Athena 7/8 Sleeve Drape Top - Ruby

$120.00$60.00
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4.9 rating from 20 customers

Athena 7/8 Sleeve Drape Top - Ruby

$120.00$60.00
Save 50%

4.9 rating from 20 customers
The flattering drape top that works just as easily with jeans as it does for dinner. Soft, polished and beautifully coloured, it’s the kind of elevated everyday piece customers keep reaching for.

"Love this! So flattering and stylish"

Carien C. Verified Buyer

"Fabulous top, great quality and very flattering."

Deborah D. Verified Buyer

"The colour is beautiful, true to website, soft to touch, falls nicely, happy with the quality"

Helen H. Verified Buyer

"An ideal trans-season top. Packed for my trip to Japan next week. Love how it fits, so very flattering."

Tina T. Verified Buyer

"Absolutely beautiful colour and fall. Highly recommend"

Donna D. Verified Buyer
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Description

The Athena Drape Top now comes in a versatile 7/8 length sleeve, combining timeless elegance with everyday comfort. Designed with an effortless soft wrap silhouette, it drapes beautifully to create a relaxed yet flattering fit.

Made from lightweight, breathable Lenzing Modal fabric, it ensures all-day comfort while the draped sleeves and refined neckline add an elevated touch. The dipped back hemline offers perfect coverage, making it a chic choice for layering or wearing on its own

  • Buttery-soft 95% Lenzing Modal 
  • Fluid wrap front with natural drape
  • Relaxed fit with soft seams for all-day comfort
  • 3/4 sleeve - versatile across seasons
  • Breathable and easy care

Front Body Length 51.5 for a small. This increases half a CM for each size after.

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

Ilona wears a size Small. She is 179cm tall with an 89cm bust, 66cm waist and 91cm hips.

Shipping

Australia Standard Delivery - $12

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 7 days of receiving your order and we must receive your garment within 10 days of submitting your return request in the portal. 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

Customer Reviews

4.9

Based on 20 Reviews

Reviews Summary

Customers love this top for its elegant fall, silky-soft feel and polished-but-easy look. The colour gets repeated praise for being beautiful and true to the website, while the flattering design makes it feel comfortable, stylish and suitable for both casual wear and dressier occasions.

What Customers Love Most

  • Beautiful colour that customers describe as “lovely,” “really nice” and “true to website”
  • Flattering design with an elegant drape that “falls nicely” on the body
  • Versatile styling that can be worn casual, out for dinner, with jeans, trousers or skirts
  • Soft, good-quality fabric that feels “silky soft” and “lovely on my skin”
  • Comfortable, easy-to-wear fit with a polished look that feels elevated rather than basic

Customers Say These Are Perfect For

  • Smart casual outfits that still feel put-together
  • Dinner or dressier occasions paired with evening pants
  • Everyday wear with jeans, trousers or skirts
  • Anyone wanting a flattering top with more upper-arm coverage
  • Trans-season dressing and travel packing when one top needs to work across occasions

Customer Feedback on Quality

  • Fabric is described as “great quality,” “divine,” “silky soft” and soft to the touch
  • Customers like the way the fabric falls and drapes, giving the garment a more expensive look
  • One reviewer notes the fabric is “easy to wash and wear,” adding practical everyday appeal

Customer Fit Feedback

Most customers report: Mostly true to size, with some feedback suggesting the fit may be slightly generous.

One customer specifically says it is true to size, while another who is a size 14 bought a large and felt she “could have got away with a medium.” Several others describe the fit as flattering, fantastic and better than the sleeveless version.

What Customers Say

  • "“The elegant drape lends itself to both casual with jeans & dressier occasions with evening pants.”"
  • "“This is such a flattering design especially for those girlies who aren’t as comfortable showing off their upper arms.”"
  • "“The fabric is divine and makes the garment look very expensive.”"

Frequently Asked Questions

Real answers based on customer reviews

Fit & Sizing

Is this top actually flattering when worn?

Yes—flattering fit and shape was one of the strongest themes, mentioned in 8 of 16 reviews. Customers described it as “so flattering,” “sleeker,” and stylish, with several noting that the drape and fall of the fabric help create an elevated look without feeling overly fitted.

Based on 8 customer reviews
How does the sizing run?

Sizing feedback was mostly positive, with 5 reviewers commenting on fit. One customer said it was true to size, while another who is a size 14 bought a large and felt she may have been able to size down to a medium, suggesting the fit may be a little forgiving depending on your preferred silhouette.

Based on 5 customer reviews

Style & Versatility

Can I dress this top up and down?

Yes, 6 reviewers specifically said this top works for both casual and dressier occasions. Customers wore or planned to wear it with jeans, evening pants, trousers, and skirts, and one reviewer said it is smart enough for dinner while still easy to wear casually.

Based on 6 customer reviews
Does the colour look as good in person as it does online?

Yes, colour was praised in 8 reviews, making it one of the most common positives. Customers repeatedly called the colour beautiful, fantastic, and really nice, and one reviewer specifically said it was true to the website images.

Based on 8 customer reviews
What can I wear it with?

Customers found it easy to style, with 5 reviews mentioning outfit versatility. It was specifically paired or recommended with jeans, evening pants, trousers, and skirts, including other Dharma Bums pieces.

Based on 5 customer reviews
Does it feel more casual or more polished?

Reviewers described it as both relaxed and polished, depending on how it is styled. Across 5 reviews, customers called it smart, elevated casual, dressy, stylish, and suitable for dinner, suggesting it has a more refined look than a basic everyday top.

Based on 5 customer reviews
Are customers buying or wanting more colours?

Yes, 4 reviewers either wanted another colour or asked for more shades. Customers mentioned wanting black, requesting the lilac/mauve shade to return, and wishing the top came in more colours, which suggests the style is popular enough for repeat purchases.

Based on 4 customer reviews

Material & Quality

What is the fabric like?

Reviewers were very positive about the fabric, with 7 customers mentioning its feel, weight, drape, or quality. They described it as soft, silky, a great weight, and “divine,” with one reviewer saying the fabric makes the garment look very expensive.

Based on 7 customer reviews

Comfort

Is it comfortable enough for everyday wear?

Yes, comfort and ease of wear came up in 5 reviews. Customers described the top as comfortable, easy to wear, soft on the skin, and lovely to wear, with one reviewer saying it had already become a repeat-wear piece.

Based on 5 customer reviews

Performance

Is this a good trans-seasonal top?

Yes, 4 reviewers pointed to this top working well across seasons or in changing weather. One customer called it an ideal trans-season top and packed it for a trip to Japan, while another said it was just right for the cooler months thanks to the fabric and coverage.

Based on 4 customer reviews

Shop the Style

Reviews and Counting

This gorgeous top is currently on repeat, so much so I need another one!. The elegant drape lends itself to both casual with jeans & dressier occasions with evening pants, very much an all rounder.. I would highly recommend.
— Denise D.
Athena 7/8 Sleeve Drape Top - Ruby
An ideal trans-season top. Packed for my trip to Japan next week. Love how it fits, so very flattering.
— Tina T.
Athena 7/8 Sleeve Drape Top - Ruby
The perfect top, dress up, dress casual. Dharma Bums you are my go to for all my fashion needs.
— Lisa L.
Athena 7/8 Sleeve Drape Top - Ruby
Absolutely beautiful colour and fall. Highly recommend
— Donna D.
Athena 7/8 Sleeve Drape Top - Ruby
Love this too. The fabric is divine and makes the garment look very expensive. The fit is fantastic. I love the colour. Just right for the cooler months.
— Merrilyn M.
Athena 7/8 Sleeve Drape Top - Ruby
Fabulous top, great quality and very flattering.
— Deborah D.
Athena 7/8 Sleeve Drape Top - Ruby
Love this top and wish there were more colors!. Great match with a number of pairs of trousers and skirts from Dharmabums too!
— Clare C.
Athena 7/8 Sleeve Drape Top - Ruby
This is such a flattering design especially for those girlies who aren’t as comfortable showing off their upper arms. Super flattering & definitely an elevated casual or dressy look. I’m a 14 and bought the large but feel like I could have got away with a medium.
— Rozlynne R.
Athena 7/8 Sleeve Drape Top - Ruby
Great top and fantastic colour. Smart top you can wear casual or out for dinner!
— Barbara B.
Athena 7/8 Sleeve Drape Top - Ruby
Beautiful colour, easy to wear, just love it!
— Bohumila B.
Athena 7/8 Sleeve Drape Top - Ruby
4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
Based on 20 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 18
Total 4 star reviews: 2
Total 3 star reviews: 0
Total 2 star reviews: 0
Total 1 star reviews: 0
100%would recommend this product
20 reviews
  • KD
    Kirsty D.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Height 5'6-5'8
    Body Type Curvy
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    36 seconds ago
    excellent

    great top -lovely colour - just what I wanted.

  • BD
    Barbara D.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Height 5'0-5'2
    Body Type Slender
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    Perfect fit and Design

    Great top and fantastic colour

    Smart top you can wear casual or out for dinner!

  • J
    Julia
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    5 Stars

    Lovely top

  • BM
    Bohumila M.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Height 5'0-5'2
    Body Type Athletic
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 weeks ago
    Ruby top

    Beautiful colour, easy to wear, just love it!

  • CA
    Carien A.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Height 5'6-5'8
    Body Type Curvy
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 weeks ago
    Gorgeous

    Love this! So flattering and stylish

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@dharmabums.com.au for more detailed advice.