A letter from a reader
“I honestly only meant to order one top.”
On The Melbourne Wardrobe's Tops & T-Shirts collection — and how one order turned into half a spring wardrobe.
The Richa | Sheer Sleeve V-Neck Top — currently 50% off in The Melbourne Wardrobe's 7th Anniversary Sale.
Shop the Anniversary Sale →I came across The Melbourne Wardrobe's Tops & T-Shirts collection while looking for a few lighter pieces for spring and summer here in Australia.
I ordered one first because I wasn't sure what to expect.
And at a certain stage of life, most of us simply stop wanting to make that trade-off. We want shoes that keep up with a real day: the errands, a bit of shopping, lunch with a friend, a walk along the water, a casual dinner — without tucking a spare pair into our handbag.
“That was probably my only mistake — I should have ordered more the first time.”
That's exactly the gap we wanted to fill when we chose the Amara for this season.
Once it arrived, I immediately went back to the collection. The styles are exactly what I want at this stage of my life: comfortable without looking frumpy, easy to match, and flattering without everything being tight or clingy.
Here's what I like about it.
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The Elise Essential Comfort Tee
The Elise Essential Comfort Tee has become one of those tops I can simply throw on with jeans or linen trousers and know it works.
They give the top such a feminine, polished look without making it feel overly dressy.
“I bought the Elise Tee in four different colours and I’m so glad I did. They’re soft, easy to match with jeans or linen trousers, and I genuinely wear one most days. Such an easy everyday top.”
★★★★★ — Margaret H. · Geelong, VIC
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The Richa Sheer Sleeve V-Neck Top
The Richa Sheer Sleeve V-Neck Top is a little dressier and gives me that extra arm coverage I like, without feeling heavy on warmer days.
It's just such an easy piece to reach for when you want to feel comfortable but still look properly put-together.
Shop the Richa Top & more tops →3
The Roxanne Built-In Comfort Bra Tanktop
And the Roxanne built-in support top is brilliant when I want something easy and comfortable without having to think too much about layering underneath.
Before I knew it, I had basically refreshed half my spring wardrobe. And I genuinely don't regret it.
Shop the Roxanne Tank & more tops →“I love that I don’t need to wear a separate bra with the Vivienne. The built-in support holds my bust really well, feels secure without digging in, and the top still looks like a normal stylish tee. I wear mine constantly and have already bought it in another colour.”
★★★★★ — Patricia W. · Toowoomba, QLD
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So easy to mix and match
What made me go back for several pieces was how easy they are to mix and match.
Three ways I've already worn it
With jeans to grab a coffee
With white trousers for lunch in town
Dressed up with jewellery for dinner
Out for an early dinner
Instead of standing in front of my wardrobe wondering what works together, I now have a handful of tops I know I can wear with what I already own.
A look through the Tops & T-Shirts collection
The 7th Anniversary Sale is on: most tops are 50% off, some up to 60% off — and the multi-buy discount comes on top. Tap any top to see its colours and sizes.
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Check the multi-buy offer before ordering
And if you're going to have a proper look through the collection, check the multi-buy offer before ordering. I wish I had noticed it properly the first time:
Buy 2 — extra 10% off · Buy 3 — extra 15% off · Buy 4 — extra 20% off
The extra discount is applied at checkout, so if you already know you'll wear more than one colour or style, it makes much more sense than doing what I did and going back for a second order.
About The Melbourne Wardrobe
The Tops & T-Shirts collection comes from The Melbourne Wardrobe, an Australian boutique focused on comfortable, feminine clothing for everyday life.
They're celebrating their 7th anniversary with a sale across the collection — most tops are 50% off, some up to 60% off. On top of that you get an extra 10% off when you buy two pieces, 15% for three and 20% for four, applied at checkout.
A lovely little unboxing
[Susan: what it was like when the parcel arrived]
The Melbourne Wardrobe · 7th Anniversary Sale
The Tops & T-Shirts Collection
$109.90 AUD
$54.95 AUD
Up to 60% off + multi-buy extra up to 20%
✓ Most tops 50% off — some up to 60% off
✓ Buy 2 — extra 10% off
✓ Buy 3 — extra 15% off
✓ Buy 4 — extra 20% off
✓ Mix any styles — extra discount applied at checkout
✓ Free Shipping with Australia Post + Tracking
✓ 30-Day Easy Returns
Elise · Richa · Roxanne — and plenty more lighter pieces for spring and summer
Bundle & save: buy 2 for an extra 10% off · 3 for 15% · 4 for 20%
Free Shipping Across Australia · Australia Post + Tracking · 30-Day Easy Returns
If you're heading into the warmer Australian months and your wardrobe is feeling a little tired, I'd genuinely have a look through the collection. There are some lovely, easy-to-wear pieces in there — and you may find yourself replacing more than you planned.
Choose your colour, wear them on an ordinary warm day and see how they feel. With free shipping across Australia and 30-day easy returns, it's an easy one to try.
[Susan: who she'd recommend the Amara to]
— Susan Mitchell
Brisbane, Australia
Browse the Tops & T-Shirts collection →7th Anniversary Sale: up to 60% off · plus Buy 2 — extra 10% · Buy 3 — extra 15% · Buy 4 — extra 20% (applied at checkout)
Free Shipping with Australia Post + Tracking · 30-Day Easy Returns