Plaza Dress in Black by Mela Purdie
An elegant dress for every occasion
Maché gives the Plaza Dress a fluid fall and subtle lustre, so it looks dressed with very little added. The relaxed cut leaves the waist undefined, while a centre-back pleat gives the fabric room to move.
Three-quarter sleeves make it an option when you want arm coverage without adding a jacket. Wear it with simple sandals for lunch, then change your shoes and jewellery for dinner or a celebration. The simple black shape lets you dress for the occasion while keeping the same relaxed fit.
Wearing Black
Wear Black with black sandals and gold or silver jewellery for dinner, or add tan sandals and a raffia bag for daytime. Choose it when you want a dress that works with the evening shoes and jackets already in your wardrobe.
Other colours: Navy, White, Dream, Parisian. Check each colour page for your size.
Why You’ll Love It
- Coverage built into the dress. The fluid sleeves cover the upper arms without a separate layer.
- Ease when walking. Side splits allow movement through the hem.
- A neckline you can dress differently. The bound scoop works with a pendant, scarf or earrings.
- An elegant starting point. The simple black shape works with understated accessories for lunch or more jewellery for a celebration.
- Australian production. Designed and made in Australia.
Styling Tips
- Wear with low-heeled black sandals, as shown in the photographs.
- Add silver earrings and a small evening bag for dinner or a celebration, leaving the dress loose through the waist.
- For cooler days, layer with an open cardigan and ankle boots.
Where to Wear
For lunches, dinners, celebrations and evening events. Wear with a short jacket for work, or pack it for occasions while you are away. Flat sandals give you a more casual option for weekends.
Details and Fit
- True to size with an intentionally relaxed fit.
- Bound scoop neckline.
- Three-quarter sleeves.
- Centre-back pleat and side hem splits.
- Fabric: Maché, a Japanese woven fabric without stretch.
- Composition: 100% technical polyester.
- Centre-back length: approximately 106 cm in size 10.
- Colour: Black.
- Style: F67 3004.
Measurements
| Measurement (cm) | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
| Centre Back Length | 104.8 | 105.4 | 106 | 106.6 | 107.2 |
| Across Bust | 52 | 54.5 | 57 | 59.5 | 62 |
| Sleeve Length | 32.8 | 33.4 | 34 | 34.6 | 35.2 |
| Measurement (cm) | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 |
| Centre Back Length | 108.1 | 109 | 109.9 | 110.8 | 111.7 |
| Across Bust | 64.75 | 67.5 | 70.25 | 73 | 75.75 |
| Sleeve Length | 35.5 | 35.8 | 36.1 | 36.4 | 36.7 |
How should I choose my size?
Does the fabric stretch?
How long is the dress?
Is it useful for travel?
What would you wear it with?
ORDERS WITHIN AUSTRALIA
We are pleased to offer free standard post delivery for all purchases over $200. For all purchases under $200, a flat rate delivery fee of $10 per order applies.
Free express shipping is available for orders over $350. For all purchases under $350, express post is available for a flat $15 fee.
EXPRESS SHIPPING
We aim to dispatch express orders on the day of the order or the next day, depending on the time of the order placed.
STANDARD SHIPPING
Orders with standard shipping will be sent within 2 business working days of receipt of the order.
ORDERS IN NEW ZEALAND
We offer express post for a flat rate of $35
Once your order is booked for pickup, we will send you a tracking number so you can keep an eye on where your parcel is.
SHIPPING DURING SALE PERIODS
There is no free shipping during sale periods or for items purchased on sale or at our outlet. During sale periods, our flat rate postage fees apply. All sales that include items on sale or from our outlet will incur postage charges, regardless of order size.
OUTLET SALE SHIPPING
All sales that include items from our outlet will incur postage charges, regardless of order size. Our standard flat rate postage fees apply.
REDIRECTING ORDERS
Orders cannot be redirected once they are dispatched.
DELIVERY INSURANCE AND TRACKING
We offer shipping insurance for all orders. Insurance is with Australia Post. Insurance covers your parcel for loss or damage in transit and includes signature on delivery to avoid theft. We strongly recommend you choose shipping insurance.
If shipping insurance is not taken at the time of purchase, we accept no liability for loss, damage or theft of your package.
Note: Where the customer chooses to insure their package but opts to have it left without a signature on delivery after it is already in transit, the insurance is null and void. We accept no liability.
Our No Fuss Returns Policy is exclusively available to our online customers.
We understand that it's hard to know what a garment will look like if you haven't had an opportunity to try it. That's why we have a no-fuss returns policy at Weekends. Buy it. Try it. Love it or ship it back - fuss-free!
What can be returned?
We will happily exchange or refund the purchase price of any full-priced item you return to us. We ask you to return garments in the condition they were sent to you:
- Unworn
- Unwashed
- No odours or marks
- Original tags attached
- Any accessories included
- No alterations made
If an item does not meet the above requirements, it will be returned to you via Australia Post using COD. Returns must also meet the following terms and conditions.
What can't be returned?
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept returns on the following:
- Underwear
- Masks
- Personal Care Products
- Earrings
- Items marked FINAL SALE or CLEARANCE
Full details of our Sale & Outlet terms are available here
- Items that have previously been exchanged
Can I exchange my order?
Unfortunately, we do not have the capacity to hold items for exchange. If you need a different size or colour, please place a new order and let us know in the order notes that you are sending the other item back. Australian returns must be sent via express post within 7 days of delivery. International returns must be sent within 14 days of delivery. We strongly suggest you purchase shipping insurance for your return for the full value of the items you are returning. We take no responsibility for items lost, damaged,ed or stolen in transit.
What if I bought items on sale?
We do not offer refunds on sale items or items purchased on promotion, however, offer store credit, which is valid for 3 months and can be used in-store or online. Sale items under $100 or sold at a discount of 50% or more are final sale and can not be returned or exchanged. Full details of our Sale & Outlet terms are available here
How do I use my store credit?
Once your garment has been received back and it has been checked, we will issue a store credit to you. To use your store credit, please log in using the same email address you used to place the initial order.
Inner Circle
All orders with our Inner Circle VIP discount applied will be returned to store credit, valid for 3 months.
What if I bought items on final sale or clearance?
All sales are final for items marked FINAL SALE or CLEARANCE. Please choose carefully. You cannot return these items. Full details of our Sale & Outlet terms are available here
How do I return my order?
To return all or some of your order, email pip@weekends.com.au to get the ball rolling. Please provide the order number and the reason for your return, including which items you would like to return. Please note that we will only accept returns that meet our standard returns window, are not FINAL SALE or CLEARANCE items, and were not purchased on sale for less than $100.
Australian returns must be sent via express post within 7 days of delivery. International returns must be sent within 14 days of delivery. We strongly suggest you purchase shipping insurance for your return for the full value of the items you are returning. We take no responsibility for returns that are delivered to the wrong address, or that are lost, damaged, or stolen in transit.
How will my refund be paid?
Credit card purchases will be refunded directly to the card or account used at the time of purchase.
Paypal purchases will be refunded directly to the card or account used at the time of purchase.
Afterpay purchases will be refunded as store credit for the total price of your returned items, once they are received in-store. Please note that your personal agreement with Afterpay will still stand, and you will continue to pay any scheduled repayments. For any repayment queries, please contact Afterpay on 1300 100 729.
All other "Buy Now, Pay Later" platforms, refunds will be issued as store credit valid for 3 months.
Shipping for returns?
Return postage costs are the responsibility of the sender. Australian returns must be sent via express post within 7 days of delivery. International returns must be sent within 14 days of delivery. We strongly suggest you purchase shipping insurance for the full value of the items you are returning. We take no responsibility for returns that have been delivered to the wrong address, are lost, damaged, or stolen in transit. Sadly, we are unable to compensate you if your order does not reach us. You will need to seek compensation from Australia Post.
How long does it take to process returns?
We aim to process returns within 14 days of receipt; however, during busy periods, this may increase to 21-28 days. You will receive an email when your return has been processed.
What if I have received faulty items?
If your item develops a fault within 1 month of purchase, please email pip@weekends.com.au with your order number, a description of the fault & photograph/s showing the fault. We will send you a pre-paid postage label so that you can ship the item back to us. After the item has been inspected, we will decide if it can be repaired, or will need to be replaced or refunded. Refunds will only be offered if the item is found to be faulty and no like-for-like replacement is available.
Faulty goods
If the fault is minor, we will repair the item and return it to you at no cost.
If we can offer a like-for-like replacement, the new product will be sent to you at no cost.
If we are unable to offer a like-for-like replacement and you do not wish to exchange the item, we will provide a refund.
If the fault is major, we offer a refund, exchange or store credit. This is when the item:
- has a problem that would have stopped someone from buying the item if they had known about the fault
- is unsafe
- is significantly different from the sample or description
differences in pattern placement to images on our website are due to standard manufacturing processes and are not considered "significantly different" and are therefore not considered a fault - doesn’t do what we said it would, or what you asked for and can’t be easily fixed
We will not accept faults caused by wear and tear, incorrect fit, or improper washing and/or drying of a garment.
This document forms part of our standard Terms of Sale agreement, which can be viewed here.
