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Women's Dresses

The dress is the easiest thing to wear and the hardest to get right. We look for the ones that do the work for you, in fabrics that move and colours that last, from labels we return to season after season.

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Why these dresses, and not everything

We do not try to stock every dress. We choose the ones we would actually reach for, then we go deep on the labels that earn it. A dress has to hang well on more than one body, wash and travel without complaint and still feel like itself three summers from now.

The eye comes first and the numbers come second. Fewer things, chosen well, means you can trust the rack rather than wade through it. Every piece here has been handled, tried and kept for a reason we could explain to you in person.

You will find Acler for structure and occasion, Zoe Kratzmann for its quiet, wearable point of view and Mes Demoiselles for its French romance, alongside POL, Auguste, Mos the Label, Second Female and Vaenn. Different moods, one standard.

Emma Phillips · Founder and Creative Director

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Women's Dresses, in short

What women's dresses does Amelie & Frank's stock?

Dresses across every length and occasion, from summer slips and tank dresses to structured mini and midi styles and full-length maxis. Natural fabrics, prints drawn for the label and colours chosen to be worn for years.

Which brands does Amelie & Frank's carry in women's dresses?

Acler, Zoe Kratzmann and Mes Demoiselles sit at the heart of it, alongside POL, Auguste, MOS The Label, Second Female and ba&sh. We stay close to the labels we trust and go deep rather than stocking a little of everything.

Where can you buy women's dresses in Australia?

At Amelie & Frank's. Shop online with complimentary shipping Australia-wide, or visit us in person at our Red Hill boutique on the Mornington Peninsula.

Questions, answered

How do I choose the right dress and size across so many different labels?

Start with the occasion and the length that suits you, then let the fabric decide the rest. Sizing varies between labels, so each product page carries specific fit guidance. If you are between sizes, message us and we will tell you how a particular style runs.

Which fabrics do the dresses come in?

Mostly linen, cotton, silk and viscose. Natural fibres breathe, they hold a drape and they soften rather than degrade, which matters for a dress worn through a Peninsula summer and packed into a weekend bag.

How many of each dress do you have?

Usually one or two per size. We buy in small numbers so a piece is unlikely to be worn by three other people at the same lunch.

Do you offer complimentary shipping on dresses?

Yes, Australia-wide on every order, wrapped and sent from Red Hill.

Can a dress be sent as a gift, and can you help me choose?

Yes. We can wrap it and send it directly to the recipient. Tell us who it is for and the occasion and we will point you to the dresses worth considering.