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Eleanor — Draped Maxi Dress

$128.70

$69.95

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Dressing Australian women since 2018

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Colour Black

Size XS / UK 6

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Product Description

There are dresses you wear once a year and dresses you reach for again and again. This is the second kind.

A long, sleeveless maxi in soft draping fabric that skims the body without ever clinging. It moves beautifully when you walk. It photographs well in any light. And it works for the long list of occasions a real woman over 45 actually has in her diary — summer weddings, milestone birthdays, anniversary dinners, garden parties, holidays where you finally have somewhere proper to dress up for.

Eleanor is the dress that earns its place in your wardrobe across a whole decade.

Why you'll love it:

Soft draping fabric — flows beautifully with every step, never clings, never creases in the car on the way to a wedding.

Sleeveless cut — the right balance of elegant and easy. Layer a soft cashmere cardigan over the shoulders for cool evenings, or wear bare for warm summer occasions.

Flattering through the body — the fabric skims rather than hugs. You can sit down for a three-course meal without thinking about it.

Maxi length — properly long. Falls to the ankle for a graceful elongating line that works whether you're in heels or flat sandals.

Lightweight and packable — folds into a small space in your suitcase. Hangs the creases out overnight. Travels beautifully.

Wear it for:

A summer wedding as a guest. A daughter's milestone birthday. Your own milestone birthday. A Mediterranean holiday dinner on a terrace. A christening. A garden party. An evening drinks reception. A Christmas Eve dinner with the family. An anniversary meal somewhere lovely.

Style it:

For a formal evening — strappy heeled sandals, a small clutch, gold drop earrings, a soft pashmina for the cool evening air.

For a garden wedding — flat tan leather sandals, a straw clutch, layered delicate gold necklaces, a cropped linen jacket for the church.

For a relaxed holiday dinner — barefoot or in flat sandals, a long delicate pendant, hair pinned softly back, glowing skin.

Fit & care:

True to size. Choose your usual UK size for a streamlined fit, or size up for a more relaxed flowing drape. Gentle cold wash or hand wash, hang to dry, cool iron if needed.

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WHAT WOMEN ARE SAYING

“Fast shipping, and the fit was exactly what I hoped for. Really comfortable and easy to wear.

— Karen S., Melbourne, VIC

Great quality and lovely fabric. It feels soft, flattering and much nicer than I expected.

— Linda M., Sydney, NSW

I had a question about sizing and the answer was really clear. Very happy with how it fits.

— Donna W., Brisbane, QLD

Such an easy outfit to put together. It looks polished without feeling overdressed.

— Mary P., Adelaide, SA

Really pleased with my order. The fabric feels comfortable and the sizing was spot on for me.

— Patricia R., Perth, WA

I’ve already worn it a few times. It’s one of those pieces that works for both casual days and going out.

— Julie T., Geelong, VIC

Absolutely love the fit. It sits really nicely without feeling tight, and the fabric feels better than I expected.

— Michelle R., Newcastle, NSW

A NOTE FROM HELEN

Fashion has always been something very personal to me.

I’ve always loved how the right outfit can change the way you feel. Not because it follows every new trend, but because it makes you feel comfortable, confident and completely yourself.

That is the idea behind Valenne Melbourne.

I wanted to create a place for women who still love dressing beautifully, but who also value comfort, flattering fits and pieces that feel easy to wear in everyday life.

As my own style has evolved over the years, I’ve learned that feeling good in what you wear matters far more than simply following every trend.

When choosing pieces for Valenne, I always come back to one simple question:

would I feel good wearing this myself?

I hope Valenne becomes a place you enjoy coming back to somewhere finding something beautiful feels simple again.

Thank you for being here. It truly means a lot.

With love,

Helen Bennett ❤️

Valenne Melbourne

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We offer complimentary tracked shipping across Australia, so you can follow your order every step of the way.

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