Aurora Dress

Regular price $79.95

Our generously sized, lightweight cotton beach dress (with pockets!) brings relaxed vibes to any occasion while keeping you stylish, cool and comfy.

Colour: Wine
Size
In stock - ready to ship
Loomed Cotton
Premium fabric
Low Impact Dyes
Azo free dyes
Ethical Production
Made in Nepal
How does it fit?
Rating of 1 means Runs Small.
Middle rating means True to size.
Rating of 5 means Runs Large.
The rating of this product for "" is 4.
Description
  • Comfortable, extra relaxed fit
  • 2 practical hip pockets
  • Modest capped sleeves
  • Flattering V neckline
  • Subtle embroidery on the neckline and hemline
  • Versatile waist belt - can be either tied up, left open, or removed
  • Gentle on your skin (and the planet) due to our low-impact dyes
  • Superior stitching to ensure years of wear
  • Designed in Australia
  • Ethically made in Nepal

Head straight from the beach to balmy Summer evenings out in our new Aurora dress. With a loose, comfortable fit and two side pockets (!), you will reach for this dress time and time again. The cotton fabric softens beautifully after washing, and the small 'dot' embroidered detail on the neckline and the hem is our Surya point of difference on a classic design.

Fabric Details

100% cotton
Light weight fabric

Garment Care
  • Wash separately (or with other like colours), as your piece will bleed a little colour in the beginning. 
  • Wash only in cold water. Warm or hot washes will make your piece bleed more colour. Machine wash is fine.
  • Dry only in the shade. Direct sunlight will fade your piece.
  • Do not soak - this will cause dye to transfer around the garment, causing patchiness or stains.
  • Ironing is not necessary, simply hang your piece correctly when drying.
Priority Shipping

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Orders are shipped via Australia Post, and you will receive an email with order tracking number once shipped.

Shipping is FREE over $150 (in Australia, N.Z and the U.S).

Express shipping is available at checkout if needed.

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30 Day Returns*

If you don't love your full priced items, please send them back within 30 days for a refund, exchange or store credit (with no expiry date). No worries!

We offer store credit only for returned sale items.

Items marked 'Final Sale' cannot be returned unless faulty.

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ORGANIC COTTON

LOOMED COTTON

What Goes In

Learn what goes into your clothing - from start to finish.

Organic Cotton

Rain Water

Solar Power

Low Impact Dyes

Surya Ethical Clothing Production in Nepal - stitching detail

Ethical Production

Surya Compostable Packaging

Compost Packaging

Organic Cotton

Rain Water

Solar Power

Low Impact Dyes

Surya Ethical Clothing Production in Nepal - stitching detail

Ethical Production

Surya Compostable Packaging

Compost Packaging

Raw Cotton

Solar Power

Rain Water

Low Impact Dyes

Surya Ethical Clothing Production in Nepal - stitching detail

Ethical Production

Surya Compostable Packaging

Compost Packaging

Raw Cotton

Solar Power

Rain Water

Low Impact Dyes

Surya Ethical Clothing Production in Nepal - stitching detail

Ethical Production

Surya Compostable Packaging

Compost Packaging

Organic Cotton

Our cotton is grown without the use of chemicals, and is non toxic to both the body and the planet. Our organic fabrics are all GOTS certified.

Rain Water

Our cotton is grown naturally with the seasons, and with the power of pure rain water to irrigate.

Solar Power

Left to naturally mature, our cotton is grown outdoors in the sunshine.

Low Impact Dyes

Our low impact dyes are just better - better for our waterways (and ultimately our planet), better for our makers, and better for our bodies. We also love working with natural - actual plant based - dyes and offer some undyed pieces as well.

Surya Ethical Clothing Production in Nepal - stitching detail

Ethical Production

Our garments are ethically made in Nepal by our long term partners.

Surya Compostable Packaging

Compost Packaging

Our compost satchels ensure we do not contribute to the enormous waste in the fashion industry.

Raw Cotton

Our loomed cotton is a beautifully woven sturdy cotton, and is a breathable natural fibre.

Solar Power

Left to naturally mature, our cotton is grown outdoors in the sunshine.

Rain Water

Our cotton is grown naturally with the seasons, and with the power of pure rain water to irrigate.

Low Impact Dyes

Our low impact dyes are just better - better for our waterways (and ultimately our planet), better for our makers, and better for our bodies. We also love working with natural - actual plant based - dyes and offer some undyed pieces as well.

Surya Ethical Clothing Production in Nepal - stitching detail

Ethical Production

Text

Surya Compostable Packaging

Compost Packaging

Our compost satchels ensure we do not contribute to the enormous waste in the fashion industry.

SLOW FASHION

SLOW FASHION EXISTS IN OPPOSITION TO FAST FASHION

We're on a mission to make the world a little bit better, each and every day. We are a slow fashion brand who invites creatives who care about our planet and the people who inhabit it.

Customers praised this cotton summer dress as "light and airy" with a "loose fit without being too baggy." The embroidered details, pockets, and belt were highlighted. Shoppers noted the fabric is soft and cool for hot climates. One customer mentioned the length runs long. Overall, customers were "very happy" with sizing and comfort.

  • 5 stars: 12 (92%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (8%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Vicki K. (Australia)
Dusty Grey / S
Usual Clothing Size: AU size 10
Age Range: 60 - 70
Height: 160 - 170cm
How do you find the sizing of this piece?: Perfect
Would you recommend this product?: Yes
Great summer dress

Feels light and airy to wear. Will be a great addition for the warmer months.

C
Caroline (Australia)
Wine / M
Usual Clothing Size: AU size 12
Age Range: 40 - 50
Height: 160 - 170cm
How do you find the sizing of this piece?: Perfect
Would you recommend this product?: Yes
Fabulous!

I love this dress! It's a comfortable, loose fit without being too baggy. The belt is a lovely detail to give it more shape. The colour and embroidery are delightful and I look forward to wearing this often in the summer. I'm very tempted to order this style in another colour. Size 12 and the Medium is a good fit.

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Maren

Beautiful and comfortable dress. I love that the dress is made out of cotton and that it has a loose fit. It's the perfect summer dress.

Also the customer service is excellent and the dress arrived within a couple of days after ordering it.

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ally W. (Australia)
Dusty Grey / L
this dress is light and lovely

I gasped when I took this dress out of the parcel because it was exactly what I'd been looking for. Very light fabric, cool and loose fit, nice neckline, not to baggy, and a beautiful soft colour that will suit everyone's completion. The little touches of detail around the neckline make it even nicer. Love this, back to buy another one in a different colour.

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elvera w. (Australia)
Dusty Grey / M

Lovely dresses , true to size, comfortable to wear.
Very happy with my purchase. 😊👍

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Paula W. (Australia)
Wine / XL
🤷‍♀️

It’s too long it looks like a maxi dress on me. I forgot to measure the length. Other than that it is very good. I live in qld where I cotton clothes because of the humidity. Do you make shorts and singlets tops?

K
Kathryn L. (Papua New Guinea)
Dusty Grey / L
It has pockets!

Super comfy and we'll made. Nice soft fabric and light enough for hot humid climates. And most importantly it has pockets!

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Jen (Australia)
Dusty Grey / L
Lovely dress

Well made, pretty and comfortable dress. I'm a size 12 and the large is perfect.

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Stephanie W. (Australia)
Dusty Grey / M
Cool and comfy

Great on a hot summer day. Lovely design around the shoulders. I got the grey colours and it's not too see-through. I've had a few comments on it.

S
Siri K. (Australia)
Oatmeal / L

Great for summer

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Jenny B. (Australia)
Love my Aurora Dress!

I purchased my lovely Aurora Dress-Embroidered in wine, small. The feel of the cotton fabric is fabulously soft and fresh! I also love the pockets and the fabric belt! The size is very generous, I'm glad I ordered it in small. It is a bit see-through so I wore a slip dress underneath. Looking forward to wearing it time and time again! Thank you Surya for creating timeless, beautiful, ethical clothing! You're my fav!

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Magda M. (Australia)
Nice summer dress

This Aurora dress in navy colour is a very nice casual dress. I also wore it as an evening dress as it is dark navy. I love the material as it is nice cotton and great for summer.

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Leanne P. (Australia)
Aurora Dress embroidered

Love dusty grey colour with lovely embroidery around neck & bottom of dress . Three great colours to choose from . Great to throw over swimmers.

Your questions answered

What is your return policy?

We offer a 30 day return policy on full priced items that are unworn with tags still on. Choose from a refund, exchange or store credit (with no expiry date).

Sale items can be returned for store credit only. Final sale items cannot be returned.

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How long does shipping take?

Australia post standard shipping generally takes between 3 - 7 days within Australia. Express shipping options are available at checkout for faster delivery.

Where do you ship from?

We send all orders from our warehouse in Huskisson, NSW.

How can I pay for my order?

We accept all major credit cards, Afterpay, Paypal, Google Pay and Apple Pay.