Valentina Dress

$39.95 $89.95
Colour: Dark Blue
Size
Fit Scale
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 3.

FEATURES

  • 100% cotton fabric
  • Relaxed, A-line fit
  • Featuring a loose cotton belt to tie on either side
  • 2 side pockets
  • Coconut buttons running the length of the piece
  • Superior stitching ensures years of wear
  • Coloured using low impact dyes
  • Pre-washed + pre-shrunk

Our 100% cotton 'Valentina' Dress is a medium weight, relaxed fitting dress with oodles of comfort factor. Featuring coconut buttons running the length of the piece and a pocket on each hip, our Valentina dress is both wonderfully flattering and practical. This beautiful dress is reminiscent of the 1950's and you can dress it up for evening wear or down for smart casual day wear.


Model Details
Tia

Tia (2024)

Height: 180 cm

Size: AU 8 - 10

Surya Size: Small, Medium, S - M

 

Surya Australia Photo Shoot in Kathmandu Nepal

Aayushma

Height: 170 cm

Size: AU 6 - 8

Surya Size: Small, S - M

 

Jess

Height: 167 cm

Size: AU 10

Surya Size: Medium, S - M

 

Surya Model Emily

Emily

Height: 173 cm

Size: AU 14

Surya Size: Large, M - L

 

Maely - Surya Model Details

Maely

Height: 167 cm

Size: AU 6 - 8

Surya Size: Small, S - M

 

Surya Model Details - Andrea

Andrea

Height: 175 cm

Size: AU 8 - 10

Surya Size: Small, Medium, S - M

 

Surya Model Details - Tia

Tia (2022, 2021)

Height: 180 cm

Size: AU 6 - 8

Surya Size: Small, S - M

 

Paula

Height: 170 cm

Size: AU 6 - 8

Surya Size: Small, S - M

 

Surya Model Details - Hayley

Hayley

Height: 172 cm

Size: AU 10

Surya Size: Medium, S - M

 

Garment Care

COTTON + ORGANIC COTTON CLOTHING

All our pieces are crafted using low impact dyes. While this is wonderful for our planet and our bodies, it does mean a little extra care is required to keep your garment in A1 condition, which ultimately means longer lasting.

WASH: Separately in the beginning, or with other 'like' colours. You will see a little colour bleeding out in these earlier washes, so take care to avoid washing with lighter pieces. No need to add salt - all our pieces have been pre-washed in hot water already. The mordants in low impact dyes are not as chemically rich as regular dyes though, so they don't 'fix' the same way.

DRY: In the shade always. Our low impact dyes will fade much faster if left in the sun.

DO NOT: Wash in hot water - this will ensure the colour bleeds much more than it should, and your piece will fade faster.

Returns + Exchanges

We offer a simple love it or return it guarantee on all full priced items within 30 days of your order being placed. If for whatever reason you don't LOVE it, simply send it back to us for a refund, store credit or exchange. Please contact us first and ensure the items/s are in original condition, and are back in the post to us within the 30 day period.

We offer exchanges or store credit vouchers only for sale items (no refunds).

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

Full Returns Policy >

Shipping Info

We process all orders between 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday. Your order will be dispatched within 2 business days of payment being received.

AUSTRALIA

FREE standard shipping on orders over $150.00
$8.50 flat rate standard shipping on orders below $150.00

Express shipping starts at $11.50.

NEW ZEALAND

Shipping starts at $11.95 and is sent through Australia Post trackable service.

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Surya Australia Fair Trade Clothing made in Nepal in Huskisson, Jervis Bay

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Customer Reviews

Based on 15 reviews
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Kristy B. (Australia)
Sizing: Perfect
Love this dress

The dress fits perfectly and is very comfortable. I love it

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Dee G. (Australia)
Love Surya

I absolutely love the clothes I’m getting from Surya - I get so many comments and compliments, people wanting to know where I get them from. I wanted to love the Valentina dress, it’s a wonderful cut, perfect for womanly hips. I’m also quite big busted so this dress, even in the XL is tight and gaping (I checked the measurements before buying) but alas I appreciate not everyone has big bewbs like me. On sale I’ll be keeping them and getting out the sewing machine or buying a minimiser bra! Bust aside, this dress is a PERFECT fit and cut.

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Athira N. (Australia)
Lovely dress !

Great quality fabric ! Absolutely loved the dress.
Impressive service too… Will definitely come back for more ..
Much Metta :)

Hi Athira, thank you for your beautiful review and picture! The dress suits you down to the ground, you look amazing! Mel

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Sultana R. (Australia)

I love that little note sent by the company and the product quality should say excellent. Hope to buy again from Surya.

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Deb G. (Australia)
Valentina dress, natural chic and comfort

The dress fits perfectly (true to size after washing), drapes beautifully and feels soft and comfortable against my skin. I feel elegant wearing it!

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Katie B. (Australia)
Beautiful but…

The dress is gorgeous. The material is lovely.
But the arm holes are too small/tight and it’s a little tight across the bust.
I am normally a roomy size 18 but the XL is a tad too small.
I did double check my measurements and they were a few centimetres smaller than the maximum.

OUR VALUES
Rating of 1 means Fast Fashion.
Rating of 4 means Slow Fashion.
The rating of this product for "" is 4.

Ethical Production

Fair pay and fair working conditions are the norm at Surya HQ (and have been for 15 years now!)

Surya Australia No Waste, Compostable Postage Bags
OUR VALUES
Rating of 1 means Landfill.
Middle rating means Recycling.
Rating of 5 means Compost.
The rating of this product for "" is 5.

Compost Packaging

Better than recycling, our postage satchels go straight in the compost! Sustainable packaging options for our planet.

OUR VALUES
Rating of 1 means Mulesed wool.
Rating of 4 means Mulesing free wool.
The rating of this product for "" is 4.

Cruelty free wool

All our wool and wool felt pieces are made using mulesing free wool from New Zealand.

Surya Australia Ethical Low Impact Dyes in Nepal
OUR VALUES
Rating of 1 means Chemical Dyes.
Middle rating means Low Impact Dyes.
Rating of 4 means Natural Dyes.
The rating of this product for "" is 3.

Low Impact Dyes

Our low impact dyes are just better - better for the planet and better for your body.

OUR VALUES
Rating of 1 means Fast Fashion.
Rating of 4 means Slow Fashion.
The rating of this product for "" is 4.

Ethical Production

Fair pay and fair working conditions are the norm at Surya HQ (and have been for 15 years now!)

Rating of 1 means Landfill.
Middle rating means Recycling.
Rating of 5 means Compost.
The rating of this product for "" is 5.

Compost Packaging

Better than recycling, our postage satchels go straight in the compost! Sustainable packaging options for our planet.

Rating of 1 means Mulesed wool.
Rating of 4 means Mulesing free wool.
The rating of this product for "" is 4.

Cruelty free wool

All our wool and wool felt pieces are made using mulesing free wool from New Zealand.

Rating of 1 means Chemical Dyes.
Middle rating means Low Impact Dyes.
Rating of 4 means Natural Dyes.
The rating of this product for "" is 3.

Low Impact Dyes

Our low impact dyes are just better - better for the planet and better for your body.