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Suede Effect Short Dress
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This stunning short dress exudes elegance thanks to its high-quality suede effect fabric and feminine cut that beautifully highlights the silhouette. The soft, lightweight velvety texture offers a warm and luxurious appearance, while the deep V-neck adds an alluring and elegant touch.
Fine stitching and meticulous craftsmanship make the dress cohesive, while the slightly puffed sleeves add a romantic and modern touch. Perfect for an evening dinner, an invitation, or any other special occasion where you want to showcase elegance.

Soft and luxurious suede effect fabric.
Deep V-neck for a feminine and stylish look.
Fun, body-hugging cut that accentuates the curves.
Slightly puffed sleeves for a chic, bohemian look.
Comfortable and stylish, ideal for both casual and more formal outfits.
A timeless dress that combines bohemian charm with modern elegance.
Excellent
4.7/ 5
based on 21000 reviews
"Finally an online store that gets my style! I ordered the Francesca Casual Chic Dress and received it within days. The quality is so much better than I expected for the price — my colleagues were complimenting me all day. I will definitely be ordering again." "Finally an online store that gets my style! I ordered the Francesca Casual Chic Dress and received it within days. The quality is so much better than I expected for the price — my colleagues were complimenting me all day. I will definitely be ordering again." "Finally an online store that gets my style! I ordered the Francesca Casual Chic Dress and received it within days. The quality is so much better than I expected for the price — my colleagues were complimenting me all day. I will definitely be ordering again."
Nomsa D., Johannesburg
"I bought the Monte-Claire Boots for a family dinner and I was blown away. So comfortable, so elegant, and honestly the price is unbeatable compared to what you find in the malls. Fast delivery, lovely packaging. Mthembu Capetown is now my go-to store." "I bought the Monte-Claire Boots for a family dinner and I was blown away. So comfortable, so elegant, and honestly the price is unbeatable compared to what you find in the malls. Fast delivery, lovely packaging. Mthembu Capetown is now my go-to store." "I bought the Monte-Claire Boots for a family dinner and I was blown away. So comfortable, so elegant, and honestly the price is unbeatable compared to what you find in the malls. Fast delivery, lovely packaging. Mthembu Capetown is now my go-to store."
Thandi M., Cape Town
"It was my first time ordering online and I was a little nervous. But everything went smoothly — I tracked my parcel in real time and the dress arrived exactly as shown in the photos. The Luna Satin Dress was perfect for my anniversary dinner. So happy with my purchase!" "It was my first time ordering online and I was a little nervous. But everything went smoothly — I tracked my parcel in real time and the dress arrived exactly as shown in the photos. The Luna Satin Dress was perfect for my anniversary dinner. So happy with my purchase!" "It was my first time ordering online and I was a little nervous. But everything went smoothly — I tracked my parcel in real time and the dress arrived exactly as shown in the photos. The Luna Satin Dress was perfect for my anniversary dinner. So happy with my purchase!"
Lerato K., Pretoria
I bought the Jeanette Jacket as a birthday gift for my wife and she absolutely loved it. I didn't expect to find something this beautiful at this price. It looks way more expensive than it is. Real quality — not the kind of thing that falls apart after two washes." I bought the Jeanette Jacket as a birthday gift for my wife and she absolutely loved it. I didn't expect to find something this beautiful at this price. It looks way more expensive than it is. Real quality — not the kind of thing that falls apart after two washes." I bought the Jeanette Jacket as a birthday gift for my wife and she absolutely loved it. I didn't expect to find something this beautiful at this price. It looks way more expensive than it is. Real quality — not the kind of thing that falls apart after two washes."
Sipho N., Durban
I ordered three dresses at once — the Ariana Floral, the Elena V-Neck and the Emilia Maxi Dress. All three were perfect, right size, colours exactly as shown on the site. Customer service replied immediately when I asked about my delivery. Highly recommend!" I ordered three dresses at once — the Ariana Floral, the Elena V-Neck and the Emilia Maxi Dress. All three were perfect, right size, colours exactly as shown on the site. Customer service replied immediately when I asked about my delivery. Highly recommend!" I ordered three dresses at once — the Ariana Floral, the Elena V-Neck and the Emilia Maxi Dress. All three were perfect, right size, colours exactly as shown on the site. Customer service replied immediately when I asked about my delivery. Highly recommend!"
Ayanda B., Soweto
"Finally an online store that gets my style! I ordered the Francesca Casual Chic Dress and received it within days. The quality is so much better than I expected for the price — my colleagues were complimenting me all day. I will definitely be ordering again." "Finally an online store that gets my style! I ordered the Francesca Casual Chic Dress and received it within days. The quality is so much better than I expected for the price — my colleagues were complimenting me all day. I will definitely be ordering again." "Finally an online store that gets my style! I ordered the Francesca Casual Chic Dress and received it within days. The quality is so much better than I expected for the price — my colleagues were complimenting me all day. I will definitely be ordering again."
Nomsa D., Johannesburg
"I bought the Monte-Claire Boots for a family dinner and I was blown away. So comfortable, so elegant, and honestly the price is unbeatable compared to what you find in the malls. Fast delivery, lovely packaging. Mthembu Capetown is now my go-to store." "I bought the Monte-Claire Boots for a family dinner and I was blown away. So comfortable, so elegant, and honestly the price is unbeatable compared to what you find in the malls. Fast delivery, lovely packaging. Mthembu Capetown is now my go-to store." "I bought the Monte-Claire Boots for a family dinner and I was blown away. So comfortable, so elegant, and honestly the price is unbeatable compared to what you find in the malls. Fast delivery, lovely packaging. Mthembu Capetown is now my go-to store."
Thandi M., Cape Town
"It was my first time ordering online and I was a little nervous. But everything went smoothly — I tracked my parcel in real time and the dress arrived exactly as shown in the photos. The Luna Satin Dress was perfect for my anniversary dinner. So happy with my purchase!" "It was my first time ordering online and I was a little nervous. But everything went smoothly — I tracked my parcel in real time and the dress arrived exactly as shown in the photos. The Luna Satin Dress was perfect for my anniversary dinner. So happy with my purchase!" "It was my first time ordering online and I was a little nervous. But everything went smoothly — I tracked my parcel in real time and the dress arrived exactly as shown in the photos. The Luna Satin Dress was perfect for my anniversary dinner. So happy with my purchase!"
Lerato K., Pretoria
I bought the Jeanette Jacket as a birthday gift for my wife and she absolutely loved it. I didn't expect to find something this beautiful at this price. It looks way more expensive than it is. Real quality — not the kind of thing that falls apart after two washes." I bought the Jeanette Jacket as a birthday gift for my wife and she absolutely loved it. I didn't expect to find something this beautiful at this price. It looks way more expensive than it is. Real quality — not the kind of thing that falls apart after two washes." I bought the Jeanette Jacket as a birthday gift for my wife and she absolutely loved it. I didn't expect to find something this beautiful at this price. It looks way more expensive than it is. Real quality — not the kind of thing that falls apart after two washes."
Sipho N., Durban
I ordered three dresses at once — the Ariana Floral, the Elena V-Neck and the Emilia Maxi Dress. All three were perfect, right size, colours exactly as shown on the site. Customer service replied immediately when I asked about my delivery. Highly recommend!" I ordered three dresses at once — the Ariana Floral, the Elena V-Neck and the Emilia Maxi Dress. All three were perfect, right size, colours exactly as shown on the site. Customer service replied immediately when I asked about my delivery. Highly recommend!" I ordered three dresses at once — the Ariana Floral, the Elena V-Neck and the Emilia Maxi Dress. All three were perfect, right size, colours exactly as shown on the site. Customer service replied immediately when I asked about my delivery. Highly recommend!"
Ayanda B., Soweto
"Finally an online store that gets my style! I ordered the Francesca Casual Chic Dress and received it within days. The quality is so much better than I expected for the price — my colleagues were complimenting me all day. I will definitely be ordering again." "Finally an online store that gets my style! I ordered the Francesca Casual Chic Dress and received it within days. The quality is so much better than I expected for the price — my colleagues were complimenting me all day. I will definitely be ordering again." "Finally an online store that gets my style! I ordered the Francesca Casual Chic Dress and received it within days. The quality is so much better than I expected for the price — my colleagues were complimenting me all day. I will definitely be ordering again."
Nomsa D., Johannesburg
"I bought the Monte-Claire Boots for a family dinner and I was blown away. So comfortable, so elegant, and honestly the price is unbeatable compared to what you find in the malls. Fast delivery, lovely packaging. Mthembu Capetown is now my go-to store." "I bought the Monte-Claire Boots for a family dinner and I was blown away. So comfortable, so elegant, and honestly the price is unbeatable compared to what you find in the malls. Fast delivery, lovely packaging. Mthembu Capetown is now my go-to store." "I bought the Monte-Claire Boots for a family dinner and I was blown away. So comfortable, so elegant, and honestly the price is unbeatable compared to what you find in the malls. Fast delivery, lovely packaging. Mthembu Capetown is now my go-to store."
Thandi M., Cape Town
"It was my first time ordering online and I was a little nervous. But everything went smoothly — I tracked my parcel in real time and the dress arrived exactly as shown in the photos. The Luna Satin Dress was perfect for my anniversary dinner. So happy with my purchase!" "It was my first time ordering online and I was a little nervous. But everything went smoothly — I tracked my parcel in real time and the dress arrived exactly as shown in the photos. The Luna Satin Dress was perfect for my anniversary dinner. So happy with my purchase!" "It was my first time ordering online and I was a little nervous. But everything went smoothly — I tracked my parcel in real time and the dress arrived exactly as shown in the photos. The Luna Satin Dress was perfect for my anniversary dinner. So happy with my purchase!"
Lerato K., Pretoria
I bought the Jeanette Jacket as a birthday gift for my wife and she absolutely loved it. I didn't expect to find something this beautiful at this price. It looks way more expensive than it is. Real quality — not the kind of thing that falls apart after two washes." I bought the Jeanette Jacket as a birthday gift for my wife and she absolutely loved it. I didn't expect to find something this beautiful at this price. It looks way more expensive than it is. Real quality — not the kind of thing that falls apart after two washes." I bought the Jeanette Jacket as a birthday gift for my wife and she absolutely loved it. I didn't expect to find something this beautiful at this price. It looks way more expensive than it is. Real quality — not the kind of thing that falls apart after two washes."
Sipho N., Durban
I ordered three dresses at once — the Ariana Floral, the Elena V-Neck and the Emilia Maxi Dress. All three were perfect, right size, colours exactly as shown on the site. Customer service replied immediately when I asked about my delivery. Highly recommend!" I ordered three dresses at once — the Ariana Floral, the Elena V-Neck and the Emilia Maxi Dress. All three were perfect, right size, colours exactly as shown on the site. Customer service replied immediately when I asked about my delivery. Highly recommend!" I ordered three dresses at once — the Ariana Floral, the Elena V-Neck and the Emilia Maxi Dress. All three were perfect, right size, colours exactly as shown on the site. Customer service replied immediately when I asked about my delivery. Highly recommend!"
Ayanda B., Soweto
"Finally an online store that gets my style! I ordered the Francesca Casual Chic Dress and received it within days. The quality is so much better than I expected for the price — my colleagues were complimenting me all day. I will definitely be ordering again." "Finally an online store that gets my style! I ordered the Francesca Casual Chic Dress and received it within days. The quality is so much better than I expected for the price — my colleagues were complimenting me all day. I will definitely be ordering again." "Finally an online store that gets my style! I ordered the Francesca Casual Chic Dress and received it within days. The quality is so much better than I expected for the price — my colleagues were complimenting me all day. I will definitely be ordering again."
Nomsa D., Johannesburg
"I bought the Monte-Claire Boots for a family dinner and I was blown away. So comfortable, so elegant, and honestly the price is unbeatable compared to what you find in the malls. Fast delivery, lovely packaging. Mthembu Capetown is now my go-to store." "I bought the Monte-Claire Boots for a family dinner and I was blown away. So comfortable, so elegant, and honestly the price is unbeatable compared to what you find in the malls. Fast delivery, lovely packaging. Mthembu Capetown is now my go-to store." "I bought the Monte-Claire Boots for a family dinner and I was blown away. So comfortable, so elegant, and honestly the price is unbeatable compared to what you find in the malls. Fast delivery, lovely packaging. Mthembu Capetown is now my go-to store."
Thandi M., Cape Town
"It was my first time ordering online and I was a little nervous. But everything went smoothly — I tracked my parcel in real time and the dress arrived exactly as shown in the photos. The Luna Satin Dress was perfect for my anniversary dinner. So happy with my purchase!" "It was my first time ordering online and I was a little nervous. But everything went smoothly — I tracked my parcel in real time and the dress arrived exactly as shown in the photos. The Luna Satin Dress was perfect for my anniversary dinner. So happy with my purchase!" "It was my first time ordering online and I was a little nervous. But everything went smoothly — I tracked my parcel in real time and the dress arrived exactly as shown in the photos. The Luna Satin Dress was perfect for my anniversary dinner. So happy with my purchase!"
Lerato K., Pretoria
I bought the Jeanette Jacket as a birthday gift for my wife and she absolutely loved it. I didn't expect to find something this beautiful at this price. It looks way more expensive than it is. Real quality — not the kind of thing that falls apart after two washes." I bought the Jeanette Jacket as a birthday gift for my wife and she absolutely loved it. I didn't expect to find something this beautiful at this price. It looks way more expensive than it is. Real quality — not the kind of thing that falls apart after two washes." I bought the Jeanette Jacket as a birthday gift for my wife and she absolutely loved it. I didn't expect to find something this beautiful at this price. It looks way more expensive than it is. Real quality — not the kind of thing that falls apart after two washes."
Sipho N., Durban
I ordered three dresses at once — the Ariana Floral, the Elena V-Neck and the Emilia Maxi Dress. All three were perfect, right size, colours exactly as shown on the site. Customer service replied immediately when I asked about my delivery. Highly recommend!" I ordered three dresses at once — the Ariana Floral, the Elena V-Neck and the Emilia Maxi Dress. All three were perfect, right size, colours exactly as shown on the site. Customer service replied immediately when I asked about my delivery. Highly recommend!" I ordered three dresses at once — the Ariana Floral, the Elena V-Neck and the Emilia Maxi Dress. All three were perfect, right size, colours exactly as shown on the site. Customer service replied immediately when I asked about my delivery. Highly recommend!"
Ayanda B., Soweto
"Finally an online store that gets my style! I ordered the Francesca Casual Chic Dress and received it within days. The quality is so much better than I expected for the price — my colleagues were complimenting me all day. I will definitely be ordering again." "Finally an online store that gets my style! I ordered the Francesca Casual Chic Dress and received it within days. The quality is so much better than I expected for the price — my colleagues were complimenting me all day. I will definitely be ordering again." "Finally an online store that gets my style! I ordered the Francesca Casual Chic Dress and received it within days. The quality is so much better than I expected for the price — my colleagues were complimenting me all day. I will definitely be ordering again."
Nomsa D., Johannesburg
"I bought the Monte-Claire Boots for a family dinner and I was blown away. So comfortable, so elegant, and honestly the price is unbeatable compared to what you find in the malls. Fast delivery, lovely packaging. Mthembu Capetown is now my go-to store." "I bought the Monte-Claire Boots for a family dinner and I was blown away. So comfortable, so elegant, and honestly the price is unbeatable compared to what you find in the malls. Fast delivery, lovely packaging. Mthembu Capetown is now my go-to store." "I bought the Monte-Claire Boots for a family dinner and I was blown away. So comfortable, so elegant, and honestly the price is unbeatable compared to what you find in the malls. Fast delivery, lovely packaging. Mthembu Capetown is now my go-to store."
Thandi M., Cape Town
"It was my first time ordering online and I was a little nervous. But everything went smoothly — I tracked my parcel in real time and the dress arrived exactly as shown in the photos. The Luna Satin Dress was perfect for my anniversary dinner. So happy with my purchase!" "It was my first time ordering online and I was a little nervous. But everything went smoothly — I tracked my parcel in real time and the dress arrived exactly as shown in the photos. The Luna Satin Dress was perfect for my anniversary dinner. So happy with my purchase!" "It was my first time ordering online and I was a little nervous. But everything went smoothly — I tracked my parcel in real time and the dress arrived exactly as shown in the photos. The Luna Satin Dress was perfect for my anniversary dinner. So happy with my purchase!"
Lerato K., Pretoria
I bought the Jeanette Jacket as a birthday gift for my wife and she absolutely loved it. I didn't expect to find something this beautiful at this price. It looks way more expensive than it is. Real quality — not the kind of thing that falls apart after two washes." I bought the Jeanette Jacket as a birthday gift for my wife and she absolutely loved it. I didn't expect to find something this beautiful at this price. It looks way more expensive than it is. Real quality — not the kind of thing that falls apart after two washes." I bought the Jeanette Jacket as a birthday gift for my wife and she absolutely loved it. I didn't expect to find something this beautiful at this price. It looks way more expensive than it is. Real quality — not the kind of thing that falls apart after two washes."
Sipho N., Durban
I ordered three dresses at once — the Ariana Floral, the Elena V-Neck and the Emilia Maxi Dress. All three were perfect, right size, colours exactly as shown on the site. Customer service replied immediately when I asked about my delivery. Highly recommend!" I ordered three dresses at once — the Ariana Floral, the Elena V-Neck and the Emilia Maxi Dress. All three were perfect, right size, colours exactly as shown on the site. Customer service replied immediately when I asked about my delivery. Highly recommend!" I ordered three dresses at once — the Ariana Floral, the Elena V-Neck and the Emilia Maxi Dress. All three were perfect, right size, colours exactly as shown on the site. Customer service replied immediately when I asked about my delivery. Highly recommend!"
Ayanda B., Soweto
"Finally an online store that gets my style! I ordered the Francesca Casual Chic Dress and received it within days. The quality is so much better than I expected for the price — my colleagues were complimenting me all day. I will definitely be ordering again." "Finally an online store that gets my style! I ordered the Francesca Casual Chic Dress and received it within days. The quality is so much better than I expected for the price — my colleagues were complimenting me all day. I will definitely be ordering again." "Finally an online store that gets my style! I ordered the Francesca Casual Chic Dress and received it within days. The quality is so much better than I expected for the price — my colleagues were complimenting me all day. I will definitely be ordering again."
Nomsa D., Johannesburg
"I bought the Monte-Claire Boots for a family dinner and I was blown away. So comfortable, so elegant, and honestly the price is unbeatable compared to what you find in the malls. Fast delivery, lovely packaging. Mthembu Capetown is now my go-to store." "I bought the Monte-Claire Boots for a family dinner and I was blown away. So comfortable, so elegant, and honestly the price is unbeatable compared to what you find in the malls. Fast delivery, lovely packaging. Mthembu Capetown is now my go-to store." "I bought the Monte-Claire Boots for a family dinner and I was blown away. So comfortable, so elegant, and honestly the price is unbeatable compared to what you find in the malls. Fast delivery, lovely packaging. Mthembu Capetown is now my go-to store."
Thandi M., Cape Town
"It was my first time ordering online and I was a little nervous. But everything went smoothly — I tracked my parcel in real time and the dress arrived exactly as shown in the photos. The Luna Satin Dress was perfect for my anniversary dinner. So happy with my purchase!" "It was my first time ordering online and I was a little nervous. But everything went smoothly — I tracked my parcel in real time and the dress arrived exactly as shown in the photos. The Luna Satin Dress was perfect for my anniversary dinner. So happy with my purchase!" "It was my first time ordering online and I was a little nervous. But everything went smoothly — I tracked my parcel in real time and the dress arrived exactly as shown in the photos. The Luna Satin Dress was perfect for my anniversary dinner. So happy with my purchase!"
Lerato K., Pretoria
I bought the Jeanette Jacket as a birthday gift for my wife and she absolutely loved it. I didn't expect to find something this beautiful at this price. It looks way more expensive than it is. Real quality — not the kind of thing that falls apart after two washes." I bought the Jeanette Jacket as a birthday gift for my wife and she absolutely loved it. I didn't expect to find something this beautiful at this price. It looks way more expensive than it is. Real quality — not the kind of thing that falls apart after two washes." I bought the Jeanette Jacket as a birthday gift for my wife and she absolutely loved it. I didn't expect to find something this beautiful at this price. It looks way more expensive than it is. Real quality — not the kind of thing that falls apart after two washes."
Sipho N., Durban
I ordered three dresses at once — the Ariana Floral, the Elena V-Neck and the Emilia Maxi Dress. All three were perfect, right size, colours exactly as shown on the site. Customer service replied immediately when I asked about my delivery. Highly recommend!" I ordered three dresses at once — the Ariana Floral, the Elena V-Neck and the Emilia Maxi Dress. All three were perfect, right size, colours exactly as shown on the site. Customer service replied immediately when I asked about my delivery. Highly recommend!" I ordered three dresses at once — the Ariana Floral, the Elena V-Neck and the Emilia Maxi Dress. All three were perfect, right size, colours exactly as shown on the site. Customer service replied immediately when I asked about my delivery. Highly recommend!"
Ayanda B., Soweto
30 Days Free Returns
Part of the Mthembu family since 2010. If you’re not completely satisfied with your purchase, we’ll refund your money, no questions asked. Your satisfaction has been our top priority for over 15 years.