Customer Reviews Columbia Chill River™ Printed Dress

When this first arrived I was shocked by the weight of this dress in the package. It was so light. After trying it on, I really like it. It's the correct length for me (5"7"), and the armholes fit nicely. It will be nice for church, shopping or errands around town. Oh yes, the pockets sold me!

Thought this was similar to another dress I bought but the material is much thinner than expected. The fit is the same and the pockets are good for hands but not for caring things. Wish there was a bit more structure to hide the lumps but good overall

Love this dress! Material is cool and comfortable, not clingy. Runs slightly small. Wanted to love the Freezer III but it had a weird seam across the chest so I tried the Chill River. Just wish it came in more patterns. I would buy more of them. Hopefully you'll have new patterns next year.

Chill River Dress runs a bit small. I will be returning it.

Nice dress & print. Had to return as the material kings.

I got XS, usually wear a size 2-4. I'm 5'3" and 110 lbs. Stil a little roomy in the hips, hits just above the knee. Love the lightweight fabric and the pockets. Style is great for me - an older woman. Wish it had a shelf bra.

This is the 4th chill river dress I purchased. It's comfortable in hot/humid weather. Very well made. You can wear it do casual occasions or dress it up. I would have given it 5 stars but it is not lined like the printed dresses.

size Medium 5"4 138 lbs. Love the dress, but it is at my knees, so having it hemmed a couple of inches.

Nice dress, but runs small. I am usually a true size 12/L. This dress in size L was too tight across my bust and hips. My advice is to size up.

Cute dress but about 2 sizes too small in the hips! Seriously love it but reordered 2 sizes larger. Had to have the tailor take it in a tiny bit under the arms to account for the larger size? Added to the cost but I have bought two and plan to wear them all summer and travel to Central America. Packs up tiny :-)

I love this dress. I bought it in black and it looks and fits wonderful on me. It fit so well that I bought the same dress in same size in the floral print but this dress fit tight across my bust and shoulders. So I returned the medium size and ordered the large. But the large is too big across my hips. I didn't want to return the dress again so it's at the alteration shop now. Fingers crossed that it will fit nicely when I get to pick it up.

I love this fabric so much, it's smooth, cooling, light, and doesn't wrinkle! Dries quickly too. This is definitely a more form-fitting cut than the Freezer dress, but if you're hourglass shape with a relatively flat stomach like me, then it's really flattering. (For me as a 5'2" 34A 27in waist 36in hips woman, the small was a skimming but not tight fit.) I also appreciate the modest neckline and back coverage. It feels like a more mature cut. I got the white magnolia and the navy floral. I didn't notice this on the navy, but on the white you can see on the front of the dress a bit where the pocket stitching is. This wasn't a deal breaker for me, but I don't love that. I do appreciate that the pockets are anchored so they don't flop around in there, and I love having pockets for small, light items, like a grocery list or a work badge.

Women's Chill River Dress runs smaller than most XL clothing.

I love this sundress and would of given it a full 5 stars if the arm holes weren't so big! I did pay to have it altered a couple inches. It fits perfectly now!

perfect dress to throw on and go to the store or walk the dog. thin material (you'll have to wear a bra) but helpful for cooling on muggy days. fits as expected ordered a large (wear a size 12) and its body skimming but not snug

Love the material and the style--comfortable, easy care, nice fit. Always good to have pockets. But I returned the dress because it was pretty short--shorter than pictured on the model.

Arm holes a little big. Complements first time I wore it. I like the pockets, but creates a draw to abdomen.

This dress is great for feeling comfortable on hot, humid days without looking like you're only dressed enough for the beach or pool (although it would be fine there too). It's perfectly suitable for running errands or going out to eat, especially with a light sweater if you'll be in air conditioning -- and the pockets are not only handy, but help give it a relaxed, casual vibe. My usual sizes are small for tops and 4 tall for pants (5'8", 130 lbs), but I found that this particular dress actually fits me a little better in an extra small, although bustier women might want to stick with their usual size. My ONLY wish is that Columbia offered tall sizes in its dresses and tops as well as its pants, because I would like this dress even more if the hem didn't expose quite so much of my thighs and the bodice extended just a little farther down my ribs.

I bought this for a knock around dress and for golf. The pockets are great for tees, markers and balls. The stretchy fabric makes it perfect for the links. It's long enough that you wouldn't have to wear under pants with legs but I have some short spanks like undies I do wear. It runs a tad small but most Columbia clothes run on the small side.

There WAS a black dress with a printed pattern BUT NOW they are selling a solid black dress for this item.

I received the dress in a timely manner. The fabric had a cool feel. Loved the print and pockets. It was just a little tighter around the hips then I'm comfortable wearing so I had to return it. I usually wear a small this was a medium.

Gave this a 4 for sizing. I am usually a 6 and sometimes a 4, or wear a S, sometimes a M if the item is very fitted. I never buy an XS, even in Columbia products, of which I live in. This dress in a size S just hung on me. Not flattering. Armholes were also large. Loved the color and the fabric. Would be especially perfect for traveling. Can go from errands to work to dinner.

I really like the dress. At first I wasn't sure if I liked the material, but it's very comfortable. The only thing stopping it from getting 5 stars is that the arm holes are little big. But I may still get another.

This dress is going to be great for the summer. I like the higher neckline. It will block the sun on my already sun damaged chest. I find it runs big. I ordered a medium thinking my larger chest (36D) qualifies but nope--too big. I will exchange for a small. Love the fun pattern--black rubbed texture print--it's not your typical black dress. I am not a fan of the pockets. I think it makes the dress seem bulky. Maybe I will like them better in the smaller size? I will have to have the dress hemmed. I may have my seamstress sew the pockets closed? For reference I am 4' 11" and 125 lbs,

Good quality