Malena Dress
Cara Cara New York
$595
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Product Details
The Cara Cara Malena Dress brings a crisp cotton-poplin shirt dress in bold baroque print with a cinched belted waist. Pair it with espadrilles and a canvas tote for a relaxed daytime ensemble.
Materials and Measurements
Brown (100% Cotton Poplin) Casual Dress. Collared neckline. Short Sleeve. Front button closure. Shoulder to hemline length: 48". Imported.
Size and Fit
Sized: 0 - 16
The model is wearing a size 4.
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Fabulous cut, print and weight for summer.
I wore this to a destination work event and was constantly complimented by colleagues and strangers alone. It runs a little tight in the chest- I am a D- but overall the fit was perfect. Will 100% rent again.
Size 6 was perfect
The color and pattern of the dress are so good… I was stopped multiple times with people giving me compliments on the dress. The fit was true to size.
perfect for this fall transitional weather!
This dress felt so flattering and high quality. All of the details made it look and feel expensive. I got so many compliments on it at work. My only small issue was that while it fit perfectly, it was a little tight for raising my arms over my head. Wasn’t a big deal at work, but might be for some people. I wore it was tan booties and it was great. I’d probably rent it again.
A keeper. Many complements. Great length too !
Beautiful and put together, yet so easy to wear and comfortable. Good for work, travel, weekends- very versatile look. Lightweight and breathable. Length works well for petite.
Flattering cut. Has pockets!
Super comfortable and flattering
Perfect for Italian summer. Fit just right. Easy to walk around all day in.
Well made dress, fit true to size
Very lightweight comfortable fabric. Great dress
Perfect dress for a more formal workday very airy and perfect for a hot summer day
I held on to this one for a while because it’s so pretty. Would have bought, but too expensive for now.
Dress was midi length. Fit perfectly. You can adjust the belt if you want it to go slightly tighter (which I liked).
I loved this dress. I felt so elegant wearing this! Perfect cocktail length. This fit so well everywhere EXCEPT for the shoulders. The shoulders were so tight that until it stretched a little, I couldn’t lift my arms above my head haha. After an hour, it stretched slightly and then I was fine. As a photographer, that wasn’t great 😂 but we got there and I did love this dress! I’m usually between a 2 and 4 and wear a small dress. Glad I went with a size 4, probably could have done a 6 for the shoulders, and the belt would have cinched in the waist.
Comfortable, well made, high quality, the belt is a nice detail
This dress is incredibly comfortable and flattering. It fit like a dream (I have a lather chest so got a size 6) I wore it walking my kids to coffee with a friend, to a welcome dinner for work, and on a date night!
This was a great work dress. I wore it to travel and then dinner with clients.
For me this dress was a winner. It was true to size on me (size 6, but I am small up top). Great for warm weather. Perfect length for a work event. The pattern may be busy for some, but I received so many compliments! And yay, pockets!
Loved this dress bc it was super easy to throw on and look nice. I wore it to work and a backyard party. It was a little tight on my chest but overall great
I think I could've sized up to a 6 for more room in the bust and abdomen area. It was a little tight when hugging or sitting but worked for the events I had! I received a lot of compliments!
Great work dress. Has pockets and belt. Loved the colors as it could be spring, summer, or fall. Wore it on its own during the day, but threw on a burnt orange sweater over top for a chilly morning. Only misfortune is that if you have broader shoulders, it’s a tight fit.
Others said this, so I ordered the 14 (I'm between a 12 and 14 right now). The 14 was still tight on my shoulders and chest. Not sure I would order again despite how cute it is.
Overall Fit
Runs small
Chest
Runs small
Arms & Shoulders
Runs small
This doesn’t have any give! I could button it but feel as if a 6 would fit better. I’d say this runs on the small side!!
I’m a 32C, and the dress fit in most places except the chest. The waist button popped open from time to time. I’ve rented other styles from this brand and 0 usually fits perfectly. This seems to be a design problem.
If you have a large bust, sizing up will not help. I took the largest size possible because I know this brand runs small and I usually take a size 8. The waist was very snug and although I could button the front, it the gaping at the bust made it unwearable. Also the belt is attached in the back, and had it fit, I was planning on belting it with a suede belt and wearing it with boots. The belt buckle is covered in rattan, so it’s definitely a summer dress.
Zero give in the waist; my bust was too large to properly button—tried bc I liked the pattern! Super bummed I couldn’t wear this
I enjoyed this on the olde town in Malta. Very comfortable and versatile for the mild to moderately weather.
I'm a big fan of a shirt dress and the pattern/colors of this one were so pretty! I wore it a few times and got compliments every time. The only thing with it was it fit better when I wore a sports bra as it flattened the girls down and I could wear it buttoned up all the way, which is my preferred style for a shirt dress. No complaints about the dress though.
Great fit, perfect for us petite's
Really cute dress, fit well - great for work.
Beautiful dress, great fit. Wore a few times for work and while traveling and received numerous compliments!
You can dress this up or down. I felt elegant and pulled together for a dinner in a resort setting.
Loved it! It was a little snug in the chest
Fabulous dress -- Cara Cara is the best. But this one didn't fit me at 33+ weeks pregnant. Had a bit of trouble with the buttons around the bust. I got it on but it was a squeeze.
A bit snug as a fabric had no give, but it looked wonderful and it had pockets. This dress was fabulous.
I wore this to work but you could definitely wear this to something more casual. I liked the belt how it structured the waist.