A Review of The Dawn Dress from Christy Dawn
Oops, I did it again. I got another Christy Dawn dress! You may remember that I recently posted my Scarlet Dress review. Well, right after I got the Scarlett Dress, I picked up the famous Dawn Dress! The Dawn Dress by Christy Dawn has been on my wish list for a while because of its classic style and variety of colors and patterns. And since I’ve written this post, I’ve picked up another Dawn Dress AND the Simple Dawn Dress—which I review below as well!
*Updated November 2025
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The Dawn Dress Review
The Dawn dress is the namesake dress of Christy Dawn. It’s the first dress the founder, Christy, designed, and it is still one of their most popular dresses. The Dawn dress is a short-sleeve midi dress with a wrap V-neck and drawstring waist. It comes in A TON of colors, patterns, and materials, so there’s a style for everyone. It comes in standard, petite, and extended sizes, as well!
Lotus Gingham Dawn Dress
My measurements: 33-27.5-37.5, 120lbs, 5’8″, 30C 1/2
Size and Fit
I’m wearing size small, my usual size in Christy Dawn. I might have been able to size down to an XS because the drawstring waist expands a lot. The chest area also has some extra room compared to my other size small Christy Dawn dresses. However, I didn’t want my underarm area to feel tight, so I decided not to size down.
One of the reasons I like this dress is that it reminds me of a wrap-style dress. I don’t typically like wrap dresses because I feel like they never stay closed, but this one has a snap closure at the V-neck, which keeps the top from opening too much!
The Fabric
Over the years, the Dawn Dress has been released in various fabrics—organic cotton, cotton gauze, deadstock fabric, and more—so it’s best to check the description box for the fabric type. For example, the Dawn Dress I’m wearing above is the Lotus Gingham print. It’s a soft, organic cotton with a plaid-and-floral pattern woven into it. Because it’s a woven print, it is very delicate on the inside weave of the fabric and prone to snagging. While most Dawn dresses have pockets, this print does not, most likely due to the delicate fabric.
As far as I know, the Dawn Dresses do not have a lining. The fabrics are semi-sheer, especially the lighter colored ones. It doesn’t bother me, so I usually don’t wear a slip.
Evergreen Apple Harvest Dawn Dress
Size, Fit, and Material
Measurements: 34-28-38, 5’8″, 130lbs, 30D
I ended up selling the Lotus Gingham Dawn Dress because the fabric did end up bothering me! I also really loved this Evergreen Apple Harvest print and thought it would be perfect for fall! Even though I gained a little more weight, the size small still fits perfectly. Since I gained some weight, I was able to fill the top out more, and it didn’t feel as loose. But overall, it’s still a relaxed fit.
This Dawn Dress is made from 100% organic cotton, which I prefer. The cotton feels lightweight and soft, and I don’t have to worry about loose threads! And this print DOES have pockets! Yay! Besides that, this Dawn dress has all the same features as the Lotus Gingham print version.
The $99 Simple Dawn Dress Review
Twice a year, Christy Dawn offers the Simple Dawn Dress for $99! This is the best price you’ll see for a Christy Dawn dress, so it’s definitely worth looking into. Christy Dawn describes the Simple Dawn Dress as a simplified version of the original Dawn Dress, which is why they can offer it at a lower price. So, how much does the Simple Dawn Dress differ from the OG Dawn Dress?
The Dawn Dress vs. The Simple Dawn Dress
I was able to get my hands on the Moss Pear Harvest Simple Dawn Dress from the recent fall drop. And from what I can tell, it’s pretty much the same as the regular Dawn Dress! The only difference I notice is that the quilting on the yoke has been removed. There might be slight differences in how the dress is sewn, but as someone who doesn’t sew, I can’t tell. It’s cut the same way and has all the other details like a drawstring waist, neckline snap closure, and pockets! The Simple Dawn Dress is made of 100% organic cotton, just like the OG Dawn. I’m wearing size small in both dresses.
My Measurements: 34-29-39, 135lbs, 30D, 5’8″
The Original Dawn Dress (left) vs. The Simple Dawn Dress (right)
If I’m being really picky, I would say the Simple Dawn Dress fabric might be a little thinner and less soft. But I have worn and washed my Dawn Dress and the Simple Dawn dress I tried on right out of the box. Honestly, the Simple Dawn feels the same as wearing the OG Dawn. I think it’s definitely worth saving $100 to buy the Simple Dawn Dress! (P.S. My discount code does not work on the $99 Simple Dawn Dress.)
Check out my video review of both of the dresses!
How to Get a Discount on Christy Dawn Dresses
I know Christy Dawn dresses are a little pricey. But that is because Christy Dawn dresses are made ethically by people who are paid a fair wage. I love sharing this infographic from Christy Dawn’s website because it shows precisely why they cost so much.
Even though I think Christy Dawn dresses are worth the cost, there are still ways to save money and get a discount!
Wait for a Christy Dawn Sale
Christy Dawn does have sales occasionally. That’s when I buy dresses! Christy Dawn usually has a sale in May to celebrate its anniversary. There’s usually a sale in January to celebrate Christy’s birthday—and of course, sales during the holidays in November and December. There are also random sales throughout the rest of the year. So there’s definitely plenty of opportunities to get a discount! Sales are usually 25-30% off.
If you don’t want to wait for a sale, you can get 10% off with my code JESSICACD10!
Christy Dawn Rewards Program
The Christy Dawn Rewards Program is free to sign up for, and you earn points on every purchase that add up to future discounts! You can also earn points for leaving reviews and even just adding your birthday to your account! 100 points equal a $10 credit, so that definitely adds up! I’ve been a part of the Rewards Program for a while and have gotten up to $100 off my purchase just from points!
Christy Dawn Regenerates + Trade-In Programs
Christy Dawn offers a platform for buying and selling pre-loved Christy Dawn pieces called Christy Dawn Regenerates. It’s really easy to list your items (even easier than Poshmark), and when an item sells, you can get a Christy Dawn gift card for the full amount or 70% of the item’s sale price in cash. I’ve sold several of my used Christy Dawn dresses through the Regenerates Marketplace, and it’s been great! You can also BUY used Christy Dawn pieces through Regenerates as well if you are looking to save some money!
If you don’t want to wait for your pre-loved Christy Dawn items to sell, you can trade them in directly to Christy Dawn and receive 25% of the original price in credit, depending on the item.
Christy Dawn X thredUP (discontinued)
I mentioned above that I used my thredUP credits to purchase my last two Christy Dawn dresses. ThredUP partners with Christy Dawn, so when you sell your gently used clothes on thredUP you can cash out your earnings through thredUP for a gift card to Christy Dawn. ThredUP will give you an extra 15% bonus, so you’ll have more money to put toward your Christy Dawn purchase! It’s a great way to get rid of fast-fashion pieces in your closet and replace them with an ethically made item from Christy Dawn!
Sadly, this program is discontinued for now!
More Christy Dawn Dress Reviews
I hope you found this review of The Dawn Dress from Christy Dawn helpful! If you have any questions about this dress or other Christy Dawn dresses, just leave a comment. You can find my other Christy Dawn Reviews here:
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