Acler

Acler Darnhill Mini Dress, Flamingo Sands

$239.60 $599.00
60% off

From The Archive. Final sale, so no change-of-mind returns or exchanges.

Australian sizing.

Complimentary delivery on this piece, Australia-wide.

The frills are the structure. Acler cut them as exaggerated panels and wrapped them across the sleeves and the bodice, so the shape of the Darnhill comes from the trim and the dress underneath can stay simple.

A polyester face sits over a structured woven base, with a backing cloth behind the contrast. Acler rates the whole thing no stretch. That stiffness is what keeps the frills at their angle all night, where a softer cloth would let them fold flat by the second hour.

The print is an ombre in pinks, placed on each panel so the colour shifts across the body. Bodice and skirt are both lined, the straps adjust and the zip is concealed at the centre back.

Next to the Mannersly mini, which puts a single piece of gold on a plain body, the Darnhill gives every bit of its attention to the cloth.

Spec

  • Face 100% polyester
  • Base 96% polyester, 4% elastane
  • Contrast and backing 100% polyester
  • Bodice lining 100% polyester
  • Skirt lining 97% polyester, 3% elastane
  • Frill panels across sleeves and bodice
  • Ombre placement print
  • Adjustable straps
  • Invisible centre back zip
  • Fully lined

Fit. Fitted. No stretch. True to size. The model is 177cm and wears an AU 8.

Acler is an Adelaide label and cuts in Australian sizes, which are the same as UK sizes, so the number on the label is your Australian size. An Acler 8 is an AU and UK 8, a US 4 and an Italian 40. The measurements below are the house's own, in centimetres, taken from the body rather than the garment.

Size chart

AU / UK US Italy Bust Waist Hip
6 2 38 81.5 64.5 91.5
8 4 40 84 67 94
10 6 42 89 72 99
12 8 44 94 77 104
14 10 46 99 82 109
16 12 48 104 87 114

Measurements in centimetres. Body measurements, not garment measurements. The house treats its chart as a general guide and notes that some styles fit differently.

Choosing between two sizes

Acler designs by draping, so the fit changes from style to style and each piece carries the house's own note on how it sits. Where a bodice is designed to be fitted, the house recommends sizing up if you are between sizes. Its model is 175cm and wears an AU 8. Acler also gives garment measurements for a particular piece on request. We are happy to measure any piece we hold.

How to measure

Bust: around the fullest part, tape level across the back.
Waist: around the narrowest part, usually just above the navel.
Hip: around the fullest part, feet together.

Shoes

Acler shoes are labelled in European sizes. Each pair carries its own size line. We can check a pair against your usual size before you order.

Caring for Acler

Leather shoes and boots: wipe with a soft cloth to lift dust. For marks, use a damp cloth with mild soap and let them air dry away from heat. Apply a leather protector before wearing and keep them out of prolonged sun and wet weather. Store them somewhere cool and dry and condition the leather now and then so it stays supple.

For clothing, follow the care label sewn into the piece.

Still not sure

We have handled these pieces and can tell you how a particular style sits against the chart. Write to us before you order, or come and try it in Red Hill. The full edit is in our Acler collection.

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