Customer Reviews Patagonia Iliana Halter Dress

I am about 30 pounds overweight with a big stomach. This dress is flattering and so comfortable! Very cute tropical print and you can dress it up or down. Soft fabric. Not too low cut in the front. Highly recommend, especially if you're carrying around a few extra pounds.

I ordered this dress for my trip and has not let me down. I ordered size Large being a 5' 160 pound person. The fabric is perfect for traveling and the fit is perfect. I wanted to change from shorts or pants on this trip and this little dress is what I was looking for. It leaves a little exposed on the top but nothing a cami will not fix if you do not want to expose a little cleavage. The hem goes down to cover my knees being a petite myself but not too long. It is also perfect wear for any summer occasion.

I have had other versions of this dress from Patagonia and this one is as good as the others. Not as low cut as the one from a couple years ago, which is good. Excellent for hot weather. Medium fits 5'5" 125 lbs A cup perfectly.

This is a great dress for either daily activities or for dressing up with a wrap, jewelry, and some pretty shoes. I was concerned that I'd have to wear a strapless bra with this but since it has the built-in shelf bra I was fine. The double layer in that area is thick enough that my private areas are well, kept private! I felt both feminine and upbeat although I am 50 years old. I didn't feel the dress was inappropriate for me. Thank you once again Zappos. I'm becoming convinced that your employees have to wear and judge some particular products and put that in the product description. That would be great for me; to meet someone in Zappos who could tell me why they liked the product. Wouldn't that be fun? I know customers rate the product but I'd also like to hear it from someone at Zappos since they probably have zillions of products to choose from for their own personal purchase choices.

Very well made dress and quite cute. It's very low-cut though, and even though the neck is a halter, you can't really tie it tighter to make it less low-cut.

Great dress for pear shapes. I usually wear a 12/14 and I got the XL. It fits great. I think a L may have clung to my stomach a bit more than I would want. I am a D cup and ahem, not as "perky" as I used to be. The shelf bra provided absolutely zero support for me so I wear the dress with a strapless bra. I don't consider that a minus, however, as there isn't a shelf bra in the world that can hold me up. Bottom line: very cute, comfy, flattering dress at a reasonable price!

I love the style of this dress, it is very cute. I am 5'6", 36B, 127 lbs and tried the small. The top was hard to get on and was way too tight. Also the neckline was a bit too revealing. I do not know if the medium would be better.

This dress is very cute and easy to wear! I am pretty consistently a "medium" but I am a 34D so sometimes the tops of dresses just aren't big enough so based on the other reviews I ordered it in both M and L. The L was fine but not as snug around the torso as I would like. The M is definitely a bit revealing but not overly and so great to not have to wear a bra (another thing about the L, band around the built in bra was a bit loose too). Falls just above my knee (I'm 5'7"). I thought it was a little too long but due to the revealing nature of the top and the fullness of the skirt (and my age!). I think the length is appropriate. I got tons of compliments!

I love this dress but I did think it was just a little long for a fun halter dress. So I had it taken up a few inches.

I really wanted to like this dress. It fits very nice around the waist/torso. My only issue is that it is very tight around the chest (almost to the point I cannot breath well) and the halter can only be tied to where it has no support, or too tight for comfort. I am 5'2" 115 pounds and ordered the small. It fits well but does not feel that great after about an hour.

This dress is really cute! I was nervous about it being cotton since I'm used to the Corinne and Morning Glory, but the stretch cotton is comfortable and seems to conform to your body well and looks really nice. I wear an XS in both my other Patagonia dresses, but ordered an S and XS in this one because the reviews said it runs small, but I found the XS worked perfectly. Peoples' complaint is that the dress is too small in the rib cage, but I have a small rib cage and shoulders and found that if I were any smaller, the straps would be set too far apart in the front, as was the case when I tried on the small. For reference, I'm 5'-5", 115 lbs with a runner's build. I'm a 32C and definitely don't need a bra with this dress, but might wear one sometimes just to look a little bigger on top. The fabric and pattern make it so if you get cold, nipples shouldn't be too much of an issue if you choose to go with no bra. Lululemon seems to provide cup inserts to hide nipples and I think it would be great if Patagonia started doing the same. I'd say that I still love the Corinne the best, but this dress is more flattering and comfortable than the Morning Glory. My only complaint is that the halter is a bit uncomfortable on the neck, but that's the case with all halters.

I am 5'3", 120 pounds, a 34B and the size small fits perfectly, coming to the top of my knees. It is low cut but tight across the chest so there is no gaping. It is the perfect summer dress for day or night, dressed up or down.

Love this dress! It's a head-turner. Very comfortable and sexy at the same time...a perfect vacation dress. It can be worn to casual daytime activities and easily transition into dinner. I own it in more than one color. You can't go wrong with this dress!

This dress is great! I have both the black and the pink color. I am 5'4", 135ish, and 36C+, just the right amount of coverage on top and it is an a-line so it gives you a nice silhouette yet doesn't hug the body.

This is a great dress. I am a 30C/D so I have a hard time finding dresses that fit snugly around my rib cage. This one stays up and the shelf bra and halter provide enough support that I do not need to wear a bra, which is very unusual for me. The length is good and the cut is very slimming, even when I have eaten a lot. It is comfortable and the halter does not hurt my neck. Best of all, you cannot tell it is Patagonia. I am not outdoorsy at all and have never shopped for dresses at outdoor stores but I accompanied a friend into a Patagonia store and found this. I do not know how it washes or holds up over time but at this price, I may buy more colors. It is so cute, and fits right off the rack, with no alterations!

I love this dress! It's well made and fits like a glove. I love the built in bra and the material is super comfortable.

I received compliments on the very first wearing, and it is super comfortable. I, like other reviewers, would appreciate a bit more coverage on top (I am a 36D, and this is a bit flashy). It sort of slid down my back a bit during the day, but I figured that is because it feels more like cotton than some of my other summer dresses. A higher spandex content might keep it in place better. That said, it is super cute, very flattering, and I cannot wait to wear it again!

Love this dress. After trying on a million different LBD's for my best friends wedding this was a last minute order, four days before the big day. It was the perfect Maid of Honor dress. Great fit, super comfy and flattering.

This dress is so flattering! Fits pretty true to size, I'm normally a 2, I weigh about 125 and am 5'4 and I bought the XS. The only sizing issue I had was the built in bra under the bust, the elastic was very tight on me, so maybe go with the Small. Super cute and very flattering though, highly recommend.

This is a really great summer dress--the fabric is perfect--not heavy or clingy but not flimsy either. The print is pretty and the halter fits well. I took it on a trip and it travels nicely and went from day to evening easily.

Love it! Fits very well, practical, yet super cute for hot summer days. Love the color and the halter style.

Really cute and comfortable. Ordered the medium and it was form fitting, but looked good. I'm 5'10", 145 pounds. Won't put this in the dryer.

I love this dress and know I will wear it a lot this summer. It is a great material and is very cute on.

This is my new favorite dress! The silhouette is elegant and very flattering. I was a bit worried the fabric would be too 'athletic,' but it is a perfect cotton knit, not too flimsy and with the perfect amount of stretch. I am also pleasantly surprised at the amount of support the built-in shelf bra has. I am a 32D and even I could go bra-less in this dress. That's enough reason for me to want this dress in every color! Well-made and worth the price.

This is my first Zappos purchase and I will be back for sure! I love this dress! The shelf bra gives good support, and is very flattering to bust line. The dress itself is slimming and the cotton material is nice for warmer days in sunny California. I'm a size 4 and usually buy small. However, Zappos was out of small so I tried the medium. It was a good choice since these dresses definitely run a little smaller.