Avaya Mini Dress

Madewell

4.5
(26 Reviews)

Product Details

Embrace the cottage core trend with this plaid open waist dress with shoulder ruffle detail by Madewell.

Materials and Measurements

Blue plaid cotton blend (99% Cotton, 1% Elastane). A-line. 3/4 sleeves. Crewneck. Front button closure. 35" from shoulder to hemline. Imported.

Size and Fit

Sized: XS-XL

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Ratings &
Reviews

  (26)  

Includes written reviews and customer fit feedback.

Fit
Runs Small
True to Size
Runs Large

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Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Sarah's reviews
January 2nd, 2025
Perfect southern winter dress

LOVED this dress, wore it so many times! Very thin, but very soft and cozy. Wore with a sweater over the top a few times and it was so cute!

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Date
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Petite
Weight: 128lbs
Browse Daniela's reviews
January 2nd, 2025
baby bump friendly

wore this almost 9 months pregnant, and felt cute :) i didn’t size up which makes me wonder how big it would look on people who are not pregnant…

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 16
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 38D
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Shilo's reviews
July 27th, 2023
Play it up or down, it’s great!

This dress is perfect for any occasion. You can easily play it up or down. Very comfortable without being frumpy. It’s not too short for my 5 8” body.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 6
Height: 4' 11"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Petite
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Catherine's reviews
June 1st, 2023
I would go a size down for this one. I wish I had the XS

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 32D
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Shelby's reviews
November 13th, 2022
Ehhhh

Everything about this dress is as it appears online, but it just didn’t do it for me when I put it on. It’s fine but not great.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XS
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34A
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 118lbs
Browse Amanda's reviews
January 4th, 2023
Just okay

The sleeves are puffy and don’t really lay right unless you’re willing to take the time to steam it. No pockets. Can wear regular bra with. I wore leggings under as it is cold right now. Comfortable but nothing special.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 32D
Body type: Petite
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Ro's reviews
September 23rd, 2024
Great for transition to fall but material is a little thin

Loved the color and the fit! I recommend some static guard when wearing this. The material was thinner than I thought would be so it wouldn’t be that warm but great for transitioning to fall!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 165lbs
Browse Kate's reviews
December 16th, 2024
Just okay

Really thin material, I didn’t love it, but possibly just didn’t love it on me.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 32D
Body type: Petite
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Hannah's reviews
November 19th, 2024
Flowy dress for a growing bump

Wore this dress with riding boots for work. Runs big so it easily fit over my 33 week bump.

Overall Fit

Runs big

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 18
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 38C
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 205lbs
Browse Annie's reviews
October 8th, 2024
So soft and comfortable!

This would be great for a travel day. I wore to work and loved it. Prefect for fall in Florida!

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XL
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Anna grace's reviews
September 28th, 2024
Loved this dress!!!!

This is the perfect cute fall dress. It's lightweight and I love the ruffles. I ended up buying it online in a smaller size as it runs kinda big

Overall Fit

Runs big

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34A
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Kat's reviews
October 6th, 2023
Super soft flannel

Loved this dress for work/everyday. Material was so soft, definitely would rent again!

Size worn:
L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Date
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 200lbs
Browse Macy's reviews
March 12th, 2023
Comfortable and cute

Love this. Wore it with socks and midi sneakers. Material is a little strange - assumed it was flannel but it’s thinner. If I owned this I’d wear it frequently in the fall and winter to work and casual outings. Fit is slightly boxy.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 16
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 40D
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Meg's reviews
March 5th, 2023
Perfect fit, so comfy

I usually worry that dresses w/ drop waists will be unflattering, but the shape and fit of this was just perfect and made me feel so cute. It was also one of the most comfy things I’ve ever rented. The fabric is soft and lightweight while still keeping you warmish.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XS
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 32D
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Stephanie's reviews
January 29th, 2023
Loved this

Very comfortable. Kinda prairie-ish but I’m a cute way

Top Contributor
Size worn:
L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Andrea's reviews
December 22nd, 2022
Comfy and cute for pregnancy

Rented this up one size for the third trimester, but I think my normal size M would have been fine too as it is very roomy through the midsection. Super cute with tights.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34DDD/E
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Olivia's reviews
February 21st, 2025
Great for work

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
L
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 36DD
Weight: 186lbs
Browse Lauren's reviews
August 13th, 2024
loved!

adorable and so comfy!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 38C
Body type: Pear
Browse Kathryn's reviews
December 19th, 2022
Cute easy and festive

perfect easy dress

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Date
Usually wears: 18
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 36DD
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 200lbs
Browse Kalin's reviews
January 4th, 2024
Cute but a bit shapeless

It’s super cute! The shoulder flair is a little spitting dinosaur vibe from Jurassic Park meets Amish on Rumspringa but overall, a nice easy dress.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
L
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 11"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 175lbs
Browse Katie's reviews
December 23rd, 2022
A little too short and frumpy

Not terrible, but would not rent again. Did not wind up wearing it. Looked too little girl on me instead of classic.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XS
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 115lbs
Browse Katharine 's reviews
December 12th, 2022
Cute but Large

Fit was definitely comfortable but the dress itself is very oversized. For my small frame it was not super flattering,

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XL
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 38B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 200lbs
Browse Hollie's reviews
August 3rd, 2023
A little too big and kinda frumpy

This is very much a fall/winter vibe too, that was my bad.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XS
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 1"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Petite
Weight: 118lbs
Browse Shalini's reviews
August 19th, 2024
Comfortable and cute!

Liked the loose fit and style. Material was softer/ more worn in that I thought it would be. This was the best and most worn of my rentals this time around.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XS
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 32DD
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 118lbs
Browse Samantha's reviews
November 7th, 2024
Had high hopes but a meh rental

Looks kind of sad and formless. Not worthy of a rental.

Overall Fit

Just right

Length

Too short

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 139lbs
Browse Courtney's reviews
January 9th, 2024
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