Columbia's cooling 'Freezer Dress' banishes heat and odors, and it's down to $41

When the temps are as high as they've been this season, you've gotta love a breezy dress. It catches the wind just at the moment, cooling you down and reminding you why summer rules. Plus, throw one on and you have an instant zero-effort outfit. What could be better than that? Well, a dress with built-in cooling technology — that's what. Enter the Columbia Freezer III Dress, made of a swimsuit-like fabric that draws sweat away from your body to keep you comfy and dry. If you think that sounds good, how about the fact that it's currently on sale at Amazon?

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Columbia Freezer III Dress

$41$55Save $14

Can you think of another dress that's equally as wearable for a fishing trip as it is for going out to eat? (We'll wait.)

$41 at Amazon

Why is it a good deal? 💰

Select styles and sizes are on sale for $41 (down from $55) at Amazon, which our price trackers say is as low as this dress has been all year. That's a fab price for a full outfit, especially a Prime Day top seller that's versatile enough for playing sports as it is hitting the town.

Why do I need this? 🤔

The Columbia Freezer III Dress has a universally flattering swing-cut silhouette. It's made from UVA- and UVB-blocking material, meaning it'll help keep your skin protected from the sun. It also wicks away moisture, keeping you cool, dry and smelling fresh as a daisy. The super-cute frock comes in a variety of colors and patterns in sizes up to 3XL.

Wearers say it suits a variety of activities, from hiking to walking tours to dining out. "I bought this for a bit of an unconventional use," shared one shopper. "I wanted something that wasn't a full-on swimsuit that would cover my 'bits' jumping in the hot tub during daylight hours. It's so perfect in so many ways, I want to wear it all the time. Cut perfectly to flatter a mature old lady's body. ... Will be great for travel, as it doesn't wrinkle and will take almost zero room in a suitcase."

What reviewers say 💬

More than 1,000 Amazon customers are chillin' in style, thanks to this smart garment.

Pros 👍

"I bought one of these last year and went back and got four more in different patterns," shared a repeat buyer. "I live in these in the summer and have basically abandoned shorts. I also sometimes throw a T-shirt or sweatshirt over the top, depending on the weather. It looks like you're wearing a skirt. And they are great if you're at the splash pad with your kids and get wet; they dry in minutes."

"Really comfortable, and [I] love the cut," swooned another fan. "It lays very well on my midsection without the puffy, 'pregnant-belly' look some dresses give to those of us with a little extra belly fluff. I will be ordering other colors before next summer."

"I get compliments wearing this dress," raved a third. "It is casual, but can easily be dressed up with accessories. It is lightweight (but not see-through) and made of bathing suit-like material, so great for traveling. Easy [to] wash and hang dry when you are on the road."

Cons 👎

One common qualm? "I would love [for] the dress to have deep pockets for my phone," wrote a generally happy buyer, who called it "a travel necessity in Rome at 100 degrees." They added, "I brought two and wore them on all of our tours. Quick dry after a wash in [the] hotel sink."

Oh, and shorter shoppers, take note: "It's a little longer than I would like, but I'm only 5-foot-1," said a final reviewer. "It helps keep me cool, as we are hitting around 100°F daily."

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Columbia Freezer III Dress

$41$55Save $14

There are dozens of colors and prints to choose from, so you might want to stock up on a few while they're on sale.

$41 at Amazon

While you're at, it how about a pair of No. 1 bestselling Skechers tennis shoes to complete your 'fit?

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Skechers Bobs Sneaker

$25$45Save $20

Everyone needs a pair of white tennies in their closet. They go with everything from shorts and skirts to sundresses and beyond, and these have cushy memory foam insoles. They're also 100% vegan and machine washable. Plus, with every purchase, Skechers donates money to help animals. 

"Love them!" gushed this fan. "Cute white sneakers. Easy to walk in. I'm elderly, and they make me walk more stable while not looking like old lady shoes."

$25 at Amazon

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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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