Illi ponte bodysuit
ESSE STUDIOS's intimates or sleepwear release enters Vinchy's AI lab for a closer look at fabrication, fit, and care notes.
Tagged at $216, quality lands at 60/100, comfort at 60/100, and sustainability at 60/100 for discerning shoppers.
- Brand · ESSE STUDIOS
- Category · Intimates or Sleepwear
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Attribute deep dive
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Quality Analysis 60/100
This bodysuit is made from ponte, a durable knit known for its stability and resistance to creasing, making it a reliable foundation piece. However, the "dry clean" care instruction, without further justification, suggests a potential fragility that could impact long-term wear.
Comfort Assessment 60/100
While the "slightly loose fit" and "gently rounded shoulder seams" suggest a comfortable drape, the "non-stretchy fabric" despite containing elastane, and the dry-clean-only care, indicate this bodysuit might not offer the flexible, easy-care comfort one might expect.
Sustainability Impact 60/100
This ESSE Studios bodysuit is locally made in Australia, which helps reduce its carbon footprint by minimizing transportation emissions. However, it contains conventional fossil-fuel synthetics (nylon) without recycled content, which is a negative indicator.
Measurement breakdown
Measurements across available sizes.
| Size | Bust | Waist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK 6 | 60 cm | 62 cm | 63 cm |
| UK 8 | |||
| UK 10 | |||
| UK 12 | |||
| UK 14 | |||
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Garment details
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Editors’ Notes: The minimal design of ESSE Studios' 'Illi' bodysuit makes it the ideal foundation layer. Locally made in Australia from ponte, it has a slightly loose fit and gently rounded shoulder seams.
Editors’ Notes: The minimal design of ESSE Studios' 'Illi' bodysuit makes it the ideal foundation layer. Locally made in Australia from ponte, it has a slightly loose fit and gently rounded shoulder seams.
Size & Fit: Fits true to size, take your normal size Designed for a slightly loose fit Lightweight, non-stretchy fabric Model is 177cm/ 5'10" and is wearing a UK 8 Model measurements: Bust: 81cm/ 32" Waist: 69cm/ 27" Hip: 95cm/ 37.5" View size guide
Details & Care: Black ponte Concealed zip fastening along back 68% viscose, 26% nylon, 6% elastane Dry clean
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.