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Lara | Pleated Dress

$265.00 AUD

$79.95 AUD

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Colour Pink
Size S

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The Pleated Dress For Effortless Warm-Weather Elegance

Lara, made for days when you want to look put together without trying too hard. Soft pleats catch movement as you walk, while the flowing silhouette sits smoothly along the body from lunch through evening. Wear it to a summer dinner or dress it up for a special occasion.

Why we chose it

✓ Soft pleats, add movement and structure as you walk
✓ Flowing silhouette, sits smoothly along the body
✓ Lightweight design, comfortable through warm days
✓ Versatile style, pairs easily with sandals or heels

Details

  • Fit: True to size, available in sizes S–3XL

30 days to be sure. Try it on at home. If it doesn't feel right, send it back within 30 days and we'll refund you.

A boutique, not a call centre. Questions about fit, fabric or your order? Write to us and you'll hear back from someone who knows the collection.

Free shipping, Australia-wide. No minimum spend, no surprises at checkout.

If you are unsure or between two sizes, we would suggest choosing the larger size for the most comfortable fit.

Customer

Margaret R. and 3.156 others are already shopping with Southern Finest.

In the words of our customers

More than thirty years of shopping with us, and the same thing keeps coming up: it feels personal.

The advice was honest and warm, exactly like shopping in a real boutique. My order arrived quickly and beautifully packaged.

Beautifully made and so comfortable. It’s rare to find clothing that feels this considered. I’ll be back.

I’ve stopped buying things I only wear once. These are the pieces I actually reach for.

Lovely quality and a perfect fit. It’s become my go-to for anything I want to feel put-together in.

Such genuine, friendly service. You can tell they actually care about getting it right for you.

A new chapter begins.

Some changes feel bigger than others. After more than a decade, Southern Finest is preparing for a new chapter.

Mabel started Southern Finest with one simple belief: women deserve pieces that feel as good as they look. What started small grew into something we could never have built without you.

Now, Claire is taking a bigger role in Southern Finest, and we’re preparing to move into a new home.

Before we do, we need to make room.

Our Moving Sale is now on: selected pieces are available at special prices while stocks last. Once certain styles are gone, they may not return.

This isn’t goodbye. It’s simply time to make space for what comes next.

Thank you for being part of our story.

With love,
Mabel & Claire
Melbourne, Australia

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to shop with confidence

Why shop with Southern Finest?

At Southern Finest, every piece is chosen for the woman who knows what she wants: to feel comfortable without giving up elegance. Easy to wear from morning to night, and considered in every detail.

We choose our fabrics with care and look after everything from the design to the delivery, because comfort and style should never be a compromise.

Am I too old for these styles?

Not at all, and it's the question we hear most. We don't choose pieces for an age, but we do have someone in mind: someone who would rather feel comfortable than fashionable, and who wants to get dressed in the morning without thinking about it too much.

Most of our customers are between 45 and 65. If a piece only works on a twenty-five-year-old, we don't stock it.

I'm between two sizes. Which should I choose?

Take the larger of the two or clothing. Our styles are designed to sit loosely, so a little extra room reads as intentional rather than oversized.

For footwear, basically the same thing. If you'd rather ask before ordering, email us your usual size and the style you're looking at and we'll tell you honestly which one to take.

When will my order arrive?

Orders are dispatched within 2 business days. Delivery within Australia usually takes 8 to 12 business days, and you'll get tracking as soon as your parcel is on its way.

If anything is delayed, we'll tell you rather than wait for you to ask.

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