PAULA RYAN Banded Dinner Dress - Cocoa Plum Merino

Crafted from premium New Zealand Merino, the Banded Dinner Dress combines natural warmth, breathability, and temperature regulation with an elegant silhouette designed for modern dressing. Merino's ability to adapt to changing temperatures makes it exceptionally comfortable to wear, while its natural resilience helps the fabric maintain its shape and appearance season after season.

• Soft A-line silhouette that skims the body and falls gracefully from the shoulder
• Classic round neckline for a clean, refined finish
• Long sleeves provide warmth and coverage through the cooler months
• Contrast band detail at the hem creates subtle definition and movement
• Midi length designed to pair effortlessly with long boots or heels
• Falls away from the body for comfort without compromising polish
• Suitable for everyday wear, travel, lunches, dinners, and special occasions

The beauty of the Banded Dinner Dress lies in its versatility. The clean silhouette allows the quality of the merino to take centre stage, while the contrast hem detail adds a considered finishing touch. It is equally at home styled casually with boots and a coat during the day or dressed with jewellery and heels for evening occasions.

These are the pieces women return to year after year. Comfortable, dependable, and uncomplicated to wear, the Banded Dinner Dress offers the kind of invisible reliability that defines a truly successful wardrobe. Designed and made in New Zealand, it is an investment in enduring style and long-term wear.

Sizing Notes:
This style fits true to size. If you prefer a more relaxed fit, we recommend sizing up one size.

Care Notes:
Cold gentle machine wash or hand wash.
Wash with like colours.
Use a wool-approved detergent.
Do not bleach.
Do not tumble dry.
Reshape while damp and dry flat in shade.
Cool iron with steam if required.
Dry cleanable.

Fabric: Merino

Designed and made in New Zealand

Measurements (cm): 

• Length Neck to hem (Back):  XS=92   S=95  M= 101  L=107   XL=113   2X=119 3XL= 125
• Bust Circumference: XS=88  S=91   M=97  L=103 XL=109 2X=115  3XL=121
• Waist: XS=95.4 S=98.4  M=104.4  L=110.4  XL=116.4  2XL=122.4 3XL=128.4
• Hem Circumference: XS=178.8   S=181.8   M=187.8   L=193.8  XL=199.8   2X=205.8 3XL=211.8
• Shoulder to Shoulder (Across Back): XS=36.6  S=37.4  M=39   L=40.6   XL=42.2 2XL=43.8  3XL=45.4

Style No. 8560