Calynn Dress

By Malene Birger

4
(95 Reviews)

Product Details

Split sleeves add an elegant touch to this vacation-ready caftan by By Malene Birger. Throw on your favorite sandals and a straw hat to slay seaside style.

Materials and Measurements

Multicolor cotton (100% Organic Cotton). Shift. 3/4 Sleeves. V-neck. Pull on. 52" from shoulder to hemline. Imported.

Size and Fit

Sized: 32-42.

Model is 5'10 and wearing a size 36.

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Ratings &
Reviews

  (95)  

Includes written reviews and customer fit feedback.

Fit
Runs Small
True to Size
Runs Large

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Top Contributor
Size worn:
38
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Body type: Athletic
Browse Maira's reviews
June 9th, 2024
Might buy it

Could wear this in so many occasions, it might be a great investment. I just wore it to a track and field event. I am now driving to a cocktail bar, will only need to change shoes Made out of a crispy cotton poplin, perfect for a day like today (on the chillier side for summer) but could also be perfect when it is hotter .

Top Contributor
Size worn:
38
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Apple
Weight: 119lbs
Browse Jayashree's reviews
October 20th, 2025
Simple with a little edge

Easy to wear, comfortable dress. Runs a little big, but thats kinda the style. Sleeves give it a little edge.

Overall Fit

Runs big

Chest

Runs big

Arms & Shoulders

Just right

Waist

Runs big

Hips

Runs big

Top Contributor
Size worn:
32
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 32A
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Emily's reviews
December 10th, 2024
Perfect for a warm fall day!

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
34
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Lane christine 's reviews
October 26th, 2024
CUTE AND COMFY

True to size! It's a loose dress, but I still wouldn't size down due to more fitted in the shoulders. I got so many compliments! This could definitely be dressed up or down.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
32
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 32D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 110lbs
Browse Jacque's reviews
September 15th, 2025
Perfect for the Hamptons

Altho I didn’t wear it there. I wore this dress a couple times - work, conference, and I may rent it again because it’s so cute.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
32
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 108lbs
Browse Kathryn's reviews
August 25th, 2025
Sooooooo many compliments!

Has pockets, bought it.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
38
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Kim's reviews
June 10th, 2025
Everywhere dress

Loved the reviews and felt the same. Dress can be dressed up or down and so comfy! I love it. Contemplated buying it actually.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
42
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 164lbs
Browse Patrice's reviews
June 15th, 2024
I love this dress!

This dress is so chic! The sleeve and cut of the dress gives it a little edge. It can easily be dressed up or down. Perfection and I might buy this one!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
40
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 38B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Annaliese's reviews
May 23rd, 2024
Great caftan

Light crisp cotton. Smart for a caftan. TTS. Pockets. Good cut for my height 5ft 7.

Team RTR
Size worn:
34
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Vacation
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Megan's reviews
March 14th, 2024
TEAM RTR REVIEW

I sized down - wanted a more fitted look - but I actually might size up for my next rental! I think it would be more flattering if it didn't hug the body so closely. Found the pockets! Sleeves have an opening / don't have a button closure. Would've been cute styled with lace up sandals!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
38
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 30D
Body type: Pear
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Kellie's reviews
March 9th, 2024
Great formal work wear

Top Contributor
Size worn:
40
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Logan's reviews
May 22nd, 2025
Comfy Dress!

was great for the conference I attended, super comfy and light but in my opinion needs a belt. Super versatile style, would be great for travel.

Overall Fit

Runs big

Chest

Just right

Arms & Shoulders

Just right

Waist

Just right

Hips

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
38
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Carmen's reviews
May 31st, 2025
Cool pattern, easy to wear

It traveled well, I got multiple compliments. Looks good with any shoe type.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
38
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Vacation
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Liz's reviews
June 14th, 2024
Cute but bare bones

This dress is beautiful but wowwwww for something with such a huge price tag I would have expected it to be more finished. There’s no lining - not complaining, it’s a great hot weather piece- but it’s just a thin plain cottony (yet not cotton?) fabric. I was hoping for a silkier feel. Anyway, I got compliments (the sleeves are a cool detail) but it wasn’t terribly flattering. I’d wear again for an effortless vacation look.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
42
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Vacation
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Andrea's reviews
April 3rd, 2024
Comfy light and airy!

This dress can definitely be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. Worth a rental for vacation!

Team RTR
Size worn:
34
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 32A
Body type: Petite
Weight: 110lbs
Browse Sarah's reviews
March 26th, 2024
Team RTR Review

I wore with a long sleeve shirt underneath to make it "winter-friendly" and a little more office appropriate. Super comfy lightweight fabric. easy to throw on and go. I will say that if you want it to be more flattering on your figure you can belt it and that would be cute. POCKETS!!!!

Team RTR
Size worn:
38
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 28DD
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 163lbs
Browse Regan's reviews
March 14th, 2024
Team RTR Review

This was perfect for the first day of spring in the office! Super comfy and easy to wear. Definitely a bit of a "sack" dress, but flattering nonetheless

Top Contributor
Size worn:
32
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 32A
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 115lbs
Browse Lisa e's reviews
March 4th, 2024
Nice versatile dress

I’d say this is made for wearing in warm weather, but it does work for late winter with tights. Very nice print and construction. In terms of fit it’s actually fairly narrow in the hips so I would size up based on that area (otherwise it’s a box straight caftan shape)

Top Contributor
Size worn:
40
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 5"
Body type: Pear
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Julee's reviews
June 26th, 2025
I wanted to love it

I really wanted this to work, it was something totally different then anything I would normally wear, but it looked so cute on others that wore it, just not on me. the sleeves were darling. I couldn't go smaller.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
40
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Body type: Full Bust
Browse Chels's reviews
May 7th, 2024
Effortless but NOISY

I loved the simplicity about being able to throw this dress on for school drop off, but overall it was too noisy for me! Literally…the material is a harder fabric so when you walk / move it sounds like you’re wearing a paper bag!! Also I know it’s supposed to have a looser moo moo look which I appreciate the comfort of but if you have a large chest it looks so boxy from the side view! I’d pass on this one if I had the opportunity …

Top Contributor
Size worn:
36
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Lindsey rai's reviews
March 29th, 2024
It’s crunchy like wearing paper.

I do love an oversized number but this one struggled to deliver. I would not recommend this rental for any reason.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
32
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 32D
Body type: Petite
Weight: 105lbs
Browse Ashwini's reviews
April 2nd, 2025
Fun!

Wore this in Mexico City! It's different but very comfortable

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
34
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 145lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
March 31st, 2025
I loved it

The print is a little wild on the eyes, but I wore this to a Bach night out in Palm Springs and it was great

Overall Fit

Just right

Chest

Just right

Arms & Shoulders

Just right

Waist

Just right

Hips

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
34
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 126lbs
Browse Kathleen's reviews
December 14th, 2024
So Elegant

Wore for Thanksgiving. Perfection.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
36
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 128lbs
Browse Shannon 's reviews
October 8th, 2024
Relaxed and Stylish

Great quality and lots of room for my second trimester baby bump.

Overall Fit

Runs big

Chest

Just right

Arms & Shoulders

Just right

Waist

Runs big

Hips

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
38
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Rebecca's reviews
September 23rd, 2024
LOVED.

So comfy. Wore it unbelted and also cinched at the waist. So comfy and cool.

Overall Fit

Just right

Chest

Just right

Arms & Shoulders

Just right

Waist

Just right

Hips

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
38
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 133lbs
Browse Sheelah's reviews
September 15th, 2024
Comfortable and Lightweight Dress

I probably should have sized down on this, but it fit fine. It was very modest and serious looking. I wore it to work, and it was very comfortable.

Overall Fit

Runs big

Top Contributor
Size worn:
36
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 132lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
September 9th, 2024
Comfy and stylish

This is a caftan that can be worn as a dress or a coverup. It is loose fitting, but can be belted. It is so comfortable but it is stylish as well. You will feel like you are in your PJs but people will tell you how put together you look!

Overall Fit

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
38
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Jessica's reviews
August 11th, 2024
Love - chic and comfy

Threw on a gold chain belt and dramatic jewelry - got stopped more than once for compliments. Great at work and out for dinner

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
40
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 160lbs
Browse Melisa's reviews
October 20th, 2025
So easy to wear

I added a belt, you don't have to. light material. Black and white, not greenish like it looks in the photos.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
42
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Body type: Pear
Browse Hannah's reviews
April 30th, 2025
Didn't think I'd like it

Honestly thought I probably wouldn't wear this but ended up. It runs very large and without a belt I don't think it would work, but I ended up getting more compliments than anything else I can think of.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
38
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 36A
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Olga's reviews
April 25th, 2025
Very chic and versatile

Wish I took a picture! Wore it with a thick black belt, heels, and chunky gold necklace to the office. Lots of compliments. Also wore to the playground with sneakers and sun hat. Should have just bought it now that I think about it.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
40
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 0"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Petite
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Amalia's reviews
March 6th, 2025
Recovery robe

I order this one for a surgery recovery. It really feels like a hospital gown. Loose, comfortable, breathable material.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
40
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 36H
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 175lbs
Browse Kinshasha's reviews
August 13th, 2024
Decided to keep for work

Kept for onsite at work and it rocked

Top Contributor
Size worn:
36
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 32DD
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 127lbs
Browse Lieve's reviews
August 13th, 2024
Beautiful graphic

Great piece with wonderful fabric and fit

Top Contributor
Size worn:
36
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 32DD
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 122lbs
Browse Renee's reviews
August 4th, 2024
Fabulous with a a belt that ties and hangs down!

Wonderful, lightweight cotton that wrinkles but still looks great. The cut is sophisticated, stylish and obviously designer. I expected the dress to look like a sack, but it was unexpectedly stylish with a thin belt that ties and hangs down. I wore numerous times!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
34
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Date
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 32A
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Anna's reviews
July 10th, 2024
Light, elegant

Wore to dinner out but could have worn all day!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
40
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Body type: Pear
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Kate's reviews
June 21st, 2024
comfy and chic!

wore it to an informal dinner party. got lots of compliments!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
40
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Vacation
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Bridget's reviews
June 12th, 2024
Beach Chic

Perfect kaftan from to and from the beach/pool!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
40
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 160lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
June 4th, 2024
Great for an art fair!

So many compliments on this, and wonderful for travel.

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