Ruched crushed-velvet turtleneck midi dress
ALAÏA's dresses release enters Vinchy's AI lab for a closer look at fabrication, fit, and care notes.
Tagged at $2,800, quality lands at 70/100, comfort at 90/100, and sustainability at 60/100 for discerning shoppers.
- Brand · ALAÏA
- Category · Dresses
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Quality Analysis 70/100
This elegant midi dress, crafted from a mid-weight, stretchy crushed-velvet blend of viscose, polyamide, and elastane, is designed for evening wear rather than daily rugged use. The concealed zip fastening suggests a clean finish, but without details on seam construction or hardware quality, its long-term durability for frequent wear is not explicitly stated.
Comfort Assessment 90/100
This crushed-velvet midi dress offers a comfortable experience thanks to its "stretchy fabric" and "close fit" that moves with you, ensuring you can enjoy your evening out without feeling restricted. The "tactile crushed version of the plush fabric" also suggests a pleasant feel against the skin.
Sustainability Impact 60/100
This dress contains conventional fossil-fuel synthetics (polyamide) with no mention of recycled content, which negatively impacts its sustainability score.
Measurement breakdown
Measurements across available sizes.
| Size | Bust | Waist | Sleeve | Length | Hip |
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| FR 34 | 70 cm | 58 cm | 77 cm | 147 cm | 74 cm |
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Garment details
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Editors’ Notes: “Velvet is to evening what denim is to daytime” says PORTER , so wearing Alaïa's midi dress to your next date night or party is only fitting. Made from a tactile crushed version of the plush fabric, it has an elegant turtleneck and ruched waist that accentuates your curves. Finish the look with a red lip and pared-back accessories.
Editors’ Notes: “Velvet is to evening what denim is to daytime” says PORTER , so wearing Alaïa's midi dress to your next date night or party is only fitting. Made from a tactile crushed version of the plush fabric, it has an elegant turtleneck and ruched waist that accentuates your curves. Finish the look with a red lip and pared-back accessories.
Size & Fit: Fits true to size, take your normal size Designed for a close fit Mid-weight, stretchy fabric French sizing Model measurements: Bust: 81cm/ 32" Waist: 66cm/ 26" Hip: 94cm/ 37" View size guide
Details & Care: Black crushed-velvet Concealed zip fastening along front 77% vicose, 21% polyamide, 2% elastane
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.