Metalicus Drape Dress

I may have broken No Shopping June....and this may be on its way to me all the way from Australia...ok...that's a lie....there's no may - I ordered and its on the way!

Huge thanks to the gorgeous Deborah for her info and confab with her local boutique SA, measurements and ever helpful and beautiful self :)

Now I wait. Impatiently I might add.

ETA: I'd like to know how a boutique in Australia can ship an item to Canada at one-third (yes...one-third) the cost of shipping from the U.S. to Canada???

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31 Comments

  • columbine(erin) replied 9 years ago

    It has fabulous potential! Can't wait to see pictures. 

  • gryffin replied 9 years ago

    Shannon - stunning dress!!  Wear it well!!  Weird about the shipping, you really have to wonder!!

  • pil replied 9 years ago

    Wow!

  • Suz replied 9 years ago

    Wow, that is amazing! I can't wait to see it! 

    I am completely in love with Metallicus and jealous that we do not have one. 

  • Transcona Shannon replied 9 years ago

    If this dress fits how I'm hoping, this will not be my last Metalicus purchase I suspect. They're beautifully draped but still flattering dresses totally suit the style I'm craving now. And I add a structured topper with it and BAM - Bob's your uncle!

  • replied 9 years ago

    Lovely! I wish we had that store here too!

  • amiable replied 9 years ago

    woo Hoo!  Can't wait to see it!

  • deb replied 9 years ago

    Impatiently waiting for pictures.

  • Inge replied 9 years ago

    It looks stunning, Shannon. And how very sweet of Deborah. Holding thumbs you'll receive a parcel from Australia pronto.

  • carambola replied 9 years ago

    Gorgeous. Crossing fingers that it works out for you.

  • Susie replied 9 years ago

    Oh that looks so perfect for you, Shannon! Fingers crossed that it fits just right and you love it.

  • Beth Ann replied 9 years ago

    I now have a new litmus test for the presidential candidates:

    "So, where do you stand on immigration..........and international shipping..."  Of course, the high costs are likely due to the Canadian federal government and business lobbying groups in Canada.  Break the Monopoly!  Free the clothes!

    Dress is gorgeous.

  • Sara L. replied 9 years ago

    Looks great!  I hope it works out and I look forward to seeing how you style it.

  • tricia w. replied 9 years ago

    I love that dress! What a great cut. Can't wait to see you in it.

  • tricia w. replied 9 years ago

    I love that dress! What a great cut. Can't wait to see you in it.

  • Lyn D. replied 9 years ago

    This is exciting Shannon!
    Although I am in Aus. I have only recently been made aware of Metalicus through our lovely Deborah- and I am a big fan.
    I am sure you will not be disappointed with the beautiful fabric, comfort and shape of this dress- can't wait to see it on you :)

  • Firecracker (Sharan) replied 9 years ago

    Gorgeous dress! Is it blue or black?
    Shipping prices are a mystery!

  • lyn* replied 9 years ago

    OMG. That dress is simply gorgeous. I can't wait to see pics!

  • Thistle replied 9 years ago

    Gorgeous! I can't wait to see it on you!

    I second Beth Ann though. I bet it has a lot more to do with Canada's government and how things are taxed than it has to do with the actual shipping companies. Australian businesses are a far lesser threat to Canadian businesses than US ones are.

  • MsLuna replied 9 years ago

    OMMMMMMGGG!!!! Shannon, it's gorgeous!!!!

    I want it too haha!

  • Deborah replied 9 years ago

    Firstly I really owe my awareness of Metalicus to the other lovely Aussie Debra.. she is the Metalicus guru:)

    Shannon that is the dress that the SA recommended for you... I am not sure I communicated that well in the pm:)  I am expecting this to look fabulous! I cannot wait for it to arrive.. and for your to show us. The beauty of the fabric of this dress (which is like my drape dress) is that is stretches to fit but without loosing its overall shape. 

    Yay!  Metalicus goes to Cananda.   Funny Shannon is besotted with Aussie brand Metalicus and I am deeply in love with Canadian label Complex Geometries... hmmmmm

  • Eliza replied 9 years ago

    This is quite the find. It has the potential to be a magical dress! Glad you have it en route.

  • fuzzylogic replied 9 years ago

    Great dress! Soooo difficult to wait patiently! I just about check the doorstep the moment I have submitted the order....... (Shakes head....)

  • Transcona Shannon replied 9 years ago

    I wonder how long it will take to get here???

    The color is called cobblestone and to be honest, I'm not sure if it's dark blue, dark grey or black. But it doesn't matter - they're all good!

    Deb - oh your message was clear that this was the dress and that's why I pressed the buy button! Again, thank you so much for all your help :)

  • Jaime replied 9 years ago

    I love that dress! The mysteries of shipping fees are mind boggling. I can't wait to see this on you!

  • Debra replied 9 years ago

    How exciting :) Shannon, I really cant wait to see you in it, and thank you Deborah...... Guru ..... Hehehe

  • Ornella replied 9 years ago

    *tapping fingers impatiently with you*

  • Debra replied 9 years ago

    Cobblestone....a slate or blue grey, lovely shade :)

  • Deborah replied 9 years ago

    Yes what Debra said re colour! Cobblestone is gorgeous! I nearly duplicated my dress in cobblestone;)

    Don't know how well you can discern the colour but attaching a pic of the plaza drape top in cobblestone. It's a beautiful colour.

  • Lucy replied 9 years ago

    How fabulous! It will look gorgeous on you .
    Metalicus really does have the best fabrics, totally wash and wear. Perfect for travel. Indeed *I might* have a trip planned to their outlet this weekend.....
    I hope the dress looks as fantastic on as off! 

  • Transcona Shannon replied 9 years ago

    Oh Deb - thanks for the colour representation. It's gorgeous! Now I'm even more impatient….I mean excited, to get the dress :)

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