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.
·
Hand dyed
The making of Chocolate
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.
Incredible, from start to finish, I love this dress. Many years ago I bought this dress in black, from a secondhand store, I did not know the brand, but loved it instantly. I gave up ever knowing the brand until one day recently, I found a match, there it was, daughters of India, ‘Nadi’. The dress I have is Large, and very big for me but still rocked it oversized, also shrunk in washing. One of the favourite pieces in my wardrobe, now I have two! Size small, my size, and in chocolate, what a dream. Please buy if you are considering, no regrets, only love ✨ thank you, daughters of India, thank you 💝
With support and love,
Ashley
Daughters of India
Thank you Ashley! x
Emma P. · Verified buyer · 20 September 2026
A seriously comfortable dress
So soft and flowly. Effortlessly feminine. Seriously comfortable. I'm buying another!
Daughters of India
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you’re enjoying the softness, effortless femininity and comfort. We look forward to seeing which one you choose next! xx
Carol H. · Verified buyer · 11 September 2026
Love my black one and wanted a color. My first choices weren't available, but this color is lovely. Thanks.
Daughters of India
We're glad to hear you love your Nadi Dress ~ Chocolate (despite your preferred colour not being available)! 💕
Tracy L. · Verified buyer · 18 August 2026
Love this dress! Looks equally pretty worn either way, has pockets, is the perfect length. Will pack well. This dress will be a staple. For reference I’m 5’4”, 125 lbs and bought a small. I could have probably got away with the XS for a slightly more fitted look.
Daughters of India
Thank you Tracy! We're very happy to hear you love your Nadi Dress xx
Michelle L. · Verified buyer · 17 August 2026
So perfect!
I absolutely LOVE this dress! It’s comfortable, stylish and made beautifully! Great quality. Thank you!!
Daughters of India
We're very happy to hear you love your Nadi Dress - your support means the world to us 🙏 x
Nikki S. · Verified buyer · 12 August 2026
I am so in love with this dress, not only is it super soft it it’s so beautiful on your skin and to wear, light weight, as it’s cold I wear a sweat pink cardigan over the top, I can’t wait for summer so I can show off the detail around the neck n sleeve, I will definitely order more, a light denim blue colour would be nice for summer 💙💙💙
Daughters of India
Thank you Nikki! We're thrilled you love your beautiful Nadi Dress! xx
Erin W. · Verified buyer · 5 August 2026
Great material! So soft, cozy, lightweight.
Sue A. · Verified buyer · 28 July 2026
Love the colour and fits perfectly.
Daughters of India
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re so happy to hear you love the colour and the fit.🤎
Kellie W. · Verified buyer · 2 May 2026
Love, love this dress. So comfy. Chocolate colour is lovely. Just waiting for a restock on other colours and will get more.
Ali · Verified buyer · 28 October 2025
My new favourite dress
This dress is perfect in everyway. The material is soft and very breathable but not see through. Easy to dress up or down. The perfect length and colour. My only wish is that they release this design in a mini too 🙏
Daughters of India
We're so happy you love your dress! Thank you for your kind review. 🥰
Rosie N. · Verified buyer · 25 October 2025
My Nadi!
My dress arrived promptly and did not disappoint!Gorgeous fabric in the colour Chocolate and a very flattering. I anticipate that I will wear it on repeat!
Daughters of India
We’re so pleased that you’re enjoying your new dress. Thank you for sharing! 🤩
Janine · Verified buyer · 23 October 2025
Nadi dress
My experience with Daughters of India has always been good. I have purchased several dresses over the years & been pleased. My new Nadi dress arrived & I had bought one approx 10 years ago that I wore so much I wore it out, loved it so much. This one is lovely too but the material I believe is different. My old dress was thicker & this one a more refined cotton. Don’t believe it will last as long & will need more care to keep it looking good but I still do love the style & it’s well made
Daughters of India
Hello Janine,Thank you for your lovely review and for being a long time customer! We're so glad to hear how much you've loved your Nadi dress over the years. You're right - the newer fabric is a finer cotton, chosen for its soft drape and breathability. We truly appreciate your thoughtful feedback and continued support.Much Love, Daughters of India 💫💛
Sandra B. · Verified buyer · 14 April 2022
Chocolate dress
I’m looking forward to using it in the heat of summer here in Canada. It feels comfortable and looks great!
Nikoletta M. · Verified buyer · 5 April 2022
Love this dress
I love this dress. Colour is beautiful and the material is super soft. Pockets are an added bonus. Very versatile and love that its reversible. I'm a size 12/14 and 6ft, went with size L and am happy with the fit. Its a loose fit and if I wanted it a bit tighter around the waist I could easily have sized down. Really hoping for a restock in Black so I can get that colour too :)
Gayle M. · Verified buyer · 12 February 2022
Nadi dress
Colour, particularly in some of the pictures for this brown version looked better, it is o. k. but looks better in pictures.
Donna H. · Verified buyer · 12 February 2022
Absolutely beautiful love it
Biljana Z. · Verified buyer · 14 January 2022
B Z
Nadi dress is wonderful, soft and very comfortable to wear. Now I'm looking for another similar one with sleeves to buy.
Maiko O. · Verified buyer · 5 January 2022
Soft and relaxing
I love this soft gauze, it is so relaxing to wear during summer time. This is my second Nadi dress and I want more.
Carly H. · Verified buyer · 4 January 2022
My new favourite dress
I love this dress. I can wear it forwards and backwards, it has pockets and it’s so soft, cool and comfy. Sizing is perfect as well. My only issue is that it has a tendency to pull threads because of the the type of material but nothing that would stop me from buying it
Rebekah L. · Verified buyer · 20 November 2021
Effortlessly pretty.
This dress is so lightweight and easy to just throw on on those hot summer days. Love the colour, feels lovely to wear. Would love to get more colours. Love how it's not too oversized either but still roomy enough. I'm a size 12 and ordered a medium and fits perfect.
Brigid O. · Verified buyer · 17 November 2021
Love my Nadi dress!
It's so soft and comfortable and airy, i can't wait to wear it more this summer!Great service, arrived fast too.
Katia G. · Verified buyer · 15 November 2021
Beautiful, but too expensive
The dress is beautiful and the cotton is great, but Fedex services make the price far too expensive.
Isabel M. · Verified buyer · 11 November 2021
Chocolate Nadi dress
Great love the dress but after hand washing with cold water it’s shrunk a little. Not as loose as I’d hoped. I normally take a 16 so ordered XL
Trinco V. · Verified buyer · 9 November 2021
Nadi dress
Loved the dress but it was just too tight across bust!!
Carol H. · Verified buyer · 3 November 2021
Nadi Chocolare Dress
Easy order and good delivery time. Dress fits perfectly and the colour and fabric is great.
Moi · Verified buyer · 28 October 2021
Perfect dress
I hesitated to buy this dress as I was worried the small might still overwhelm my frame and be too long (I’m a size 8 & 161cms tall). I’m so glad I finally ordered it! The top of the dress is a perfect fit for my small bust, and the skirt does have a lot of fabric but it magically skims the body beautifully and is so flattering. Chocolate colour is lovely too. Perfect for hot Queensland summers.
Carmen N. · Verified buyer · 25 October 2021
Nadi Dress
Great service, beautiful dress I love it 🥰
Gemma P. · Verified buyer · 25 October 2021
Adore
I love it so much. I feel so feminine and comfortable in this dress and it’s so easy to feed in babe in too. I’m wondering which colour to get next!
Ag · Verified buyer · 19 October 2021
Love it 💕
Just received my maxi Nadi Dress in Chocolate today, fell in love as soon as I tried it on. The material is so soft and flowy, just perfect ! Looking for my next dress now ☺️
Jessie B. · Verified buyer · 17 October 2021
Perfect
Dress is stunning. Fabric is soft and quality is perfect
Kate S. · Verified buyer · 12 October 2021
I love these!!!
I could live in the Nadi Chocolate dress!! And also the black one! I did order the clay color too, but the shade does not complement my skin tone. I tried to return it, but my local fed ex ( which was how they were shipped to me!) could not figure out how to do. They charged me 60$ to return, held the package for 10 days then phoned me to come pick up! So I will either wear around house or gift to a friend. They are completely comfort, hand wash or machine gentle cycle cold water hang to dry!! Flattering, cool, comfortable easy care. Love them I also have agreed print maxi with sleeves, a midi print and a maxi! Dear Daughters of India, I have an addiction to your flow dresses! 🤣❤️❤️❤️
Maureen E. · Verified buyer · 8 October 2021
Easy and comfortable, lovely fabric.
The bust is a bit too tight, could be looser. I wear it with the buttons in front and leave a couple open - for room. I like the dress a lot, just wish the top was a tad looser.
Alix C. · Verified buyer · 1 October 2021
Fave dress
Super comfy, deep pockets, reversible so I can just turn it around if I drop something on the front 🤣, or if I will be needing to breast feed :)
Tracey K. · Verified buyer · 28 September 2021
Tracey
I’m very much looking forward to wearing my Nadi dress for our Family photo session this week. It will be so comfortable and timeless in the photos!
Maz J. · Verified buyer · 28 September 2021
Truely Amazing
The minute I put this dress on I felt amazing . . the fabric is outstanding soft and falls beautifully.
Amelia S. · Verified buyer · 28 September 2021
Amazing customer service
I ordered the S and ended up needing a M. The team was incredibly helpful and gracious with me and my delayed communication and made sure I got the gorgeous Nadi dress in the correct size. Haven't had a chance to wear it out yet but I'm sure I'll be living in it in Summer. Perfect for breastfeeding too with the buttons down the front and I love the option to wear it either way.
Louise B. · Verified buyer · 17 September 2021
Excellent
Loved this dress so much I bought 2
Gravier V. · Verified buyer · 13 September 2021
Mais Dress - Chocolate
Love it ♥️ It’s so beautiful
Liza R. · Verified buyer · 8 September 2021
Love!
As always, I love every dress!
Angie R. · Verified buyer · 7 September 2021
5 stars!
Love the 3 dresses I have got so far!
Ann O. · Verified buyer · 7 September 2021
Nadi Dress Brown
Have the black one and am just as happy with this colour. Made well and looking forward to wearing it come summer temps
Suzi W. · Verified buyer · 2 September 2021
Soft milk chocolate for summer
Can’t wear it until the weather warms up but loving the colour, feel of the fabric and pockets are a def positive
Kathryn S. · Verified buyer · 1 September 2021
Stunning
Really love this dress. Can dress it either up or down to suit most occasions.
Allie F. · Verified buyer · 30 August 2021
Beautiful
Excellent in all aspects thank you
Alison M. · Verified buyer · 27 August 2021
I love it
Gorgeous dress, reliable delivery. Just need the weather!
Julie F. · Verified buyer · 11 August 2021
Made Dress -Chocolate
It’s lovely the material is beautiful and soft and flowing
Fiona F. · Verified buyer · 30 July 2021
Sizing
Love the dress but I’m not sure the sizing is right with the dress done up. The dress completely gapes when the buttons are done up and I’ve got a 94cm bust and I got a medium (supposed to be 100cm) I’ve reordered the large because it’s a beautiful dress but unfortunately I can’t return the medium cause I’m in Singapore and won’t be going to a post office cause of covid risk
Brindusa V. · Verified buyer · 26 February 2021
Beautiful, if a little wide
I finally received the Nadi in chocolate today, took about 3 weeks and some to get it in the US but it arrived all safe and nicely packaged. It is beautiful, comfortable, nice organic cotton, soft and very delicate, will require care to wash. Only small complaint, I wish it came in an XS, I’m 5’3’ and 115 lbs but somehow small framed and the dress is just a tad wide on me, an inch less on each side or at least overall would have been ideal. All I need now is summer so I can wear it. Great experience overall, I had a question about arrival time for my dress by the end of the second week of waiting for it and I got a reply right away, which is always nice. Thank you!!
Carol J. · Verified buyer · 2 February 2021
Nadi Dress - Chocolate
Heaps of compliments, it’s soft n comfortable. Love it. Highly recommend if you love carefree style
Margarita Z. · Verified buyer · 14 January 2021
Love my dress
Excellent. Looks great, feels great, very comfortable to wear. Definitely will buy another one.