Strapless cutout velvet peplum maxi dress
SELF-PORTRAIT'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 · SELF-PORTRAIT
- Category · Dresses
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Quality Analysis 60/100
This glamorous velvet dress, made from a polyester-elastane blend, features an internal bodice for support and a concealed hook and zip fastening, suggesting a thoughtful construction for its intended occasion wear. However, the "dry clean only" care instruction, without a durability justification, hints at a garment that requires delicate handling.
Comfort Assessment 60/100
This dress, while opulent, is made from a mid-weight, non-stretchy fabric, which may limit ease of movement. The internal bodice provides support but could contribute to a more structured, less yielding feel.
Sustainability Impact 60/100
This dress is made from 92% polyester, a conventional fossil-fuel synthetic, which negatively impacts its sustainability score.
Measurement breakdown
Measurements across available sizes.
| Size | Bust | Waist | Length | Hip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 14 | 88 cm | 78 cm | 136 cm | 100 cm |
| UK 8 | ||||
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| UK 16 | ||||
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| UK 12 | ||||
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Editors’ Notes: Self-Portrait's glamorous collections are designed to ignite the joy of getting dressed up. Made from opulent black velvet, this dress has a strapless bodice with a generous cutout that highlights the waist and peplum hem. Wear yours with a pair of glittering earrings.
Editors’ Notes: Self-Portrait's glamorous collections are designed to ignite the joy of getting dressed up. Made from opulent black velvet, this dress has a strapless bodice with a generous cutout that highlights the waist and peplum hem. Wear yours with a pair of glittering earrings.
Size & Fit: Fits true to size, take your normal size Designed for a close fit Internal bodice for support Mid-weight, non-stretchy fabric Model is 177cm/ 5'10" and is wearing a UK 8 Model measurements: Bust: 80cm/ 31.5" Waist: 65cm/ 25.5" Hip: 89cm/ 35" View size guide
Details & Care: Black velvet Concealed hook and zip fastening at back 92% polyester, 8% elastane Dry clean
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