Mountain Hardwear Scenic Route Dress - UPF 25, Sleeveless (For Women)

This dress was weird. I was expecting more of a meryl-type stretchy microfiber, but actually it is more like a nylon shell fabric or like MH nylon hiking pant fabric. Also, while I am a 6/8, the 8 was too big in ways that I'm not sure sizing down would help. The bust area was too big and the shelf bra was not supportive. The twisted straps were just weird. The waist seemed to fit, but the swimsuit material belt was all curled up and seemed shoddy (exposed/ stressed stitching). Just no, all around.

I haven't worn or washed this yet, but it is really cute on. It is lightweight and has a light non-supportive bra inside, but will be perfect for summer. Not too short and is both cute and comfortable.

I really like this dress. It's funny that MHW named it Scenic Route dress, because it's so perfect for long Summer trips in the car, especially if you drive an old truck with weak A/C like I do. The fabric is light and airy, but keeps its shape really well when damp. The built-in bra is surprisingly supportive. Though this dress runs true to size, it has nearly no stretch to the fabric, so if you're in between sizes I would recommend going up - it's much more comfortable a little looser than skin tight. Great dress for camping/hiking/being out in the hot/humid outdoors; I wish STP had more colors!

It isn't easy to find a flattering, attractive travel dress in a wicking material that is also durable and lightweight and inexpensive. This dress from Mountain Hardwear fits the bill. The A-line cut is flattering (especially in black). The pocket with the hidden zipper is perfect for ID and credit card, plus a small lip gloss. The fabric wicks moisture, is very packable (though it will wrinkle), and holds its structure. It seems that the folks who say the fit is perfect are very slender. I purchased the size 12, and while the mid section fit nicely (not too snug and not too loose), the bodice gaped and the shelf bra had no support because it was too loose. I'm not the skinniest girl, but I'm not too small on top either (I wear a 34 DD). But that is actually quite easy to have altered. Because I got such a great deal on the dress from STP (thank you!) I was able to have it altered and still save $$ over retail. So for me, this dress had enough going for it that I altered it and now its one of my favorites. So totally worth buying and having altered if its not perfect right away - as long as you get it on sale.

I was very disappointed when this dress arrived. I have never had a problem with Mountain Hardwear before. I bought the seafoam greenish colored dress. For starters it is see-through. The fabric was not what I was expecting, it was very rough for a dress, more what one might expect to be on MH hiking pants. The built in bra does not work! It is useless and they elastic for it, isnt even tight, it was super flimsy. Overall there was nothing positive about this dress.