Acler Hepworth Maxi Dress in clay, worn by model with tie belt, full length front view Acler Hepworth Maxi Dress in clay, worn by model, full length three-quarter view Acler Hepworth Maxi Dress in clay, worn by model, full length back view Acler Hepworth Maxi Dress in clay, close-up of wrap neckline and buckled belt
Acler Hepworth Maxi Dress in clay, worn by model with tie belt, full length front view
Acler Hepworth Maxi Dress in clay, worn by model, full length three-quarter view
Acler Hepworth Maxi Dress in clay, worn by model, full length back view
Acler Hepworth Maxi Dress in clay, close-up of wrap neckline and buckled belt

Acler

Acler Hepworth Maxi Dress, Clay

$550.00

Australian sizing.

Complimentary delivery on this piece, Australia-wide.

From the front there is no sign of a wrap. Acler concealed it, so the Hepworth runs as one clean panel from a low neckline to the floor and the belt is the only clue to how it closes.

That belt runs through a D-ring. It sets the waist at any point along the strap, it is not tied to a punched hole and it lies flatter on the body than a buckle. On a wrap, a flat closure keeps the front unbroken.

Acler calls the cloth linen-look, though linen is the larger part of it: 53%, with viscose and nylon. The lining is cotton, there are pockets in the side seams and no sleeves.

Clay is the earth tone among our Acler dresses, sitting between the chilli of the Westacre and the ivory of the Privett.

Spec

  • Linen-look fabrication: 53% linen, 36% viscose, 11% nylon
  • Lining 100% cotton
  • Concealed wrap
  • Low neckline
  • Sleeveless
  • D-ring belt
  • Side seam pockets
  • Fully lined
  • Maxi length

Fit. Fitted. No stretch. True to size. The D-ring belt sets the waist.

More information View images

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.

Cold gentle machine wash. Line dry in the shade. Warm iron while still slightly damp, or leave the creases, which is rather the point of linen.

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