Last Updated on August 19, 2026 by Eve Dawes
The prettiest cocktail and party Elliatt dresses for classic, understated elegance
ELLIATT dresses have been a regular in my wardrobe for several years now, particularly when I’m looking for something feminine, elegant and a little different for weddings, cocktail parties and special occasions. Founded by Katie Pratt in Sydney in 2010, the Australian fashion brand is known for modern occasionwear, from structured minis and floral midi dresses to gowns and bridal styles. I’ve worn numerous ELLIATT dresses over the years, including the Camo, Adelynn, Harley, Cassini and Zayla styles, so I’ve had plenty of opportunity to test the quality, fit and sizing for myself. Overall, I’ve found the quality consistently good for the price, but sizing can vary between styles—something I’ll get into in more detail below. In this honest ELLIATT review, I’m sharing how ELLIATT dresses fit on me at 5’2″, whether they run big or small, what I think of the quality, where I prefer to buy them, and some of my favorite styles I’ve actually worn.
This Elliatt review post contains affiliate links and some gifted items.
One of the reasons this brand caught my eye is that they carry such classic but contemporary and elegant occasion dresses and their quality’s always reliable.
My Elliatt review at a glance
Here’s everything you need to know about their quality, sizing and style. As well as a few of my favorite styles and where to get them.
Best for: Feminine occasion dresses, weddings, cocktail parties and special events.
Sizing: True to size to slightly large in my experience, but varies by style.
My usual ELLIATT size: XS.
My height: 5’2″
Quality: Consistently good across the styles I’ve worn.
Price point: Mid-range.
Petite-friendly: Yes, in my experience.
Would I buy ELLIATT again? Yes, and I already have, multiple times.
Does ELLIATT Run Big or Small? My ELLIATT Sizing Review
In my experience, ELLIATT generally runs true to size to slightly large, although the fit varies noticeably between styles. I normally wear an XS/US 0 and wear an XS in the ELLIATT dresses pictured throughout this review.
I’ve found the Camo and Zayla dresses true to size, while I would have preferred a smaller size in the Harley, Adelynn and Times dresses. This has been particularly noticeable for me with some of the heavier strapless styles, where even a little extra room can make the dress harder to keep in place.
I’m 5’2″, so I’ve also been pleasantly surprised by how petite-friendly many ELLIATT dresses are. I haven’t needed to alter the styles I’ve worn, although the fit will obviously depend on the individual dress and your proportions.
I find the sizing runs similarly to Stone Cold Fox, and you need to read the reviews on each style to see how the sizing runs.
If you’re unsure, you can always order a couple of sizes from Revolve since they offer free shipping and returns.
Is ELLIATT Good Quality?
Overall, I’ve found ELLIATT clothing to be good quality for the price. Across the styles I’ve personally worn, the fabrics have generally felt substantial rather than thin or flimsy, and the more structured dresses hold their shape beautifully. That’s one of the reasons I’ve continued wearing and ordering the brand over several years rather than this being a one-dress review.
The biggest inconsistency I’ve experienced hasn’t been quality but fit. Some styles fit me perfectly in my usual XS, while others, particularly heavier strapless dresses, have felt slightly too big. For that reason, I pay more attention to the individual style and customer fit reviews than assuming every ELLIATT piece will fit identically.
What Are ELLIATT Dresses Best For?
Their clothing tends to be more feminine, dressy and elegant. It’s your occasionwear brand, not your casual day dress brand. They’re great for:
- Wedding guest dresses
- Cocktail dresses
- Rehearsal dinner dresses
- Bridal showers
- Engagement party dresses
- Bachelorette party dresses
- Formal and black tie events
- Race-day dresses
- Vacations
- Events
What I appreciate is that they carry both on trend pieces as well as a lot of classic styles that won’t date too quickly. There’s more dresses in their current collection than anything else but there’s also some super pretty matching sets, tops and a couple of fresh white feminine rompers.
Is Elliatt clothing a good brand and worth the money?
For me, yes. ELLIATT sits in that useful space between affordable occasionwear and designer dresses. The designs tend to feel more distinctive than a basic cocktail dress, and I’ve found the fabrics and construction good enough to justify the mid-range price point. If your style leans feminine, structured, floral or romantic, it’s a brand I’d recommend looking at for special occasions. Some of the lace and floral designs give me a similar feel to Self-Portrait, but often at a lower price point.
My one caveat is sizing. Because I’ve found some styles fit differently from others, I prefer ordering through a retailer with straightforward returns when possible like Revolve, as I can order them there with free shipping and returns means buying is risk free.
Where to buy Elliatt dresses and clothing
I personally tend to buy my ELLIATT dresses from Revolve because I already shop there regularly and find the free shipping and returns convenient, particularly when I’m unsure how a new ELLIATT style will fit. You can also shop directly from ELLIATT and through other major retailers. However, ELLIATT currently gives you 14 days from delivery to submit a return through its Returns Portal, and a handling fee applies to refunds, which is another reason I personally prefer ordering from Revolve.
Shop my favorite Elliatt dresses
There’s a few things I have on my shopping wish list including this super pretty blue Coralie dress which would be beautiful for weddings, horse races and black ties events and this super cute lemon print mini dress for Europe next Summer. And with over 470 dresses in their current collection, you’re not short on choices!
A lot of these ELLIATT dresses especially the white flower styles would make stunning bachelorette or wedding rehearsal dinners. The more colorful versions are perfect for wedding guest outfit and the white flower top is on my wishlist to style with my new white wide leg pants.
FAQ
How do you wash Elliatt dresses?
All of Elliatt dresses are dry clean or hand wash only. Which of those it is depends on the style so always read the clothing descriptions.
Does Elliatt run big or small?
This varies from style to style but what I love about shopping on Revolve is that you can see how customers have rated the fit and what size the model is wearing. Definitely read those to avoid ordering the wrong size. I normally wear my regular size.
Does Elliatt make plus size clothing?
Elliatt offers sizing XS-XXXL in most of their styles.
Is Elliatt clothing good for petites?
As someone whose 5’2″ and a size 0 I find this brand fits really well without having to have anything altered. The mini dresses are long enough and the gowns I’ve tried haven’t been too long which is something of a miracle!
What size is ELLIATT XS in US sizing?
ELLIATT XS corresponds to a US size 2 according to the brand’s current size chart. XXS corresponds to US 0.
Is ELLIATT an Australian brand?
Yes. ELLIATT is an Australian fashion brand founded by Katie Pratt in Sydney in 2010.
Where is ELLIATT sold?
ELLIATT is stocked by more than 1,000 retailers across five continents, including major retailers such as Revolve, Nordstrom and Bloomingdale’s.
Is ELLIATT a luxury brand?
I wouldn’t personally categorize ELLIATT as a traditional luxury designer brand. I consider it a contemporary, mid-range occasionwear brand, with prices and designs that sit above many mass-market party-dress brands but below most luxury fashion houses.
What is Elliatt returns and exchange policy?
Elliatt and Elliatt from Revolve have different policies. Elliatt offers a 14 day refund policy (exceptions apply), charge a restocking fee, and offer Instant Exchanges (AU and US only): “Get your replacement item shipped right away, no need to wait until your return arrives at our warehouse. Your card details will be securely recorded, and you’ll only be charged if your return is not received within the 14-day return period. To initiate an exchange, please follow the steps in our Returns Portal.” Elliatt.
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