Athena 7/8 Sleeve Drape Top - Ruby

$120.00$70.00
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4.9 rating from 14 customers

Athena 7/8 Sleeve Drape Top - Ruby

$120.00$70.00
Save 41%

4.9 rating from 14 customers
An elegant, throw-on-and-go top with a beautiful drape—equally at home with jeans, skirts, or evening pants. Soft on skin, flattering on the body, and polished enough to look “very expensive.”

"Fabulous top, great quality and very flattering."

Deborah D. Verified Buyer

"The perfect top, dress up, dress casual. Dharma Bums you are my go to for all my fashion needs."

Lisa L. Verified Buyer

"Love this too. The fabric is divine and makes the garment look very expensive. The fit is fantastic. I love the colour. Just right for the cooler months."

Merrilyn M. Verified Buyer

"I already have a couple of the sleeveless versions - but this one fits WAY better!. The style is sleeker, looks way more flattering - I'll definitely be grabbing one in black :)"

Michelle Verified Buyer

"An ideal trans-season top. Packed for my trip to Japan next week. Love how it fits, so very flattering."

Tina T. Verified Buyer
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Description

The Athena Drape Top now comes in a versatile 7/8 length sleeve, combining timeless elegance with everyday comfort. Designed with an effortless soft wrap silhouette, it drapes beautifully to create a relaxed yet flattering fit.

Made from lightweight, breathable Lenzing Modal fabric, it ensures all-day comfort while the draped sleeves and refined neckline add an elevated touch. The dipped back hemline offers perfect coverage, making it a chic choice for layering or wearing on its own

  • Buttery-soft 95% Lenzing Modal 
  • Fluid wrap front with natural drape
  • Relaxed fit with soft seams for all-day comfort
  • 3/4 sleeve - versatile across seasons
  • Breathable and easy care

Front Body Length 51.5 for a small. This increases half a CM for each size after.

Fit: true to size This product is true to size - for additional front length and coverage, we recommend sizing up.

Ilona wears a size Small. She is 179cm tall with an 89cm bust, 66cm waist and 91cm hips.

Shipping

Australia Standard Delivery - $12

Australia Express Delivery - $15

New Zealand Standard Delivery - $20

International Standard Delivery – $20

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
  • Cold gentle machine wash separately, inside out
  • Use a mild washing detergent
  • Avoid using fabric softeners and stain removers
  • Do not wring, soak or bleach
  • Line dry inside out in shade
  • Do not tumble dry
  • Avoid rough surfaces
  • Cool iron inside out if required
  • Do not dry clean
Fabric

95% Lenzing Modal, 5% Elastane

Customer Reviews

4.9

Based on 14 Reviews

Reviews Summary

Customers keep reaching for this top because it’s an easy all-rounder: the elegant drape “falls nicely,” reads polished, and still feels genuinely comfortable. The fabric gets consistent love for being “silky soft” with a nice weight, while the cut is repeatedly described as flattering and sleek enough to dress up or down. Several reviewers mention it as a smart trans-season piece and a reliable travel pack for trips where you want versatile outfits without fuss.

What Customers Love Most

  • Flattering fit that looks sleek and “WAY better” than the sleeveless version
  • Soft, “silky soft” feel with a great weight that feels lovely on skin
  • Beautiful drape/fall that “falls nicely” and looks polished
  • Versatile styling—works dressed up or casual with jeans, trousers, skirts, and evening pants
  • Colour is “beautiful,” “true to website,” and frequently praised (with requests for more shades)

Customers Say These Are Perfect For

  • Dressing up or down (casual with jeans, dressier with evening pants)
  • Trans-season layering and cooler-month outfits
  • Travel packing—easy, flattering piece for trips (e.g., “Packed for my trip to Japan”)
  • Anyone wanting a flattering, polished top that still feels comfortable on the skin
  • Building mix-and-match outfits with Dharmabums trousers/skirts for a cohesive wardrobe

Customer Feedback on Quality

  • Fabric has a “great weight” and “silky soft” hand-feel that customers notice immediately
  • “Easy to wash and wear” practicality mentioned as a reason it’s a repeat-wear piece
  • Drape/fall holds its shape well—“falls nicely” and looks polished/expensive

Customer Fit Feedback

Most customers report: true to size

Fit is repeatedly described as “very flattering” and “sleeker,” with one customer saying this version “fits WAY better” than the sleeveless style; another explicitly notes “true to size.”

What Customers Say

  • "“This gorgeous top is currently on repeat, so much so I need another one!”"
  • "“The fabric is divine and makes the garment look very expensive.”"
  • "“An ideal trans-season top. Packed for my trip to Japan next week.”"

Frequently Asked Questions

Real answers based on customer reviews

Fit & Sizing

Is this top flattering, or does it cling in the wrong places?

Yes—many reviewers specifically call out how flattering it is, mentioning the “elegant drape,” “sleeker” look, and how nicely it “falls.” Customers say it suits both casual and dressier styling without looking bulky or shapeless. Several people liked the fit enough to want a second one.

Based on 5 customer reviews
Does it run true to size?

At least one reviewer explicitly says it’s true to size, and others describe the fit as fantastic and very flattering. While detailed sizing comparisons are limited, the overall fit feedback is strongly positive. If you’re between sizes, the reviews don’t flag it as running unusually small or large.

Based on 3 customer reviews
How does this compare to the sleeveless version?

One reviewer who owns the sleeveless versions says this style fits “WAY better” and looks sleeker and more flattering. They also mention they plan to buy another (in black), which suggests strong preference for this cut. If you liked the sleeveless fabric but wanted a better fit, this may be an upgrade.

Based on 3 customer reviews

Material & Quality

Is the fabric soft and does it feel high quality?

Reviewers repeatedly describe the fabric as “silky soft,” “divine,” and lovely on skin, with a nice weight that helps it drape well. Multiple customers also say the quality feels premium and makes the top look “expensive.” Overall feedback strongly points to a soft-touch, elevated finish.

Based on 4 customer reviews

Style & Versatility

Can I dress this top up and down, or is it more of a basic casual piece?

Customers consistently mention it works for both casual and dressier occasions—paired with jeans for everyday wear and with evening pants for going out. Reviewers call it an “all rounder” and “the perfect top” for dressing up or down. Several also like how easily it matches with trousers and skirts.

Based on 4 customer reviews
Is the colour true to the website photos?

Multiple reviewers say the colour is beautiful and true to what’s shown online. People also call out that they “love this colour” and that it’s “really nice,” suggesting it meets expectations in real life. If you’re choosing based on the product photos, feedback is reassuring.

Based on 5 customer reviews

Comfort

Is it comfortable enough for all-day wear or travel?

Yes—reviewers describe it as comfortable and soft on skin, and one customer specifically packed it for an overseas trip. The fabric weight and drape are mentioned as feeling good while still looking polished. This points to a top that’s easy to wear for long days without sacrificing style.

Based on 3 customer reviews

Performance

Is this a good trans-season piece for cooler months?

Several customers mention it’s ideal for trans-season dressing and “just right for the cooler months.” Reviewers highlight the fabric’s nice weight, which likely helps it feel substantial without being heavy. It’s positioned in feedback as a versatile layer-friendly option.

Based on 3 customer reviews

Care & Maintenance

Is it easy to wash and wear (low maintenance)?

One reviewer specifically says the fabric is easy to “wash and wear,” and other comments about quality and fabric weight suggest it holds its shape and drape well. While not many reviews discuss laundry, the available feedback supports it being a practical, low-fuss piece. If you want something that looks polished without effort, reviewers indicate it fits that brief.

Based on 3 customer reviews

Shop the Style

Reviews and Counting

This gorgeous top is currently on repeat, so much so I need another one!. The elegant drape lends itself to both casual with jeans & dressier occasions with evening pants, very much an all rounder.. I would highly recommend.
— Denise D.
Athena 7/8 Sleeve Drape Top - Ruby
Fabulous top, great quality and very flattering.
— Deborah D.
Athena 7/8 Sleeve Drape Top - Ruby
The perfect top, dress up, dress casual. Dharma Bums you are my go to for all my fashion needs.
— Lisa L.
Athena 7/8 Sleeve Drape Top - Ruby
I already have a couple of the sleeveless versions - but this one fits WAY better!. The style is sleeker, looks way more flattering - I'll definitely be grabbing one in black :)
— Michelle
Athena 7/8 Sleeve Drape Top - Ruby
An ideal trans-season top. Packed for my trip to Japan next week. Love how it fits, so very flattering.
— Tina T.
Athena 7/8 Sleeve Drape Top - Ruby
Love this too. The fabric is divine and makes the garment look very expensive. The fit is fantastic. I love the colour. Just right for the cooler months.
— Merrilyn M.
Athena 7/8 Sleeve Drape Top - Ruby
Absolutely beautiful colour and fall. Highly recommend
— Donna D.
Athena 7/8 Sleeve Drape Top - Ruby
Fabric is a great weight and silky soft, it feels lovely on my skin. The colour is really nice too! Please bring back the lilac/mauve shade. Looking forward to wearing this!
— Joanne J.
Athena 7/8 Sleeve Drape Top - Ruby
Love this top and wish there were more colors!. Great match with a number of pairs of trousers and skirts from Dharmabums too!
— Clare C.
Athena 7/8 Sleeve Drape Top - Ruby
Great style, comfortable & love this colour.
— Linda
Athena 7/8 Sleeve Drape Top - Ruby
4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
Based on 14 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 12 Total 4 star reviews: 2 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
100%would recommend this product
14 reviews
  • HM
    Helen M.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Nice

    The colour is beautiful, true to website, soft to touch, falls nicely, happy with the quality

  • DP
    Deborah P.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Athena 7/8 sleeve drape top

    Fabulous top, great quality and very flattering.

  • DH
    Denise H.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Stylish & on point spring/winter colour

    This gorgeous top is currently on repeat, so much so I need another one!

    The elegant drape lends itself to both casual with jeans & dressier occasions with evening pants, very much an all rounder.

    I would highly recommend.

  • S
    Sue
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    4 Stars

    Beautiful colour. Great fit.

  • L
    Linda
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    5 Stars

    Great style, comfortable & love this colour.

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.