PAULA RYAN Banded Dinner Dress - Cocoa Plum Merino

Crafted from premium New Zealand Merino, the Banded Dinner Dress combines natural warmth, breathability, and temperature regulation with an elegant silhouette designed for modern dressing. Merino's ability to adapt to changing temperatures makes it exceptionally comfortable to wear, while its natural resilience helps the fabric maintain its shape and appearance season after season.

• Soft A-line silhouette that skims the body and falls gracefully from the shoulder
• Classic round neckline for a clean, refined finish
• Long sleeves provide warmth and coverage through the cooler months
• Contrast band detail at the hem creates subtle definition and movement
• Midi length designed to pair effortlessly with long boots or heels
• Falls away from the body for comfort without compromising polish
• Suitable for everyday wear, travel, lunches, dinners, and special occasions

The beauty of the Banded Dinner Dress lies in its versatility. The clean silhouette allows the quality of the merino to take centre stage, while the contrast hem detail adds a considered finishing touch. It is equally at home styled casually with boots and a coat during the day or dressed with jewellery and heels for evening occasions.

These are the pieces women return to year after year. Comfortable, dependable, and uncomplicated to wear, the Banded Dinner Dress offers the kind of invisible reliability that defines a truly successful wardrobe. Designed and made in New Zealand, it is an investment in enduring style and long-term wear.

Sizing Notes:
This style fits true to size. If you prefer a more relaxed fit, we recommend sizing up one size.

Care Notes:
Cold gentle machine wash or hand wash.
Wash with like colours.
Use a wool-approved detergent.
Do not bleach.
Do not tumble dry.
Reshape while damp and dry flat in shade.
Cool iron with steam if required.
Dry cleanable.

Fabric: Merino

Designed and made in New Zealand

Measurements (cm): 

• Length Neck to hem (Back):  XS=92   S=95  M= 101  L=107   XL=113   2X=119 3XL= 125
• Bust Circumference: XS=88  S=91   M=97  L=103 XL=109 2X=115  3XL=121
• Waist: XS=95.4 S=98.4  M=104.4  L=110.4  XL=116.4  2XL=122.4 3XL=128.4
• Hem Circumference: XS=178.8   S=181.8   M=187.8   L=193.8  XL=199.8   2X=205.8 3XL=211.8
• Shoulder to Shoulder (Across Back): XS=36.6  S=37.4  M=39   L=40.6   XL=42.2 2XL=43.8  3XL=45.4

Style No. 8560

SHIPPING + RETURNS

NEW ZEALAND ORDERS

• Enjoy FREE SHIPPING to anywhere in New Zealand for (non-rural) orders over $350. Orders under $350 incur a flat $10 shipping fee. 
• All New Zealand rural orders incur a flat fee of $12 to contribute towards courier surcharges.
• We use NZ Courier Post & Post Haste for all New Zealand deliveries.
• You will receive your order within 3-5 days upon placing your order.
  
  
• A tracking number will be issued to you via email once your parcel has been collected for delivery.
  
  

OVERNIGHT EXPRESS OPTION (NZ Non-Rural Orders only)

In a hurry to receive your order? 

Please select the Overnight Express option at checkout.

Orders must be placed before Noon, on a weekday, to enjoy this service.

Orders placed before 10am on a Friday (for example) will be delivered the next working day on the Monday following. We are unable to guarantee delivery on a Saturday. 

The Overnight Express service to anywhere in New Zealand incurs an Express rush fee of $25. This also means that your order will be fast-tracked to the top of our production queue and shipped same day on Courier Post's Overnight service. If your order is being shipped from two different locations, the Express fee will be charged twice = $50. This is because the order requires two overnight couriers, not one.

Unfortunately we are unable to provide this service to rural addresses.

Please allow one extra day for this service if your address is deemed a rural postcode.

AUSTRALIAN ORDERS

• Enjoy FREE DHL EXPRESS SHIPPING to anywhere in Australia for orders over $500. Orders under this, incur a flat $25 shipping fee to anywhere in Australia via DHL.

INTERNATIONAL ORDERS

• All international orders incur a $50 freight charge.
• For international deliveries, we use DHL Express.
  You will receive your garments within 4 - 6 days upon placing your order.
  
  
• We deliver internationally to most countries.
  
  
• International taxes, if applicable, will be payable upon receipt.
  
  

For any questions you may have, please don't hesitate to contact our customer service team: service@paularyan.com

Thank you for shopping with us.

Our Returns Policy

14-Day Return Window

We offer a 14-day return period from the date of purchase. This timeframe ensures you have adequate time to consider your purchase whilst maintaining the freshness and quality of our curated pieces.

Please Note: Returns requested after 14 days cannot be accommodated, as we're committed to offering only the finest quality items to all our clients.

What Can Be Returned

Eligible Items:

• Items in original, unused condition
• Original packaging and tags intact
• Proof of purchase (receipt or order confirmation)
• Items that haven't been worn, washed, or altered

Items We Cannot Accept:

For hygiene and safety reasons, certain items cannot be returned:

• Intimate apparel and undergarments
• Swimwear (unless tags remain attached and hygiene liner intact)
• Personalised or custom-ordered pieces
• Gift cards and digital products
• Items marked as final sale