A letter from Sarah, Bennora Boutique, November 2026
The dress I’d reach for on a warm afternoon.
The Odette is an easy dress for warm afternoons. It’s 60% off in our Early Black Friday Sale.
The Odette in Peacock Blue.
Dear friend,
I’m Sarah. You know those lunches where you ask for the bill, then sit talking for another half an hour? The table was in the shade when you arrived. Now the sun’s on your chair and someone’s asking, ‘Shall we go for a walk?’
That’s the kind of afternoon I think of when I look at the Odette. I want a dress that sits easily while I’m at the table, feels light when I step into the sun and lets me say yes to the walk.
Here’s what I like about it.
1Room to settle in at the table
The Odette in Black.
I notice a dress’s fit most when I sit down. The Odette falls loosely over the middle, so there’s room to settle into your chair and stay for another coffee.
2Light fabric for when the sun comes out
The Odette in Blue.
By the time you leave the table, it can feel a good deal warmer than it did when you arrived. The Odette’s fabric is soft, light and breathable, which is what I look for on an afternoon like that.
3The little detail I like at the sleeves
The Odette in Wine Red.
I like a bit of sleeve for lunch out. These fall to three-quarter length, and the rolled cuffs give the dress a neat finish with something as simple as flat sandals.
4Somewhere to put your keys
The Odette in Off-White.
When it’s time to get up, your keys can go straight into one of the discreet side pockets. It’s a small thing I always appreciate in a dress.
5And when someone suggests a walk
The easy midi shape gives you room to move once you’re on your feet. My favourite part of a lunch like that is the bit you didn’t plan, when there’s time for a stroll and a little more conversation.
6Eight colours, sizes S to 3XL
The Odette comes in Off-White, Black, Blue, Khaki, Orange-Red, Peacock Blue, Wine Red and Yellow. Every colour and size is the same price. Please check the size chart on the product page before you choose.
What I look for in an everyday dress
| Feature | What I look for | Odette |
|---|---|---|
| Fabric | Something airy for warm afternoons | Light and breathable |
| Shape | Room to sit and move comfortably | Relaxed, skims the midsection |
| Sleeves | A little arm coverage | Three-quarter, roll cuff |
| Pockets | Somewhere to put my keys | Discreet side pockets |
| Choice | A colour I’ll wear often | Eight colours, S to 3XL |
Why we’ve included the Odette in our Early Black Friday Sale
Emily and I wanted our Early Black Friday Sale to include pieces you’ll wear often as the days get warmer. The Odette is $69.95 AUD in every colour and size during the sale, down from $180.00.
The Odette | Tummy-Concealing Midi Dress
- Relaxed midi shape that skims the midsection
- Roll-cuff three-quarter sleeves
- Lightweight, breathable fabric
- Discreet side pockets
- Eight colours, S to 3XL, one price
- Free tracked shipping across Australia
- 30-day money-back guarantee
I hope you have one of those long lunches coming up soon. If you take the Odette along, I hope you get to stay for the walk afterwards, too.
Thank you for being part of our twenty years. It means a great deal to Emily and me.
With love,
Sarah Bennett
Bennora Boutique
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