Acler

Acler Gillan Maxi Dress, Rose Petal

$550.00

Australian sizing.

Complimentary delivery on this piece, Australia-wide.

Ruching only works if the jersey underneath has recovery in it. Gather a cloth that does not spring back and the dress bags out at the hip within an hour of sitting down.

The Gillan is a lightweight stretch jersey, gathered horizontally through the bodice and hips so the ruching runs across the body. The ruched seams sit asymmetrically front and back. High crew neck, wide across the shoulder, sleeveless.

It is fully lined, with the skirt left slightly sheer. An invisible zip at the side keeps the back clean. Next to the Lingle in Rouge Eclipse, the Gillan in Rose Petal is the softer dress and the better one for an evening you actually have to sit through.

Spec

  • Lightweight stretch knit jersey
  • Horizontal ruching through bodice and hips
  • Asymmetric ruched seams front and back
  • High crew neckline, wide shoulder
  • Sleeveless
  • Invisible side zip
  • Fully lined, skirt slightly sheer
  • Maxi length

Fit. Softly fitted, with stretch.

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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