Black Cotton Knee Length Beach Dress
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Size & Fit
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Delivery & Returns
Lindsey Brown luxury resort wear is based in the United Kingdom and delivery worldwide is from our resort wear design office in the UK. The full list of where we ship to can be found in the list below. Please scroll down to reveal the duty and tax method of shipping for your country. Our UK returns policy is 14 days for UK customers. You can read more here when you open our refund policy.
United Kingdom ~ British brand delivery from UK
We use Royal Mail Express Tracked 24 service for all UK orders. If you would like a guaranteed next day delivery please select next day at the checkout. Orders received before 11am will be shipped on the same day. Read UK delivery options
Express tracked 1-3 days | Orders over £100 | Delivery Monday to Sunday free
Express tracked 1-3 days | Orders under £100 | Delivery Monday to Sunday £3.99
Next day delivery | Royal Mail Signed For delivery | Place order by 11am £6.99
* Express tracked with Royal Mail can be left in a safe place if you are not home. Let us know your safe place by adding a note at the checkout. If you won't be home, this is the best service to select. A doorstep is not a safe place.
* Next day delivery with Royal Mail requires to be handed over to a person and cannot be left on a doorstep. Royal Mail will send you a text when your order is ready for delivery and with an approximate time slot. If you need to nip out ~ please leave a note on your door and arrange with a neighbour to accept your parcel as Special Delivery requires to be handed over to a person and cannot be left on a doorstep.
British Isles ~ Prices have UK VAT removed where appropriate
Alderney, Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man
Express tracked 2-3 days | Orders over £100 delivery Mon - Sun free
Express tracked 2-3 days | Orders under £100 delivery Mon - Sun £3.99
Express tracked 1-2 days | Shipped next working day £8.99
Australia
Express DHL $50 | 4 to 9 days with DHL for orders under $999
Express DHL $75 | 4 to 9 days with DHL for orders over $1000
We have removed the UK VAT from the AUD$ prices and also the AUD$ duty if over the Australian threshold of $1000. When your order arrives, you will pay DHL any duty and taxes owed. DHL may charge a $35 admin fee as they are acting as a broker to clear your shipment through Australian customs on your behalf. We also pay an admin fee to export to Australia.
Orders over $1000 may have to pay Australian import duty and tax. You will pay this directly to DHL.
Due to the size of Australia, shipping can take a few days longer than estimated. DHL will provide exact times once the goods are in transit. The duty and taxes unpaid shipping system is beneficial if you wish to return goods to us, as you can apply to reclaim any duty and tax you have paid from the Australian government.
Bahrain
Express DHL 3-6 days | Duty & taxes not paid
Orders under £999 | £45 GBP
Orders over £1000 | £75 GBP
On entry into Bahrain you will pay any % tax rate and % duty. This is the best option as if you wish to return your items for a refund, you can reclaim any import tax and duty as you are a citizen of Bahrain. We are unable to reclaim any import tax and duty on your behalf. This is the best option for everyone.
Prices are set in GBP£. Goods are made in India and Morocco and have the UK VAT and tax element removed.
Canada
Canada Post | Duty & taxes unpaid | $30 CAD
Orders over $600 | Delivery increases to $40 CAD
All garments show prices in CAD$ without any duty or tax, as we ship DDU duty tax unpaid. This is beneficial to you as a shopper, in case you have to return an item for a refund, you can reclaim any duty and tax from the Canadian government. If Canada Post workers are striking, internal delivery may take longer than expected.
Hong Kong
Express DHL 4-8 days | Duty & taxes paid
Orders under $6180 HKD | Shipping $360 HKD
Orders over $6180 HKD | Shipping costs $775 HKD
Japan
Express DHL 4-8 days | Duty tax paid
Orders up to 150,468 JPY | Shipping duty tax paid 9,400 JPY
Orders over 150,469 JPY | Shipping duty tax paid 14,099 JPY
New Zealand
DHL express 4-9 days | Duty & taxes unpaid | $50 NZD
Orders over NZD $999 | DHL express 4-9 days | Duty & taxes unpaid | $75 NZD
Due to the size of New Zealand, shipping can take 2-4 days longer than estimated. DHL will provide exact times once the goods are in transit.
We have removed the UK VAT from the NZD $ prices and also the NZD duty if over the threshold of $1000. When your order arrives, you will pay DHL any duty and taxes owed. DHL may charge a $35 admin fee as they are acting as a broker to clear your shipment through New Zealand customs on your behalf.
Norway
DHL express 2-4 days | Duty & taxes not paid | 500 NOK
We have removed the UK VAT tax & duty from our prices. On entry into Norway, you will pay the tax & duty. Approximately 25% tax and 11% duty.
This is the best option if you wish to return your items for a refund. You can reclaim the VAT and tax as you are a Norwegian citizen. We are unable to reclaim the VAT and duty on your behalf. This is the best option for everyone.
Singapore
DHL express 5-8 days | Duty and taxes paid
Orders under $1500 SGD | Shipping $60 SGD
Orders over $1501 SGD | Shipping $120 SGD
Switzerland
Swiss Post express tracked 5-8 days | Duty & taxes not paid | 15 CHF
We have removed the UK tax & duty from our prices. On entry into Switzerland, you will pay any tax & duty. Swiss % tax rate and Swiss % duty.
This is the best option if you wish to return your items for a refund, as you may be able to reclaim the duty and taxes as you are a Swiss citizen. We are unable to reclaim the VAT and duty on your behalf. This is the best option for everyone.
USA
DHL 2-3 days | Duty & taxes unpaid | $30 shipping
Prices exclude USA duties and taxes.
As the US import system keeps changing, we have removed the paid option of USA import duty and taxes. This means the USD$ prices have reduced as they now exclude USA import duty and taxes. You, the shopper, will pay the import duty and tax on delivery to DHL directly.
This is beneficial to you as a shopper, in case you have to return an item for a refund, you can reclaim any import duty and tax from the American government. Please click to read more about USA delivery and duty.
UAE
DHL express 2-4 days | Duty & taxes not paid
Orders under 4000 AED | Shipping 175 AED
Orders over 4001 AED | Shipping 350 AED
On entry into UAE you will pay any % tax rate and % duty.
This is the best option if you wish to return your items for a refund. You can reclaim the VAT and tax as you are a UAE citizen. We are unable to reclaim the VAT and duty on your behalf. This is the best option for everyone.
Europe & EU import laws have changed
We are currently revising our EU shipping costs and requirements in line with the new GSPR EU ruling. As soon as we have completed our review, we will be able to ship in Europe. Shipping into Europe has been paused as of December 2024 and still paused as of October 2026
Currency
When shopping, select your country and currency to see the correct local price as the website will convert the price. At the checkout you will see the price including duty & taxes. If you have any queries regarding your order, please contact our customer service team.
At the checkout
We may not be are unable to deliver to your country due to travel or shipping restrictions. Please select an alternative address and country. If you have any queries, please contact our customer service personal shoppers who will be happy to help you.
Why Choose a Lindsey Brown Dress
Every Lindsey Brown dress is created with your holiday wardrobe in mind, from the very first design sketch to the moment you slip it on in the sunshine. Our collection is timeless, designed to travel with you on every warm holiday. Lindsey personally selects only the highest quality cottons and silks, chosen for their breathability, lightness, and luxurious feel against your skin.
All our resort wear dresses are made in our small family-run factories, where we have worked closely for over fifteen years. Lindsey designs everything, from the prints to the colour combinations for our signature hand tie-dye, and every kaftan and dress silhouette herself. This means every piece you wear is exclusive to our brand. Each sequin is individually hand-sewn, ensuring the exceptional quality you expect.
We strive to offer a boutique-style experience, with the same care and attention we would hope for when discovering pieces online. When shopping with Lindsey Brown, you’re investing in timeless holiday dresses, thoughtfully made and beautifully finished.
Scroll down to see our size charts for each of our resort wear collections and each category for example bloused dresses and silk fitted maxi dresses will have their own size charts and recommendations. We also have links on each product page when shopping to help find the best size. As a resort wear brand we really do know what you need to pack for a warm Summer Holidays and Winter Sun Cruises. We have created size guides for the different shapes of beach coverups as some styles are loose and floaty, others have an elasticated drop waist that blouses over the hips. styles. as the fit is consistent across our collection but some dresses are designed to be fitted and shaped to wear in the evening, so please refer to each product for exact dimensions and scroll through the size charts below to find different shapes and styles. We also have a resort wear shape guide, to talk you through which silk beach cover ups that will suit you. Browse through our style and fit guides to find the best holiday dress shapes to suit your body shape. The majority of our light weight silk resort wear fit is loose and floaty bloused styles to keep you cool in hot sunshine.
Introducing the Melbourne black cotton beach dress by Lindsey Brown resort wear, a beautifully floaty and flattering summer dress designed for easy holiday elegance. Melbourne is crafted from our signature soft crinkle cotton, a lightweight and breathable fabric that keeps you cool and comfortable in warm weather. Effortless to slip on over swimwear or style for an evening out, this chic black beach dress is destined to become a holiday favourite.
A Silhouette Designed to Flatter
The shape of our Melbourne black and gold beach dress is inspired by two of our most-loved styles. We combined the softly tiered skirt of our Provence style with the cool, gently draped sleeves of our Broadway beach dress to create a silhouette that is flattering on every figure. The ruffled v-neckline is hand-decorated with shimmering gold sequins and gold embroidery, adding a touch of subtle glamour that elevates the dress for both day and evening wear. This intricate detailing continues around the back of the neckline, ensuring the dress looks stunning from every angle. The floaty tiered skirt skims the hips without clinging, creating a beautifully feminine drape that feels cool even on the warmest days, while the softly ruffled sleeves provide comfortable coverage with a breezy, graceful finish.
Great Fit and Style
Cut to be loose and flared, the Melbourne offers a naturally relaxed fit. If you are between sizes, we recommend selecting a size down for the best shape, as the dress is designed to have generous movement through the bust and waist. Melbourne is available in sizes xsmall to xlarge. Ideal for beach days, sightseeing trips, long lunches, or warm summer evenings, it transitions effortlessly from day to night, pair it with flat chunky sandals and a straw bag for a casual daytime look, or elevate it with gold jewellery and wedges for a simple yet elegant evening outfit. Lightweight and easy to pack, it's the perfect addition to any holiday wardrobe. Experience the floaty, flattering charm of the Melbourne dress by Lindsey Brown cotton resort wear a timeless black beach dress you'll love wearing year after year, wherever your travels take you.
