This Darcy occasion dress pairs a sequin-embellished floral bodice with a textured black pencil skirt, presenting a tailored silhouette ideal for evening and formal events. The dress is offered in labelled size XL (Women), equivalent to EU 42, and is presented in As New condition with a fitted waist and a centre-back zip for easy wear.
Product Details
A refined evening dress built from a two-texture construction: a sequin floral top layered over a lined, textured woven skirt. The garment shows no visible wear and the labelled size is XL — we list it as As New. Designed with short sleeves and a round neck, the dress fastens with a centre-back zipper and has defined waist shaping for a fitted look.
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Brand: Darcy (labelled)
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Colour: Black base with white, mint and pink sequin florals
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Condition: As New — no visible defects, clean textile integrity
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Fit: Fitted at the waist for a streamlined silhouette
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Size: Labeled XL (Women), EU equivalent 42
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Construction: Sequin-embellished bodice, lined textured woven skirt
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Details: Short sleeves, round neckline, centre-back zip
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Length: Knee-to-mid length (please consult measurements if needed)
Styling & Versatility
This dress is tailored for evening and formal scenarios where refined texture and surface detail are desirable. It transitions well from a reception or gallery opening to a city dinner with minimal styling changes. The structural waist and pencil skirt make it practical for urban European climates that favour layered outerwear.
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Occasion: Evening reception, theatre or formal dinner
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Pair with: Structured blazer, minimalist block-heel pumps, silk clutch
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Practicality: Centre-back zip and fitted waist allow comfortable wear and easy layering for maritime or variable weather
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Wardrobe role: Capsule event piece that elevates neutral tailoring
Sustainability
Purchasing pre-owned occasion wear extends the useful life of richly crafted garments and reduces textile waste associated with single-use event dressing. This Darcy dress is offered As New and re-enters the circular wardrobe with full resale quality.
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Textile Waste: Buying pre-owned keeps the garment out of landfill
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Circular Fashion: Extends lifecycle of detailed, sequin-embellished pieces
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Brand Values: Darcy item resold in As New condition
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Garment Lifecycle: Professionally inspected and ready for reuse
FAQ
Answers to the most common questions about fit, care, shipping and condition for this dress.
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Q1 - What size is this? Labeled XL (Women); equivalent EU size 42.
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Q2 - What is the condition? As New — the dress shows no visible wear and has been quality checked.
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Q3 - How does the fit run? Fitted at the waist with a pencil skirt; consider sizing up if you prefer a relaxed fit.
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Q4 - Are measurements available? We remeasure garments on request; please ask for chest, waist and skirt length for precise fit.
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Q5 - How should I care for sequin details? Hand-wash or specialist dry-clean recommended for heavy sequins — please ask for the garment's care label if needed.
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Q6 - Is there a return policy? [Please ask us directly.]
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Q7 - Do you ship to Europe and worldwide? Yes — we ship across Europe and worldwide; shipping specifics provided at checkout.
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Q8 - Is the lining intact? Yes — lining is present beneath the embellished bodice (inspected visually).
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Q9 - Can I request additional photos? Yes — additional detail or measurement photos are available on request.
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Q10 - What if I have a care or alteration question? [Please ask us directly.]
Darcy Black Occasion Dress Women XL has out of 3 sustainability stars. Like all products on BOAS, this product is climate positive and it has at least one independent sustainability label. Read more about the ratings on our sustainability criteria page.