A$199
Hand block printed in India
100% Cotton
As seen on you
Designed with freedom to flow with ease ~ Our signature Kyra Midi Dress in a palette of florals and Sumac spice. Handmade using the traditional method of Jaal block printing, an ancient Indian artistry that has been passed down through generations.
True to size.
Camilla is 165cm and wears S.
100% Cotton.
Hand wash cold, only when needed, and line dry. Each piece may vary slightly in colour, a natural part of making by hand.
Orders leave our Northern NSW warehouse within 1 to 3 business days.
Change-of-mind returns are accepted within 30 days of shipment for store credit, as a Daughters of India gift card. Pieces must be unworn, unwashed and with tags attached.
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Hand block printing is a traditional artisan technique that uses hand-carved wooden blocks to print fabric by hand. Rooted in Indian craft traditions, the process is slow and highly skilled, beginning with carving wooden blocks and carefully preparing the fabric.
How we make our pieces397 reviews of the Kyra Midi Dress in Sumac.
Slightly generous. Size down if between sizes.
I love the lightweight flowy fabric. I feel like the color isn't as vibrant as the picture, but it's still pretty. You can definitely see through the fabric, so you may want a base layer, although that that works against the airy feel of the dress. I have a larger bust DD/E and it's a little bit tighter through the busy than I had hoped, I ordered an XL. Would size up if between sizes with a larger bust.
Love the style the way it flows, the beautiful block printing I’m 5’8 weigh 65 kg and bought med fits perfectly, if you were shorter a midi could be more like a maxi. I’m heading north to see their store and see the colours in real life. Looking forward to my next purchase. These dresses are great to travel with.
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The Kyra Midi in Sumac is such a beautiful dress, I really love the pale maroon and yellow colors. The fabric is so light weight perfect for the summer heat! I'm about 5''2' or 157 cm and wear a 36C bra size, I ordered the XL and the dress falls a little below my mid calf. The dress arrived fairly quickly and was packaged in a cute little gift bag. I really can't wait to get another one!
I have been waiting for this beautiful dress to restock and I snagged it as soon as possible. I was so excited when it arrived and it is perfectly lovely in person. . . light, airy, and like a dream to wear. Unfortunately I washed it before realizing that the seam that is supposed to be under the bust is not quite there. I'm almost 5'11" and fit under the size 6 measurements, so I ordered small, but the bust area was not long enough for my torso. I've placed another order for another pattern in a medium in hopes it will fit better. Now I just wish I could exchange this lovely Sumac for the correct size. . .
The print, material and fabric weight is absolutely beautiful, but unfortunately it just doesn't flatter my shape. I'm sooo so sad about it. I'm 5'2 and curvy -- I have hips, a slim waist, and wear a 36DDD. . . and the XL large dress looks like a tent on me with the way it flows out from my chest. If only the seam at chest level was adjusted down for larger sizes it would be much more flattering. Important to note: these dresses are NOT returnable but I could exchange for another item. . . but all the dresses are cut this way! So I'm stuck trying to figure out what to do with it. Maybe I'll use the material for something else? :(
Hi Krystle,Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We truly value your feedback and understand that not every style works for every body type. We're committed to inclusivity and are continuously expanding our range to cater to a diverse range of shapes and sizes.We appreciate your suggestions and will definitely take them into consideration as we develop future designs. In the meantime, we'd love to help you find something that fits you perfectly. Have you considered exploring our Nora Dress in Primrose or Noir, or perhaps the Sita in Violet? These styles have been adored by our customers with larger bust sizes and are completely different design! 💞 If you decide that the dress you purchased isn't quite right for you, we completely understand. You're welcome to return it according to our policies, and we're here to assist you every step of the way. Please don't hesitate to reach out to our dedicated customer service team at hello@daughtersofindia.net for any further assistance. 💛Sending love,Daughters of India Team xxx
This print is absolutely amazing. I'm sure the sumac will be my favorite of them all that I've got so far. Also this was a 1. 0 version which I like more and hopefully you keep this cut in stock in the future. I'm a petite/xs/4'11 person and the midi is a maxi for me; the airiness and flow of the fabric makes it look good even on a petite person. And not at all too sheer, I don't have to use a slip under. My 4th DOI on it's way.
My second Kyra midi dress- I’m obsessed! I’m sure I’ll be wearing them all summer. My measurements: I’m 6’5” and my chest size is 39”. According to the size recommendations, I went down one size (M) and it is prefectly oversized with out having too much fabric around the chest and underarms.
I purchased the Kyra Sumac Midi dressrecently after eyeing it off on the website for sometime now. I’m very happy I did! I really love the. I feel likeA bohemian goddess wearing it! It’s a Beautiful print and it’s flowy lightweight design so comfy and cool! The calico bag it was packaged in was very cute and service and delivery very efficient!I contacted the DOI team to ask whether they recommend I size down given the reviews I had read online, however they recommended I order the XL being a size 16 normally, and I’m glad I did as the bust line even in the XL is too high for me. However They did say their newPrints this design problem has been corrected. My only other issue was the bands on the arms are quiteSnug. I loved it so much I wore it to my daughters 21st bday, perfect for the hot day and family bbq! Thank you Daughters of India.
Hello Paula,Oh we are so happy to hear you love your dress!Thank you,The DOI Team xxx
I have been eyeing off your Daughter’s of India dresses for sometime now, loving the prints and flowy lightweight nature of your designs. I absolutely love I went finally ordered your KYRA Sumac MIDI dress! The colours print are gorgeous, the flowy cotton a joy to wear as I tend to always be feeling the heat these days and the length is perfect. After contacting the DOI team not sure about which size to order, I usually around16, but i didn’t want it to look to voluminous and I had read some reviews that you should size down, I am glad that I went with the prompt teams recommendation and ordered the XL as although romy the band around my arms is snug and the bust line would of been too high in L. It is however quite sheer I probably could do with a slip! I was so thrilled with my dress I wore it to my daughters family 21st Bday bbq at home, was so comfortable even though it was hot day and received many compliments. Thank you so much DOI!
This was my second DOI dress and now I owe 5 of them, but this one remains my favourite! I don't want to take it off, it is so versatile, comfortable and forgiving. I washed it many times and fabric gets even softer without loosing the colours. I wear it with all sorts of shoes but recently paired it with moto boots as we will need to transition to autumn soon and dont want to wait entire year to wear DOI dresses 😃 I love the look. Midi length is good for me I am 165cm, usually size L and it fits perfectly.
Thank you so much for sharing! We're so happy to hear this is your favourite 💛 It sounds like you're styling it beautifully through the seasons! So glad it's become such a loved and versatile piece in your wardrobe.Your continued support means the world to us ✨
I absolutely love this dress in this colour way. It is so flattering on and really brings out the green in my eyes. The fabric is soft, lightweight and great to wear even in FNQ.
Thank you for your beautiful review Cariza! 🧡 We're absolutely delighted to hear how much you love this dress and colour-way. It's wonderful to know that you find it so flattering.
Your photo is absolutely stunning—you wear the dress so effortlessly, and the colour looks gorgeous on you! We're also so pleased to hear that the soft, lightweight fabric keeps you comfortable, even in the FNQ climate.
Thank you for sharing your experience and your lovely photo with us. We hope you continue to enjoy wearing your dress! ✨🫶
The colours are the same as the photo. A great start opening the bag. The texture of the fabric was not as soft initially. I washed the dress by hand in warm water and hung to dry in the shade. The softened the fabric. Not as soft as other DOI dresses. Autumn colour tones I love. Goes great with suede ankle boots. Compliments as always with DOI dresses. A fav!
Thank you for taking the time to share your kind words and feedback with us. Each one of the dresses slightly varies in softness, due to the individual dye colour. We recommend gentle cold hand washing, I also like to add a little fabric softener for extra softness and line drying, once I have completed this my dresses have softened.Much Love, Daughters of India 💕
Beautiful dress, but I am full busted and the design of the dress does not allow for full busts so barely fits in the top even though it is a 2x.
Hello Lovely, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. While our designs aim to be inclusive, we understand that each body is unique and may have specific fit preferences. The Kyra Dress is very soft and flowy, however around the bust can be quite fitted. If you are looking for more of a generous fit, we would recommend sizing up. Please go off the measurements around your bust for the best determination for your size. ✨If you need further assistance with your order or have any concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to our Customer service at hello@daughtersofindia.net with your measurements and styles you are interested in and we will be more than happy to assist you there. Sending Love,Daughters of India Team 💛🙏✨
I don’t know why this colour fabric has not been as popular as other colours but wow I highly recommend it. It’s beautiful in real life. I have two of Kyra midi dresses and I feel so good wearing them. I’m short so length is perfect I’m a 16dd and size large is perfect fit 😊
Thank you for the glowing review! 💞
Lovely dress. Size guide spot on. Needed a XL for my bust area as 27 weeks pregnant. Would give this dress 5 stars if it had pockets and was breastfeeding friendly. Unfortunately I won’t be able to wear when breastfeeding as the front slit is not deep enough.
Beautiful fabric, comfortable, light and airy and perfect for summer. I'm 24 weeks pregnant and currently a size 12 and I got the large. It has lots of room for my growing belly and will be perfect for breastfeeding. Love it!
This dress took less than a week to arrive! I’m 5’9 and generally a size 12, and ordered the L (there were no M’s) and so glad I did. The fabric is high quality and looks just like it’s advertised. Can’t wait to shop for more. I paired it with a dusky pink cotton slip and works beautifully. Can’t wait to wear this out once lockdown is over.
This is a beautiful dress, the most gorgeous flowy fabric I've ever seen and I wanted so badly to love it. Despite following the size chart, the bust of this dress was comically small for me. I ordered the XL with a 38DD chest and it just did not work at all. Such a shame, the shipping and returns process was tough and I lost a good bit of money on this. Hopefully DoI will develop more bust-friendly styles in the future, I would buy a more flattering cut in a heartbeat but this just isn't it, unfortunately.
Lovely summer dress to wear on a hot summers day. Really flattering style, I’m a size16 and bought the extra large which is generous. The colour isn’t as vibrant as the picture but still pretty. The cotton fabric is quite sheer, you may need to wear a slip. Overall very happy with my purchase!❤️
The dress is a gorgeous color that will work in any season, and it's lighter than air, which is perfect in the semi-desert area where I live. I love the billowing generosity of fabric in the skirt. My only nitpick would be the cuffs, which are just verging on too tight and are not elastic or adjustable. If you have longish arms like me, you might find the sleeve ends right at the elbow, which pulls the fabric taut in back when you move and tugs on the cuffs. But the dress is wonderful, and I'm going to see if I can stretch the cuffs somehow. I was very impressed with Daughter of India's service. Not only did they ship the dress out quickly, but when FedEx destroyed my package at their Memphis hub, Daughter of India notified me of the situation and sent out a replacement immediately.
Such a beautiful dress! I am a size 8 and ordered the small which is perfect. It is so flattering. The fabric is beautiful, light and airy. Very summery. (Needs a slip of course. )
I now have a few of these dresses and love them. You can dress down, up, work or play!The Sumac colour is a beautiful blend of pinky, brownish, reddish colour. . I can't describe it. . but love it. . For reference I buy size M. Standard size 10, C cup, 165cm tall. I need this in the mini now!
Quite large, before I bought the s size and it was far too large (155cm 45kg). This xs is ok. Colors are really nice.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We hope you feel amazing in your beautiful new Kyra dress. ❤️💜
The colour of the beauty is devine, light flowy but even great layered up for winter time. Generous sizing, curvy size 14 and I purchase a medium in these beauties.
This dress is gorgeous! It is so soft and flowy. There is a lot of fabric in the front, which does make me look a little pregnant-ish, but it's so comfy that I really don't care. Plus it has pockets! I stuffed in a lingerie bag, washed it on cold, and hung it up to dry and it came out beautifully.
Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. We're thrilled to hear how comfy you feel in your new dress and that washing it in your lingerie bag worked beautifully!
I really do feel beautiful when I wear this dress. I wear a M. It’s elegant & beachy all at the same time. You can wear it causally or dress it up! I live in the northern rivers of NSW so hot and balmy weather and it’s perfect!Can’t wait to buy more!!This one also isn’t as sheer as say the cumin midi, which I personally prefer x
I really do feel beautiful when I wear this dress. I wear a M. It’s elegant & beachy all at the same time. You can wear it causally or dress it up! I live in the northern rivers of NSW so hot and balmy weather and it’s perfect!Can’t wait to buy more!!This one also isn’t as sheer as say the cumin midi, which I personally prefer x
This dress is a great choice for a hot, sunny summer day! It is so light and easy to wear that you will not be willing to take it off :-). This was my second Kyra dress and I can tell you - I would buy more if summer in my country is longer :-))). What I want to point out is that depending on your screen the shade of the dress can look more read or brown. I could tell that watching the pictures I expected it to be more of a dark read colour, though in reality it is more brownish, not really read - have this in mind. Anyway, as mentioned already, it is a great choice and I am happy about it!
Your satisfaction is our priority, and we’re thrilled you’re happy with your dress! 💛
I have purchased two dresses from you, both are beautiful- but the top part of the dress comes to above my bust and does not cover the full chest (compared to the photos with the models where the top part of the dress comes down below the chest area). Because of this, when I wear it- This gives the dress a Victorian bust. I really need the top just 1-1 1/2 inches longer. Still beautiful
Hi Lovely,Thank you for your message. All of our garments have a sizing chart available for you, this is an amazing way to determine which dress will be perfect for you before purchasing. Please go off the measurements around your bust for the best determination for your size xx Please always feel free to email our girls, before placing an order, and we can hand measure the garment for you before you place an order to ensure it is a perfect fit! If you need further assistance with your order or have any concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at hello@daughtersofindia.net. ✨
I have now purchased three Kyra Midi dresses and love them all. The Sumac is a lovely colour, easy to launder and I usually wear a half slip as they can be sheer out in the sunlight.
We're so grateful for your positive feedback. It means the world to us. ✨🧡💜
I love this dress, I wear it with chunky militar boots during autumn/spring as the colur is more "wintery" and get lots of comments on the street. I love the Kyra design, I am not giving it 5 starrs because I also have a Jasmine and the skirt has a slip. I would love Jyra to have a slip, so I don't have to wear one for trnaseasonal wear. I would make the dress way more versatile (it's not easy to find the right lenght of slip either!). Other than that, lovely dress!
Hello Lovely, Thank you so much for reaching out about this! We do recognise that these beauties are sheer and have noted this on our website. This was to leave the flexibility of the garment up to our customers so they can choose to wear something under them or not. We recommend using a nude underwear set, or a little slip from your local department store if that would suit you better. It's a personal preference, but, we are certainly taking onboard this feedback and looking into another avenue as far as a slip is concerned to be able to offer another option to our customers. 💛🙏✨
I LOVE this dress. The fabric is gorgeous and just as pictured. The only flaw is that it isn’t breast feeding friendly like it suggests in the description (slightly annoying considering this was one of the main reasons I bought it). Nevertheless, it was easy to unpick the front seam and attach a hook and eye for easy access. 5 stars for the dress - if it wasn’t for the need to adjust it to make it breast feeding friendly.
I followed the size chart and bought the XL, my concern was the bust area but it fits very well, I might be able to fit into a L size, maybe I’ll try another size next time. The fabric flows beautifully and the color is gorgeous. I’m very happy with my purchase.
Wasn’t sure I would love the coloring of the dress. But I recieved it and really think it’s beautiful and very striking especially for fall. Got a size xs I am still able to nurse my baby in this size love wearing the dress and being able to baby wear and nurse too.
From the moment I tried it on i knew this dress would be a favourite! The style is so beautiful and feminine yet so practical. The shorter sleeve length means they don’t get in the way, the length of the dress is short but long enough I don’t need to give thought to how I bend or move, the cut of the bodice sits just right. The fabric is so soft!
I purchased the Krya Midi Dress in the colour Sumac size XL. I am usually a 14/16 and it is the perfect fit! It’s so light and breezy and so comfy to wear. Will definitely be buying another one!
Dress was completely see through in natural light. And bust area on a larger sized dress was not adequate for a larger bust. Suggest only for a smaller frame.
I loved the dress when it arrived, but I just didn't look right in it, even though there is more than ample material for someone who is somewhat larger, but it was the armholes at the end of the arm that were the issue. If you have skinny arms, you'll have not trouble fitting right up to the elbow and beyond, but because the material doesn't give, or has a button, or is even elasticised, I couldn't get the armhole to even reach my elbow comfortably. I hope they may consider putting elastic on the ends of the arms instead.
This beauty is the most comfortable dress I have from Daughters of India and I have a few. The colour is warm and vibrant. You don't need a slip underneath because the print, colour and amount of fabric that makes up this dress works together to detract from how sheer it is and remains breezy with gentle flow. A tan belt looks great to dress it up. I adore this dress.
Unfortunately it ripped under the arm the first time I took the dress of. Second time I put the dress on one of the ties at the front fell off (didn’t even touch it). Also, a great deal of colour came out in the first wash (gentle hand cold wash). Overall even though it’s comfortable I am disappointed with the garment and it’s quality, particularly for how much I paid for it.
They were actually out of this color, but emailed me and we worked out another choice. I still love it! I was worried the dress would be too voluminous on me (I'm 5'10 and wear a L, sometimes an XL due to really broad shoulders), but I get so many compliments on it! It feels so good on. . . . worth every penny and you, too, will feel like a goddess in it :)
Love the dress! Beautiful material and cut, beautiful tiny and colours. By now I have a 2nd one in Cumin, which I love equally. I'd like to purchase two or three more, but I love the original cut particularly as I find it very flattering - at least on those of us who are not super busty. I am very sad that the new dresses are all being changed to the new cut with the lowered bustline hem. 5 Stars for the original cut though!
I don´t know where to start. At first all these positive 5-star-reviews made me a bit suspicious. It sounded too good to be true but this dress is so amazing! During summer time I never felt really comfortable in my body. This dress makes me feel like a beautiful vintage princess or like the main character of a romantic movie. There is a lot of fabric and that makes it so so flowy and airy but not seethrough. It looks classy, feminine, romantic and I would wear it to every possible occasion. I could spend the whole day just watching how beautifully the fabric moves while walking. It feels like you´re wearing the most comfortable Granny nightgown but it doesn´t look like one. I would wear this dress to so many different occasions and would never feel under - or overdressed. This dress made me discover my feminine side and enjoy summer times. I´m owning this Kyra Midi dress and a Kyra Mini dress in another colour. I can´t wait to order more beautiful DOI dresses. I don´t wanna wear anything else anymore :D
I love the cut of this dress with the gorgeous sleeves, and the sumac colour is lovely too. Easy to wash and quick to dry. The amount of fabric means it doesn’t appear too see-through.
This is my first purchase from Daughters of India, and i absolutely love it! I first saw this dress being worn by a lady in Coles, and actually stopped her to ask where it was from! The colours are stunning, the cut simple and flowy and so comfortable to wear in the hot weather. I’m also looking forward to layering with denim and some boots when the cooler months arrive. One drawback is that it is quite see-through, which can be noted from the photos, so i wear a little slip underneath - it would be great if the dress came with one. Thanks Daughters of India.
This was my first DOI and I may have ruined the material a little with a less than gentle wash, but! After learning, the gentle cycles have helped improve the fabric feel and I'm still so love with the print and the length of this. The dress can be very dressy / very casual. Love it. I wear M, and the fit is perfect.
Hi Gorgeous, thank you for reaching out about this 🙏💛 The cotton fabric is very delicate and requires extra love and care. I would recommend using a little organic fabric softener in your hand wash. We also recommend gentle hand washing, and only when needed, as well as line drying. This is to protect the delicate fabric of your piece.✨Thrilled to hear you are happy with your Kyra dress! Thanks for being a valued member of our customer family.XxMuch Love
I have several dresses from DoI and I love them all. I have also bought them as special presents to friends on special occasions because I know the fabric is magnificent, fresh, delicate and gorgeous. In this case, the fabric feels a bit more stiff, but I think it has to do with the darker colour, hopefully with wear and washing it a couple of times, it will turn as soft as the other ones I have. Also, I had an issue with the quality of this dress, but to be fair, I think it was an honest mistake as it’s not an easy defect to see straight away, and as I mentioned, I never had a quality issue with the dresses I bought before.
Hi Lovely Cristina,Thank you for reaching out and sharing your experience with us.We're truly sorry to hear about the issue you encountered with your dress. Each of our garments is crafted with meticulous care and attention to detail by our skilled artisans in India, using high-quality materials like 100% cotton.While we strive for excellence in every piece, we understand that occasional defects may occur, and we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this has caused you. Your satisfaction is incredibly important to us.If you require any further assistance or would like to discuss your order in more detail, please don't hesitate to contact us at hello@daughtersofindia.net.Thank you for your understanding and support. Much Love ❤️
I received my dress today and it is pretty. The fabric is light and breezy, perfect for the holiday but In my opinion a slip dress will be needed if worn otherwise. I went for my usual size and it fits perfectly. Although I like the dress very much there seems to be a small spot of discoloration on the fabric. So not sure if i received a defective piece or discoloration is common with dark colors. I bought the color sumac which seems to be on burgandy side.
The Kyra Midi in Sumac was my 5th Kyra Midi in eight months. I obviously love them! However I've not yet worn the one in Sumac. The fabric is stiff, and although I've washed it with fabric softener numerous times, it's still stiff and, to me, scratchy. So I will continute to wash it from time to time - it never leaves my laundry room - rather after it's dry (I hang dry) it goes right back in the wash basket until I can wash it yet again. I'm hoping eventually it will soften, and become another beloved DOI dress.
Hello Barbara,Thank you so much for your continued love for the Kyra Midi — five in eight months is amazing! 💛 We’re truly grateful for your support and loyalty.I’m sorry to hear your Sumac hasn’t softened as expected just yet. This colourway is crafted from a different dye bath which can sometimes result in a firmer hand feel to begin with — but you're absolutely right in your approach. With each wash and wear, the natural fibres will continue to soften over time. You might also try adding a little white vinegar or organic softener to the wash cycle.We hope your Sumac dress becomes just as loved as your others soon! Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or if we can support you further at hello@daughtersofindia.netWith love,Daughters Of India
Beautiful dress Feels extraordinary to wear. (I’ve only tried on-I look forward to wearing out) docked one star as although breastfeeding will be possible in it- it won’t be very comfortable or practical as the neck opening is not quite all the way to below the breast
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! 💛 We’re delighted you love how the Kyra Midi feels and wears. For more breastfeeding-friendly designs, we’d recommend our styles with a button-up bodice or an adjustable tie neckline for easier access. We hope you enjoy wearing your Kyra! 🌸
