The Scott & Daughters Journal · Spring Edition

The Dress That Brought Colour Back to My Wardrobe

Written by Belinda Hart, 58 · Melbourne

Journal by Scott & Daughters. Meet Belinda Hart, a long-time customer who has visited our Melbourne boutique a lot over the years. In this article, we share one of her personal stories, reflecting the everyday experiences of women in our community.

Woman at a cafe in the red Tora dress — The Tora in Red, at a cafe lunch.

Do you have a dress you love on the hanger but never wear? The sleeves are too short, or it clings at the middle, and back on the hanger it goes. So most days you reach for the same navy or black.

Why a bright dress often feels like a risk

A bright print is beautiful, but many summer dresses are sleeveless or sit tight over the tummy. And the sleeves matter: what most of us want is something that covers the upper arms and still feels light.

A dress that caught my eye

The Tora Dress with Pleated Sleeves has full, puffed sleeves with soft pleats that finish just above the elbow. The waist is gathered at the front and back, so it falls softly over the middle, and the midi skirt has a slit at the front for easy walking. It is easy with flat sandals at lunch, and still dressy enough for a wedding.

Woman at a garden lunch in the green and blue Tora dress — The Tora in Green/Blue, at a garden lunch.

Three easy ways to wear it

Lunch with friends: flat sandals and a basket bag.
A garden party: tan sandals and the bag you already own.
A wedding or the races: heels and gold jewellery.

The Tora dress in all three prints — All three prints: Blue/Pink, Red and Green/Blue.

Available in Blue/Pink, Red and Green/Blue, sizes S to 3XL.

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Good to know before you order

Shipping: we offer free shipping on all orders across Australia with Australia Post. You'll receive your tracking details within 1–2 business days, and we'll keep you updated along the way.
Returns: our 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee means you can try it on at home, in your own time. If it's not quite right, simply email us within 30 days and our friendly team will help you with your return.
Bundle & save: buy 2 items and save an extra 15%, 3 items 20%, 4 or more 25%, applied at checkout.

Any questions? Email us at info@scottanddaughters.com. We typically reply within 8 hours.

— Belinda

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