Long Essential Maxi Dress - Black

$160.00$75.00
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4.5 rating from 13 customers

Long Essential Maxi Dress - Black

$160.00$75.00
Save 53%

4.5 rating from 13 customers
Your go-anywhere maxi. Soft fabric, a spot-on fit, and styling that swings from denim jacket casual to dressy in seconds.

"Love this dress. Dress it up or wear it casual. Just great, the material is so lovely and soft."

Alison A. Verified Buyer

"Super comfortable like all my Dharmabums pieces!"

Belinda B. Verified Buyer

"Very flattering and a great fit."

Maryanne M. Verified Buyer

"This dress is perfect. So soft and comfortable, flattering for my pear shape AND it has pockets!! I love it."

Angela A. Verified Buyer

"Absolutely perfect! The fit, comfort, light weight - all so good highly recommended."

Marie M. Verified Buyer
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Description
Designed for versatility, the Essential Maxi combines style with comfort. Crafted in a Soft, breathable sustainable modal it is the perfect all-day dress.

Model wears a small 

Shipping

Australia Standard Delivery - $12

Australia Express Delivery - $15

New Zealand Standard Delivery - $15

International Standard Delivery – $20

DHL Express Service - $35 where available

Returns

If you want to return your products you must inform us within 14 days of receiving your order and we must receive your garment within 30 days of your order being delivered. View our returns policies for more information.

Care Instructions
  • Cool machine wash, 30 degrees
  • Wash inside out with like colors
  • Do not bleach
  • Dry in shade
  • No not tumble dry
  • Do not dry clean
  • Warm iron
Fabric

82% Micromodal, 18% Lyrca

Customer Reviews

4.5

Based on 13 Reviews

Reviews Summary

The standout here is the fit—flattering without clinging, and easy to tailor thanks to a straight hem. Reviewers keep praising the soft, lovely fabric with a touch of stretch that makes it an all‑day staple. It shifts effortlessly from laid-back layers to a polished look with a belt and jacket.

What Customers Love Most

  • Spot-on, flattering fit that isn’t clingy and falls beautifully
  • Soft, lovely fabric with a bit of stretch
  • Comfortable enough for all-day wear
  • Easy to style up or down with denim or leather jackets, belts, tights, and boots
  • Straight hem that’s easy to shorten (petite-friendly to tailor)

Customers Say These Are Perfect For

  • Layering with tights and boots in winter
  • Casual days with a denim jacket
  • Dressing up with a leather jacket and belt
  • All-day wear when you want comfort without looking sloppy
  • Shoppers who want a go-anywhere, low-effort outfit

Customer Feedback on Quality

  • Soft, nice-feel fabric that multiple reviewers call out
  • Lightweight yet comfortable for all-day wear
  • Straight hem construction that’s easy to shorten

Customer Fit Feedback

Most customers report: true to size

Most note a flattering, non-clingy cut with a great fit; petite reviewers (around 5'2") say it runs a bit long but the straight hem makes hemming simple.

What Customers Say

  • "The fit is spot on—flattering without being clingy, and it falls beautifully."
  • "Love this dress . Dress it up or wear it casual. Just great, the material is so lovely and soft."
  • "Absolutely perfect! The fit, comfort, light weight - all so good highly recommended."

If you're after a go-to piece that feels as good as it looks, the Essential Maxi Dress is it. The fit is spot on—flattering without being clingy, and it falls beautifully. The fabric is incredibly soft, with just the right amount of stretch, making it perfect for all-day. Doesn’t matter what you’re doing this dress keeps you feeling comfortable and confident. A true wardrobe staple!
— Danna D.
Long Essential Maxi Dress - Black
This dress is perfect. So soft and comfortable, flattering for my pear shape AND it has pockets!! I love it.
— Angela A.
Long Essential Maxi Dress - Black
Absolutely perfect! The fit, comfort, light weight - all so good highly recommended.
— Marie M.
Long Essential Maxi Dress - Black
Love this dress. Dress it up or wear it casual. Just great, the material is so lovely and soft.
— Alison A.
Long Essential Maxi Dress - Black
Excellent material and finish. Got the letter size as recommended and it is a perfect fit. Love it!
— Katharine K.
Long Essential Maxi Dress - Black
Love this dress it’s a go anywhere anytime put tights on and boots throw a jacket on or wear it dressed up.
— Alison A.
Long Essential Maxi Dress - Black
Beautiful soft fabric looks great with just a denim jacket or dress it up with leather jacket belt
— FAYE F.
Long Essential Maxi Dress - Black
Super comfortable like all my Dharmabums pieces!
— Belinda B.
Long Essential Maxi Dress - Black
4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
Based on 13 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 10 Total 4 star reviews: 1 Total 3 star reviews: 1 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 1
85%would recommend this product
13 reviews
  • KA
    Katharine A.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Height 5'6-5'8
    Body Type Curvy
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 days ago
    Waited for this...

    Excellent material and finish. Got the letter size as recommended and it is a perfect fit. Love it!

  • AM
    Angela M.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Height 5'9-5'11
    Body Type Curvy
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Best dress ever

    This dress is perfect. So soft and comfortable, flattering for my pear shape AND it has pockets!! I love it.

  • AQ
    Alison Q.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Height 5'3-5'5
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 months ago
    Black dress

    Love this dress it’s a go anywhere anytime put tights on and boots throw a jacket on or wear it dressed up.

  • AQ
    Alison Q.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Height 5'3-5'5
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 months ago
    The Dress

    Love this dress . Dress it up or wear it casual.

    Just great, the material is so lovely and soft.

  • GC
    Gillian C.
    Verified Buyer
    I do not recommend this product
    Height 5'6-5'8
    Body Type Curvy
    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    2 months ago
    Maxi dress

    It didn’t suit me it was lovely material and looked beautiful on model but unfortunately it wasn’t for me. I have returned it.

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