Athena Dress - Cobalt
Athena Dress - Cobalt
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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
Angie wears a small and is 174cm tall
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
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.
- 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% Lenzing Modal, 5% Elastane
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 describe this as the kind of dress they keep reaching for because it’s “ridiculously comfortable” yet still looks sleek enough for work, dinners, and events. The fabric gets constant praise for feeling “butter” soft, draping beautifully, and being a true travel hero—people fold it into a gym bag or “stuff it in your suitcase” and the creases drop out. The wrap-style sash is the detail customers say makes the difference, skimming curves and disguising the tummy without feeling fussy.
What Customers Love Most
- Soft, stretchy fabric that feels “like butter” / “divine” and comfortable like a “second skin”
- Flattering cut and drape that skims curves, looks slimming, and feels “forgiving yet slimming”
- Waist tie/sash (cross-body wrap belt) that disguises the tummy and adds shape
- Versatility: easy to dress up or down (flats/slides by day, heels/wedges for night; jacket for work)
- Travel-friendly and easy-care: “doesn’t crush,” wrinkles fall out, “no iron,” quick dry
Customers Say These Are Perfect For
- Travel/holidays (Europe trips, overseas packing, suitcase-friendly outfits)
- Work/office days when you want polished but comfortable (pairs well with a jacket/denim jacket)
- Day-to-night wear (shopping or casual daytime to dinner/events with heels)
- Curvy or tummy-conscious shoppers who want a skimming fit with a flattering waist detail
- Pregnancy and post-pregnancy wear (tie and fabric that “holds and supports the baby belly”)
Customer Feedback on Quality
- Fabric described as “beautiful,” “divine,” “luxurious,” “butter,” with a decent weight that helps it ‘drop/fall’ nicely
- Easy-care durability in real use: wrinkles release after being folded; ‘no iron’ and ‘quick dry’ for summer/travel wear
- Construction/finish customers notice: well made, ‘cut beautifully,’ flattering sash detail, and fabric that ‘doesn’t cling’
Customer Fit Feedback
A large portion of reviewers report a ‘perfect fit’ and ‘true to size’ results (including size 10 buying Medium). However, multiple customers explicitly note it ‘runs small’ or prefer to size up to avoid it being ‘too clingy’—especially through the tummy/under-bust and underarm/top area. The tie helps customize the fit (looser vs more fitted) and can be tied at the front, side, or back to change the look; several petite shoppers mention it reads as a longer midi length (e.g., 5'1" in a Medium).
What Customers Say
- "“I got ready at the gym and had it folded not carefully in my bag, and the wrinkles just fell out of it.”"
- "“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!”"
- "“Fits well, excellent fabrics not too clingy so reduces VPL.”"
Shop the Look
Wore this to the office for the first time yesterday and got so many compliments, and not just of the “nice dress” variety, it was “Great dress! Where did you get it?” and from multiple people. It’s comfy, it’s flattering, and is easy care. I got ready at the gym and had it folded not carefully in my bag, and the wrinkles just fell out of it. Highly recommend
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!
I love this dress , so comfortable, flattering and I received countless comments from friends, I felt great within myself wearing it. stylish !
I have brought two of these dresses now. They are perfect for the office or for a stylish casual outfit. LOVE.
Love the style, softness of fabric and quality. Very comfortable wear and stunning, trendy colour Highly recommend.
It fits well, very flattering and it can be worn casual or dinner. Will but another.
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 😍
This is so flattering, I’ll definitely wear this a lot, it’s heavier than I expected but I’ll still put it in the suitcase for a travel favourite because it fits like a glove
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
Purchased this dress to take overseas. It fits beautifully and very flattering.
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- MMelissaReviewingAthena Dress - BlackI do not recommend this productRated 1 out of 5 stars3 days ago1 Star
Terrible, the fabric although soft is see through and the ties are not finishes just cut. It is really small too.
- JJanineReviewingAthena Dress - CherryI recommend this productRated 4 out of 5 stars6 days ago4 Stars
Fit is tight, need to go up a size
- SRSuzi R.Verified BuyerReviewingAthena Dress - CobaltI recommend this productHeight 5'6-5'8Body Type AthleticRated 5 out of 5 stars1 week agoFkattering
True to size the fabric skims the curves and the the detail disguises the tummy. Overall great dress.
- 339sassyVerified BuyerReviewingAthena Dress - CobaltI recommend this productHeight 5'6-5'8Rated 4 out of 5 stars1 week agoEye 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.
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.