Origamei Foldwear Dress Review: A Dress That Packs Into a Clutch

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This ultra-packable dress folds down into its own carrying bag, making it easy to have a change of clothes anywhere you go.

Origamei Foldwear Dress Review:

Price and Where to Buy: The Origamei Momo T-Shirt Dress is available on Origamei’s website for $88.

How The Origamei Foldwear Dress Rates:

Usefulness: 8/10. The Momo dress is a simple, classic T-shirt dress that can easily be dressed up or down depending on your plans for the day. It can be layered with tights and a sweater for colder nights, or paired with sandals for hot days. It’s made from a comfortable polyester/spandex blend material that’s wrinkle-resistant and breathable.
Durability: 8/10. The stretch fabric is durable and can be machine washed and dried for easy cleaning.
Portability: 10/10. This dress packs down into its own bag that will easily fit in a beach bag, carry-on, or gym bag for a quick outfit change. Thanks to the resilient fabric, the dress emerges from the pouch wrinkle-free and ready to wear.
Style: 9/10. Available in a wide range of classic colors, the Momo T-Shirt dress looks very stylish. It also has plenty of pockets.

Final Verdict: Need a dress you can keep in your glove compartment or purse? The Momo T-Shirt Dress is the perfect emergency outfit to keep on-hand.

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