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Novelty Knit Dresses

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Novelty Knit Dresses are made from textured knit fabrics with a decorative surface, so you get the give and comfort of a knit with the finish of an evening dress. They travel well, do not crease on the drive to the venue and hold their shape through a full day, which makes them a sensible choice for destination weddings, country ceremonies and receptions that run late.

The range is largely Tania Olsen with a little Trellis Lane, in sequin and glitter knits, cowl necklines and sleeved styles, in both full length and cocktail lengths. Sizes run AU 4 to AU 28 and the styles listed are in stock. You can order a try-on dress and try it at home before you settle on one.

See also Sequin Mother of the Bride Dresses, Silver Mother of the Bride Dresses and Tania Olsen Dresses.

Novelty Knit Dresses: your questions answered

What is a novelty knit dress?

It is an occasion dress made from a textured or embellished knit fabric rather than a woven one. The knit gives it stretch and comfort, while the surface, often sequin or glitter, gives it the finish of a formal dress. The result wears like a knit and looks like evening wear.

Are novelty knit dresses comfortable for a long wedding day?

That is the main reason mothers choose them. The knit moves with you through the ceremony, the sitting down at the reception and the dancing afterwards, and it recovers its shape rather than holding creases across the lap and the back of the skirt.

Do novelty knit dresses travel well?

They pack better than most occasion fabrics. Knit does not crease the way satin or crepe does, so a dress can go in a case for a destination or country wedding and be ready to wear without much fuss once you arrive and hang it.

What lengths and sizes are available?

Novelty knit styles come in full length and cocktail lengths, with sleeved options and cowl necklines, in AU sizes 4 to 28. If you are unsure how a textured knit sits on your shape, a try-on dress can be sent to you to try at home before you order.