Gathered Waist Velvet Maxi Dress

Fitted velvet maxi dress with a boatneck and side ruching, designed in Canada by Contemporaine by Simons.

Soft and stretch velvet, fitted silhouette, boatneck, side ruching, maxi length

Material

Soft and stretch velvet made from recycled polyester

Style

slim-fit

Gender

female

Age Group

adult

Condition

new

Category

Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses

01

Product

Black velvet long-sleeve dress shown on a model from torso to lower skirt, with an asymmetrical neckline and visible horizontal gathered folds at the waist and hip area.

• Fabric and finishSoft low-sheen velvet fabric with visible nap highlights and subtle reflective areas where light catches the pile.
  1 region

  x 0.18 · y 0.14 · w 0.66 · h 0.75 (high)
• NecklineAsymmetrical off-shoulder neckline that exposes the model's right shoulder and collarbone while the left side extends into a long sleeve.
  1 region

  x 0.30 · y 0.06 · w 0.50 · h 0.20 (high)
• Gathered waist detailHorizontal gathered/folded seams or draping across the waist and hip creating narrow parallel folds that contour the torso.
  1 region

  x 0.34 · y 0.38 · w 0.48 · h 0.25 (high)
• Sleeve constructionLong fitted sleeve visible on the left side of the image ending at the model's wrist with continuous velvet fabric and slight gathering at the wrist.
  1 region

  x 0.02 · y 0.47 · w 0.30 · h 0.39 (high)
• Skirt drapeSkirt portion extends down and right with smooth vertical drape and subtle creasing where the model's hand rests, showing continuous velvet texture.
  1 region

  x 0.40 · y 0.58 · w 0.50 · h 0.36 (high)
• Visible accessory on modelGold hoop earring visible at the model's right ear.
  1 region

  x 0.28 · y 0.08 · w 0.08 · h 0.10 (high)

Other

Studio product shot showing a seated model against a plain light background and a polished neutral surface; soft even lighting produces mild shadows and reflected highlights on the velvet.

• Model pose and framingSeated model leaning back on her left arm with torso angled toward the camera; image crops above mid-thigh and includes head and shoulders.
  1 region

  x 0.05 · y 0.00 · w 0.90 · h 0.88 (high)
• BackgroundPlain soft-white studio background with no visible graphics or texture.
  1 region

  x 0.55 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.35 (high)
• Supporting surfaceLight beige polished surface under the model's arm and dress with a faint speckled texture and a soft reflection of the dress.
  1 region

  x 0.00 · y 0.72 · w 0.56 · h 0.28 (high)
• Lighting and shadowEven studio lighting from the front-left producing soft shadows beneath the model and specular highlights on the velvet pile.

Colors

black velvet· main fabric

02

Product

Front-facing black velvet long dress with an asymmetrical off-shoulder neckline, long sleeves, visible right-side gathered/ruching at the waist and a straight maxi skirt that reaches the ankles.

• NecklineWide off-shoulder / boat-style neckline that exposes the model's left shoulder and collarbone; neckline sits slightly diagonal across the chest.
  1 region

  x 0.28 · y 0.04 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high)
• SleevesLong fitted sleeves extending to the wrists; left sleeve is held at the side, right sleeve bent with hand resting on hip behind the body.
  2 regions

  x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.48 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.18 · w 0.22 · h 0.34 (high)
• Gathered waist / ruchingVisible horizontal and diagonal gathered/ruching at the right-side waist and hip, producing layered drape lines across the front torso and hip area.
  1 region

  x 0.44 · y 0.34 · w 0.28 · h 0.28 (high)
• Skirt shape and lengthStraight column maxi skirt falling to the ankles with a smooth fall and slight pooling at the hem line; skirt appears full-length from waist to ankle.
  1 region

  x 0.28 · y 0.56 · w 0.44 · h 0.40 (high)
• Side vent / slitA vertical opening or slit is visible near the lower left side of the skirt (wearer right), showing a narrow gap in the hem area.Partial
  1 region

  x 0.60 · y 0.72 · w 0.12 · h 0.20 (medium)
• Fabric and surface finishSoft velvet fabric with low-directional sheen creating lighter highlights along angled folds and ruched areas; surface appears smooth and plush.
  1 region

  x 0.36 · y 0.20 · w 0.38 · h 0.60 (high)
• Accessories shown with dressModel holds a small black rectangular handbag in her left hand and wears pointed black shoes with gold circular ornamentation; these items are worn/staged with the dress.
  2 regions

  x 0.21 · y 0.66 · w 0.12 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.42 · y 0.86 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (high)

Other

Studio product shot showing a standing model against a plain white background and light grey floor; even frontal lighting produces soft shadows and highlights on the velvet surface.

• Shot compositionFull-body studio shot centered vertically on the model showing the dress from near-frontal angle with slight three-quarter turn of the torso.
• Background and surfacePlain white seamless background with a light grey floor surface; floor meets backdrop at a visible horizontal line near the model's ankles.
  1 region

  x 0.00 · y 0.80 · w 1.00 · h 0.20 (high)
• Lighting and reflectionsSoft, even studio lighting that creates subtle specular highlights on the velvet folds and minimal harsh shadows around the model.
• Model presenceFemale model wearing the dress, posed with one hand holding a bag and the other hand behind the hip; face and hair are visible and in frame.
  1 region

  x 0.28 · y 0.00 · w 0.44 · h 0.28 (high)

Colors

black velvet· main fabric

03

Product

Rear three-quarter view of a long black velvet dress with long sleeves, an asymmetric off-shoulder neckline, a back slit showing the lower leg, and a smooth velvet finish. Model holds a small black top-handle handbag with gold hardware and wears black mules with gold spherical heel details.

• Silhouette and viewDress shown from the rear three-quarter angle, falling to a maxi length with a straight vertical skirt and a center-back seam visible near the lower back.
  1 region

  x 0.22 · y 0.06 · w 0.56 · h 0.88 (high)
• Neckline detailAsymmetric off-shoulder neckline that exposes the model's left shoulder and collarbone, with the fabric sitting lower on the left than the right.
  1 region

  x 0.38 · y 0.04 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high)
• SleevesLong fitted sleeves that extend to the wrists with smooth velvet texture and slight natural creasing at the elbows.
  2 regions

  x 0.25 · y 0.20 · w 0.22 · h 0.48 (high); x 0.53 · y 0.20 · w 0.18 · h 0.50 (high)
• Fabric finishSmooth low-sheen velvet with subtle light reflections creating soft highlights and darker areas following body contours.
• Back slitVertical back slit on the left side of the skirt that opens to reveal the model's lower left calf.
  1 region

  x 0.44 · y 0.62 · w 0.18 · h 0.34 (high)
• Handbag heldSmall rectangular black top-handle handbag carried in the model's right hand, featuring a slim flap and visible gold hardware on the flap closure.
  1 region

  x 0.26 · y 0.60 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high)
• Visible hardware on dress accessoriesGold-tone hardware visible on the handbag and on the shoes' heel accents and on the model's hoop earring.
  3 regions

  x 0.26 · y 0.60 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.30 · y 0.84 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.10 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high)
• Hem and stitchingStraight finished hem at the skirt bottom with visible topstitch line against the velvet fabric.
  1 region

  x 0.24 · y 0.86 · w 0.52 · h 0.10 (medium)
• Occasional seam lineVertical seam or panel line visible on the lower back center-right area of the dress creating a subtle shape line.
  1 region

  x 0.48 · y 0.40 · w 0.10 · h 0.30 (medium)

Other

Studio shot with a white seamless background and neutral floor. Even soft lighting produces soft shadows and slight reflections on the floor near the model. Image frames the model from upper head to feet with minimal cropping.

• Background and surfacePlain white seamless background meeting a light neutral floor surface at the lower image area.
  1 region

  x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
• LightingSoft, even studio lighting with mild specular highlights on the velvet and soft shadows cast on the floor to the right of the model.
• Model pose and framingModel posed standing, turned slightly to the viewer's left showing the dress back and left leg through the slit; image includes full body from head to feet with some floor visible.
  1 region

  x 0.16 · y 0.00 · w 0.68 · h 1.00 (high)
• Props statusModel holds a handbag and wears shoes; these are props and not part of the garment itself.
  1 region

  x 0.24 · y 0.58 · w 0.28 · h 0.40 (high)
• Image qualityHigh-resolution studio image with sharp focus on the dress and accessories.

Colors

deep black velvet· dress main bodymatte black· handbag bodyblack· shoe upperswarm gold· metal hardware