ROMY The Brand Gemstone Long Sleeve Mesh Mini Dress in Cobalt Size S BNWT RRP $320

Cobalt blue at this intensity isn’t a colour — it’s a decision. Romy’s Gemstone mesh mini is the kind of dress that changes the energy of a room the moment you walk in: ruching that wraps the torso in a slow, deliberate spiral; sheer long sleeves that catch the light while the lined body holds its shape; a clean high neckline that needs nothing added to it. Bodycon without being obvious. Striking without trying. This is what it looks like when a small Tasmanian label gets everything exactly right.

• Size S (AU 8) — note: too small to fit a standard size 10 mannequin; photographed on a smaller half mannequin to give an idea of the silhouette on the body
• High neckline, hardware-free
• Long sheer mesh sleeves, fully lined body
• Asymmetrical side-ruching with cascading gathers at the torso and lower back
• Double-layered mesh with raw-edge hem finish
• 92% nylon, 8% spandex — silky, stretch, strong colour depth
• Cold hand wash only; do not bleach; do not tumble dry; dry flat in shade; iron at low heat
• Designed in Australia (Tasmania), made in China in small supply
• Condition: BNWT (new with tags)
• RRP $320.00

Measurements (taken flat):

• Bust: 68cm
• Waist: 50cm
• Length: 92cm
• Sleeve: 68cm

This dress sits at the intersection of Midnight Clubwear, Y2K Revival, and Australian Contemporary Minimalism — and it adapts depending on how you style it. For high-glam nights out, pair with strappy silver stiletto sandals, a cropped metallic blazer draped over the shoulders, and a rigid silver clutch — let the cobalt do the talking. For an edgier, streetwear-inflected look, ground the sheer mesh with chunky black leather knee-high boots and an oversized moto jacket; the contrast between soft and hard is the whole point. Or go full editorial: lean into a monochromatic blue moment with royal blue velvet sock boots, a longline cobalt coat left open, and deep sapphire jewellery. Whichever direction you choose, wear seamless flesh-toned underpinnings beneath — a strapless bodysuit or high-waisted brief keeps the ruching smooth and the silhouette clean.

About Romy: Born in Tasmania in 2022, Romy was founded by Emma Petterwood with a clear philosophy: small runs, considered design, and pieces made to last. Each collection starts with original print — one-of-a-kind artworks developed with artists and translated into wearable pieces you won’t find anywhere else. No fast fashion, no trend-chasing. Just the instinct and connection that happens when something truly clicks. Small runs mean less waste and more joy. Finding a Romy piece should feel like discovering something special — because it is. Elevated staples with a twist, effortless dresses that go from day to dinner, prints that start conversations. Clothes that say something, without shouting. Romy’s roots are in Tasmania, but the work spans the globe — an all-female Australian team, long-standing maker relationships in China and India, and collaborations with local artists on every print.