Customer Reviews Arc'teryx Cala Dress

When I tried this on, I literally said, “oh my god” out loud. Agreed, pictures don’t do it justice. The fabric is drapey, soft, not clingy, light as air. Shape is perfect - flatters the curves without being tight. Seems like I could wear it to work and by the pool. Small fit like perfection — I’m 5’7”, 135 lbs, 34C. I wish there were more colors!

I am a traveler, so lightweight is a must for me. I love this dress so much I purchased all 3 colors!! Crazy but seriously, this is my favorite dress I travel with.

I love Arc'teryx for the fit of their clothing and this dress is no exception. As a plus size active person (cycle, hike, run), it's very(!!) hard to find this kind of quality in my size (I'm an XL to XXL - US 16, German 44/46). This is the first dress I've bought in years that I won't be saving for a special occasion. In fact, I bought all three colors and plan on wearing them as much as I can get away with. I'm 5'6", and the hem falls just above my knees, which is perfect. I have a smallish bust for my size, so I don't fill it out ideally, but this dress still looks great, tucking in just enough at the waist to be flattering. I can wear it with sneakers, sandals or slightly dressier flats and can elevate it with jewelry or scarves if the occasion calls. The fabric is amazingly lightweight, but somehow still substantial. It's going to be great for summer days and I plan on wearing leggings with it when it gets colder. I can't say enough good things about this dress! Finally a comfortable summer dress for curvy girls too!

This dress is amazing! It is made of a very soft, light fabric that doesn't show sweat when it is hot. It has a beautiful silhouette that follows your shape while giving you a lovely classic hourglass and hides all your flaws. The pictures don't do it justice. I am 5'9, 151 lbs, athletic build. This dress makes me look very shapely. I purchased a medium and it fits loosely but does not look like a sack since it nips in at the waist. The length hits a few inches above my knees. Lastly, it doesn't pucker at the back if you have a bumm. After purchasing it in the blue I found it at another store (REI) in a soft sage green.

I love wearing this dress. I get compliments almost every time I wear it. It hangs in just the right way on the body that I don't feel self-conscious while wearing it as I do sometimes while wearing other dresses. You can hike, wear it to casual work meetings (all of my work meetings are casual), go out to dinner, go fishing, whatever, it's just great for all activities. I'm actually here to get another color but the one I have is a medium blue that it looks like they don't have anymore. I wear a 6-8, 5'6" ~140lbs and got a small. I'm usually between a small and medium but this small was perfect.

I ordered a M but it was too big; I'm 5'4'' and 135 pounds. The poiseidon is a beautiful color! The fabric felt great! It was just too baggy on me, it looked better when I belted it but the extra fabric gathered oddly. I think the small would be the right size, but that was out of stock.

Perfect and extremely packable, lightest weight travel dress for the hottest weather. Dress up or down or wear to work. A good wardrobe investment.

I have 6 of these dresses in different colors. I keep watching the site to get any new colors. This is my go-to dress for travel, as it packs to nothing, doesn't wrinkle, and if needed you can wash it and it dries quickly. Now my daughters and sisters-in-law have the dress too!

My favorite

Nothing like arcteryx design, I own two of these one blue one brown. They are highly packable, perfect for summer moto travel, also a great winter office disguise for wearing over my motorcycle unders, I just keep danskos in the office?

Would but every color! I’m XL

Sooo perfect for travel, fall transition etc. Very flattering, runs a tad big but I can't stand tight anything.

A light weight flattering summer dress that dries fast. A perfect dress for everyday wear, camping or traveling. However, it can be too short for some historical churches (skirt ends about 2 inches above my knees). For reference, I am 5'7, 132 lbs - size XS. I do love how well the dress fits. Will definitely buy more if Arc'teryx makes a longer version (covers the knees) or makes it in other neutral colours!

This dress has great lines, fits well, and the material is light. It can be dressed up or down. I love it!

This is as others have said, the PERFECT dress. Very flattering, so light and amazing for hot summer days. Please please make this in more vibrant fun summer colors!

This dress fits an hourglass figure beautifully. Premium fabric - this will be a favorite travel dress. it’s cool and wrinkle free. I love the cap sleeves and button up neck line; gives the dress some elevated styling. I love the color but my friend said it looked a bit like a uniform. a colorful belt should spark it up.

This is a flattering dress! I am slightly pear shaped and flattering dresses don't always exist for my shape. I bought 2 colors and kept the one I wanted (darker is usually more flattering!).

Excellent fit - true to size - super comfortable & doesn’t wrinkle.

It was love at first sight when I saw this dress. I'm 5' and 130lbs and the small fits perfectly. Love this dress!

Received 2 weeks ago and love it. It's a very comfortable and flattering dress. The material is nice and light great for those hot days in the summer. I'm 5'3 and weigh 143 lbs and medium is perfect.

Best summer dress I own! Material is perfect for packing up to throw on after cycling, hiking, beachyou name it! I just bought a second one!

This is my summer uniform. Great dress that is light weight and doesn't wrinkle. also not tight fitting but fitted

I just got this and love it! I work in catering so we are constantly moving, this dress is functional but looks cute too. I love the pockets and the slight accent at the waist. Am going to buy in black as well! I'm 5'7" 157 pounds and got a medium

I just discovered this dress and am wholly in love. I'm 5'1, a fit 125 and curvy in the hips - the S fits like a dream and hits just at the knee. It is so flattering. I will live in this dress this summer when we return to work and business trips. I'll buy this in every color, please make more!

Fits my body so well, great material for summer, light and no wrinkles, quick dry. Love it! Usually wear S for Arc'teryx sweater, XS for dresses is perfect.