Nicholas Turquoise Smocked Apron Midi Dress Size 10 BNWT RRP $755

Some dresses belong to a specific afternoon. This one belongs to the kind where the table is outside, the light is doing something extraordinary, and you can’t quite remember what you were worried about before you got there. Nicholas designed it for Summer 2020 — turquoise plaid on cotton so crisp it holds its shape in the heat, a print mixed from the sea itself. It sold out. Here it is, tags still on. And it has pockets.

• Size US 6 / AU 10 / UK 10 / IT 42 / FR 40 — the elasticated smocked bodice offers enough stretch to also fit a size 12; photographed on a standard size 10 mannequin
• Square apron neckline with wide parallel shoulder straps
• Full 360° elasticated smocked bodice — flexible fit through bust and waist
• A-line midi skirt with side splits
• Hidden side seam pockets
• Detachable wide matching plaid belt with fabric-covered oval buckle and metal eyelets
• Belt loops included
• Bespoke turquoise multi plaid print — ocean blue and mint with crisp white and candy pink threading
• 100% cotton — lightweight, breathable, crisp woven structure
• Dry clean only (P symbol); cool iron if needed
• Made in USA
• Part of the Spring/Summer 2020 collection — sold out at retail
• Condition: New with tags. A couple of minor marks under the belt area — please refer to photographs. No pull threads, no fading, original hangtag and internal tags fully intact.
• RRP $755.00

Measurements (taken flat):

• Bust: 82cm
• Waist: 72cm
• Length: 120cm

This dress moves across three aesthetics depending on how you wear it. Lean into Cottagecore / Romantic Pastoral with tan leather slides, a raffia tote, and a linen shirt worn open over the top — the smocked bodice and apron neckline do the rest. For a Summer Wedding Guest / Coastal Chic moment, pair with strappy white block heels, a structured cream clutch, a single pair of gold statement earrings, and a low bun swept back from the face. Or go full Picnic-Ready Americana for a casual coastal day: white canvas sneakers, a wide-brim straw hat, tortoiseshell sunglasses, and a denim jacket draped over the shoulders when the breeze picks up. The belt is the variable — cinch it for evening, leave it off for a looser daytime feel.

About Nicholas: Founded in Melbourne in 2009 by retail industry veteran Irene Nicholas, Nicholas (also known as Nicholas The Label) is a premium Australian womenswear label celebrated for its modern tailoring, bold silhouettes, and striking custom prints. Drawing from the relaxed glamour of its dual bases in Melbourne and Los Angeles, the label has become a global cult favourite — stocked at Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and Bloomingdale’s, and worn by Adriana Lima and Ashley Benson among others. Every piece is designed for the confident, contemporary woman who wants to make an entrance without trying too hard.