This beautiful 'throw on and go' dress is made from 100% rayon fabric. It is lovely & floaty and drapes beautifully. This stunning dress is designed to swish and make you feel fabulous!
The Nelly Buffet Dress is a 'going out' dress that you can feel spectacular in for a special occasion. It is also super comfortable to team with sandals for a stroll around the markets or a day at work. The Nelly Buffet dress is a floaty, loose but still elegant dress that you can go to a buffet in without feeling uncomfortable - my love language x
The Nelly Buffet dress features a V-neck with a workable button bodice. The buttons are sustainably sourced coconut buttons. The dress has spacious dolman sleeves that come off the bodice. A longer swishy gathered skirt with a kick frill added to the hem -just what you need for a night out dancing!! And, of course, it has POCKETS 🙌
This print features a stunning depiction of Dessert Oak Dreaming from Indiginious designer Maisie Nungarrayi Ward. Please read the artist statement below.
I am shown here wearing the size M. I'm 5.2ft and wear a size 12/14 Aus Size.
This dress goes over the head with no zips, buttons or closures. If you have purchased a Nelly Dress before and are happy with the fit, then you will be able to stick to your usual size - no problem!
Your dress will be made to order so please allow 5-6 weeks until postage. I will send you an Australia Post tracking number when it's on its way.
All Nelly Wade dresses are ethically handmade in Australia to a high standard with very small production runs. They are made to last and to work hard for you throughout the changing seasons. Perfect as a sundress with sandals for Spring & Summer or layered with a jacket and boots for the cooler months. You will not be disappointed with your purchase.
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Size Guide - please check these measurements against one of your favourite dresses for the perfect fit. These measurements are approximates and are measured with the garment lying flat across the front.
XS - 4/6. Bust/Underarm to Underarm 19"(53cm). Waist Line 18"(46cm). Length from top shoulder to hem 42.5"(108.5cm). Sleeves - Diameter 7"(18cm). Circumference 14"(36cm).
S - 8/10. Bust/Underarm to Underarm 21"(53.5cm). Waist Line 19"(48cm). Length from top shoulder to hem 44.5"(113cm). Sleeves - Diameter 7.5"(19cm). Circumference 15"(38cm).
M - 12/14. Bust/Underarm to Underarm 22.5"(57cm). Waist Line 20"(51cm). Length from top shoulder to hem 46"(1117cm). Sleeves - Diameter 8"(21cm). Circumference 16"(42cm).
L - 16/18. Bust/Underarm to Underarm 23.5"(60cm). Waist Line 22.5"(57cm). Length from top shoulder to hem 47"(120cm). Sleeves - Diameter 9"(23cm). Circumference 18"(46cm).
XL - 20/22. Bust/Underarm to Underarm 27"(69cm). Waist line 25"(63.5cm). Length from top shoulder to hem 47.5"(121cm). Sleeves - Diameter 10"(25.5cm). Circumference 20"(50.5cm).
XXL - 24/26. Bust/Underarm to Underarm 31"(78.5cm). Waist Line 30"(76cm). Length from top shoulder to hem 49"(125cm). Sleeves - Diameter 11"(28cm). Circumference 22"(56cm).
If you are between sizes then size down for a more fitted dress or size up for a looser fit. Returns are accepted if you are unhappy with your fit. You will just need to pay return postage. An exchange or a full refund is available. Please be aware that pattern placement will be different to the one shown in the photos.
The Artist Statement
Kurrkara Jukurrpa (Desert Oak Dreaming) - Mina Mina by Maisie Nungarrayi Ward
This painting tells the story of the 'kurrkara' tree (Desert Oak [Allocasuarina decaisneana]) commonly found in many parts of the central desert of Australia. The 'kurrkara' tree is the shade tree where the women in this painting sat down to rest at Mina Mina, which is an important ceremonial place belonging to Japanangka/Japangardi men and Napanangka/Napangardi women. Mina Mina and the associated land are to the west of Yuendumu in the sandhill country. Napanangka and Napangardi women are shown here collecting 'jintiparnta' (edible fungus [Elderia arenivaga]) at Kanta Karlangu, an area that is also called Mina Mina. Ancestral women travelled from here to the north through Janyinki and other places then to the east to Alcoota country. There are a number of 'mulju' (water soakages) and a clay pan at Mina Mina and it is here that the women danced and performed various ceremonies. As a result 'karlangu' (digging sticks) rose up out of the ground and it is these implements that the women carried with them on their long journey east. The women danced and sang the whole way, with no sleep. The women collected other types of bush tucker as 'yakajirri' (desert raisin [Solanum centrale]).
