REI Co-op Trailmade Dress
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Hiking in a dress—why not? The REI Co-op Trailmade dress is made to rough it on the trail, in the woods, and up and over mountaintops—and, of course, it has pockets to keep everything handy.
Shop similar products- Lightweight nylon/spandex blend with 2-way stretch is breathable, wicks moisture and dries fast, keeping you comfortable all day long
- UPF 50+ sun protection
- Elastic waistband adjusts with a bungee for a fine-tuned fit
- Drop-in hand pockets with hidden, zippered security pocket inside right pocket
- Weight: 12 oz. (size S)
- Machine wash cold; do not bleach; tumble dry low
- 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 the REI Co-op Trailmade Product LineView all REI Co-op Women's Dresses| Best Use | Hiking |
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| Dress Style | V-neck |
| Fabric | 94% nylon/6% 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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Tall Girl Approved Hiking Dress
This dress is ideal for walks and afternoon strolls on the trail. I'm a tall girl but found that the length of the dress was great and hits right above my knees. As far as the fit goes, I was worried that since it's a dress, my legs would feel restricted on uphill portions of hikes, but I found that there was great mobility. I'd have to do a full lunge in order to feel restricted. It's so lightweight and feels incredible on a warm day. Also, the short sleeves are very comfortable and do not dig into my armpits even for having broader shoulders. The drawstring waist makes it very flattering and feminine as well!! Great quality and a score for long-legged girls!
My oh my!
This dress is great. I love the fabric and small details. It is light weight and easy to clean fabric. This is absolutely going to be a part of my spring/summer travel and work attire. The cinched waist is flattering and it has pockets! You could use this for a day out in nature, an afternoon out with friends or a casual day at the office. Enjoy this versatile new addition to your wardrobe.
Comfortable lightweight dress
This is a lightweight, comfortable dress that would be great for warm weather, active days, and travel. The fabric is light and comfortable and dries quickly. I wore this on a warm spring day and got splashed by my children and the dress dried quickly while I wore it. The pockets are great (2 deep pockets and a smaller zipper pocket) for stashing gear like keys, chapstick, or other small things you need on the go. The length is nice — provides enough coverage without being cumbersome. The cut is flattering as it can be cinched in at the waist however, I don’t like how the draw cord sticks out right at the belly button. I also felt like the collar gives it a little bit of an institutional uniform feel, though probably not if it were in a more whimsical color. Overall, a very well built and flexible dress.
Cool & casual for summer hiking & travels.
I live in Southern California where it is often warm, even in winter. I tried out this hiking dress on a cool day in February in our local foothills of Claremont on a 9 mile route to Potato Mountain. The dress fabric is very comfortable & cooling as breezes blow. I loved the elastic waistband which made it even more comfortable! Since it was still a bit cool, I chose to wear leggings this day but in summer, it would be better without. I would love this dress while traveling since it would be great for enjoying a meal at a restaurant after hiking or exploring all day! Also, appropriate for touring museums & visitor centers ! It washed up easily & dried quickly on a hangar. Super nice for trips!
Fantastic for hiking!
This dress is fantastic for hiking, active days, travel, and warm summer days. PROS: +Moisture wicking: This dress is so light and moisture wicking. It feels so breezy and kept me cool during a hot, fast-paced Arizona hike. I went out to eat afterwards and the dress was dry and wrinkle free. +Stain/wrinkle/odor resistant: I accidentally spilled a berry smoothie on it and it wiped right off, no stains! After leaving it crumpled in a corner, I picked it up and it was free of wrinkles and had no bad odors. +Mobility: I was so worried I would be fighting this dress my entire hike, but no! I was able to move just as freely as I do in leggings. I climbed up and down boulders, squatted, and took as giant steps as I could and this dress stayed PERFECTLY in place. +Durability: Brushed by some catsclaw and various stabby bushes while hiking and this dress didn’t tear or even snag! +Pockets!!! There's a small zippered pocket for lip balm, keys and all those little things that tend to slide out while hiking. It also has HUGE side pockets that can even fit your phone. *Fit/style/color: My only complaint about this dress is the fit/style. The bodice was too short for my long torso, so the drawstring sat above my natural waist and bunched in the back. The skirt design is perfect for hiking and doesn’t ride up, but the bubble shape is not flattering for a curvier girl. I disliked the neckline in particular because, to me, it looks like scrubs. Beige is not my favorite color on me, but it is perfect for hiding the dust and dirt of the desert. Overall, I love this dress for hiking and those warm adventure/travel days where you don't know what the day will bring. The style was not very flattering on my body, but I'd still wear it again and maybe even purchase in a different color just because I really enjoyed how well it functioned and kept me cool.
Versatile dress!
I really love this dress! It’s great for outdoor activities or a casual office day. The fabric is soft without being clingy and feels somewhat structured. I love the collar and the cinch waist. I wear a size typically wear a L /XL or 16 and this fit me great in an XL. I wish it came in more colors and prints!
Travel Dress!
Easy fit, flattering fit allowing for full range of motion. Length will keep me cool in warm weather but long enough to not feel revealing. I will use this dress for travel and short hikes/walks and around town. Especially like the zipper pocket.
Best summer dress for all occasions
I absolutely love this dress! I bought it in both colors, I hope they make more in different colors and patterns, I can not have too many of this dress. I was honestly surprised that the medium was the perfect fit for me. I am 5'8 and 175lbs, so I typically wear a large or size 10 in women's dress sizes but the large was too loose on me so I tried the medium and it was perfect. This dress does everything. It's the perfect dress to travel with because it's so light weight and the wrinkles aren't really a concern. The pockets are large and comfortable. I love that the waist has elastic so it can accommodate multiple sizes, and it dries quickly after a wash. It has a nice little hook by the collar so you can hang it up even if you don't have a hanger. This dress has been perfect for hiking, gardening, farmers market, dinner, running errands etc. Sometimes you wake up and just need something really quick to throw on to look presentable and this dress paied with some hooped earrings has been a welcomed solution in reducing the daily cognitive overload. Make this in more colors REI, please and thank you!!! :)
Good for travel - not very versatile
I received these products for free from the REI Trailblazers sampling program in exchange for my honest review. The pros: This dress is very light-weight, great color (I got green), and packs small. It also dries very quickly. The cons: the cinch sits below my waist which makes the top half of the dress seem a little bulky (I also have an inverted triangle body shape so it over accents my top half). It wrinkles easily when packed. The pockets are great but it would be great if they zipped or snapped closed (items can fall out). Overall use: it took me awhile to figure out its best use. I never wore it without tights because it doesn’t have built in shorts nor snaps (like a body suit). I wore it camping and hiking a couple of times and it just felt like it didn’t cover what I wanted from it. I will say that I feel the best use for this dress for me is international backpacking where you have limited space but need something that is somewhat dressy for a nice night out. As I said, it packs small and is very light-weight - accept the wrinkles and it’s a good option.
Comfortable Travel Dress in Plus sizes!
I’ve been waiting a long time for REI to make a trail/ travel dress in plus sizes. Super comfortable and light weight with generous sized pockets. I like a looser dress so I went a size up, and have plenty of room to move. I bought this to run around in and travel in but might just try a hike in it sometime. I love the forest green color but wish they also had a black dress for purchase. The bungee cord in the front is a little weird, but I’ve managed to tuck it/wind it up so it’s not flopping around when I walk. Thanks again REI for making this awesome dress in a size for us busty/ larger sized girls! I’m going back to buy the other color today!