Camilla Under $400: Bold Prints, Silk Finishes & Resort Dressing Done Right
There's a particular kind of dressing that Camilla has made entirely its own — vivid, unapologetically joyful, and rooted in a deep reverence for global artistry. The Sydney-born label, founded by Camilla Franks in 2004, built its identity on hand-painted prints, fluid silks, and the kind of resort sensibility that travels as naturally from a Bali terrace to a Harbour-side dinner as it does poolside in Mykonos. And the good news? You don't need to go anywhere near their top-tier price points to access the heart of that world.
The Camilla Under $400 edit curated here at Lola Dré spans ready-to-wear tops, silk skirts, resort dresses, and signature swimwear — each piece carrying the label's hallmark: an intensity of print, a generosity of drape, and craftsmanship that sits well above its price. Here's how to navigate it.
Start With a Statement Top
The easiest entry point into the Camilla universe is a printed top — and the Kitsch in Time Puff Sleeve Top is a masterclass in the label's approach to maximalism. The puff sleeve silhouette draws on a vintage fashion reference — something between a 1970s blouse and a modern resort piece — while the hardware detailing gives it an edge that reads more editorial than beachy. Wear it tucked into white wide-leg trousers for a lunch that runs into cocktail hour, or over a bikini at the water's edge.
The Silk Pieces Worth Knowing About
Camilla's silk pieces are where the label's craft really shows. Cut from lightweight silk blends, they move with an almost liquid quality — which is exactly what makes them so wearable across climates and occasions. The Heirloom Empire Silk Mini Skirt from their current Heirloom Empire collection is a case in point: a fluid mini that layers over swimwear for a beach-to-bar transition, or pairs with a simple bodysuit for something more considered. The Multi Wear Ceramic Panoramic Blue Sarong, meanwhile, is one of those genuinely versatile pieces — it can be worn as a wrap skirt, a halter dress, a shoulder throw, or a beach cover-up depending on how you knot it.
Resort Dresses With a Point of View
The Heirloom Empire collection takes its cues from antique textile traditions — think faded botanical prints, rich earthy tones, and feminine details that feel considered rather than fussy. Both dresses below sit just at the $398 mark and represent the label at its resort-dressing best. The Frilled Mini Dress features a tiered skirt and neck frill that give it a playful, almost folkloric quality, while the Frill V Neck Mini Dress is slightly more streamlined — a V-neckline and fitted bodice make it an easier choice for an evening setting.
Swimwear That Doesn't Compromise
Camilla's swimwear line is built on the same print-first philosophy as its ready-to-wear — which means even a bikini top carries the visual weight of a considered design. The Just Coasting collection offers an accessible entry with a knot-front tri bra and matching ruched bottom, both under $100. For something more structured, the Heirloom Empire Ruched Underwire One Piece delivers the kind of support and shape that makes it a genuinely useful piece — underwire cups, a tie-front, and a ruched body that flatters across sizes.
What makes the Camilla under $400 edit so compelling is the consistency of its identity — there's no watering-down of the brand's signature boldness at a lower price point. The prints are just as saturated, the fabrications just as considered, and the design details just as deliberate. Whether you're building a resort wardrobe from scratch or adding one statement piece to an existing rotation, this is where to begin.
