Elementary Dress
afterpay 4x 9999
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Current color: Begonia pink
Boxy. Begonia. Versatile.
A reworked shirt dress cut in an oversized, boxy silhouette with drop shoulders for an easy, contemporary feel. A classic collar, front placket, and buttoned cuffs anchor the shape, while patch and side seam pockets add everyday function. Side splits bring movement, finished with a matching belt to wear loose or cinched.
Wear boldly, everyday.
Wear nature. not plastic.
Free shipping over $200.
Easy returns and free exchanges.
Relove Condition
Details and Care
Fabric
plastic free / 100% Fair Trade Organic Cotton
Organic, Fairtrade, certified cotton forms the base of our garments along with a considered collection of trims and buttons chosen for their natural and recyclable nature, making Kowtow garments completely plastic-free. Our organic cotton is grown using non-genetically modified seeds, sans harmful chemicals.
Every Kowtow piece is made to last. And with a little care, they’ll live even longer. To ensure longevity and minimise the impact on the environment, we recommend only washing your garment when necessary - air or steam to refresh between wears.
Care
Storage
Our garments are built to endure, becoming timeless staples in your wardrobe for years to come.
Kowtow Repair
Kowtow Repair can help extend the life of your garments.
A trusted network of local repairers throughout New Zealand and Australia will help rewind your item’s wear and tear. If yours needs mending, bring it in-store for assessment or submit a repair through your Collective account.If you’d like to do it yourself, we have tutorials to help mend your Kowtow pieces at home.
Results
We’ve repaired over 2200 garments since 2018
Size & Fit
XL
XS
Size guide
OVERSIZED SIZE GUIDE
| 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | |
| KOWTOW | XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
| Bust | 122 | 127 | 132 | 137 | 142 | 147 | 152 |
| Hip | 132.4 | 137.4 | 142.4 | 147.4 | 152.4 | 157.4 | 162.4 |
| Length | 124.9 | 126.2 | 127.5 | 128.8 | 130.1 | 131.4 | 132.7 |
| Sleeve length | 53.5 | 54.1 | 54.7 | 55.3 | 55.9 | 56.5 | 57.1 |
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Bust
Measured flat across the front of the garment, taken just below the underarm point. This figure has then been doubled to get the full bust measurement.
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Length
Measured from the front shoulder neck point, to the hem.
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Hip
Measured flat across the garment, taken at the hip area. This figure has then been doubled to get the full hip measurement.
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Sleeve Length
Measured along the full length of the sleeve.
Still need help?
Our customer care team is available from Monday to Friday to help with any sizing queries.
Reviews
Shipping & Returns
Free Shipping
2-3 Working Days
Standard Shipping
2-3 Working Days
Click & Collect
1-2 Days
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Free Courier Post shipping on orders above $200.
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Standard Shipping fee of $8 applies to any order under $200. Order shipped with Courier Post.
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Free for every Click & Collect order. Available at our Wellington and Newmarket store.
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Full priced items may be returned for a refund, store credit or free exchange within 14 days of your order dispatch date. Sale items (unless marked as final sale) may be returned for a store credit, or exchange. For more information on returning an order see our return policy below.
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Natural buttons
All our materials are chosen to be at one with nature, and are validated by industry bodies as best-practice. We use natural buttons - responsibly sourced from agoya shell, mussel shell or corozo nut, helping to avoid using zips which can add waste and complexity to the circularity process.
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Recyclable metal hardware
Choosing plastic free alternatives to zips has always been part of our reductive design process. Denim garments are finished with nickel-free metal tacks, snaps and D-rings, which can be returned to Kowtow and recycled at the end of your garment's life.
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We make with nature
We a natural single fibre for every garment we make. Grown using non-genetically modified seeds, sans harmful chemicals. Fairtrade organic cotton is used throughout, from interlinings, wadding and labels to the thread that sews each piece together. Meaning it’s honest, organic, fully Fairtrade.
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Renewable cotton
Grown using non-genetically modified seeds, sans harmful chemicals. Meaning it’s honest, organic, fully Fairtrade. Small lots are planted alongside food crops to promote soil fertility, biodiversity, and feed local farming communities.
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Wear Nature. Not Plastic.
Since 2006, we’ve been on a journey to remove all plastic from our clothing. Pushing beyond industry norms to source, prototype and scale natural alternatives. Today, 100% of our clothing is plastic free.
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Fairtrade from seed to garment
Fairtrade certified since our inception in 2006, every part of our supply chain is traced from seed to garment. Independently audited and certified by the Fairtrade Labelling Organisation International (FLO), it ensures farmers are paid fairly, while working to improve sustainability, governance, inequality and community development in surrounding communities.
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Repurposed swing tags
Made from card formed from a by-product of our fabric offcuts, and connected with organic cotton cord.
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Conscious colour
Our organic cotton is coloured using certified inks and dyes. Making it free from chlorine bleach, toxic heavy metals, formaldehyde and aromatic solvents. Retaining a natural fibre that’s breathable, durable and easy to care for.
