Audrey Tank By Mela Purdie

Mela Purdie Audrey Tank – A Timeless Favourite

Some outfits need a top that falls softly over the waistband, leaves room beneath a jacket and looks finished when the jacket comes off. That is where the Mela Purdie Audrey Tank earns its place.

Its soft V neckline, double-layered front and longer back hem give it more substance than a simple singlet. Wear it loose with trousers, beneath an open shirt or on its own with summer separates. The interest is in how the fabric falls and how easily you can change the outfit around it.

What Makes the Audrey Tank Different?

The Audrey has a relaxed shape through the body, with side splits that allow the hem to sit over a waistband. The stepped hem gives you extra length at the back when you prefer to leave your top untucked.

Those details matter when you sit down, reach forward or wear the tank over pants. Look for enough room for the fabric to fall freely through the bust and hips, rather than catching on the body or bunching above the waistband.

The V neckline also works beneath open layers. A jacket can frame it without another collar competing for space, while an open shirt gives you sleeve coverage with the tank visible underneath.

Maché Fabric: Fluid Movement Without Stretch

The current Audrey Tank is made in Mela Purdie’s Japanese Maché, a woven fabric composed of 100% technical polyester. It has a fluid fall and a subtle lustre that gives the sleeveless shape a dressier finish.

Maché is not a stretch fabric. The room comes from the cut, so fit is especially important across the bust and around the armholes. If you usually wear close-fitting jersey tanks, allow for the different way a woven tank sits and moves.

The appeal is a top you can wear with tailored pants or a flowing skirt without needing a fitted blouse. For more pieces in the same fabric, explore our Mela Purdie Maché collection.

Why the Double-Layered Front Matters

Two layers through the front add coverage where you may want it most. That is particularly useful when considering White or another pale colour.

It does not mean every part of the tank is completely opaque. Check the front and back in good light, with the underwear you intend to wear. If the fabric pulls across the bust, compare another size so you can assess the coverage and drape together.

One Tank, Several Ways to Get Dressed

With Soft Pants for Lunch or Dinner

Pair the Audrey with the Mela Purdie Soft Capri or Pace Pant when you enjoy the flow of Maché through the whole outfit. The Soft Capri gives you a tapered cropped shape; the Pace offers a straight leg.

Leave the tank loose and check where its hem finishes against the pants. Add the shoes you plan to wear before deciding on the proportions. For dinner, a necklace and a jacket may be all you need to change the outfit.

With Jeans, Shorts or an Open Shirt

A flowing woven top changes the feel of familiar denim. Try the Audrey with jeans when you want a softer finish than a tee, or with shorts and sandals for summer lunch.

If you prefer your arms covered, wear an open shirt over the tank. You retain the V neckline and colour beneath it while choosing the sleeve length you enjoy. Our Mela Purdie pants offer other shapes to compare with the tank.

Under a Jacket for Work

A sleeveless top gives you one less sleeve to accommodate beneath a jacket. Check that the armholes sit comfortably and that the tank’s hem works with the jacket worn both open and closed.

The same combination can work for an evening out: remove the jacket if you want to, or keep it on for coverage. Choose the tank as part of the complete outfit rather than treating it only as an underlayer.

Core Colours and Seasonal Choices

Black, White and Navy provide familiar starting points. Consider the colour that works with the pants, shirts and jackets you already wear before choosing another shade.

White beneath a dark jacket gives a clear contrast. Navy offers a softer alternative to black, while a seasonal colour can provide the interest in an otherwise simple outfit. You do not need matching accessories for the tank to work.

Use the products in this collection to see the current colours and sizes. Seasonal availability changes, and finding a colour you love does not mean every size will be available.

Choosing Your Audrey Tank Size

The core Audrey Tank is listed in sizes 6–24, with availability varying by colour. Use the garment measurements on the product page and compare them with a woven top you enjoy wearing.

Pay particular attention to the bust, armholes and hem. The tank should have room to move without gaping where you want coverage. If you have a fuller bust, compare the next size rather than expecting the non-stretch fabric to give.

For help choosing between sizes, tell us which Mela Purdie top you currently wear and how you like it to fit. Weekends can help you compare the measurements and intended shape before ordering.

An Australian-Made Top for a Travel Wardrobe

The Audrey Tank is designed and made in Australia. Its Maché fabric is machine washable, quick drying and crease resistant, making it useful when you want several outfits from a smaller selection of clothes.

Pack it with pants you can wear during the day and a jacket for dinner. Changing the outer layer gives you another use for the same tank without packing a separate top for every outing.

Caring for Your Maché Audrey Tank

Use a cold gentle machine wash and dry in the shade. Do not bleach, soak, wring, iron or tumble dry. Follow the care label inside your garment, particularly if you are comparing an older Audrey in a different fabrication.

Discover more of the label’s shapes in our Mela Purdie collection, or contact Weekends in Mount Lawley, Perth, for help with fit, fabric and outfit choices. Online delivery is available across Australia and New Zealand.