Athena Dress - Cobalt

$160.00

4.7 rating from 72 customers

Athena Dress - Cobalt

$160.00

4.7 rating from 72 customers
The “throw-on-and-go” midi that always looks polished. Soft, flattering, and suitcase-friendly—wear it with slides by day or wedges at night.

"Love this great little black dress as the fit is good and so fantasticly comfortable. Dress up or dress down. This little number will take you anywhere."

Heather H. Verified Buyer

"Lovely dress, very flattering design, looks great on. Will be packing it for travelling in June. Fabric is soft and flowy but is a decent weight. I love it 😍"

Lee-Ann L. Verified Buyer

"Very comfortable fabric and fit, like a second skin and makes me look slimmer too."

Nicola N. Verified Buyer

"I love this dress , so comfortable, flattering and I received countless comments from friends, I felt great within myself wearing it. stylish !"

Karen K. Verified Buyer

"The shape is very flattering and I love the fact that you can stuff it in your suitcase and it comes out perfectly without ironing!"

Ingrid I. Verified Buyer
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Description

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

Angie wears a small and is 174cm tall

Shipping

Australia Standard Delivery - $12 (Free over $150)

Australia Express Delivery - $15

New Zealand Standard Delivery - $20 (Free over $200)

International Standard Delivery – $20 (Free over $200)

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
  • 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
Fabric

95% Lenzing Modal, 5% Elastane

Customer Reviews

4.7

Based on 72 Reviews

Reviews Summary

Shoppers keep calling this the kind of dress they reach for on repeat: “ridiculously comfortable,” easy to style, and reliably flattering thanks to the waist tie/sash. The fabric gets a lot of love for being “butter” soft with a drape that “falls really nicely,” and many mention it travels well—no fuss, no iron, and even “doesn’t crush” in a suitcase. A common note is sizing: plenty find it true to size, but a noticeable group recommends going up a size if you don’t want it clingy.

What Customers Love Most

  • Soft, “buttery” fabric that feels luxurious and comfortable
  • Flattering cut with the waist wrap/tie/sash that defines shape and disguises the tummy area
  • Versatility: easy to dress up with heels/jacket or down with flats/slides
  • Travel-friendly, easy-care fabric (packs well, “doesn’t crush,” “no iron,” quick dry)
  • Drape/weight: hangs beautifully, falls nicely, decent weight so it drops well

Customers Say These Are Perfect For

  • Travel/holidays (Europe trips, overseas packing, suitcase wear)
  • Work/office days when you want to look put-together without fuss
  • Casual weekends (shopping, daytime wear with slides/flats)
  • Curvy or tummy-conscious shoppers who want a “forgiving yet slimming” fit
  • Events and dinners (Christmas parties, casual events) where you can elevate it with wedges or a jacket

Customer Feedback on Quality

  • Fabric is repeatedly described as “divine,” “beautiful quality,” and “luxurious,” with a drape that “hangs beautifully” and “falls on the curves beautifully.”
  • Holds up as an easy-care/travel piece: “doesn’t crush,” “no iron,” and “quick dry” are called out as practical wins.
  • Construction/finish gets positive mentions like “well made,” “lovely quality,” and “excellent fabrics” (including notes that it’s “not too clingy” and can reduce VPL).

Customer Fit Feedback

Most customers report: mixed (many say true to size, but a meaningful number say it runs small and recommend sizing up)

A sizeable group mentions it “runs small” or feels “tight fitting,” especially if you don’t want it clingy—several customers sized up (e.g., usually a 10 but bought a 12; size 10 bought Medium; size 10–12 bought Medium and advised going up). Others report “true to size” with a “perfect fit.” The tie/belt helps fine-tune the waist and can be tied at the front, side, or back; below-knee to midi length is frequently liked (noted as a longish midi on a 5'1" petite shopper and “perfect” on 155cm).

What Customers Say

  • "“The material is like butter and it fits perfectly.”"
  • "“You can stuff it in your suitcase and it comes out perfectly without ironing!”"
  • "“Ridiculously comfortable.”"

Shop the Look

I absolutely love this dress. It arrived a few days ago and I can’t get enough of it. The fabric is super soft and falls really nicely, the waist wrap is very flattering and it’s just so comfortable. Can be worn casually with slides or pop on some heeled wedges for a more dressy look. I just bought another one as I’m going to need it!
— Elizabeth E.
Athena Dress - Cobalt
Beautiful fabric and a flattering fit makes this a great all round dress. Perfect for travel and can be casual or more elevated. Very happy with this purchase
— Samantha S.
Athena Dress - Cobalt
Lovely dress, very flattering design, looks great on. Will be packing it for travelling in June. Fabric is soft and flowy but is a decent weight. I love it 😍
— Lee-Ann L.
Athena Dress - Cobalt
Absolutely love the flattering design of the Athena dress, the fabric quality and the gorgeous colour too. It can be worn for casual events or dressed up and is now my go to dress. Love it and will be purchasing it in other colours!
— Kerri
Athena Dress - Cobalt
Love the dress. This is a first purchase for me and I’m so happy. The colour is great and the fit is perfect. I’m a size 12-14 and have the size M. Will definitely be back for more.
— Janice J.
Athena Dress - Cobalt
The shape is very flattering and I love the fact that you can stuff it in your suitcase and it comes out perfectly without ironing!
— Ingrid I.
Athena Dress - Cobalt
Love it. It’s so comfortable and super soft material
— Verity V.
Athena Dress - Cobalt
I love this dress, the fabric is so soft and the cut with the fabric tie belt is flattering. I bought a medium (I’m usually a 10-12 size) because it runs small so would suggest going up a size.
— Averil A.
Athena Dress - Cobalt
Love it. It's chic and comfortable, just what I needed in my wardrobe!
— Claire C.
Athena Dress - Cobalt
fits perfectly and love the cross over belt around the tummy area, great to dress up or down
— Irene I.
Athena Dress - Cobalt
4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
Based on 72 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 58 Total 4 star reviews: 9 Total 3 star reviews: 2 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 3
93%would recommend these products
72 reviews
  • 3
    39sassy
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Athena Dress - Cobalt
    I recommend this product
    Height 5'6-5'8
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    1 hour ago
    Eye catching colour,

    Size up. I’m a size 10-12 and despite the stretch needed the M so that it doesn’t cling in all the incorrect places, But gorgeous colour and fit. Fabric is perfect.

  • NS
    Nicola S.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Athena Dress - Black
    I recommend this product
    Height 5'3-5'5
    Body Type Curvy
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 days ago
    Very elegant

    Very comfortable fabric and fit, like a second skin and makes me look slimmer too.

  • K
    Kathy
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Athena Dress - Black
    I recommend this product
    Height 5'0-5'2
    Body Type Slender
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 days ago
    Lovely and easy to wear!

    Lovely soft stretchy material. Easy throw on and go dress. Can be worn casual or dressed up with some heels. Im a size 6-8 normally. I ordered a small as there was no xs in stock which was fine as the tie pulls it in to give it shape. XS would have probably been a nicer fit in the under arm area and top. Flattering easy to wear dress, will get lots of wear

  • SB
    Sally B.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Athena Dress - Black
    I recommend this product
    Height 5'6-5'8
    Body Type Curvy
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 days ago
    Little Black Dress!

    Day or night, casual or sleek, super versatile and flattering!

  • RB
    Rochelle B.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Athena Dress - Black
    I recommend this product
    Height 5'3-5'5
    Body Type Curvy
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    Love it.

    Easy to wear , great fit and cut beautifully

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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.

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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.