SHIPPING & RETURNS
HOLIDAY SHIPPING
The Mela Purdie eBoutique will be unable to fulfil orders placed between the 18th of December 2025 and 6th of January 2026. All orders placed over the Holiday window will be dispatched on the 6th of January.
PROCESSING TIMES
All orders placed prior to 12noon will be dispatched same day (excluding Monday, Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays).
Please note slight shipping delays may occur during peak promotional periods.
SHIPPING WITHIN AUSTRALIA
All orders are shipped Australia wide via Express Post Service with a flat rate of $10.
Delivery within 1-5 business days (next business day delivery to most metro areas). Signature required for all deliveries.
Express (Australia Post) orders will be redirected to your local Post Office if your address is unattended at the time of delivery.
SHIPPING INTERNATIONAL
All orders are shipped internationally from Sydney, Australia via FEDEX INTERNATIONAL with a flat rate of AUD40.
- Prices shown are local currency & inclusive of taxes
- Delivery Duties & Taxes Paid by MELA PURDIE.
EXTENDED HOLIDAY RETURNS
The Mela Purdie eBoutique will be unable to process returns from the 18th of December 2025 through to the 6th of January 2026.
All orders received between the 4th of December 2025 and the 6th of January 2026 are eligible for return until the 9th of January 2026
External Stockists
MELA PURDIE items purchased through external stockists, are in accordance with the individual stockist’s purchase policy and can only be returned to their original place of purchase.
MELA PURDIE eBoutique Returns Policy
In the event you need to return an item we offer returns on full-priced product (sale product excluded unless faulty) purchased via the MELA PURDIE eBoutique subject to the following conditions:
- The garment is returned within 14 days of receiving your order.
- Garments must be in original condition & original packaging, with tags attached.
- Any garments that have been worn, damaged, altered or washed will not be accepted.
Sale Items: MELA PURDIE eBoutique does not accept returns on any sale items unless deemed faulty.
Shipping Fees are non refundable.
Request A Return
To request a return (excluding sale items), please email customercare@melapurdie.com.au and include the following details:
- Order #
- Product Details
- Return Reason
Once approved we will email a Returns Shipping Label & instructions to return your item.
AUSTRALIAN DOMESTIC returns incur an AUD10 Return Shipping Fee.
INTERNATIONAL returns incur an AUD40 Return Shipping Fee.
Refunds
Refunds are reversed onto the original form of payment, i.e. Credit card or Paypal. Depending on your credit card provider, refunds may take 3-10 business days to appear on your bank statement. Refunds exclude all Shipping Fees.
Sale Items
All items that have been marked down are considered 'final sale' and are ineligible for return (including refund, credit note or exchange) under all circumstances unless deemed faulty. Please contact our Customer Care team if you need assistance with sizing, fabrication or styling prior to purchasing.
Cancellations
In the event of change of mind and would like to cancel an order, please contact our Customer Care team customercare@melapurdie.com.au as soon as possible. Please note orders that have already been shipped cannot be cancelled.
Faulty Items
We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused by receiving a faulty garment. Please contact our Customer Care team at customercare@melapurdie.com to notify us of any issue and we will work with you to resolve it as soon as possible.
Colours
MELA PURDIE have made every effort to correctly display the colours of our products. However, due to the fact that we use flash photography, as well as the inevitable variances between computer monitors, we cannot guarantee that your device will display a colour which is completely accurate.



