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Alice Dress - Picnic Plaid

$259.00


Size Size chart XS
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The Alice Dress is our new tie front dress, designed to adjust and be worn to your desired fit! The ties are in cased drawstrings that are fully functional so the dress can be tied as fitted or as loosely as you desire, giving you two styling option in one.

It is made out of a dead stock, cotton voile fabrication in a green, brown, yellow and pink woven plaid design.

The dress 4 ties, the top tie is a keyhole opening, then the following 3 ties are spaced across the body and are adjustable drawstrings.The skirt of the Alice Dress is a-line and full, designed for maximum twill factor. The length will be between a midi to maxi length depending on your height so consult the size chart for length.

The sleeves of the dress finish above the elbow and are loose fitting for comfort and so a layer can be worn underneath.

Most importantly, it has pockets!

If in doubt or in between sizes we recommend sizing down.

Please refer to the size guide for measurements

The dress is an easy fit style and can be adjusted to your desired fit. Can be adjusted to be tight or loose.

As the skirt is a-line there is no fit issues through the hips.

We list the bust measurement as this is the only measurement that will effect your size in the dress, on the size chart.

Anastasia wears a S. She is 175cm with a bust of 89cm. She wears a 8-10 in most brands.

​Nadia wears a 2XL. She is 166cm tall with a bust of 128cm.

Luena wears a XL.

Raquel wears a S.

For Alice Dress - Picnic Plaid sizing, please see our size chart.

Cold delicate machine wash with like colours.

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Lizzie
The perfect summer dress!

Love love love this dress. The softest fabric and such a beautiful cut. I felt so good wearing this when travelling and can’t wait to wear it again when the weather heats up again in Melbourne!

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Melissa
Stunning, Comfy and Cool

This dress is made with the coftest fabric that flows so nicely. The ties in the front make it easy to give some shape and interest. So fun to wear!!!!

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Suzy
Fun dress

Such a beautiful, fun dress. The fabric is so light and nice to wear. Comfort and cool 😎. If you're not afraid of colour and patterns then why not.?

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Danielle Binks
Comfortable and colourful

Absolutely love this dress - the cinching at the front makes it perfect if you’re in-between sizes especially. I took it travelling with me and it was so lightweight and easy to pack - and I got many compliments!

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DearestPersephone
Compliments galore

I get a compliment every time I wear this dress. It is lovely in its simplicity. The adjustable ties over the waist and bust are particularly great as a busty gal. The fabric is thick enough that it's ok unlined while still thin enough to be a comfortable summer dress.

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Molly Campbell
Stunning dress

This dress is absolutely gorgeous, the colours, the fit, the fabric are all beautiful and it’s one of those items that you put on and can’t help but smile when you’re wearing it.

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Maddy R
Truly my favourite dress

The Alice Dress is absolutely phenomenal. I love how light and breathable the cotton is, and the adjustable ties make it easy to tailor the fit to how I’m feeling on the day. It also has pockets - such a win! I get so many compliments every time I wear this dress. Thanks, VH, for such a fabulous design. I’ll be living in it all summer.

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Kylie
Pic-nic of the bunch

This dress is the star of the show! LOVE the print, and the fabric is beautiful, soft and easy to wear. Can get 2 different looks by either pulling the bows in, or leaving them loose. I’m an 8-10 and went XS in this dress. Love layering a turtleneck underneath too. ADORE 💚

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Annie Zeleznikow
So beautiful

A gorgeous dress that is lovely and light

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Mia
I get some many compliments

Such an easy to wear and comfy dress. Love that you can add more shape with the strings on the bust and waist.

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rach
instant classic

there's a reason this dress is a vh classic. genuinely obsessed w the styling options and how the ribbons makes it like a choose your own adventure situation

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Sarah Blackburn
Best style ever!!

This was the first Alice dress I purchased lulled initially by the Supersoft fabric ( currently bring with purchasing the blouse 🤩). I’ve put on the dreaded menopausal weight but this dress is so flattering with the style that can accentuate the curves you want to and cunningly camouflage the ones you don’t! Love it!!

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Phoebe
The one!

Where do I start / the fabric, the flow, the print, the cut - I love it all. It’s lightweight, comfy, lose and not restricting (although adjusting the bows can give it shaping if you feel like it). I love it in summer on its own and in winter with a cute jumper.

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Charlotte
Love this cut!

I wasn’t initially drawn to this print, but the cut and fit of the Alice dress made me buy it anyway and I have to say… I’m obsessed now! The colours are vibrant and the fabric is soft yet sturdy. Loving it.

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Lu
Amazing

Flexible sizing on this one. I could have sized down but due to adjustability it still works!

Fabric lovely and soft. Colours vibrant.

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SJ
Amazing Dress!

So obsessed with this dress! The fabric and print are amazing. I ended up sizing up so I could wear it more gathered and it fits perfectly - super versatile depending on how tight you pull the strings. First Variety Hour purchase and now I’m hooked!

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Madison
Super Beautiful

Dress fits great, size guide is accurate! Fabric is so soft and beautiful! Got so many compliments when I wore it!

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Mezzy
Fun & unique dress so versatile

Love this dress, have worn on repeat for the past three months!

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MC
Lovely!

So comfortable and fun to wear!

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Liv B
Most Beautiful Dress

The fabric for this dress is so incredibly soft and flowy, it's perfect for summer weather. The ties make the fit adjustable to your shape and mood and the green colour is gorgeous. All around a perfect dress. Staff at the Fitzroy store were also so incredibly lovely and helpful!

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Summer
Amazing Dress

A beautiful dress that can by worn at least 3-4 different ways. Fabric is so soft and clearly it is very well made. True to size

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Noelle
Alice dress

The design of this dress is beautiful, so unique and can be worn different ways. The fabric is soft, and light. Very glad I made this purchase

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annabelle
Chic with versatility

The versatility of the fit of this dress cannot be overstated for the girlies like me with chronic pain! Being able to have a more fitted look some days, and a much looser fit across my chest if I'm tender/bloated makes keeps me reaching for this dress all the time! The material itself also needs a moment - as its super soft and lightweight. I was a bit nervous about how my sweat would show up on a hot day because of the soft colours, but i'm pleased to confirm it DOES NOT SHOW UP! (Unfortunately I claim the title of sweatiest gal in Melbourne so everyone else should be safe!)

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Jeanne Saunier
So happy !

Not only is it beautiful it's also sooo comfy ! I love it, i got a few compliments on it since i got it, and it came exactly as it looks in the photos. Careful if your short like me, it's going to be a pretty long dress, but i like it like that !

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Caileen K.
Beautiful, Soft, Cool

I love this dress. It's made of the softest fabric maybe ever? And it straddles the line between being bold and casual, so you *could* wear it any (every?) day. I love!

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Cee
Lovely style and colour!

I love the style of this dress - it's very unique! The fabric is soft, which makes the dress fit well.

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Melanie L
The most flattering dress ever!

This dress is fabulous. Lovely fabric and the cut is so flattering - perfect style for fluctuating weight and big lunches. I went my usual size in this dress and it is perfect. Love it so much