.

Dark Green

Lush and striking.

A dress I've worn quite a few times

Amara | Elegant Draped Dress in Black, worn to an evening dinner

It's a very flattering, easy-to-wear dress — which is why I've worn it quite a few times now.

In fact, I liked it so much that when I saw the Buy 2, Get 1 Free offer, I went straight back for more — the black, the burgundy and the dark green.

Now I have one for a dinner out, one for a family lunch and one for a wedding — so I'm sorted for the whole weekend without having to think twice about what to wear.

About The Melbourne Wardrobe

The Amara comes from The Melbourne Wardrobe, an Australian boutique focused on comfortable, feminine clothing for women who want to look elegant without the fuss.

They're celebrating their 7th anniversary with a Buy 2, Get 1 Free offer on the Amara — and you can mix and match the colours.

A lovely little unboxing

The Amara | Elegant Draped Dress in Black, folded in a The Melbourne Wardrobe box with tissue paper

[Susan: what it was like when the parcel arrived]

The Melbourne Wardrobe · 7th Anniversary Sale

Amara | Elegant Draped Dress

$162.50 AUD

$79.95 AUD

Buy 2, Get 1 Free — Mix Your Colours

Choose your bundle

1 Dress

Your choice of colour

$79.95 AUD