Protea ruffled crepe de chine maxi dress
AJE.'s dresses release enters Vinchy's AI lab for a closer look at fabrication, fit, and care notes.
Tagged at $695, quality lands at 60/100, comfort at 60/100, and sustainability at 60/100 for discerning shoppers.
- Brand · AJE.
- Category · Dresses
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Quality Analysis 60/100
This Protea maxi dress, crafted from flowy crepe de chine, is designed for a loose fit and features a mid-weight, non-stretchy fabric, suggesting it's not intended for high-stress activities. The "dry clean" care instruction, without further justification, hints at a delicate construction.
Comfort Assessment 60/100
This Protea maxi dress, crafted from flowy crepe de chine, promises an "effortless" feel, suggesting a comfortable drape. However, its mid-weight, non-stretchy fabric and loose fit might limit dynamic movement, making it less ideal for active wear.
Sustainability Impact 60/100
This garment is made from 100% polyester, a conventional fossil-fuel synthetic, which lacks any mention of recycled content or other sustainable attributes.
Measurement breakdown
Measurements across available sizes.
| Size | Bust | Waist | Sleeve | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 12 | 90 cm | 72 cm | 60 cm | 137 cm |
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Garment details
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Editors’ Notes: "Feminine" and "effortless" are two words that Aje founders Adrian Norris and Edwina Forest use to describe their designs. Made from flowy crepe de chine, this 'Protea' dress is traced with rows of ruffles from the shoulders to the maxi hem. Style yours as part of an all-black outfit.
Editors’ Notes: "Feminine" and "effortless" are two words that Aje founders Adrian Norris and Edwina Forest use to describe their designs. Made from flowy crepe de chine, this 'Protea' dress is traced with rows of ruffles from the shoulders to the maxi hem. Style yours as part of an all-black outfit.
Size & Fit: Fits true to size, take your normal size Designed for a loose fit Mid-weight, non-stretchy fabric Model is 175cm/ 5'9" and is wearing a UK 8 Model measurements: Bust: 75cm/ 29.5" Waist: 60cm/ 23.5" Hip: 93cm/ 36.5" View size guide
Details & Care: Black crepe de chine Concealed button-fastening keyhole at back 100% polyester; lining: 100% polyester Dry clean
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