Horny Toad Women’s Fall Favorites

by Shannon · Published October 14, 2014 , 1:30 pm · Updated January 1, 2018 , 9:21 am

Fall came early this year at ActiveGearReview. A trip to the Canadian Rockies at the beginning of September gave us our first taste of cooler temperatures and snow capped peaks. Thankfully, I brought along three new versatile pieces from Horny Toad’s Fall 2014 collection: the Marley Dress, Profundo Pullover, and Turnstyle Skirt. Here is a rundown of my initial impressions of these travel ready pieces.

Horny Toad Marley Dress

The Horny Toad Marley Dress is a long sleeve, v- neck dress that skims just above the knees. It features stitch detailing along the hem and side panels, as well as a fabric belt that is designed to wrap twice around your waist. The dress is quite flattering with its’ A-line silhouette. The Horny Toad Marley Dress is available in three solid colors: black, blue, and Moroccan blue (dark teal).

I have reviewed many Horny Toad dresses over the years and they have all been a solid color. My wardrobe has been revolutionized this fall, as the Marley Dress is also available in a cute “molasses print”. This translates into an olive green as the background color with deep teal mosaic patterns.

The Horny Toad Marley Dress is available in size XS to XL. I find that Horny Toad clothing tends to run a bit generous and ordered a size smaller, as I have always done, and was not disappointed with the fit. Generously long sleeves that are easy to roll for those with shorter arms. The dress features an excellent hem length, 38″ for the total body length, which I feel is appropriate for pretty much all occasions. I wore the dress with bare legs on warm days and paired with boots and tights when the temperatures dropped. The fabric belt can be tied wherever you like, but I opted for the left side, as I am a creature of habit. Bow or no bow, it is up to you.

Horny Toad’s Marley Dress features Samba fabric, which is composed of a blend of Tencel (48%), organic cotton (48%), and Spandex (4%). You might be asking, what is Tencel? Tencel is a man made fiber from wood pulp that is created in a closed loop eco-conscious way. The fabric is soft, light-weight, breathable, and resistant to wrinkling. One downside is that it can shrink. I recommend washing your Marley Dress and other Tencel containing products with cold water and hang dry or with low heat in the dryer.

Horny Toad Turnstyle Skirt

The Horny Toad Turnstyle Skirt gets its’ name due to the ability to change the look of the skirt based on how you place or turn it on your hips. The Turnstyle Skirt features 4 horizontal layered panels to add detail and style to the skirt. There are two open panels that oppose the horizontal layered panels (sounds confusing). Needless to say, you can wear the skirt with the horizontal panels in front and back or along your hips. I typically wore the Turnstyle Skirt so that the small stash pocket was over my left hip.

No matter how you spin it, the Horny Toad Turnstyle Skirt is super comfortable thanks to the elastic waistband and super soft fabric. The skirt also features the same Sambra fabric as the Marley Dress, however with a heavier weight than the dress. The Turnstyle Skirt looks great after a quick shake out from a pack, pairs nicely with a blouse or t-shirt, and is easy to care for. These features make it a great selection for work and travel. The Turnstyle Skirt is available in XS to XL and in three colors for fall: Moroccan blue (my seasonal favorite), black, and Turkish coffee.

Horny Toad Profundo Pullover

Last but definitely not least, the Profundo Pullover; a double layered-super soft top. Horny Toad’s Profundo Pullover features Tango fabric, which is a soft jersey knit that features 60% organic cotton and 40% Tencel. The combination is soft on bare skin, but does pill a bit with regular wear and washing.

To add to the coziness, the Profudo Pullover has a funnel neck that can be turned into a hood or worn as a slouch collar (photo below). The cut of the Profundo Pullover is loose, which adds to the comfort factor and allows for easy layering. The Profundo Pullover features a 26″ length and pairs nicely with skinny jeans or leggings. The top is available in 3 bold strip patterns: Moroccan blue (featured image), Darm smoke (gray/off white), and Aftermidnight (blue/black).