REI Co-op Aoraki Travel Dress
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Whether you're backpacking through India or sightseeing in South America, the REI Co-op Aoraki travel dress will keep you comfortable with fabric that dries overnight after a quick wash along the way.
Shop newer version- 4-way stretch polyester wicks, breathes and offers UPF 50 sun protection
- Durable water repellent (DWR) finish causes water to bead up on the face fabric, providing light coverage in inclement weather
- Drop-in hand pockets with hidden, zippered security pocket inside right pocket
- Drawstring waistband for a comfortable fine-tuned fit
- REI Co-op brand is certified to The Climate Label; we actively fund efforts to reduce carbon emissions across our business and support climate projects around the world
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View all REI Co-op Women's Dresses| Best Use | Casual Travel |
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| Dress Style | V-neck |
| Fabric | 86% polyester/14% spandex |
| Sun-Protective Fabric | Yes |
| UPF Rating | 50 |
| Moisture Wicking | Yes |
| Quick Drying | Yes |
| Sleeve Length | Short Sleeve |
| Length | 38 inches |
| Gender | Women's |
| Sustainability | From a Climate Label Certified brand |
| XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | 1X | 2X | 3X | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18W | 20W | 22W | 24W | 26W | |
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| Numerical Size | 00 | 0-2 | 4-6 | 8-10 | 12-14 | 16 | 18 | 20-22 | 24-26 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 |
| Bust | 31 | 32-33 | 34-35 | 36-37 | 38.5-40 | 41-42.5 | 43-45 | 47-49 | 51-53 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38.5 | 40 | 42.5 | 45 | 47 | 49 | 51 | 53 |
| Sleeve Length | 29.5 | 30 | 30.5 | 31 | 31.5 | 32 | 32.5 | 33.5 | 34.5 | 30 | 30 | 30.5 | 30.5 | 31 | 31 | 31.5 | 31.5 | 32 | 32.5 | 33.5 | 33.5 | 34.5 | 34.5 |
| Waist | 24.5 | 25.5-26.5 | 27.5-28.5 | 29.5-30.5 | 32-33.5 | 34.5-36.5 | 37.5-39.5 | 40.5-42.5 | 44.5-46.5 | 25.5 | 26.5 | 27.5 | 28.5 | 29.5 | 30.5 | 32 | 33.5 | 36 | 38.5 | 40.5 | 42.5 | 44.5 | 46.5 |
| Hip | 34 | 35-36 | 37-38 | 39-40 | 41.5-43 | 44-46 | 47-49 | 50-52 | 54-56 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41.5 | 43 | 45.5 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 |
| Inseam | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
Sizing Notes
Measurements are stated in inches unless otherwise indicated. Size chart values represent body measurements, not garment measurements. Some women's pants are available in petite and tall sizes. Typically petite sizes fit women 4'11" to 5'3". Regular sizes fit women 5'4" to 5'8". Tall sizes fit women 5'9" to 5'11".
PETITE: Generally, as compared to regular sizes, petite sizes are 2.5 inches shorter in inseam, 1 inch shorter in body length, 1.25 inches shorter in sleeve length and ¾ inch shorter in total rise.
TALL: tall sizes are 3 inches longer in inseam, 2 inches longer in body length, 2.5 inches longer in sleeve length and 1.25 inches longer in total rise.
Capri or cropped pants have an intentionally shorter inseam—reference the technical specs instead of this chart.
Inseam is measured to the floor.
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Easy, breezy dress!
This is an amazingly flattering and functional dress. I actually grabbed it due to the soft, airy fabric, not because I thought it looked good. Turns out, though, it flatters the midsection AND is super cute with the tie at the waist and shorter-in-front and longer-in-back hem. Any dress with pockets get bonus points but this one has, in addition to the two side pockets, a hidden, zippered pocket for cards and keys. It is SO easy to throw on and now I'm kicking myself for not having bought both colors! Please, REI, make more and in more fun colors! This goes down as one of the best purchases in my life! (5'4", 135lb, Medium is perfect)
Favorite Item In My Closet
I originally bought this dress for our honeymoon traveling through Spain and Portugal. I loved the look, the light weight, the deep pockets, the neckline, the fit, and the fact that it can go from sopping wet from the wash to dry enough to pack in my bag in under 3 hours. The Aoraki dress was one of my staple items through our entire trip (I'm wearing it in over half our photos) and I wear it at least twice a week, even when not traveling. It's without a doubt my favorite clothing I own. Currently, I own the Trees print, but I was planning to come back and order it in black as soon as I had enough extra money to blow. I'm SO BUMMED that it's no longer available. This is THE PERFECT DRESS. REI, please bring back this gem.
Amazing Dress
I'm a middle aged woman carrying a lot of extra body weight who loves being active, and I still have young kids. This dress is PERFECT for my life! The drawstring waist makes it not look like a potato sack on me, but I also don't look like a dumpy middle-aged woman. Easy to wear in cold weather by adding leggings underneath. Doesn't wrinkle, washes easily. Lightweight enough for hot weather. Pockets so you can actually carry things! Zippered pocked so your keys don't accidentally fall out when you're at the park. I would wear this dress every day, it's so wonderful. Please get more colors/patterns!
Comfortable dress even for curvy women
I'm always nervous getting dresses in this shape because I assume they won't fit my hips. But this one does! I have hips and a butt and a stomach, and this dress doesn't cling to any of them. The material is heavy enough that it hangs well, but is still breathable. The tie at the waist lets you cinch the dress a little to give some definition to your waist. I'm 5'11 and 185lb (got a Large) and I feel like this dress shows my shape without being clingy and it's not a shapeless sack either. Love that I have something easy to wear in the summer that looks cute and doesn't require any effort to put together.
I just bought a second one!
This dress is so versatile. You can wear it out and about during the day, out with friends in the evening or even hiking! I was wearing this dress on a road trip down to Escalante and once I got there realized my bag for the weekend had been left behind. I literally wore this dress for 3 days straight and I loved it. I hiked in it and was more than comfortable. The material kept me cool and protected in the desert sun. And it was super easy to hand wash and dried quickly. I highly recommend this dress to anyone for anything! I’m 5’5’’ and about 125 lbs, usually wear a small but I have an XS in this dress and it fits perfectly.
Awesome dress!! Please restock!
Took this dress backpacking through Europe for 3 weeks. I wore this dress more than any other piece of clothing. Doesn't wrinkle, dries very fast, light weight and incredible comfortable. Actually came back to buy this dress in black and was disappointed to see they no longer have any colors of this dress in stock. This is an awesome travel dress, please restock!!
THE BEST TRAVEL DRESS!
First - REI PLEASE make this dress in more colors! I love it so much. It's the PERFECT travel dress, I haven't managed to wrinkle it even after smashing it into the bottom of a backpack for an entire day, or travelling with it across the world smooshed in a suitcase. I own it in both colors and would own it in more if possible. it's moisture wicking, light for packing, comfortable, cool, has a hidden pocket that you can zip your credit card into while travelling, and easy to wash and dry. Great for people with curves, as the tie waist gives great definition. It's easily my favorite dress that I own.
Perfect casual dress!
I grabbed this in black on a whim and took it straight to the register without trying it on. And I'm in love with it. Super flattering with the v-neck and short sleeves. The waist is higher (I'm short waisted, so a lot of times the waist is too low) so that the fabric glides right over my hips. Hits a couple of inches above the knee. I usually wear a medium in tops (34d, 5'4'', 135 pounds) but got this in a small and it's just right. I'm excited about the pockets too. They are a design detail instead of just being placed in the side seams. Definitely recommend it.
Make more colors and patterns, please!
I am traveling to Southeast Asia this summer and I was looking for dresses with sleeves and pockets. I bought this online, thinking I'd just send it back when it didn't fit. I have a larger middle so most dresses fit well everywhere and then look awful there. Um, I need more. I bought the xl (5'6", 200lbs with my shoulders fitting into 14 size dresses and my stomach needing an 18) and it looks great. My boobs aren't busting out a low cut, my stomach doesn't stretch the material and the waist hits as an empire so it is flattering. I'm so glad I bought this dress and I've already bought THE ONLY OTHER AVAILABLE COLOR (ahem, REI). Please make more colors and patterns and don't change anything about them.
Feels fabulous and looks great!
Purchased this dress recently. Before it arrived via mail I purchased it in a second color because the reviews were so great. I was nervous but excited for the first dress to arrive. As soon as it arrived I loved it, before even putting it on. The print was great and fabric felt soft and silky. Just wore the dress for the first time tonight and LOVED it! It felt fabulous. Moved with me very well and the fabric was silky. On a hot day it is comfortable. Fits perfect and gives a great shape. Wish I had purchased it in all three colors when they were available. Please make this dress in more colors and patterns. Would purchase it again.