A timeless staple designed for effortless, everyday wear. Crafted from luxuriously soft double gauze cotton, the Nadi Dress is the piece you’ll reach for again and again, from relaxed mornings at home to days by the sea or catch-ups with friends.
Size & fit
True to size.
Luisa Marie is 172cm and wears S.
Fabric & care
100% Cotton.
100% Organic Double Gauze Cotton
Soft and breathable with a gently textured finish. Lightweight with a relaxed, airy drape. Naturally comfortable against the skin and ideal for all-day wear.
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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Nadi Dress Terracotta · A$179
Hand dyed
The making of Terracotta
Our fabrics are dyed by hand in small batches using dyes, allowing colour to develop slowly and evenly. Deeper shades may pass through multiple dye baths, while lighter tones are carefully controlled to maintain softness and consistency.
Love my terracotta Nadi in Small. I am usually size 8 and size small fits well and it does not pull and gape across the bust. I have the beautiful Sita in XS so I was cautious choosing the correct size in Nadi. I am wearing Nadi with the buttons at the front, and the beautifully designed dress has the labels along the inside side seam of the bodice, so they don't show with the buttons undone. The long length is perfect for my 165 cm height. Fabric is so cool for tropical FNQ 30 plus temperature. I also love a dress with side pockets. I am taking it to India next week for an 8-week summer adventure, it hand-washes and drip dries quickly, no ironing required. Just love the terracotta colour and will be wearing it constantly. Can't wait to buy more colours! Thank you again Daughters of India.
Daughters of India
We’re so happy you love your dress! Thank you for your kind review. 🥰
Emily G. · Verified buyer · 5 October 2026
Beautifully soft, comfy and light. Currently 7 months pregnant so I sized up and it fits well with plenty of room around the belly and bust. Love that it has pockets too. Will be great to wear with the buttons at the front when breastfeeding. I’m 160cm and it’s maxi length on me so wondering whether to get it taken up a little.
Daughters of India
Thank you for your lovely review! 🧡 We’re so happy your Nadi Dress is keeping you comfortable during pregnancy, and the pockets and button-down design will be perfect for breastfeeding, too! Wishing you all the best for the exciting months ahead! ✨
Melinda M. · Verified buyer · 11 March 2022
Sizing is a bit off for me. Beautiful colour.
This is my second Nadi dress and I bought a L this time due to the bottoms gaping too much and even popping open when wearing buttons on front in my M. The M fits me just right in all other aspects but I am bf and thus need to have buttons on front. Unfortunately, although the buttons on the L now don’t pop open, the dress sits quite obviously too big for me everywhere else and not just in a nice flowy way but as if it’s too big. I am a generally a size 12 with DD bust and I feel the M with a little extra room in the chest would be perfect. I love the colour of the terra-cotta and may even get it tailored in slightly as they really are a great dress.
Simone S. · Verified buyer · 14 January 2021
Colour not what I expected but very comfy!
The fabric is lovely and light and it's really comfy and easy to wear. The colour was more muted than I was expecting which doesn't suit me as much but it's so comfortable to wear I decided to keep it. I prefer wearing it buttons at the back. I'm usually a S/M but I ordered the L based on the bust measurements because I didn't want it to be tight around the back and chest and I'm glad I did because any size smaller would not have been roomy enough!
Nicole B. · Verified buyer · 15 February 2022
lovely fabric
beautiful dress. . . . however the bust size for XL was very small- sent it back unfortunately. Have a couple of DOI dresses and love them. Will purchase more I am sure.
Ashley C. · Verified buyer · 26 March 2026
If you have a larg bust it might gape. I aboslutley love tye dress but I did have to take it to get altered. I'm short and its a full maxi on me. I had it taken up and she added a bit on the side to better fit my bust. It is gorgeous and worth it.
Daughters of India
Thank you for your lovely feedback Ashley. If you have any questions about sizing or fit for any future order, please reach out and we will be very happy to help.
We're so glad you love your dress!
A. V. · 16 July 2021
Love the Nadi
The Nadi is such an easy dress to wear - all of the DOI dresses are. Quality made with a flattering shape and the perfect amount of comfy and chic style. The terracotta color is gorgeous and easy to dress up and accessorize or casual, it has pockets and is reversible. As it is cotton gauze be mindful of the jewelry you wear as it can snag. I am 5' 7 and the dress hits right above my ankles. Another treasured DOI dress.
Helen H. · Verified buyer · 8 December 2021
Nadi Dress
Dress arrived in short time thank you. However I’m a size 14 and ordered large but it is too tight across the chest so my daughter will score the gorgeous dress!
Karen M. · Verified buyer · 8 October 2021
A Work of Art
I was totally surprised to see the meticulous handwork on the dress around the neck and armholes - it adds a wonderful spark to the dress that was not obvious in the website's pictures. The dress is very well made: buttons sewn on tightly, no loose threads anywhere. And I love that it can either side can be the front: the button front or the plain front that looks great with a necklace. The bottom line: I'm thoroughly impressed with this dress!
Zita E. · Verified buyer · 16 February 2021
A beautiful versatile dress
The fabric and style is just lovely and it’s well finished. Only issue is the sizing. Purchased the medium thinking there’d be room for a bit of free-flow based on measurements supplied, but should have bought the large as its a narrow cut and fits quite snugly.
Rebecca S. · Verified buyer · 18 March 2026
My new favourite dress. It is so flattering. I usually wear buttons on the front, but the opposite way looks great, too. It would be great if you're breastfeeding because buttons make it very accessible. Will definitely be back to buy in other colours.
Kathryn R. · Verified buyer · 27 October 2025
Nadi Dress - Terracotta
Is a lovely dress, light and cool to wear. Very long on my 157cm frame. Just the right length to not have to shorten it.
Daughters of India
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re so glad you’re happy with your dress! 🤗
Tajana L. · Verified buyer · 24 October 2026
Absolutely stunning 😍 So soft and fits perfectly. I love that it can be worn 2 ways, I will be living in this dress 🥰🥰
Daughters of India
Thank you Tajana! xx
Bree T. · Verified buyer · 11 October 2021
Gorgeous dress!!
I just adore this dress. Beautiful colour and fit. A maxi but not too long. I love that you can wear it with the buttons at the front too. I'll be wearing it loads over the coming months!
Emily E. · Verified buyer · 2 September 2021
Beautiful work-woman-ship
I absolutely love this dress. The colour is amazing and I feel so Feminine. I was torn between this one and clay, I chose this one as feedback said it was more pink and the other more orange - I'm very fair and pink hues suit me. I'm so impressed with it I might just get clay too! I got it in mauve too (also a beautiful colour). I could see straight away how well made it is, I just know I'm going to love these dresses for a long time 💜
Cheya E. · Verified buyer · 16 August 2021
Beautiful product
Item was received very quickly, well packaged and item is made very well. It is very comfortable to wear and fits well. Only concern is that the colour is much paler than in the photos online. I ordered the terracotta but it's more of a light orange than was expecting. Overall a great product.
Melanie E. · Verified buyer · 13 August 2021
Nadi Dress ~ Terracotta
Beautiful dress and fabric. Well made. Only issue is the pockets sit right at my hips and make me look huge as they stick out to the side. I love the dress so I will sew the pockets up and cut them off. Hopefully this helps.
Amelia N. · Verified buyer · 17 February 2021
Love this brand
Have recently discovered this brand and am in love! The fabrics is so soft and lightweight! This dress I did find to run abit small but the others I got are just perfect
Sophie W. · Verified buyer · 10 February 2021
My new favourite dress!
I absolutely love my terracotta Nadi dress. The cotton is so soft and lovely to wear and the colour is gorgeous. I love that you can wear it both ways, I'm currently wearing it with buttons at the front because I am breastfeeding. I love the simple and effortless style of the dress and I can't wait to purchase more from Daughters of India.
Rachel O. · Verified buyer · 2 February 2021
comfy, lihght and feminine
cool in hot weather, love the pockets and the weight of the item. love i can dress it up with a belt or down with flats and also spin it around for different styles. i have it in black also and love it
Kerren H. · Verified buyer · 3 November 2021
I returned it as the top part was too tight for me. I loved the material. I was happy with the return process and I will buy another dress
Maree S. · Verified buyer · 19 October 2021
Terracotta Nadi Dress
Love the burnt orange colour and gentle flow of this garment - and really like that there isn’t an over abundance of fabric making the skirt look too full. It’s lovely to wear.
Amanda H. · Verified buyer · 18 May 2021
Great dress - perfect for the tropics
My experience with Daughters of India was fantastic. I lived in India for seven years (now in Indonesia) and am very familiar with their beautiful textiles. This dress was made so well, fits beautifully, feels light as air to wear. The delivery was just so quick and easy and professional. (Thanks Australia Post). DoI obviously knows a thing or two about dispatching to overseas locations. A week earlier I ordered kids clothes from Europe and ended up having to ended up having to pay the same amount as the product in delivery and customs fees. Nightmare. These dresses are just so beautiful. I love the block print and the style is such a lovely synthesis of relaxed Australian summer clothes and the best of Indian style. I’ll be back for more. Thanks. Amanda
Pauline L. · Verified buyer · 2 May 2021
Nadi Dress ~ Terracotta
Shipping was so fast ! I ordered this dress in M, I am 36/38 (europe) and it's perfect !! I love it
Rachel P. · Verified buyer · 8 April 2021
A little big
Love the color and fabric but wish I would have got a medium, is runs very large
Shannon K. · Verified buyer · 15 March 2021
Nadi Dress
Love this dress!!! Beautiful fabric, great fit, great price and excellent customer service! I’m size 6-8 and the small is perfect!
Emily B. · Verified buyer · 6 September 2021
Returned
Color was more ‘peach’ than what it seemed on the model and it was not flattering on me. Bummed because it was super comfortable!
Michelle M. · Verified buyer · 10 March 2021
Terracotta dress
Loved this dress so soft and comfy. I ordered a medium as per measurement but found it a small fit around bust. Returning was easy and a reordered a large in clay. Quick delivery. Great it supports fair trade thanks Daughters’s of India
Jessica G. · Verified buyer · 9 February 2021
Gorgeous dress!
Beautiful cut and colour, get complements on it every time I wear it. I’m lazy, so just wish I didn’t have to hand wash it, I used the machine once and there was obvious damage caused to the fabric.
Lani C. · Verified buyer · 1 February 2021
Obsessed with this dress!!!
I absolutely love my Nadi!!! It’s comfortable, beautifully made and the colour is stunning. I also love that it has pockets!! I wear mine with the buttons to the front and the only suggestion I would make is if you might consider moving the tag so that it allowed for it to be reversible. Otherwise she’s perfect! I’d love to see them as midi’s as well and have a whole collection of them
Sarah G. · Verified buyer · 4 October 2021
Stunning
Beautiful dress for summer, will be wearing it as a maternity dress but have already wore it pre bump showing so it’s versatile!
Marita H. · Verified buyer · 12 March 2021
Nice and soft
Very nice and soft fabric, natural color, carefully done. Flowing and light feeling on the skin.
Christine S. · Verified buyer · 8 March 2021
Lurrrve it
Love the dress,had to have it shortened but that’s no problem , so all good
Sandra C. · Verified buyer · 16 February 2021
Nadi Dress
Love it and easy to care for. No ironing required which is even better
Shengnan H. · Verified buyer · 2 February 2021
Love love love
This is my second Nadi dress and I’m kicking myself for not purchasing it sooner. The terracotta colour is beautiful. Sometimes a dusty coral/salmon sometimes more orange. I get compliments on it every single time I wear it.
Melita · 30 November 2021
Perfect versatile dress! Nadi - Terracotta
This dress feels amazing! I have had so many compliments on the colour as well as the cut. It was a great dress to travel with as I could dress it up with heels and jewellery or wear it to the beach. I also wear it to work and feel so comfortable all day! I bought the Mauve colour already and will probably get black too!
Deborah S. · Verified buyer · 19 May 2022
Great Dress
The cut wasn’t flattering for me, but the fabric was awesome!
Jackie B. · Verified buyer · 28 November 2021
Nadi Terracotta dress maxi
Lovely very comfortable, colour is as shown. Easy to wear. Especially like the company Daughters of India always helpful and friendly.
Julia H. · Verified buyer · 10 November 2021
Lovely!
A simple and classical style in soft cotton. Perfect for summer. :)
Toni R. · Verified buyer · 16 September 2021
Love my Nadi dress
it's so soft and hangs beautiful. I will be getting this in the white also.
Sara M. · Verified buyer · 30 August 2021
Nadi Dress
Thank you so much for this dress. It is beautiful. I love the quality and it arrived so quickly. Unfortunately when I did get the dress a button was very loose and it came off when I opened the package. Easy to sew back on and the other buttons were fine although, it would of been perfect if the buttons were all secure. Thank you
Lucy R. · Verified buyer · 20 August 2021
Already a favourite
Soft, comfortable, flowy. Perfect dress to transition through the seasons. Already a favourite.
Christine G. · Verified buyer · 26 May 2021
Très satisfaite
Colis arrivé très rapidement,La robe est conforme à la photo, belle qualité, je ne l ai pas encore portée car malheureusement en France il pleut tous les jours en ce moment !
Jodie R. · Verified buyer · 29 March 2021
Soft and lovely
I was so comfortable all day
Rose L. · Verified buyer · 23 August 2021
Nadi dress
I was a bit disappointed with this dress to be honest. It was a bit skimpy. The previous dress I’d bought from you was lovely and full. The Nadi looked cheap.
Hye S. · Verified buyer · 26 March 2021
Perfect dress!
Fabric is soft and it fits perfect. ! So perfect everyday dress for me.
Claudia B. · Verified buyer · 25 March 2021
My dress
I love it. Beautiful, soft and perfectly fitting.
Christine S. · Verified buyer · 21 March 2021
Nadi dress
I never thought I could wear this style of dress but I love it ! The colour is amazing and it’s comfortable to wear! 😊😊😊💜❤️
Cassisi, C. · Verified buyer · 1 February 2021
My go-to dress
Easy go-to dress. So comfortable and light, wear this every second day!