Strapless embellished velvet-trimmed cady midi dress
JENNY PACKHAM's dresses release enters Vinchy's AI lab for a closer look at fabrication, fit, and care notes.
Tagged at $896, quality lands at 70/100, comfort at 80/100, and sustainability at 60/100 for discerning shoppers.
- Brand · JENNY PACKHAM
- Category · Dresses
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Quality Analysis 70/100
This dress is designed for special occasions, not everyday wear, which means its durability is less about ruggedness and more about maintaining its elegant appearance. The "dry clean only" care instruction, while common for embellished garments, suggests a need for gentle handling to preserve the delicate crystals and velvet trim.
Comfort Assessment 80/100
This dress offers a comfortable fit with its "mid-weight, slightly stretchy fabric" that "hugs your figure" and allows for movement, while the internal bust support and boning provide structure without sacrificing wearability.
Sustainability Impact 60/100
This elegant dress is crafted from 92% polyester and 8% polyurethane, both conventional fossil-fuel synthetics, with no mention of recycled content.
Measurement breakdown
Measurements across available sizes.
| Size | Bust | Waist | Length | Hip |
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| UK 8 | 76 cm | 66 cm | 118 cm | 94 cm |
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Editors’ Notes: Jenny Packham adds playfulness and glamour to the classic little black dress. Decorated with carefully placed crystals and a velvet bow at the strapless neckline, this style is made from cady that hugs your figure before gently flaring out to a floaty hem. The internal boning offers structure and support.
Editors’ Notes: Jenny Packham adds playfulness and glamour to the classic little black dress. Decorated with carefully placed crystals and a velvet bow at the strapless neckline, this style is made from cady that hugs your figure before gently flaring out to a floaty hem. The internal boning offers structure and support.
Size & Fit: Fits true to size, take your normal size Designed for a slim fit Internal bust support Mid-weight, slightly stretchy fabric Model is 177cm/ 5'10" and is wearing a UK 8 Model measurements: Bust: 81cm/ 32" Waist: 66cm/ 26" Hip: 94cm/ 37" View size guide
Details & Care: Black cady and velvet Concealed hook and zip fastening at back 92% polyester, 8% polyurethane; lining: 100% polyester Dry clean
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