Elina Dress - Black

$200.00

4.7 rating from 10 customers

Elina Dress - Black

$200.00

4.7 rating from 10 customers
A timeless silky maxi dress made for warm days, travel, and effortless polish. Soft, breathable fabric with a beautiful drape makes it easy to wear on repeat.

"Ideal dress for Europe summer. Perfect fabric to keep cool and still look great."

Philippa P. Verified Buyer

"I bought the brown and loved it so much I bought the black"

Trina T. Verified Buyer

"Fits really well. The fabric is lovely. I liked it so much I purchased a black one.."

Trina T. Verified Buyer

"Ideal dress for Europe summer. Perfect fabric to keep cool and still look great."

Philippa P. Verified Buyer

"I bought the brown and loved it so much I bought the black"

Trina T. Verified Buyer
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Shipped from Australia
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Description

The Elina Dress moves with you. Fluid and relaxed, it has that effortless quality that makes getting dressed feel easy, whether you're heading to a resort, a dinner, or simply a long, slow weekend.

Cut in a maxi A-line silhouette with a natural drape, it skims the body without clinging. Side pockets make it genuinely practical. Sleeveless and breathable, it's the kind of dress you reach for on repeat.

Free from harmful chemicals, it feels as good as it looks.

  • Relaxed A-line maxi silhouette
  • Natural fluid drape
  • Zip neck detail
  • Side pockets
  • Sleeveless and breathable
  • Free from harmful chemicals

Model is wearing a size Small.

Shipping

Australia Standard Delivery - $12

Australia Express Delivery - $15

New Zealand Standard Delivery - $20

International Standard Delivery – $20

DHL Express Service - $35 where available

Returns

If you want to return your products you must inform us within 7 days of receiving your order and we must receive your garment within 10 days of submitting your return request in the portal. View our returns policies for more information.

FINAL SALE items cannot be returned or exchanged.

Care Instructions
  • Cold gentle machine wash separately, inside out
  • Use a mild washing detergent
  • Avoid using fabric softeners and stain removers
  • Do not wring, soak or bleach
  • Line dry inside out in shade
  • Do not tumble dry
  • Avoid rough surfaces
  • Cool iron inside out if required
  • Do not dry clean
Fabric

60% Cupro / Viscose

Customer Reviews

4.7

Based on 10 Reviews

Reviews Summary

Customers keep coming back to the Elina dress for its silky-soft feel, subtle sheen, and simple but striking shape. The fabric is repeatedly described as cool, breathable, beautifully weighted, and luxurious against the skin, making it especially appealing for summer travel and easy day-to-night dressing. Fit feedback is positive through the body, though several shoppers note the dress runs very long, especially on shorter frames.

What Customers Love Most

  • Silky, soft fabric that feels “luxurious against the skin”
  • Beautiful sheen and drape that gives the dress a polished look
  • Breathable, cool fabric suited to summer and travel
  • Simple timeless silhouette that can be “dressed up or down”
  • Full maxi length that tall customers appreciate, though shorter customers may need hemming

Customers Say These Are Perfect For

  • Europe summer travel when shoppers want to keep cool and still look great
  • Warm-weather everyday wear with an elevated, effortless feel
  • Dressing up for dinner or dressing down for casual days
  • Tall customers who struggle with maxi dresses arriving more like midi dresses
  • Spring-to-summer layering with a cardigan

Customer Feedback on Quality

  • Fabric has a lovely sheen and a beautifully weighted drape
  • One customer reported it washes beautifully, doesn’t shrink, and doesn’t crease
  • The dress still draped beautifully after being worn multiple times in a row

Customer Fit Feedback

Most customers report: Fits well through the body but runs very long.

Customers describe the neckline and armholes as sitting neatly against the body, with an overall flattering silhouette. Length is the main recurring fit note: one 5’8” customer said it nearly touched the ground, and shoppers around 165cm mentioned needing it professionally shortened. Tall customers, however, appreciated finally getting a true maxi length.

What Customers Say

  • "“This is the perfect timeless dress.”"
  • "“Ideal dress for Europe summer.”"
  • "“Soft and luxurious against the skin.”"

Frequently Asked Questions

Real answers based on customer reviews

Material & Quality

What does the fabric feel like, and does it look dressy in person?

All 6 reviewers commented positively on the fabric, describing it as soft, silky, breathable, luxurious, beautifully weighted, and having a lovely sheen. Customers also mentioned that it drapes well, which gives the dress a simple but striking look that feels elevated without being fussy.

Based on 6 customer reviews

Fit & Sizing

Is this dress really long, and will I need to hem it?

Length is the most common fit note: 4 out of 6 reviewers said the dress runs long. One customer who is 5’8” said a size L nearly touched the ground, while another at 165cm had it professionally shortened, so shorter customers may want to budget for hemming. Tall reviewers, however, appreciated that it fits like a true maxi rather than a midi.

Based on 4 customer reviews
How is the fit around the neckline, armholes, and overall silhouette?

Reviewers describe the silhouette as flattering, neat, and timeless. One customer specifically said the neckline and armholes sit neatly against the body, while another broad, usually size 12 customer chose a size L and loved the feel, though noted the length was very long.

Based on 2 customer reviews

Comfort

Is it comfortable enough to wear all day in warm weather?

Yes, 4 reviewers specifically praised the comfort, using words like soft, silky, luxurious, breathable, and comfortable against the skin. One customer called it ideal for a European summer, while another noted the breathable fabric and beautiful drape even after multiple wears.

Based on 4 customer reviews

Style & Versatility

Can I dress this up and down, or is it more casual?

This dress appears to be very versatile, with 3 reviewers saying it can be dressed up or down. Customers described it as timeless, simple but striking, and suitable for summer wear as well as spring styling with a cardigan.

Based on 3 customer reviews

Performance

Is this a good travel dress for summer holidays?

Based on 3 reviews, it sounds well suited to summer travel: customers highlighted the cool, breathable fabric, polished look, and easy styling. One reviewer specifically called it the ideal dress for a European summer, and another said it doesn’t crease easily, which is helpful for repeat wear while traveling.

Based on 3 customer reviews
Does the dress have pockets?

Yes, 2 reviewers specifically mentioned side or inseam pockets. They described them as convenient and deep, adding practical functionality without taking away from the dress’s clean silhouette.

Based on 2 customer reviews

Care & Maintenance

How does it wash, and does it shrink or crease?

One reviewer reported that the dress washes beautifully, does not shrink, and does not crease easily. They also said they wore it three times in a row without washing and it still draped well, which suggests the fabric holds its shape nicely with wear.

Based on 1 customer review

Shop the Style

Reviews and Counting

This is the perfect timeless dress. Can be dressed up or down. Washes up beautifully, doesn’t shrink and doesn’t crease (have worn it 3 times in a row without a wash and it still drapes beautifully). Breathable fabric and a timeless style that would equally suit a 20 year old or 70 year old. Forever dress! Have bought both colours. Please release in more colours!
— Krystal
Elina Dress - Black
I love this dress. It’s incredible fabric with a lovely sheen to it. It feels so silky and soft and is so comfy.. I got L as I am broad (usually size 12) and it is very long. It nearly touches the ground and I’m 5’8”.
— Natalie N.
Elina Dress - Black
Ideal dress for Europe summer. Perfect fabric to keep cool and still look great.
— Philippa P.
Elina Dress - Black
I bought the brown and loved it so much I bought the black
— Trina T.
Elina Dress - Black
4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
Based on 10 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 8
Total 4 star reviews: 1
Total 3 star reviews: 1
Total 2 star reviews: 0
Total 1 star reviews: 0
90%would recommend these products
10 reviews
  • TP
    Trina P.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Elina Dress - Black
    I recommend this product
    Height 5'0-5'2
    Body Type Curvy
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 minutes ago
    Elina black dress

    I bought the brown and loved it so much I bought the black

  • TP
    Trina P.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Elina Dress - Mocha
    I recommend this product
    Height 5'0-5'2
    Body Type Curvy
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 days ago
    Elina dress mocha

    Fits really well. The fabric is lovely. I liked it so much I purchased a black one.

  • PM
    Philippa M.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Elina Dress - Black
    I recommend this product
    Height 5'6-5'8
    Body Type Curvy
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 weeks ago
    Perfect summer travel dress

    Ideal dress for Europe summer. Perfect fabric to keep cool and still look great.

  • TF
    Trish F.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Elina Dress - Mocha
    I recommend this product
    Height 5'9-5'11
    Body Type Curvy
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 weeks ago
    Simple and stylish

    This is a gorgeous dress, with a beautifully weighted fabric and a very simple but striking look. Easy to dress up, or down. The length is great for us tall girls who are used to “maxi” dresses arriving as midi dresses. Love everything about it, especially the inseam pockets for that extra bit of convenience.

  • RP
    Robyn P.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Elina Dress - Mocha
    Height 5'6-5'8
    Body Type Curvy
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    4 weeks ago
    Lovely colour

    Great colour and true to picture. Tight across the chest (G cup) but I think an XL would be too big all over so will try and work around this.

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