Nelly crystal-embellished duchesse-satin mini dress
RETROFÊTE's dresses release enters Vinchy's AI lab for a closer look at fabrication, fit, and care notes.
Tagged at $420, quality lands at 60/100, comfort at 60/100, and sustainability at 60/100 for discerning shoppers.
- Brand · RETROFÊTE
- Category · Dresses
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Quality Analysis 60/100
This dress, made from duchesse-satin, is designed for special occasions rather than everyday wear, suggesting its durability is suited for infrequent use. The "dry-clean only" care instruction, without further justification, hints at a delicate nature.
Comfort Assessment 60/100
This duchesse-satin mini dress, while stunning for special occasions, is made from a mid-weight, non-stretchy fabric, which suggests it may not offer the flexible comfort of garments with more give.
Sustainability Impact 60/100
This dress is made from conventional fossil-fuel synthetics, with 85% polyester in the main fabric and 97% polyester in the lining, indicating a lower sustainability profile.
Measurement breakdown
Measurements across available sizes.
| Size | Bust | Shoulder | Waist | Length | Hip |
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| large | 100 cm | 35 cm | 110 cm | 81 cm | 124 cm |
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Editors’ Notes: Retrofête’s ‘Nelly’ is the perfect dress to mark a special occasion – it would make a gorgeous choice for an engagement party or rehearsal dinner. Made from duchesse-satin, it has a ‘60s-inspired shift profile and is embellished with glinting crystals along the keyhole neckline and faux pockets .
Editors’ Notes: Retrofête’s ‘Nelly’ is the perfect dress to mark a special occasion – it would make a gorgeous choice for an engagement party or rehearsal dinner. Made from duchesse-satin, it has a ‘60s-inspired shift profile and is embellished with glinting crystals along the keyhole neckline and faux pockets .
Size & Fit: Fits true to size, however those who are between sizes should take the smaller size Cut for a slightly loose fit Mid-weight, non-stretchy fabric Model is 177cm/ 5'10" and is wearing a size XSmall Model measurements: Bust: 81cm/ 32" Waist: 66cm/ 26" Hip: 94cm/ 37" View size guide
Details & Care: White duchesse-satin Concealed hook and zip fastening at back 85% polyester, 15% viscose; lining: 97% polyester, 3% spandex Dry clean
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