Butterfly appliquéd open-knit cotton midi dress
THE ELDER STATESMAN's dresses release enters Vinchy's AI lab for a closer look at fabrication, fit, and care notes.
Tagged at $957, quality lands at 60/100, comfort at 90/100, and sustainability at 80/100 for discerning shoppers.
- Brand · THE ELDER STATESMAN
- Category · Dresses
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Quality Analysis 60/100
This open-knit cotton midi dress, while beautifully hand-knitted, is inherently delicate due to its "open construction" and "lightweight" nature, making it more susceptible to snags and tears. The "dry clean" care instruction further suggests a need for gentle handling to maintain its integrity.
Comfort Assessment 90/100
This midi dress promises delightful comfort with its hand-knitted soft cotton and breathable open construction, ensuring a light and airy feel.
Sustainability Impact 80/100
This midi dress is crafted from 100% cotton, a natural fiber, and features a hand-knitted construction, suggesting a more artisanal and potentially less energy-intensive production process.
Measurement breakdown
Measurements across available sizes.
| Size | Bust | Waist | Length | Hip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large | 80 cm | 76 cm | 137 cm | 94 cm |
| medium | ||||
| small | ||||
| x small | ||||
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Garment details
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Editors’ Notes: The Elder Statesman's midi dress is decorated with striking appliqués meant to look like butterflies. It's knitted by hand from soft cotton in a breathable open construction and intended for a slim fit.
Editors’ Notes: The Elder Statesman's midi dress is decorated with striking appliqués meant to look like butterflies. It's knitted by hand from soft cotton in a breathable open construction and intended for a slim fit.
Size & Fit: Fits true to size, take your normal size Designed for a slim fit Lightweight, open knit Model is 177cm/ 5'10" and is wearing a size XSmall Model measurements: Bust: 80cm/ 31.5" Waist: 60cm/ 23.5" Hip: 89cm/ 35" View size guide
Details & Care: Multicolored cotton Slips on 100% cotton Dry clean
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