Gayla duchesse-satin mini dress
EMILIA WICKSTEAD's dresses release enters Vinchy's AI lab for a closer look at fabrication, fit, and care notes.
Tagged at $1,720, quality lands at 60/100, comfort at 50/100, and sustainability at 60/100 for discerning shoppers.
- Brand · EMILIA WICKSTEAD
- Category · Dresses
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Quality Analysis 60/100
This Gayla mini dress, crafted from duchesse-satin, is described as a "mid-weight, structured, non-stretchy fabric," suggesting a degree of inherent stability. However, the "Dry clean" care instruction, without further justification, hints at a garment that may require delicate handling rather than being built for rugged wear.
Comfort Assessment 50/100
This Gayla dress, crafted from duchesse-satin, is described as a mid-weight, structured, non-stretchy fabric, which suggests a less yielding feel against the body. The figure-hugging bodice and sculptural mini skirt, combined with the lack of stretch, indicate a potentially restrictive fit rather than one designed for ease of movement or softness.
Sustainability Impact 60/100
This dress is made from 100% polyester, a conventional fossil-fuel synthetic, which typically indicates a lower sustainability score. No other sustainability clues are provided.
Measurement breakdown
Measurements across available sizes.
| Size | Bust | Waist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK 12 | 84 cm | 83 cm | 82 cm |
| UK 8 | |||
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Editors’ Notes: Emilia Wickstead's exquisite collections "effortlessly combine tradition and the romance of bygone eras". This 'Gayla' dress is crafted from duchesse-satin with a figure-hugging bodice and sculptural mini skirt. The ivory shade is the perfect base for vibrant jewels.
Editors’ Notes: Emilia Wickstead's exquisite collections "effortlessly combine tradition and the romance of bygone eras". This 'Gayla' dress is crafted from duchesse-satin with a figure-hugging bodice and sculptural mini skirt. The ivory shade is the perfect base for vibrant jewels.
Size & Fit: Fits true to size, take your normal size Cut to be fitted at the bust, loose at the waist and hip Particularly short in length Mid-weight, structured, non-stretchy fabric Model is 175cm/ 5'9" and is wearing a UK 8 Model measurements: Bust: 81cm/ 32" Waist: 62cm/ 24.5" Hip: 89cm/ 35" View size guide
Details & Care: Ivory duchesse-satin Concealed hook and zip fastening at back 100% polyester Dry clean
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