Athena Dress - Cherry
Athena Dress - Cherry
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The Athena Dress is the most versatile and flattering style of the season. Thoughtfully designed to complement all body shapes, it features a soft tie that can be worn at the front or back—when tied at the front, it’s fully adjustable to create your perfect fit. The mid-calf length offers a graceful silhouette that moves effortlessly from day to night.
Crafted from super soft, breathable, and sustainable Lenzing™ Modal fabric, the Athena Dress delivers all-day comfort with a luxe feel—you won’t want to take it off.
Dress front length: 110cm
Why You’ll Love It
• Flattering fit for all body shapes
• Adjustable tie for a personalised silhouette – wear it front or back
• Tie at the front allows for a fully adjustable, perfect fit
• Soft, breathable Lenzing™ Modal fabric for all-day comfort
• Effortless mid-calf length for versatile styling
• Made from sustainable fabric – feel good while looking great
Madi wears a small and is 179cm tall
Australia Standard Delivery - $12
Australia Express Delivery - $15
New Zealand Standard Delivery - $15
International Standard Delivery – $20
DHL Express Service - $35 where available
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.
- Cool machine wash, 30 degrees
- Wash inside out with like colors
- Do not bleach
- Dry in shade
- No not tumble dry
- Do not dry clean
- Warm iron
- Use mild detergent
- Avoid stain remover
95% Modal, 5% Lycra
SIZE GUIDE - TOPS
If you have any questions regarding sizes, please ask us a question in the chat or email customer support
TOPS
| SIZE | BEST FITS | BUST | WAIST | HIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 6 | 79-83 | 65-69 | 90-94 |
| XS | 8 | 84-88 | 70-74 | 95-99 |
| S | 10 | 89-93 | 75-79 | 100-104 |
| M | 12 | 94-98 | 80-84 | 105-109 |
| L | 14 | 99-103 | 85-89 | 110-114 |
| XL | 16 | 104-109 | 90-95 | 115-120 |
| XXL | 18 | 110-115 | 96-101 | 121-126 |
| XXXL | 20 | 116-121 | 102-107 | 127-133 |
| XXXXL | 22 | 122-127 | 108-103 | 134-140 |
LENGTHS WILL VARY ACROSS STYLES. PLEASE CHECK PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Customer Reviews
Reviews Summary
Shoppers keep coming back to this dress for its soft, “like butter” fabric and a flattering cut that feels comfortable rather than restrictive. The attached sash/waist tie is repeatedly praised for creating shape and disguising the tummy area, making it feel “forgiving yet slimming” on different body types (including pregnancy and curvier figures). Many call it a true wardrobe workhorse—easy care, suitcase-friendly, and simple to dress up for work or dinner or down for day-to-day wear.
What Customers Love Most
- Buttery-soft, beautiful fabric that feels luxurious and comfortable on the skin
- Flattering fit that’s often described as “forgiving yet slimming” and “figure flattering”
- Waist tie/sash (cross-body tie) that adds shape and helps disguise the tummy/middle area
- Versatility: easy to dress up or down (casual daywear, office, dinner, events)
- Travel-friendly practicality: packs well, easy care, and “comes out perfectly without ironing”
Customers Say These Are Perfect For
- Travel/holidays (packing for Europe, overseas trips, suitcase-friendly wear)
- Work/office outfits with a jacket (polished but comfortable)
- Dinner/events when you want to look elevated without feeling restricted
- Curvy shapes or anyone wanting a “forgiving” fit through the middle/tummy area
- Pregnancy and postpartum wear (tie placement adapts as the body changes)
Customer Feedback on Quality
- Fabric is repeatedly described as “beautiful,” “buttery,” “luxurious,” and a “decent weight” that helps it drop/fall nicely
- Easy-care and travel durability: packs well and holds up as a go-to piece people plan to wear repeatedly (including beyond pregnancy)
- Well made construction noted, with the attached sash/tie and overall finish called “lovely quality” and “great quality”
Customer Fit Feedback
Many say it fits beautifully and several call it true to size, but a noticeable group recommend sizing up (e.g., “runs small,” “had to go up a size,” “Normally a 10 but got a 12”). The waist tie helps customize the fit—tighten for shape or loosen for comfort—and multiple people mention it’s not overly clingy through the middle, with below-knee length noted as a plus.
What Customers Say
- "“The material is like butter and it fits perfectly”"
- "“Lovely, comfy, forgiving yet slimming fit.”"
- "“You can stuff it in your suitcase and it comes out perfectly without ironing!”"
This dress has the most beautiful fabric and exceeded my expectations. My first purchase with you, I have since bought four more pieces. My new favourite fashion label thankyou🌸
I bought the red and its lovely. I bought the chocolate a few months ago and its such a great dress to throw on to go shopping. I'll take both to Europe next summer. Can be dressed up or down.
Lovely soft material. Flattering. Classy and dateless
Love the color and flattering even though it is tight fitting and I have a tummy!
Lovely quality. Perfect fit. Great for Christmas.
Beautiful, i have the coffee bean version which i think suits me better but this is perfect for Xmas!
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- SSusanReviewingAthena Dress - CherryI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars4 minutes ago5 Stars
Beautiful, i have the coffee bean version which i think suits me better but this is perfect for Xmas!
- KMKim M.Verified BuyerReviewingAthena Dress - CherryI recommend this productHeight 5'6-5'8Body Type AthleticRated 5 out of 5 stars20 hours agoAmazing
Lovely quality. Perfect fit. Great for Christmas.
- LCLarissa C.Verified BuyerReviewingAthena Dress - BlackI recommend this productHeight 5'0-5'2Body Type AthleticRated 5 out of 5 stars4 days agoAthena dress
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- PWPeta W.Verified BuyerReviewingAthena Dress - Coffee BeanI recommend this productHeight 5'9-5'11Body Type CurvyRated 4 out of 5 stars1 week agoComfortable and Stylish
Very soft fabric, good colour. Be even better with a short sleeve.
- JGJenny G.Verified BuyerReviewingAthena Dress - CherryI recommend this productHeight 5'3-5'5Body Type CurvyRated 5 out of 5 stars1 week agoBeautiful dress
Lovely soft material. Flattering. Classy and dateless
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is your Returns Policy?
Please inform us via our Returns Portal within 14 days of receiving your order that you wish to return an item.
Items purchased in sale can be returned for a Store Credit.
When will my order be dispatched?
Your order will be dispatch within 1 business day of your order being place. During busy sale periods your order will be dispatched within 7 business days.
If you require expediated delivery during sale periods, please choose Express Shipping and your order will leave within 1 business day.
What size should I choose?
Our garments are in Australian sizing and are true to size. Please refer to our size guide or contact us at customerservice@dharmabums.com.au for more detailed advice.