Customer Reviews Columbia Plus Size Freezer™ III Dress

This dress was great for my trip to Greece. It kept me cool and dried quickly. It's super cute and comfortable plus I love the pockets. The one problem is it gapes in the chest area which is strange because I have a large chest. Also the straps slide off. It's almost like the chest is a size larger than the rest of the dress. The fact that the dress kept me cool in extreme heat was more important than the chest issue.

FYI/PSA - I ordered this dress on a whim after a friend said it was the coolest, most comfortable dress ever. It was pricey but waited for a sale. Oh. My. Gawd!!! It's thin and lightweight and really soft. I wore it yesterday - working in the garden in the hot sun and this really is the coolest, most comfortable dress ever. The neckline is a little weird and it was a pain to find the right bra - the straps are very wide set. But I don't care. Do not pass go. Do not collect $200. Buy this dress.

I bought two of these for a beach trip, initially to wear out for shopping and dinner but they were so nice and comfortable that I wore them when I hung out on the beach with the family! I was more comfortable in these than the bathing suits I brought on our vacation!

Item came quickly and was as expected. Right color and size

perfect summer dress for errands and such, or a swim suit cover!

Love the color/pattern & length, however I would've liked the shoulder straps a bit wider, as they frequently slip & expose my bra strap.

This is a pretty good coverall for active beach/lake days or just lounging. Again plus sized women are not all square shaped! Some of us have smaller busts and we need a more flat tree ring fit! Luckily this length is appropriate and not too terribly low on the chest. I'm 5'6" and bust is a small C. Material is great, easy wash and hang dry!

This dress is very cute, but I think it runs a bit too big. So I'll say it's a touch over true to size. I wanted a looser fit and went up to a size 2X. I think a 1X would have been just right for me. Looking at the model, you can see it's not tight on her. But I'll keep my dress, it's ok.

The fabric is really nice, like a high quality swim suit, light & silky. It's definitly cool & comfortable. The fit is good - I am more of a pear shape so I was worried the arm holes & neckline would be too big, but it fits fine on top!! I am comfortable wearing this without fear that too much is showing. The neckline does sit strangely at first, a bit off center, and falls forward as if it's made for broader shoulders. I expect it will straighten out as I wear it more. I am looking forward to wearing this dress on many occasions this summer!!!

Saw similar at south Las Vegas Premium Outlet. Impressed they had 3x of similar fabric. Fit me well and got last dress. well went on line and found these 3x a lil too large at shoulder area and armpits. Lotsa room though for stomach n tush. Returned all 6 and ordered 2x. I hope it fits. I was kind of lucky to get more to choose from.Very comfortable dress

Love the fabric and the print. Got so many compliments. It is a little big across the shoulders. 1X size women don't necessarily have broad shoulders.

Would be the best dress ever if it had pockets. Love the fabric.

Fits well, good as a cover for baiting suit. Not enough coverage to wear in public. Beautiful print!

I found these make a wonderful swim cover. As to fit, the straps are very wide and would be very suited to broad shoulders. I also had to go down a size, which didn't help the strap situation. The fabric is quite like lightweight swim suit fabric. Aside from the straps constantly falling down, it's otherwise very comfortable and the prints make it very forgiving for those lumpy areas.

The cool touch to the fabric for this dress combined with a double layer of fabric over the bust (no bra needed!) make this the perfect summer dress for the hotter than hot weather we've been having. What I'd like to see different is moving the straps closer together (as they are way to wide on the shoulders and fall off) and a slighter longer length to fall just below the knee - because my 62 year old knees aren't pretty! I ordered my usual size and it was too large, so you might want to size down. I liked this so well that I reordered a smaller size. Now we just need more patterns!

Love the fabric. It's the silky feel you get with items that are quick dry. Love the color and the length is perfect. Only issue with my is that I am pretty large in the mid section so the 3X would be large on top and the 2x fit perfect up top but was tighter in the waist. It's just my body type though and I run into this issue a lot. My waist is about 54" and I'm a 42/C cup in the chest with normal shoulder sizing just to give you an idea. Always dieting. :)

Looks nice very comfy, I had to go up a size because it runs small Had to have 4 inches cut off the bottom because I am petite and shorten the straps just a little bit but I like my clothing to fit semi-loose extra large was just a little bit snug around the midsection

Love this dress and you will to. So, so comfortable and cool. The material hangs beautifully. I ordered another one and possibly will buy more. When you find something you love its hard not to get more. Highly recommend and Im pretty selective with my clothes. Its a winner!

I bought this dress for hiking. I get very hot hiking and love the coolness of wearing dresses. This dress will be perfect for summer hiking in the PNW. Gave it four stars because it runs big. I didn't send it back but will try to alter the seams and bust myself.

Love this dress, I throw a pair of tights under it when we get that Louisiana cold, silky, slips right on!

I love the lightweight material. It's perfect for summer. I have had many compliments on this dress when I wear it to work.

Bought this dress for something simple to wear during summer to help with the heat. Cute, packable and keeps me cool when it's 100+ outside.

I've had a rough time getting a perfect fit. The XL is a bit tight and the 1X is a bit loose. Seems I am in between sizes however, they are great quality and I love all the colors/prints available. I have started having more difficulty finding my correct size with this brand. Sometimes an XL, sometimes a 1X but not usually in between. Easy to dress these up with a cardigan and hide some of the lumpiness that the tighter size tends to reveal!

I bought this dress 2 weeks ago and I've already worn it to the beach over my bathing suit and to work with a cardigan and ballet flats. It's so lightweight it's like you're not wearing anything at all! I know it will be my go to for 100*+ days.

Fit and size were not as expected. It was very big. Had to return it.