Button-embellished cotton-twill mini dress
BALMAIN's dresses release enters Vinchy's AI lab for a closer look at fabrication, fit, and care notes.
Tagged at $2,334, quality lands at 70/100, comfort at 50/100, and sustainability at 80/100 for discerning shoppers.
- Brand · BALMAIN
- Category · Dresses
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Quality Analysis 70/100
This Balmain mini dress, crafted from mid-weight cotton-twill, offers good everyday durability. The use of cotton-twill, a sturdy fabric, suggests it will hold up well to regular wear, and the machine-washable care instructions indicate practical longevity.
Comfort Assessment 50/100
This mini dress, tailored from cotton-twill, is described as "non-stretchy fabric" and designed for a "slim fit," which could limit ease of movement. The "sharply padded shoulders" and "internal shoulder pads" also suggest a structured, rather than relaxed, feel.
Sustainability Impact 80/100
This mini dress is crafted from 100% cotton, a natural fiber, which is a positive step towards sustainability. However, the text does not provide information on whether the cotton is organic or recycled, nor does it mention any sustainable production practices.
Measurement breakdown
Measurements across available sizes.
| Size | Bust | Shoulder | Waist | Sleeve | Length | Hip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR 44 | 94 cm | 42 cm | 92 cm | 68 cm | 90 cm | 114 cm |
| FR 34 | ||||||
| FR 40 | ||||||
| FR 42 | ||||||
| FR 36 | ||||||
| FR 38 | ||||||
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Editors’ Notes: Balmain aces power dressing every time. Tailored from cotton-twill, this mini dress has a slim, double-breasted profile with sharply padded shoulders and partial lapels. Contouring seams emphasize your curves, while the gold-tone buttons are etched with the signature lion heads.
Editors’ Notes: Balmain aces power dressing every time. Tailored from cotton-twill, this mini dress has a slim, double-breasted profile with sharply padded shoulders and partial lapels. Contouring seams emphasize your curves, while the gold-tone buttons are etched with the signature lion heads.
Size & Fit: Fits true to size, take your normal size Designed for a slim fit Internal shoulder pads Cropped sleeves Particularly short in length Mid-weight, non-stretchy fabric Model is 180cm/ 5'11" and is wearing a FR 36 Model measurements: Bust: 79cm/ 31” Waist: 65cm/ 25.5” Hip: 90cm/ 35.5” View size guide
Details & Care: Black cotton-twill Zip fastening along back 100% cotton Machine wash
Delivery & Returns: Find out more about our delivery options . Try items in the comfort of your own home. If they're not quite right, you've got 28 days to request an exchange or return and send them back to us. We'll collect them from your nearest UPS drop off point. Free returns are offered within 14 days of delivery.