ever by X Dress Review
Every time I opened Facebook, I seemed to be served an ad for the ever by X Dress. A Sydney, Australian woman-owned slow fashion brand that offers a dress made from “vegan silk” in a silhouette and size that claims to fit U.S. women sized 6-24 (now in 2024 the company says it fits XS-XXL). I decided to get one for myself to provide an honest ever by X dress review.
ever by X Dress Review
I originally wrote this ever by X dress review back in 2021. The company offered me a free dress to try out, and if I liked it, I could share how I wished. I wore the dress a LOT and liked it but found some issues. I then gifted the dress to my friend to review if the ever by X dress fit plus sizes.
In 2022, the brand offered me a replacement dress, and I chose one in emerald green, which I still own and wear in 2024. You can see me style the ever by X dress three ways at this link, and I will have some photos of me wearing both the navy and green ever by X dresses below.
Since then, ever by X has expanded to offer the One Dress (original style) in three lengths and One Dress 2.0, a second style that unbuttons all the way down (shirtdress), also in three lengths.
What is ever by X?
ever by X was created at the end of 2019 by Kerryl Bullen, an Australian mom searching for the perfect versatile dress. Unable to find it, she decided to make it herself.
The One Dress by Ever by X is made from upcycled and recycled fabric. Dresses are crafted in small batches to reduce waste, and the company is carbon-net-zero. Ever by X is a 100% Sydney, Australian family-owned and operated small business.
What is The One Dress by ever by X?
From the ads I saw on social media and after investigating the Ever by X site and social platforms, it looked like Ever by X was a caftan made from a vegan silk fabric like cupro with a self-belt that allows it to be styled at least seven different ways. I was immediately skeptical; I am not one for gimmicky clothing.
Remember the “universal dress” from the 2000s? It was essentially a maxi skirt with two long strips of fabric you could twist and tie to make a variety of looks. I caved in and bought one during the height of its popularity. I played and played with it and it always looked like the same darn dress but with a few different knots or twists. My “universal dress” was sold on Poshmark in less than one season.
I saw the ads and assumed The One Dress from ever by X was essentially like the “universal dress,” a dress that could work maybe one or two ways, but it's just going to look like the same darn dress, just one time with a belt and one time without. But I was willing to take one for the team and order one.
The dress arrived packed into a pouch of the same fabric as the dress. It was about the size of a thick paperback novel, but the dress came out without many creases. The fabric was what I thought it would be – sort of like a cupro or vegan silk that had a sheen, a hint of stretch, and was completely opaque.
The One Dress from ever by X has a stand/Mandarin collar with a single button there, a keyhole, and several more buttons just above the cleavage point. The buttons are smoke-colored and pearlized; the dress has fabric loops instead of buttonholes. The loops and buttons are on the inside of the dress, so the buttons never show, and the loops only show if you unbutton them.
The dress has dolman sleeves, a shirttail hem, and two small slits in the seams near the center of the dress and two more slits closer to the sides of the dress. The dress comes with a self-belt sash of the same fabric as the dress.
Shopping for the One Dress by ever by X
The One Dress by ever by X comes in only one style, and this style is to fit a range of sizes. However, the One Dress is available in three lengths/cuts with different measurements:
- Petite: This version is designed for bodies 5'4″ and shorter. It is 3.5′ in length/115 cm and just under 3'/96cm wide when laid flat. The sash is a little over 8 feet in length. It fits AUS &and US sizes XS-XL, and the neck opening is just under 18″ and the armhole about 17″.
- Midi: This version is the original fit of the dress. It is a hair under 4′ long/120cm, and when laid flat, it is almost 3.5′ wide/104cm. The sash is the same length as the one for the petite dress, and the neck and armhole openings are also the same. It fits AUS and US sizes XS-XXL.
- Grande: This version of the dress is for those 5'7″ and taller and those who want more of a maxi dress effect. It is a bit over 4.5′ in length/140cm, but otherwise has the same measurements as the Midi version. It too is made to fit sizes XS-XXL.
To reduce waste, small batches of these dresses are made at a time. You will see on the site that colors may be sold out or that only X number of that color is still available. Ever by X has standard colors always sold as well as limited-edition colors and prints.
ever by X accepts all major credit cards, PayPal, and AfterPay. The brand ships internationally for free (up to $20 AUS). Returns are accepted as long as you email the brand quickly (within a 7 days of receipt) and it is in new condition. Return shipping is the responsibility of the customer; full return details are on the ever by X site but I find them extremely reasonable for a small business.
My ever by X Dress Review as a Size 14 Petite Woman
Being 5'3″, I chose the petite version of The One Dress for my ever by X dress review. Since ever by X wanted to send one to me quickly, I had to go with what petite colors were in stock; I chose Deep Navy.
The first day I wore the dress, I was to meet friends for an outdoor lunch at a chic restaurant on one of the hottest days of the year. Struggling with what to wear in such weather, I tried the ever by X dress. I pulled it on, didn't mess with the slits or any creative styling, just wrapped the self-belt around twice and tied in the front. I loved the result.
The lightweight fabric with a hint of sheen and a relaxed silhouette looked very… GOOP Girl. A rich person who can drop $800 on a linen shift made sustainably by unicorns on a mountaintop has a glass water bottle with a crystal in it to energize her beverage, and her organic skincare costs about $800 a month. I may not be in any way a GOOP Girl, but I was feeling the vibe on this sweltering summer day.
I paired it with some gladiator sandals and a brown saddle bag and wore it for several hours on a covered patio and was comfortable. When I went inside to use the bathroom, my hair and face were wet from sweat, but there weren't any sweat stains on my dress. That night I washed the dress on the gentle cycle, hung it to dry, and it was completely dry just a couple of hours later.
When I went to Fire Island for a week, I packed my ever by X dress. After a day at the beach, I'd come back and shower and put on the dress sans belt. The breezy dress was comfortable in the heat and on sun—and wind-worn skin. It was opaque and had a high enough neck to wear it braless and not feel exposed around my relatives. I even wore it to sleep one night. My husband accidentally put the dress in the dryer after our vacation; I was thrilled to find it still looked exactly the same.
After giving my my friend Carrie my navy ever by X dress, I got one in emerald green. That dress is still in my closet and worn regularly. It has gone in the dryer, it has been smashed into the little bit of space left in a suitcase, it has experienced chlorine and saltwater and sand and drying on the railing of a beach house and still looks refined enough to wear for a special occasion.
I don't really know what this “vegan silk” is exactly, but I do know it's very durable and holds up better than cupro pieces I own from other retailers.
How to Style the ever by X Dress
The One Dress by Ever by X is sold as being able to be styled in seven different ways. If you look at the options, they really are variations of the same thing, showing how this dress can go from work to poolside to running errands to a dinner out on the town. And I agree. I found this dress to be quite versatile, even without getting hyper-creative with twists and knots.
To see these looks up close with detail, click on any of the thumbnails below. It will open up and there will be arrows to navigate through my eight styles. Click on the images in the slideshow to see them larger. Use your mouse to “drag” the photo up and down to see it in its entirety on your laptop or desktop. Click the X or outside the slideshow (or swipe up on your mobile device) to return to this screen:
I was able to style it in eight different ways and that was me challenging myself within an hour. If I had more time with the dress, I probably could have thought of even more ways to style it.
My tips:
- Play with belts and scarves. You don't need to use the self belt with the ever by X dress. Try a skinny belt, a wide belt, a metal belt, a chain belt, an elasticized belt. Try a long oblong scarf, the self belt off a different dress or even a coat. The width, weight, and textile of your belt can make a major impact.
- Don't style it over things that cause static cling. I initially thought I'd do a video styling the ever by X dress. I was going to wear my short Universal Standard Next to Nothing bodysuit under it for modesty as I moved around the dress to knot and twist. The dress clung to the activewear fabric so took it off and changed my plan. If you want to wear this dress over layers, consider layers, especially on the bottom half, with a bit of slip so the dress can keep its fluid, breezy way.
- Have fun with shoes. I found this dress looked cute with sneakers, with Birks, with heels, with boots. I found it more versatile than a lot of other dresses in my closet due to the draping and fabric. If a certain shoe looked wonky with your jersey t-shirt dress, don't automatically dismiss it for this dress. Try chunky, try delicate, try a heel, go with a flat.
My Issues with the ever by X Dress
While some readers have bought the dress and haven't liked the fabric (one compared it to a hairdresser's cape), I like it. But I have a few other issues with the ever by X Dress:
- The Self Belt Design: The belt is made from two layers of the fabric, sewn together. This is pretty standard for such a dress, but with such soft fabric the belt instantly turns into a crinkled rope of fabric, even if you're not twisting or knotting it. I think one layer of stabilizer in the belt would give a bit more structure while still making the belt as versatile for the different styling options.
- The Self Belt Length: While the dress may fit a range of clothing sizes, the belt is too short to have all the styling options for larger bodies. At a size 14, when I twist the self-belt twice around my body, I have just enough to do a double knot. I had a friend who is a size 22 try the dress, and she couldn't double the belt. I fear a longer belt would be too long on a size 6/8 woman, so maybe the brand could offer different belt lengths when you order it; if you're a size 6-12, you get this length of belt, and 14-22 gets one 6-8″ longer?
- The Button Loops: Maybe they will stretch with use, but it's so hard to unbutton and button the buttons! I don't mind so much for the ones in the placket since they don't get opened and closed often, and the snug fit keeps them securely closed, but the neck button can make you feel a bit panicky if you're trying to take off the dress and your hands are sweaty, or you're tired.
I know since I originally wrote this review, ever by X increased the length of the self belt by almost a foot. I was told the neck opening would increase, but it hasn't. However, the site switched from saying it fit up to a U.S. size 24 to just saying it fits up to XXL. Honestly, if you are over a size 16/18 the ever by X dress may fit you, but you won't have as much versatility.
What I Love about the ever by X Dress
This fabric is incredibly easy care. For best results, wash in a lingerie bag on the gentle cycle and hang dry. But if you don't use a bag, if your husband accidentally puts it in the dryer, if you wear it to the beach and it gets sandy and salty and you rinse it off with a hose and hang it up to dry… it will look beautiful. I love that it's dry in about two hours, and I can just throw it over the shower curtain bar or on a hanger, no need to lay flat or roll out moisture or all the other complicated things with a lot of similar-looking fabrics.
I love this dress is not trendy. This is something you can wear if you are 22 or 72, whether you style it with Birkenstocks or stiletto heels, wear it with a turtleneck and boots in winter or flip flops and a sunhat in summer.
I know I am not the only person whose body fluctuates with her cycle, mood, and the seasons. This is a dress that changes with you and fits when other pieces in your closet may be too loose or too snug.
I love that I can wear this with a wireless bra and some slip shorts and feel almost naked but be comfortable enough to head to the grocery store or meet a friend for coffee or sightseeing on vacation. And I love that it has more style and design than a standard caftan, working with my curves and making me look pulled together, not straight out of bed.
Friend to Friend… Some Real Talk about the ever by X Dress
While I do not believe this dress will look drastically different with the switch of the self belt, I do think it is a versatile dress… IF you are the type to already wear a dress of this sort. This dress will not change your life; no dress will.
But let's say you have the Universal Standard Geneva and the now-discontinued crepe version and you wear them all the time. Or you really dig shirtdresses and caftans and are looking for an alternative to cotton and linen. Or you pride yourself on a small but hardworking wardrobe and this dress fits perfectly into your current wardrobe and aesthetic. Then this may be a great choice for your closet.
Maybe this is a comfortable pricepoint for you; if so you will get a well-constructed dress from a unique fabric that will be travel-ready, WFH-ready, and ready to glam up a bit for an anniversary dinner or your neice's wedding. This is a great dress, but it is not going to change your life, your style, your shopping habits, or anything else.
ever by X Promo Code
ever by X (as a small dressmaker) NEVER goes on sale or offers promo codes… however, Kerryl (in rewarding our interest) extends the wardrobe Oxygen community an exclusive blink-&-you’ll-miss saving of $20 on ONE color dress… this is only for WO2 readers! Just use code Oxygen at checkout!
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I bought this dress when you first reviewed it, so I’ve had it for about 3 years now, and I’ve worn it at least once a week all year round…it is a true workhorse. I’ve worn it out to fancy dinners, to work in winter AND summer, and as a beach cover-up. I like the quality of the fabric and love that it doesn’t need ironing to look pulled together and sophisticated. One thing I just recently learned is that there are FOUR belt holes in the dress and that is how you get the cape look – you use the two belt holes closer to the front of the dress and tie the belt outside the dress at the front and inside it at the back. Overall, a VERY expensive purchase that really worked out for me.
Hi Alison, I was really interested to read your updated 2024 review as I bought this dress when you first reviewed it in 2021. See my original review higher up for the navy midi dress I bought.
Three years on this dress has been a real work horse in my wardrobe. I live in the Uk and I wanted a ‘special’ dress to wear cross season, layer up, dress up and down and also take on holiday to Greece in June and Barbados in January. Hence I took the plunge and ordered it, although it was the most I paid for a dress and it took a lot of heart searching.
The dress has been brilliant and worth the money. I’ve worn it a LOT. It’s worn and washed beautifully, kept its drape and swish, and has been really versatile. It comes into its own in hot climates as it’s cool and non clingy, and opaque, but it’s also great in the temperate climate here in the UK as it layers up well – I have worn it with a striped top, a cashmere polo neck, a a navy merino jumper and a white shirt underneath, ( not all at once) ! It looks great dressed up as it’s really classic and you don’t need to mess with it much, just some nice jewellery and bag. Easy to wear too with different styles of footwear.
I like the fabric, it feels luxurious and it’s easy to manoeuvre about when being belted, I always take care when belting it as there is a lot of fabric and you need to position it properly. The double slots are helpful as you can position the belts differently.
The dress looks great on you Alison! I love both colours. I think the buttons all the way down in the new version would be a great option and make this dress even more versatile. Thanks for the updated review!
I like the belted in the front, loose in the back look, but I couldn’t figure out how it worked. I went to the website to check for a video or detailed photos, but nothing. I can only assume there are holes in the side seams and the belt is against your skin the back, allowing the back fabric to flow loosely, and then threaded through the holes to lie against the dress in the front, creating the belted effect?
It’s the look that’s called the Cape. The back does flow freely like a cape, while the front is belted. How does this work?
I have two dresses and I love them. Salmon and snow leopard. They’ve travelled with me. I throw on in the morning full kaftan. And belt (usually) to go out. My favorite way is the cape style. Glam for grocery shopping, but I like it! I wear with Birkenstock, tennis shoes, dressy sandals. I’m not really adept at all the belting styles, but I am very satisfied.
I am another cautionary tale this dress. There’s a lot of good, as you noted, but I also find the dress wrinkles easily and the fabric can pull and pill slightly, which gives it less versatility if you hope to dress it up vs. down. Perhaps the biggest issue is that the less neutral colors as represented on line are very different from what you get in real life. I ordered the blackberry at one point and the color was so off I was certain they had sent me the wrong one. Instead, I was told that the dresses are photographed in extremely bright light, which causes color distortion. The was very frustrating since the color sent was not flattering on me and I was on the hook to pay for the full return, which was over 60 American dollars. I echo the belt concerns stated and will add one more, which is that the belt is not sold separately and is not replaceable. I lost mine somehow in the laundry room of my apartment building, reached out to see if I could get a replacement, and was told no (I also would have liked a second belt just to tie to the first one to access all the styling options). I was told the dresses are made with fabric remnants (or something like that) and so the fabric supply is limited. That doesn’t quite make sense to me since they’ve been making the dresses out of the same fabric for years, so it seems like they have a renewable supply. My advice: approach with caution unless you have a large clothing budget.
Thank you for sharing this. I have heard concerning reviews in the Facebook group, and since I haven’t shopped as a classic customer, I don’t have this kind of intel. I really appreciate you informing the audience!
I didn’t find this dress looked like the photos or videos in real life.
Every style I tried, it looked ok until I lifted up my arms and then the bat wing sleeves became really huge and it made my look frumpy. It wasn’t flattering at all.
I also found it creased easily and was hot to wear as it’s not made of natural fibres. I mostly wear cotton and linen.
I was disappointed in this dress and found it incredibly over priced for what it is.
I love this dress and after purchasing my first one in Navy, I went back and ordered the Purple and Red. I wear these quite often, and they are so easy! I pair with leggings and a long sleeved shirt for winter to keep warm, top with a hoodie on with sneakers for fall evenings, and change out belts all year long.
My favorite part is that this is washable and easy to wear. I’ve not hosed it down from the beach, but look forward to that experience on my next tropical vacation! My only wish is that the fabric didn’t wrinkle as much, but a quick run with the steamer does the trick when I need to look a bit more polished. Agree with you about the neck – it is def a bit tighter than I’d like.
I loved your review and bought the dress. I agree with all of the positives you and commenters shared. It’s gorgeous and feels amazing on. Sadly, it pulled and snagged with one wear- just a walk to a neighborhood restaurant and quick dinner. Anyone else experience this? I’m so frustrated that a dress designed to be versatile didn’t hold up to something so mundane!
Your review states the petite length is 42″ but their website says it’s 45″. Have they they changed the petite length since the time of your review?
Great question, I am not sure. I’ll check with the brand and get back to you.
I live in the Uk and have been on the lookout for a versatile and stylish dress for years. Having read WO’s review I took the plunge and went for it – the discount helped – thanks Alison! The delivery charge was £12 from Australia and the dress arrived very promptly , within ten days, which was impressive. There were no customs charges.
I was prepared to be sceptical about this dress as I am not a person to fuss with belts and accessories to create lots of looks.
I’m 5’5” 126lbs and chose the petite navy inky colour.
This is a BIG dress with lots of fabric, it is made of silk and has a nice drape. There is quite a lot of pleating at the front.
I took some time to try it on and play around with it as it was a big purchase for me, the most I ‘ve ever spent on a dress. I wanted to make sure it would suit my life style and I would get lots of wear out of it. It’s fall in the UK now so wearing it without layers isn’t an option for another six months.
This is what I’ve found…..
This is a very versatile dress. It can be worn lots of different ways to dress it up/down.
It looks good with heels, boots, trainers, flats and sandals.
It’s the accessories that give it lots of different looks, especially belts. If you’re not a belt person this isn’t a dress for you. My own belts were a better option than the belt that came with the dress.
BeCause it’s roomy there’s plenty of room for different tops underneath, pale ones looked better on me.
Don’t fuss about the creases, it’s part of the dress. You’ll get used to them.
Position the pockets as you belt the dress, there is a lot of fabric in this dress and you need to make sure you get the pockets ( and the pleats) in the right place.
The collar buttoned up gives it a very formal dressed up look and long necklaces look good with it this way. Shorter necklaces looked better with the top button undone.
It’s got a beautiful drape and movement, especially when worn loose.
It’s better accessorised simply , don’t fuss with it too much.
I’m going to keep this dress as it is so versatile. It can be worn on lots of different occasions, go on holiday and travel. It’s a lot of money but I think it’s worth it for a silk dress that I will wear a LOT. I love it and it makes me happy when I wear it. Thanks Alison!
Hey Jackie – I’m really interested in this dress and also UK based. I’d love to hear how is it a year on.
Hi Fawzia, I posted a review .
I really love this dress on you, but as a 5’10” size 22, I would really like to see how it fits on the larger end of the sizes. Just more diversity in general with the models and influencers they feature. A lot of the beauty in the dress comes from the flowy fabric, and if there is none left…
I am 180cm tall and a size AUS 18ish. (Busty with post-babies tummy) I find the fabric amount to be excellent it still gives the voluminous look nicely. I have the original (now called Midi) and it falls to just under my knee.
Katie Parrott and FrocksandFrouFrou are lovely plus size fashionistas from Australia and have done reviews of it on insta. (FrocksandFrouFrou’s blog review inspired my purchase).
It is a great dress. I cannot wait to travel with it as it folds up to be truly tiny and can be worn straight from.its pouch- no ironing needed.
Welp, once again you sold me, Alison. I just purchased the evergreen one on preorder, can’t wait to style it up. Thank you as ever for your thoughtful reviews – as a style addict I try tk only wear ethical brands and I’ve learned so much from you.
I can’t wait to see how you style it!
This dress is not in my price range nor lifestyle type, but I enjoyed your review! Your concepts translate and I can always learn from your take. And I like your new location for photos!
Thanks Amy!
I really love this dress and was glad to buy one thanks to your earlier posts. I found a couple of great belts at Goodwill, Poshmark, and found a long fabric sash in a contrasting color on Amazon as well. It’s been fun to play around with it. I will say that the Oceania is much less green in person and is more of a royal blue. I might have exchanged it if it wasn’t for the pain of sending it back to Australia. Kerryl was lovely and responded quickly to my questions. I definitely want a second one but need to let my credit card cool off 🙂
I’m so far behind in comments, so this has nothing to do with this particular post. I just wanted to say – finally – that I’m glad you took a break in August to relax, unwind & recharge. I remember thinking, this woman is soooo prolific! How does she do it?? Your break gave me a chance to catch up on your older, former posts, as I had just subscribed to you. So far, I’ve gotten Soma bras & Hoka slides, thanks to you! The Hoka slides are a dream – I can’t get out of them! I bought the white with turquoise bottom sole. I guess when it gets cold! Love reading your posts!!❤️❤️
Thank you so much Janet! And I love writing and sharing. If I could do just that and someone else handle the business part of this job, it would be a dream!
Really gorgeous dress with a great set of shapes. I love it on you! It reminds me of your black lantern type dress (was it a Kardashian brand?) I think you know the one I’m talking about. It’s out of production. I am not a dress person…but maybe I simply don’t have the right dress? lol
Yes! It is a similar vibe to my MYNE LA dress that I still have and love!
I love this! The dress looks wonderful even though it is currently out of my price range. My favorite is the styling hints you included, I need help styling things together and loved your ideas.
I’ve been waiting for your review! It looks as awesome as I hoped and I so appreciate your detailed, thoughtful, and honest feedback (your reviews really are the best on the internet – so no surprise!). That plus the $20 discount is enough to get me off the fence to purchase. Thanks so much, Allie!
+1! I’ve been waiting for your assessment before going for it. And if it doesn’t work out, hoping I can sell the dress in the WO2 fab group 🙂
Yes, if you don’t love it (and I really hope you do) that community would be THRILLED to take it off your hands!
Just a word of caution if you purchase and decide to return it. I recently shipped a handbag (very lightweight in a Tyvek mailer) and was told by the US PO that Australia is not accepting first class mail (shipping) from the US right now. It cost $61.00 to ship the pkg which weighed about 1.5 lbs. A few months ago when I shipped a larger heavier pkg the cost was about $35.00.
I purchased and returned this dress and the shipping was $58. I shipped a month ago and it has not yet arrived. I’m hopeful that it will show up eventually or at least be returned to sender.
From my experience shipping to Australia, it is slow but the package will eventually arrive! Don’t panic!
Thank you for the great review of the ever by X dress. You look great in the dress. Unfortunately, it is a little pricey for my budget. Though I do love the concept of the dress .
just FYI I tried the Oxygen discount and it was not valid for my color (the oceania blue). so maybe it’s not valid for other colors as well black?
Ditto. Ended up purchasing a different color but in the end, it’s probably one I’ll be happier with (more dark blue vs. teal blue).
In the second thumbnail where you have styled the dress, you have a belt that looks like it cinches your waist but then there is extra vertical fabric on either side of your body. This looks so classy! But I can’t figure out what you did here and what kind of belt it is. Can you share your secret, Alison? 🙂 Thanks!
That’s a feature of the dress! The sash is threaded into side slits so it’s outside the dress in front and inside the dress in back.
Just came across your review…i have 2 of these dresses – in evergreen and blackberry and although i only ever really wear them one way (with a gold, black or green skinny belt), I’ve had heaps of use out of them. I’m 5’7 and a NZ size 16 top (US12) – my previous 2 dresses are the midi size but I’m going to order a petite pale pink one for a shorter summer look.
Totally agree with your comments re the self fabric belt – pretty hopeless. I love the wash & quick dry and do use a spray starch and warm iron to give it a little more structure & stop any cling. Great for travelling with – dress up for a night out or with sneakers and a denim jacket for the day. Pricey – but when they get lots of use it feels worth it.
Hello sorry I am very late to the party here but trying to get a sense of fit and saw that you are the same height as me (5’7″) and in NZ. I am a size 14. Was trying to decide between midi and grande – worried the midi would be just below knee when I would prefer mid calf – but the grande looks really long and the Ever v X model is 5’11” so not that helpful to visualise! Can you tell me where your hits on the leg? many thanks
Re the button loops. OXO & other companies sell button hooks. Meant for people with arthritis, etc but should work for small/tight button loops & buttonholes.