Mela Purdie Studio Shell Polished Ponte
See full product description below for fabric and fit info.
Description
Elevate your everyday wardrobe with the Mela Purdie Studio Shell Polished Ponte top. Made from firm stretch Japanese Knit, this perfectly cut tee offers a relaxed fit and capped sleeves for a flattering silhouette. Designed and crafted in Australia.
68% Viscose 27% Nylon 5% Elastane. Washable.
Our model Philippa is an Aus size 10 and wears size 10 here. She is 178cm tall, Bust: 89cm // Waist: 71cm / 28in // Hip : 96cm / 38in
GarmentĀ measurements in cm (allow 5-10% margin of error, this is industry standard). Taken laying flat. Compare against aĀ garmentĀ that fits you well:
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8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
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C.Back Length |
58.4 |
59 |
59.6 |
60.2 |
61.1 |
62 |
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Across Bust (underarm) |
54.5 |
57 |
59.5 |
62 |
64.75 |
67.5 |
Delivery + Returns
Delivery Options in Australia:
- Free Express post for orders over $150 (Signature required)
- Free Express post for orders over $150 (Leave in a Safe Place) - please note, selecting this optionĀ is a risk. We cannot guarantee safe delivery of your parcel if you select this option, thereforeĀ in the unlikely (but possible) event yourĀ parcel should go missing, finding a resolution with Australia Post will be your responsibility, we will not be able toĀ provide any compensation.Ā
-Ā $10 ExpressĀ Post on orders under $150
Our SA customers also now have the option of selecting "Pick Up In Store"- just enter your preferred store to pick up from in the Order Notes section during checkout. We'll contact you when it's ready!
Handling time on all orders ranges from 1-2 business days.Ā
We are unable to hold orders - if you areĀ pre-orderingĀ and expect you will be away for a time during the deliver month you will need to enter an address where someone will be there to receive it or have it sent to your local post office.
RETURNS:Ā
- Full Priced items can be returned for a refund or store credit within 14 days of receipt (21 days forĀ international orders)
- Refunds are not offered on Sale items - please see our full Return Policy for more info.
- Please see our full RETURN POLICY forĀ all the info you need including what to do if you receive a faulty item.
- If you ask us to hold your order back from postage because you are going away, for example, please note we cannot accept returns on items that are heldĀ here for more than 2 weeks.Ā
INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY :Ā
We ship to most countries - unfortunately we are unable to ship the United Kingdom as of Jan 1, 2021 due to changes to VATĀ collection upon leaving the EU.
Duties / customs fees may be payable please check your local duties and be awareĀ that we do not cover this expense.Ā
New Zealand : $15 flat rate -Ā Express - 3-8 business days
Rest of World (except UK) : $30 flat rate -Ā Express - 7-15 business days
International returns are accepted providing the item complies with our return policy - just contact us within 3 business days to initiate your return. Return postage cost is not covered by Impulse Boutique.
VIP Discount
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At Impulse Boutique / Lumiere Collective we offer loyal customers a 10% discount off full priced productsĀ during checkoutĀ any time they purchase.Ā
*Conditions apply :Ā
- To become a VIP you must have spent $500 or more with us either online or in store (any refundsĀ for returnsĀ are deducted from this running total).
- Your VIP status needs to be approved by Impulse / Lumiere Head Office before it's activated - if you think you are eligible for our VIP program and your account has not been activated yet please contact us with your name and we will look into it!Ā If you have a VIP account in store but can't make it work online just contact us.Ā
-Ā Existing VIPs must use their registered email address at the checkout (this is how the system identifies you as a VIP)Ā and enter coupon code VIP at checkoutĀ when shopping online to get their discount. The code is the same for everyone (VIP), the website will allow the coupon to be used only if your email address is registered as a VIP account.Ā
- VIP discounts only apply from the point in time that your VIP status is activated by us, unfortunately we are unable to process refunds on discounts that are not applied at the time of purchase for any reason.
INSTRUCTIONS
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Where it says "Add a discount code or a gift card" you should enter the code VIP and then click Apply. **The code is simply those three letters, there is no unique code, it's the same for everyone** The website will allow/block the coupon based on whether your email address is linked to a VIP account in our admin. If you believe you should be a VIP and this isn't working for you please contact us! Scroll down for troubleshooting tips.

Ā Once you've applied the discount it should look like thisĀ :Ā

You can then proceed to payment and complete your order!
Here isĀ a video demoĀ showing how to apply the couponĀ on a desktop computer :Ā
HOW TO APPLY VIP DISCOUNT - IMPULSE BOUTIQUE from Impulse Boutique on Vimeo.
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TROUBLESHOOTING :Ā
I believe I am a VIP but I get an error sayingĀ "VIPĀ discount isn't available to you right now. Please try logging in to your account or contact Customer Care"
-Ā You may not be tagged as a VIP because you have not shopped with us since February 2020 when weĀ did a major update on our website and some accounts didn't transition to the new platform.Ā Please send us an email and we'll fix it for you!
- You may beĀ trying to checkout withĀ a different email address than the one you originally registered which is connected to your VIP account. The websiteĀ identifies your VIP status via the email address - so try a different one or email us to solve the issue.Ā
- Check that you are applying it to full price items - VIP discounts only apply to full price.Ā
- VIP discounts won't work in conjunction with other discounts. Try placing a separate order that contains full price items only.Ā
I fit the VIP customer criteria, I have tried all of the troubleshooting methods without success, and I don't want to miss out on the item I want to purchase. What should I do?
Please contact us before placing your order so that we can fix the issue or process the order for you using your VIP discount. We are not able to apply discounts retroactively. You can call our head office atĀ (08) 8239 0793 or email us customercare@impulseboutique.com.au and we will get back to you ASAP.Ā
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Finding Your Size Online
We know sizing can be tricky when shopping online, so we offer a generous return policyābut we also want to help you get it right the first time!
Why not use our Wardrobe Valet service? This allows you to try up to 4 garments at home, you only pay for what you keep. Click here to learn more.
To assist:
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Fit notes are included in product descriptions (e.g., true to size, generous, or small fit).
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Model info: We share our model Philippaās measurements and the size sheās wearing for reference.
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Garment measurements: Many items include exact measurements, often provided by the designerās pattern maker. These are listed in the product description:
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If listed as "garment" measurements, compare to a similar item you already own (see how below).
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If listed as "body" measurements, measure your body and choose the closest size (see how below).
- WeĀ stronglyĀ recommend using these measurements if available, this is the most accurate, objective way we can guide you to the right size. It can take a little time to go through the process for each style but if you're invested in avoiding a return and gaining a new wardrobe hero, this is the way to go.
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How to Measure
To measure a garment you already own (lay it flat on a table):
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Bust: Measure across the garment from armpit to armpit.Ā
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Waist: Measure across the narrowest part
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Hip: Measure across the widest part, about 20cm below the waistband
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Length: Measure from shoulder to hem (or waistband to hem for pants), unless the measurement states inside leg/inseam - in this case measure from the bottom of the crotch seam to the hem.
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Sleeve: Measure from shoulder seam to cuff.
To measure your body (using a soft tape measure):
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Bust: Measure around the fullest part of your chest.
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Waist: Measure around your natural waistline (just above your belly button).
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Hip: Measure around the widest part of your hips.
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Inseam: Measure from the top of your inner thigh to the ankle bone.
Note: All measurements have a 5% tolerance for error as per fashion industry standards. We do not measure every individual item before shipping.
Sizing Tips:
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Check fit notes under the āAdd to Cartā button.
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Compare how the model wears it to pieces you already own.
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Trust your gutāif it looks oversized, it probably is.
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Need help? Tell us your measurements, height, typical brands, and style preferencesāweāll guide you as best we can.
"True to Size" means true for that brand. Australian sizing varies by brand and even between styles (e.g., M.A. Dainty styles can differ widely).
International Size Conversion:
| AUST | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
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| US | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| UK | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
| EURO | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 |
Elevate your everyday wardrobe with the Mela Purdie Studio Shell Polished Ponte top. Made from firm stretch Japanese Knit, this perfectly cut tee offers a relaxed fit and capped sleeves for a flattering silhouette. Designed and crafted in Australia.
68% Viscose 27% Nylon 5% Elastane. Washable.
Our model Philippa is an Aus size 10 and wears size 10 here. She is 178cm tall, Bust: 89cm // Waist: 71cm / 28in // Hip : 96cm / 38in
GarmentĀ measurements in cm (allow 5-10% margin of error, this is industry standard). Taken laying flat. Compare against aĀ garmentĀ that fits you well:
|
|
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
|
C.Back Length |
58.4 |
59 |
59.6 |
60.2 |
61.1 |
62 |
|
Across Bust (underarm) |
54.5 |
57 |
59.5 |
62 |
64.75 |
67.5 |

















