POL Buoy Drawcord Dress in black and pebble, dot print with tie at the bodice, worn by model, front view POL Buoy Drawcord Dress in black and pebble, on figure, front view showing the square neck and drawcord POL Buoy Drawcord Dress in black and pebble, on figure, side view POL Buoy Drawcord Dress in black and pebble, on figure, back view
POL Buoy Drawcord Dress in black and pebble, dot print with tie at the bodice, worn by model, front view
POL Buoy Drawcord Dress in black and pebble, on figure, front view showing the square neck and drawcord
POL Buoy Drawcord Dress in black and pebble, on figure, side view
POL Buoy Drawcord Dress in black and pebble, on figure, back view

POL

POL Buoy Drawcord Dress, Black and Pebble

$118.00 $295.00
60% off

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

POL sizing. Cut in Australian sizes, 10 to 14. Full measurements in the size guide below.

Complimentary delivery on this piece, Australia-wide.

The Buoy is POL's Vera Dress with the hem taken up for summer. The silhouette stayed and the length changed, so the gathered skirt now sits just below the knee.

The drawcord at the waist decides the shape. Pulled in, it is a waisted dress. Left loose, it hangs relaxed. Above it a square insert panel closes the V neck so the front holds. A keyhole buttons at the back of the neck. Three-quarter sleeves, pockets at the hip.

The cloth is 100% cotton and the print is black on pebble. Lunch on a trestle at the end of the rows once the last bins have gone in. Cotton, pockets and a waist you can let out after.

Spec

  • 100% cotton
  • Exclusive POL print, black and pebble
  • V neck with square insert panel
  • Keyhole button at back neck
  • Three-quarter sleeves
  • Drawcord waist, hip pockets
  • Gathered skirt to just below the knee
  • Length approx 108cm, size 10
  • Sizes 10 to 14, Australian sizing

Fit. Relaxed, adjustable at the waist.

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POL is an Australian label, founded by Sam Jones in 2008, and cuts in Australian sizes, which are the same as UK sizes. Knits and some tops come in letter sizes instead: an XS is an AU 8, S an AU 10, M an AU 12, L an AU 14 and XL an AU 16. The measurements below are the house's own, in centimetres, taken from the body rather than the garment.

Size chart

AU / UK Letter Bust Waist Hip
6 XXS 84 68 94
8 XS 88 71 97
10 S 93 76 102
12 M 98 81 107
14 L 103 86 112
16 XL 108 91 117
18 113 96 122

Measurements in centimetres. Body measurements, not garment measurements.

Choosing between two sizes

POL's chart gives the body measurements each size is built on. The house suggests comparing them with your own. Its models generally wear an 8 unless a piece says otherwise. Any style we know to run differently is noted in its Fit line.

How to measure

Bust: around the fullest part.
Waist: around the slimmest part of your natural waist, between the ribcage and the navel.
Hip: around the widest part, at the top of the legs.

Caring for POL knitwear

Check the care label first. If a knit is not dirty, air it between wears instead of washing it.

Hand wash in cool water with a gentle or delicates detergent. The house advises against woolwash, which can make dyes run. A little hair conditioner leaves natural-fibre knits softer.

Roll the knit in a clean towel to lift out the water, reshape it while damp and dry it flat in the shade. Never on the line, which stretches it. Store it folded, not on a hanger.

Some pilling is normal on cotton, merino and cashmere, mostly under the arms and where a bag strap rubs. Hand washing helps, as does keeping knits away from fleece-lined jackets and rough surfaces. A pilling shaver, run lightly over the fabric pulled taut, lifts what appears. Take off jewellery that could snag before you put a knit on.

For everything else, 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 POL collection.

Cold gentle machine wash. Line dry or dry flat in the shade. Warm iron if it needs it.

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