Illuminate cape-effect pleated crepe de chine maxi dress
ZIMMERMANN's dresses release enters Vinchy's AI lab for a closer look at fabrication, fit, and care notes.
Tagged at $1,450, quality lands at 60/100, comfort at 90/100, and sustainability at 60/100 for discerning shoppers.
- Brand · ZIMMERMANN
- Category · Dresses
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Quality Analysis 60/100
This elegant maxi dress, crafted from delicate pleated crepe de chine, is designed for a loose, flowing silhouette rather than rugged wear. The "dry clean only" care instruction, combined with its lightweight, non-stretchy polyester fabric, suggests it's best suited for occasional, gentle use.
Comfort Assessment 90/100
This maxi dress promises a comfortable experience with its "loose, breezy shape" and "draped silhouette," ensuring freedom of movement. The "lightweight, fluid" crepe de chine fabric further enhances comfort, allowing it to flow beautifully with every step.
Sustainability Impact 60/100
This elegant maxi dress is crafted from 100% polyester, a synthetic material that, without further information on recycled content, is a conventional fossil-fuel synthetic.
Measurement breakdown
Measurements across available sizes.
| Size | Bust | Waist | Sleeve | Length | Hip |
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| 2 | 116 cm | 134 cm | 56 cm | 128 cm | 146 cm |
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Editors’ Notes: Zimmermann's 'Illuminate' maxi dress has a draped, cape-effect panel that drapes beautifully over your shoulders, flowing behind you with every step. It's made from pleated crepe de chine in a soft peach shade and has a loose, breezy shape. Accessorize with gold jewelry.
Editors’ Notes: Zimmermann's 'Illuminate' maxi dress has a draped, cape-effect panel that drapes beautifully over your shoulders, flowing behind you with every step. It's made from pleated crepe de chine in a soft peach shade and has a loose, breezy shape. Accessorize with gold jewelry.
Size & Fit: 00 = UK 6/ US 2/ FR 34 0 = UK 8/ US 4/ FR 36 1 = UK 10/ US 6/ FR 38 2 = UK 12/ US 8/ FR 40 3 = UK 14/ US 10/ FR 42 4 = UK 16/ US 12/ FR 44 Fits true to size, take your normal size Designed for a draped silhouette, cut to be worn very loose Loose overlay Lightweight, fluid, non-stretchy fabric Model is 177cm/ 5'10" and is wearing the designer's size 0 Model measurements: Bust: 80cm/ 31.5" Waist: 60cm/ 23.5" Hip: 89cm/ 35" View size guide
Details & Care: Peach crepe de chine Slips on 100% polyester Dry clean
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