Bec and Mel celebrating ten years of The Wattle Society on the Caloundra coast

10th Year Anniversary Sale

Curves welcome. Saltwater required.

Dresses for curvy women who belong by the water. Sizes up to AU 22. Up to 50% off everything.

Shop the sale

Ten years of the Society

Ten years ago, two curvy friends from Caloundra got tired of searching for dresses that fit. So Bec and Mel opened their own little boutique, with one rule: every piece is tried on by Bec first. Straps that stay put, fabric that won’t go see-through, room for a long lunch. Four yeses, or it doesn’t make the rail.

Women came in for a dress, stayed for a coffee and joined us for a Saturday swim at Kings Beach. That circle became The Wattle Society. Now we’re online, celebrating ten years with up to 50% off everything in our 10th Year Anniversary Sale.

Curves welcome. Saltwater required.

With love, Bec & Mel

Dark green chiffon maxi dress with V-neck bodice, short sleeves, and draped waist

Dark green chiffon maxi dress, V-neck wrap bodice and flowing tiered skirt

Mikaela | Chiffon Maxi Dress

$79.95

Cleo colour block midi dress worn on a timber jetty over turquoise water

Cleo colour block midi dress at a seaside fish and chips kiosk

Cleo | Colour Block Panel Midi Dress

$89.95

Willa rose print maxi dress under a jacaranda tree

Willa | Vintage Rose Print Maxi Dress

$99.95

Folk print maxi dress with a V-neck, three-quarter sleeves, and green and red floral panels

Folk print maxi dress with a green floral V-neck bodice and red patterned skirt

Noelle | Folk Print V-Neck Maxi Dress

$99.95

Sleeveless gray botanical midi dress with a loose fit and colorful floral print

Gray floral midi dress with a round neckline and sleeveless cut, shown seated

Thea | Sleeveless Botanical Midi Dress

$89.95

Adeline floral shirt dress in a blue multicolor print, with short sleeves and an asymmetrical hem.

Adeline floral shirt dress shown with a flared skirt and short sleeves.

Adeline | Garden Floral Shirt Dress

$89.95

Floral midi dress with a V-neck, puff sleeves, and an asymmetrical ruffle hem

Floral midi dress showing its V-neck, gathered waist, and ruffled puff sleeves

Dahlia | Floral Ruffle Hem Midi Dress

$89.95

Black batwing wrap midi dress with a V-neck and gathered waist

Green batwing wrap midi dress with a V-neck and gathered waist

Amelia | Batwing Wrap Midi Dress

$94.95

Bec and Mel together in their Caloundra boutique

Our story

Two friends, one rule

Bec spent years hiding under sarongs. Mel spent years looking after everyone else. So they opened a boutique where every piece fits real curves, and every woman gets a warm welcome.

Read our story

Dusty blue twist-front top and cropped pants set with short sleeves and cuffed hems

Beige twist-front top and cropped pants set with a V-neck and cuffed hems

Colleen | Twist-Front Top & Cropped Pants Set

$99.95

Blush pink linen skirt set with gold button placket and ruffled sleeve cuffs

Blush pink midi skirt set with center button placket and ruffled cuff sleeves

Celine | Rose Cuff Skirt Set

$109.95

Folk print shirt and shorts set with short sleeves, floral border trim, white and dark accents

Folk print shirt and shorts set, open-front short-sleeve top with matching patterned shorts

Seviglia | Folk Print Shirt & Shorts Set

$95.95

-65%

Pink blouse and wide-leg pants set with puffed floral cuffs

Pink blouse and wide-leg pants set with elastic waist and floral cuffs

Kalina | Floral Cuff Set

$111.95 $320.00

-50%

Boho set: green sleeveless blouse with draped neck and flowing check pants

Back view of the boho set: green sleeveless blouse and wide-leg check pants

Mara | Boho Two-Piece Set

$95.95 $192.00

-54%

Elegant tailored suit: blue blazer and matching pants with pockets

Elegant tailored suit: grey blazer and matching straight-cut pants

Eleanor | Elegant Tailored Suit

$87.95 $192.00

-50%

White two-piece set: short-sleeve blouse and wide-leg pants

Black two-piece set: loose short-sleeve blouse and wide-leg pants

Ruslana | Two-Piece Set

$95.95 $192.00

Three-piece paisley linen-look set with olive long cardigan, patterned top and cream wide-leg pants

Paisley linen-look set showing olive cardigan, printed top and drawstring pants

Alba | Three-Piece Paisley Linen-Look Set

$109.95

Bec's test

If it doesn't pass, it doesn't make the rail

Before anything reaches you, Bec tries it on. Do the straps stay put? Does it go see-through in the sun? Will it blow up in the breeze? Can you sit through a long lunch in it? Four yeses, or it goes back.

Meet Bec & Mel

-55%

Swim set: green sleeveless top, bra and tropical print shorts

Swim set with green sleeveless top and tropical print shorts

Rosalie | Drawstring Swim Set

$63.95 $144.00

-60%

Black high-waisted shaping bikini: crossover top and ruched bottoms

Green high-waisted shaping bikini with crossover top and ruched bottoms

Sofia | High-Waisted Shaping Bikini

$63.95 $160.00

-50%

Black and white geometric print bikini set with crossover top and high-waisted bottoms

Valeria | Two-Piece Bikini with Bra Cup and Diamond Print

$55.95 $112.00

-61%

Light blue high-waisted bikini with control band and triangle top with adjustable straps

Light blue high-waisted bikini with control band and side-tie bottoms

Bonifacia | High-Waisted Bikini with Control Band

$52.95 $136.00

Dress for the moment

The Saturday Swim

Long Lunch

A woman in a linen dress on the headland after a swim

After the Dip

A cosy knit and coffee on a cool coastal morning

Cooler Days

Sizes up to AU 22

Cut for real curves, not sized-up straight patterns.

Free shipping Australia-wide

On every order, tracked to your door within 14 business days.

30-day money-back guarantee

Not quite right? Return it within 30 days for a refund, exchange or store credit.

Mel from The Wattle Society, here to help

Customer care

Questions? Mel's here for you.

Not sure about your size, or wondering where your order is? Send Mel an email and you'll hear back from her herself within 1 business day.

Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm AEST

Email Mel

Is shipping really free?

Yes, always. Shipping is free Australia-wide on every order, with no minimum spend. Your order is packed within 1 to 3 business days and usually arrives within 14 business days.

What if it doesn't fit?

No stress. You have 30 days from receiving your order to return it for a refund, an exchange or store credit. Items just need to be unworn with the tags still on.

How do I track my order?

As soon as your order is on its way, you'll get an email with your tracking number. You can also follow your parcel anytime on our Track Your Order page.

How do I find my size?

Our sizes go up to AU 22. Bec tries everything on first, so check her fit notes on each product. Between sizes? Go one size up, or email us and we'll help you choose.

How can I reach you?

Email us at info@thewattlesociety.com and you'll hear back from Mel herself within 1 business day.

Curves welcome. Saltwater required.

Ten years of the Society