Mossman
Established · $200–$400 · Melbourne, Australia
Event dresses and tailored separates with bold, structured silhouettes, Australian ease meets European precision.
Think: tailored femininity with attitude
The buy: the signature blazer
What to buy
the signature blazer
Categories
Occasions
Why Mossman is worth it
Mossman does Melbourne tailoring with nerve: strong-shouldered suiting, bold colour and party dresses made to be noticed.
The label works in contrast, setting masculine tailoring against feminine shapes, so a sharp blazer arrives in a vivid colour or a pebbled faux leather and an event dress makes its point through cut and colour. Fabrics are mostly smooth stretch blends that hold a crisp line and move with you, which keeps the tailoring sharp and the dresses easy to wear.
Mossman is on sale now.~45% off
Elevated basics at very good prices, but mostly polyester.
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About Mossman
Mossman is a Melbourne womenswear label, designed there with an Australian ease and a European sense of polish, built on the idea that good style should be open to everyone.
Deanna Depetro, who grew up in Melbourne making clothes with her mother, reinvented it around her own editorial eye. Power suiting and bright party dresses became its signature, later joined by a range of everyday essentials.
- Based in
- Melbourne, Australia
- Made of
- Mostly polyester, nylon and viscose blends, with some faux leather and cotton
- Shipping
- Ships to the US by DHL Express in 3 to 4 business days at a flat $19.95 (listed in AUD); duties and taxes aren't included and are billed to the buyer on delivery. Ships worldwide..
- Where to buy
- Mossman's own site · Our Mossman picks
What shoppers say
From reviews and try-on videos, in our words.
- Fit
Most styles come in AU 6 to 16 (US 2 to 12), cut to the brand's body-measurement guide. Between sizes, size up for a relaxed fit or down for a closer one; models about 180 cm tall wear an AU 8 (US 4).
- Fabric and care
Most pieces are polyester, nylon or viscose blends with some stretch. Heavier bonded event dresses are dry clean only, while knit tops can be hand washed cold.
- Shipping
US orders go DHL Express in 3 to 4 business days at a flat $19.95, listed in Australian dollars on its shipping page. Duties and taxes aren't included, so any charges are billed to you on delivery.
- Returns
Returns close 14 days after delivery. Full-price pieces can be refunded, sale pieces get online credit only, accessories can't be returned, exchanges are for size only, and international buyers pay their own return postage.
What Mossman is made of
Polyester · Viscose · Cotton, with nylon
- Natural
- 14%
- Plant-based
- 23%
- Synthetic
- 63%
Works most in: polyester, viscose and cotton
From the fabric listed on 81 pieces · 100% of the range lists it · Checked October 2026
How we read itSee more brands that work in polyester & nylon →
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Mossman, answered
- What is Mossman?
- Mossman is a Melbourne womenswear label known for bold power suiting and colourful event dresses, plus a range of everyday essentials.
- Is Mossman a good brand?
- Yes. We like it for tailoring with attitude: strong shoulders, bold colour and texture, and occasion dresses that make an entrance at a mid-range price.
- Where is Mossman from?
- Melbourne, Australia, where the label is designed.
- Who owns Mossman?
- Mossman is owned by creative director Deanna Depetro and managing director Ben De Rango.
- Does Mossman run true to size?
- It's cut to its body-measurement guide, and the brand suggests going up when you're between sizes for a looser fit, or down for a closer one. Most styles run AU 6 to 16 (US 2 to 12).
- Does Mossman ship to the US?
- Yes. DHL Express to the US takes 3 to 4 business days at a flat $19.95 (listed in AUD), and any duties or taxes are billed on delivery.
- Where can I buy Mossman?
- On Mossman's own site, or through our Mossman picks.
- What is Mossman made of?
- Across the 81 Mossman pieces we could read in October 2026, about 14% of the fabric is natural fibers, 23% plant-based fibers like viscose and 63% synthetic. The most common fabrics are polyester, viscose and cotton.
- Which brands are like Mossman?
- If you like Mossman, look at Hansen & Gretel, Bec + Bridge, Centre Piece and Loulou de Saison.