Name: Poppy Dress - Marigold Connection Print
Brand: Dalee Ella Prints
Availability: OutOfStock

$330.00

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Introducing our very first pinafore style, short dress! Designed for Summery good times, but perfect for layering up in colder weather, this dress comes with all of our strong design codes.

1. Delicious, comfy stretch fabric

2. Artwork that whispers important story

3. Huge pockets

4. Flattering, hip skimming shape

5. Durability which means it can be worn again and again

The bodice is lined, so can be worn with or without a bra, depending on your boob needs. The double layer of fabric makes you feel held and supported. We’ve designed the strap width to cover most bra straps.

The skirt is panelled and gently hugs your shape, without being tight. The length is just on the knee, depending on your height.

Cute and comfy sums up this extremely practical and beautiful dress. For days when you want to wear meaningful art with a little less volume.

Made in Australia

Marigold Connection - Reciprocity Print

One of the illustrations from the Milkwood Permaculture handbook, this print is an ode to reciprocity and our interconnection to the living world.

Featuring marigolds as the central image, a very special flower to Dalee. Her recent trip back to India reminded her of the beauty in growing marigolds in our gardens to then offer back as gifts of reciprocity. Their beautiful bright orange is known to be the colour of the highest enlightenment of the mind.

Marigolds are also an incredible companion plant in the vege patch, offering protection to other plants from many pests and were also a favourite flower in her grandfathers garden. The smell bringing back memories of connection, family and childhood.

Free 30 Day Returns

More on this garment...

· Made in Australia ·
· Screen printed in Australia ·

We are actively changing the fast fashion paradigm by choosing local manufacturing over cheaper offshore factories. We believe in inspiring others to do the same.

We tick the three big boxes:
Our knit fabric is made in Australia ✔️
Our screen-printing is done by a wife-husband duo in Melbourne, Australia ✔️
Our cutters and sewers are based in Collingwood, Australia ✔️

This is extremely rare. Clothing made locally, ethically with strong environmental values and NO waste.

Huge flat pockets that don't add bulk.
Features a double layered bust for support. Skirt is slightly fitted with a touch of A line through to the hem.
Thick and durable fabric for wearing every day.

Scroll down to see our Size Chart.

Bust is the most important measurement for this dress as it's an A-line style.

Sally (blonde hair) wears a size 12. Her measurements are:
Height: 172cm
Bust: 96cm
Waist: 78cm
High Hip: 96cm
Low Hip: 101cm

Clare (brown hair) wears size 16. Her measurements are:
Height: 168cm
Bust: 105cm
Waist: 99cm
High hip: 116cm
Low hip: 132cm

Length
Size 12: 102cm
Size 16: 105cm

Stretchy & thick

93% Certified Organic Cotton 7% Spandex
Knitted in Melbourne
Hand screen printed in Melbourne

This fabric is roughly 210gsm in weight and the high level of ink coverage adds extra thickness, hand feel and dimension.

Softens up quickly.

We know this fabric lasts a very long time.

Expect this print to have a tacky feel at first as it's a light colour on a dark base, it uses a lot of ink. We assure you this softens with body heat, and further again with the first wash, becoming wonderfully soft, yet sturdy.

The print will also crack when stretched out, but will come back once the tension is released. On areas where the fabric is under constant stretch, the cracking will remain. We however, love the look of this as it gives in an extra patina which works so perfectly with the lino prints. We love that the fabric develops character.

This fabric is wonderfully easy to care for! Just make sure you don't leave your piece on the line in the sun for a long time. Continued UV exposure will fade the organic dyes.

We recommend drying in the shade. When your piece needs a deep clean, hang it in the sun i

Postage Costs:

Australia & NZ
Free over $100
Flat rate $10 under $100
Express shipping $15

United States and Canada
Flat rate $25 under $200
Free over AU$200

Everywhere else
Flat rate $25 under $200
Free over AU$200

FREE RETURNS!

We offer 30 day, free returns and exchanges.

Theres nothing like trying clothing on to know whether its right, so thats why we have free returns. You can try out our pieces out before deciding!

If it doesn't work out, please send us an email as soon as you know you'll be returning it. You have 30 days from date of delivery to get it in the post.

We will send you a prepaid return shipping label to attach to the returning item. We suggest using the original packaging to send the item/s back.

EXCLUDES SALE PERIODS

Unfortunately we cannot offer free returns during sales. We are a tiny start up brand and cash flow is very important to the health of our new biz, we know you understand.

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Printed in Melbourne.

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PRE ORDERS

Preorders are now open for our Spring / Summer collection

Pre-orders close midnight 30th October
Pre orders are fully refundable
Exchanges available where stock allows
All preorders come with FREE SHIPPING & FREE RETURNS

We expect to deliver just prior to Xmas

Please be aware that when you purchase one of these items, it will not be shipped until it has been made for you, just prior to Xmas

You are welcome to purchase multiple sizes if funds allow, with the intention of returning what does not fit

We will send updates by email with a more concrete delivery date once the making gets close to being completed.

Sometimes things go wrong and there are delays. We will communicate with you if this happens. Remember, we’re friendly humans here, so if you’re feeling anxious or unsure about anything, just reach out and we’ll answer as best we can.

We hope to make extra pieces with the funds from this pre order launch, but we cannot guarantee it. It is possible we may not have these pieces available for sale again after our pre-order closes on 30th October. It all depends on how the preorders go.