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Athena Drape Top - Black

$98.00 AUD

4.5 rating from 415 customers

Athena Drape Top - Black

$98.00 AUD

4.5 rating from 415 customers
The soft, flowy top that makes comfort look polished. Pair it with jeans, tailored pants or the matching wide-leg trousers for effortless travel, work and evenings out.

"So soft and absolutely stunning. Great fit and flattering. So good I jumped back on and ordered another colour."

Beth B. Verified Buyer

"Super comfortable and beautiful soft fabric. Very flattering draping. Can be worn as a casual top, or styled up for a dressier look. Love it!"

Merrill M. Verified Buyer

"Excellent quality fabric that drapes beautifully."

sarah s. Verified Buyer

"Love the soft fabric and drape. Beautiful quality fabric. Great for work and travel."

Tiffany T. Verified Buyer

"Just wonderful for travel for a summer destination. So comfortable but elegant"

Maria M. Verified Buyer
Size
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Australian Owned
Shipped from Australia
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Description

The Athena Top features an effortlessly stylish and versatile soft wrap design. It drapes beautifully for a relaxed yet flattering fit. 

Made from lightweight, breathable Lenzing Modal fabric, it offers all-day comfort with a sleeveless design and a refined neckline for an elevated touch. The back hemline drops for the perfect coverage.

Front length: 52cm for a small, increasing .5cm for each size thereafter

Fit: true to size This product is true to size - for additional front length and coverage, we recommend sizing up.

Model is wearing a size Small

Shipping

Australia Standard Delivery - $12
(FREE Over $150)

Australia Express Delivery - $15

New Zealand Standard Delivery - $20

International Standard Delivery – $20

DHL Express Service - $35 where available

Returns

If you want to return your products you must inform us within 14 days of receiving your order via the returns portal and we must receive your garment back to us within 30 days of you receiving your order. View our returns policies for more information.

FINAL SALE items cannot be returned or exchanged.

Care Instructions
  • Cold gentle machine wash separately, inside out
  • Use a mild washing detergent
  • Avoid using fabric softeners and stain removers
  • Do not wring, soak or bleach
  • Line dry inside out in shade
  • Do not tumble dry
  • Avoid rough surfaces
  • Cool iron inside out if required
  • Do not dry clean
Fabric

95% Lenzing Modal, 5% Elastane

Buy 2 or more, get 30% OFF

Mix and match any 2 pieces from the offer

Customer Reviews

4.5

Based on 415 Reviews

Reviews Summary

What sets the Athena Drape Top apart is its incredibly soft fabric and fluid, non-clingy fall, which customers consistently describe as flattering, elegant and comfortable. It moves easily from a flight or workday to dinner, while the versatile cut layers under jackets and pairs especially well with jeans and high-waisted wide-leg pants.

Customer Fit Feedback

Most customers report: Generally true to size with an easy, draped fit, although some customers size down for a neater fit and others size up for extra bust room, fullness or front length.

The front sits around the waist and works particularly well with high-waisted pants, while the back falls lower. Several shoppers found the front shorter than expected, especially with a longer torso or larger bust; sizing up can create more drape and coverage. Customers also praise the V-neck, comfortable bust fit and lack of gaping.

What Customers Say

  • "“So comfortable but elegant”"
  • "“Falls nicely and not clingy.”"
  • "“This top takes me from work to out for drinks/dinner.”"

Frequently Asked Questions

Real answers based on customer reviews

Material & Quality

Is the fabric really as soft and high-quality as it looks?

Yes. 51 of the 100 reviews describe the fabric as soft, smooth, light, luxurious, or beautiful quality. Customers consistently say it feels pleasant against the skin and has enough fluidity to create an elegant drape rather than looking stiff.

Based on 51 customer reviews

Fit & Sizing

Is the draped shape flattering, or will it cling to my body?

The drape is one of the top's most praised features, mentioned positively in 41% of reviews. Customers say it falls beautifully, looks slimming, and creates an elegant shape, while one reviewer specifically noted that the material does not cling.

Based on 41 customer reviews
How does the sizing run, and should I size up or down?

Sizing feedback from 18 reviewers is generally positive but varies according to the desired drape and coverage. Examples include an Australian size 12 wearing a medium, a size 18–20 wearing 3XL, and a usual size 8 finding XS comfortable; some customers sized down for a neater fit, while those wanting more bust or stomach coverage often sized up. Follow the measurements, then size up if you prefer extra front length or a looser drape.

Based on 18 customer reviews
Is the top short at the front?

Length was discussed by 19 reviewers, and feedback is mixed: many found it perfect at the waist or hips, while nine wanted slightly more front length. The high-low shape is especially well suited to high-waisted pants, but customers with a long torso, larger bust, or a preference for stomach coverage may want to size up or check the garment measurements carefully.

Based on 19 customer reviews
Will it work for a larger bust, and does it provide enough coverage?

Feedback from eight reviewers is reassuring: larger-busted customers found the drape flattering, and one deliberately chose a larger size for a looser bust fit. Reviewers also said the V-neck was not too plunging, the neckline did not gape, and the shoulder area covered bra straps well, although sizing up may provide additional front length.

Based on 8 customer reviews

Style & Versatility

Can I dress this top up, or is it mainly casual?

It is highly versatile, with 39 reviewers describing different outfits or occasions. Customers have worn it to work, dinner, drinks, while traveling, and for relaxed everyday wear, pairing it with jeans for a casual look or tailored pants, jewelry, and heels for a dressier outfit.

Based on 39 customer reviews
What bottoms look best with this top?

Reviewers successfully paired it with jeans, skirts, shorts, yoga pants, lounge pants, and tailored trousers. Wide-leg and high-waisted pants were especially popular because the shorter front sits neatly at the waistband, while several customers loved wearing it as a coordinated set with Dharma Bums pants.

Based on 23 customer reviews
Can I layer it under a blazer or jacket?

Yes. Six reviewers specifically styled it under blazers, denim jackets, or other jackets and found that the draped design still looked polished. This makes it useful on its own in warmer weather and as a soft base layer during cooler months.

Based on 6 customer reviews

Reviews and Counting

I love this top!! This is the third one I've bought from Dharma Bums (the others in charcoal and pink) I couldn't resist the black one for work and dressing up in for a night out. I'm 182 cm and 70 kg. The medium is a perfect fit.
— Di D.
Athena Drape Top - Black
Absolutely love the Athena Drop top! I now need them in all the colours!!!
— Rachael R.
Athena Drape Top - Black
Amazing design, flattering. Makes me feel elegant and put together whilst wearing the most comfortable, soft drapey fabric ever !
— Rosemary R.
Athena Drape Top - Black
love love love this top - very flattering design and super comfortable. Have it in black and chocolate
— Leanne L.
Athena Drape Top - Black
So soft and absolutely stunning. Great fit and flattering. So good I jumped back on and ordered another colour.
— Beth B.
Athena Drape Top - Black
Fabulous flowy top. Really happy with my purchase. Bought the small and glad I did
— Katherine K.
Athena Drape Top - Black
You can dress it up for work or pair with jeans for the weekend - the fabric is so soft! Bought it in multiple colours once I ordered my first one.
— Angela A.
Athena Drape Top - Black
Love the soft fabric and drape. Beautiful quality fabric. Great for work and travel.
— Tiffany T.
Athena Drape Top - Black
When my Dharma Bums order arrived I was excited to see how the Athena Drape Top would look on a more mature woman. To my delight it looks and feels great. A very easy to wear elegant fit top. I would recommend this item to every woman of any age.
— Glenis G.
Athena Drape Top - Black
Super comfortable and beautiful soft fabric. Very flattering draping. Can be worn as a casual top, or styled up for a dressier look. Love it!
— Merrill M.
Athena Drape Top - Black

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is your Returns Policy?

Please inform us via our Returns Portal within 14 days of receiving your order that you wish to return an item.

Items purchased in sale can be returned for a Store Credit.

When will my order be dispatched?

Your order will be dispatch within 1 business day of your order being place. During busy sale periods your order will be dispatched within 7 business days.

If you require expediated delivery during sale periods, please choose Express Shipping and your order will leave within 1 business day.

What size should I choose?

Our garments are in Australian sizing and are true to size. Please refer to our size guide or contact us at customerservice@darmha.com for more detailed advice.