Tiered plissé-taffeta midi dress
ZIMMERMANN'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 50/100, and sustainability at 60/100 for discerning shoppers.
- Brand · ZIMMERMANN
- Category · Dresses
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Attribute deep dive
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Quality Analysis 60/100
This dress is made from lightweight, semi-sheer plissé-taffeta, which suggests it's designed for delicate aesthetics rather than rugged wear. The "dry clean" care instruction, without a durability justification, also hints at a garment that requires gentle handling.
Comfort Assessment 50/100
This tiered midi dress, crafted from non-stretchy plissé-taffeta, may feel restrictive, especially with its crinoline-style insert designed to hold shape. The "fitted at the bust and waist" design, combined with the lack of stretch, suggests limited ease of movement.
Sustainability Impact 60/100
This elegant midi dress is crafted from 100% polyester taffeta, a conventional synthetic material, with a 100% cotton lining. The use of conventional polyester, without any mention of recycled content, indicates a lower sustainability profile.
Measurement breakdown
Measurements across available sizes.
| Size | Bust | Shoulder | Waist | Sleeve | Length |
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| 2 | 80 cm | 32 cm | 76 cm | 52 cm | 123 cm |
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Garment details
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Editors’ Notes: Zimmermann's midi dress is made from plissé-taffeta in a romantic, tiered design. It has a plunging V-neckline framed by puffed sleeves and a full skirt with a crinoline-style insert at the hem to hold its shape.
Editors’ Notes: Zimmermann's midi dress is made from plissé-taffeta in a romantic, tiered design. It has a plunging V-neckline framed by puffed sleeves and a full skirt with a crinoline-style insert at the hem to hold its shape.
Size & Fit: 00 (petite) = UK 6/ US 2/ FR 34 (under 5’3”/ 160cm) 0 = UK 8/ US 4/ FR 36 1 = UK 10/ US 6/ FR 38 2 = UK 12/ US 8/ FR 40 3 = UK 14/ US 10/ FR 42 4 = UK 16/ US 12/ FR 44 Fits true to size, take your normal size Designed to be fitted at the bust and waist, loose at the hip Lightweight, semi-sheer, non-stretchy fabric Model is 177cm/ 5'10" and is wearing the designer's size 0 Model measurements: Bust: 79cm/ 31" Waist: 61cm/ 24" Hip: 89cm/ 35" View size guide
Details & Care: Blush plissé-taffeta Concealed zip fastening along back 100% polyester; lining: 100% cotton Dry clean
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