How sheer is the chiffon? Is the lining sufficient to make the dress opaque, or would a slip be needed?

The chiffon is described as 'sheer' and the lining is 'thin', so the dress is not fully opaque. We recommend wearing a slip for full coverage.

Are the tie straps adjustable in length, or are they fixed?

Yes, the tie straps are adjustable. They are thin tie straps that you tie to your desired fit, so you can adjust the length by how tightly you tie them.

Second Female

Lace And Tiered Chiffon Sleeveless Dress

CA$315.00CAD

In Stock

This sleeveless dress from Second Female is made from ultra-lightweight pleated sheer chiffon with a thin lining, featuring a loose fit, tiered ruffles, open collar, and thin tie straps that can cinch the waist. Measuring 46 inches (117 cm) from the top of the shoulder, it falls at mid-calf and is composed of 100% viscose for both shell and lining. The dress requires hand washing and professional cleaning.

Material: sheer chiffon
Gender: female
Style: boho, romantic, casual
Category: Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses

Color

Taupe

Size

MEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE

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Specifications

Ultra-lightweight flowy sheer chiffon dress with tiered ruffles and thin tie straps

Loose fit, tiered ruffles, cinchable waist, sheer chiffon

Material: sheer chiffon
Style: boho, romantic, casual
Gender: female
Age Group: adult
Condition: new
Category: Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses

Additional Attributes

ultra-lightweight and flowy sheer chiffon
gently pleated
thin lining
loose fit
tiered ruffles
cinchable waist
open collar
thin tie straps
mid-calf length

Product Insights

The Second Female Lace And Tiered Chiffon Sleeveless Dress (315 CAD, in stock) offers versatile styling through adjustable tie straps that vary the neckline from bateau to deep V and waist ties that switch between a loose column and a defined A-line, effectively replacing two garments. Its 100% viscose chiffon provides superior breathability and drape over polyester, with airy semi-sheer layers in deep taupe that require a slip (a visible style element). Scandinavian minimalism meets French romantic details via open collar, ruffles, and lace. The mid-calf length (46 inches) avoids leg-shortening for petites, and the adjustable fit across three sizes (M–XL) accommodates ages 23–63. However, the fabric demands gentle hand washing to prevent up to 2.5 inches of shrinkage and maintain drape via steam ironing, and sheerness necessitates deliberate layering.

Verified claims

Drape: Fluid cascade drape with soft folds; neckline adjustable via ties.
Visual quality: Airy chiffon layers with deep taupe color; semi-sheer, slip recommended.
Care: Hand wash gently to avoid shrinkage and strength loss; steam iron revives drape.
Tie straps: Tie straps adjust neckline from bateau to V and shoulder fit.
Waist ties: Waist ties create a loose column or defined A-line silhouette.
Versatility: Two neckline and two silhouette options effectively replace two garments.
Sheerness and styling: Semi-transparent sheer chiffon over thin lining appears airy and calls for a slip that becomes a visible style element.
Neckline adjustability: Adjustable tie straps vary the neckline from a closed bateau to an open deep V.
Shrinkage: 100% viscose dress may shrink up to 2.5 inches on first gentle cold wash.
Material: 100% viscose chiffon provides superior breathability and drape compared to polyester.
Design aesthetic: Scandinavian minimalism with French romantic details through open collar, ruffles, and lace.
Functionality: Waist and straps adjust for two silhouettes and a secure fit.
Inclusivity: Three sizes (M, L, XL) with adjustable fit and mid-calf length, designed for women 23–63.
Length: At 46 inches, this mid-calf length avoids leg-shortening for petites.
Silhouette: Cinchable waist creates definition; lightweight chiffon and sheer layers elongate.
Shoulder Straps: Adjustable tie straps customize shoulder/neckline; fabric grip secures.
Breathability: Viscose chiffon's cool touch, moisture-wicking, and breathable weave, plus loose fit and airy layers, keep the dress comfortable in warm weather.

Product record

Title: Lace And Tiered Chiffon Sleeveless Dress
Brand: Second Female
Price: 315 CAD
Availability: In stock

Deep Research

How this dress fits Second Female’s aesthetic

The brand’s stated design values — ‘effortless luxury and functionality’ — are built into the dress: the ultra-lightweight viscose chiffon and soft pleating feel elevated and romantic, while the tie straps allow customized fit and the cinchable waist enables a silhouette shift from relaxed to defined without requiring a belt or layering piece.
Second Female’s signature aesthetic fuses Scandinavian minimalism with a chic French touch — here the dress’s open collar and simple tie straps anchor the silhouette in that northern simplicity, while the tiered ruffles, lace trim, and sheer chiffon deliver the soft, textured femininity the brand’s Parisian side demands.
Rather than designing for a narrow age or lifestyle bracket, the brand explicitly embraces women from 23 to 63 and all walks of life — the dress’s adjustable tie straps, loose fit, and cinchable waist are intentionally versatile, letting the same piece adapt to a student’s casual brunch, a mother’s day event, or a yoga teacher’s evening out with a simple change of accessories.

Value comparison with similar designer dresses

Second Female’s Sybell Lace Dress initially retailed at €165 (~$240 CAD) in 100% polyester; by upgrading to 100% viscose and adding tiered chiffon layers, the Lace and Tiered Chiffon dress reaches $315 CAD — the 30% uplift mirrors the switch from a synthetic to a natural-based fiber and more complex construction.
The Second Female dress uses viscose for its sheer shell and lining, while the similarly tiered Joseph Ribkoff dress (originally $269 USD) is 100% polyester — viscose’s plant-based cellulosic origin gives it a more fluid drape and higher breathability than synthetic chiffon, making the $315 CAD price a reflection of material investment rather than arbitrary markup.

Fit customization and silhouette versatility

The ties at the waist allow the dress to sit as a loose, voluminous column when left untied, then snap into a defined-waist A-line when pulled tight — a transformation that swaps the relaxed, boho mood for a polished, event-ready shape using the same garment, which is why this single detail effectively doubles the wear-case of the dress.
The ultra-lightweight pleated chiffon means the tiered ruffles don't hold a rigid structure but fall into soft, vertical folds that ripple with movement — so even when the waist is cinched, the skirt stays fluid and elongating rather than puffing out, flattering the hips without adding visual weight.
Its 46-inch length lands at a true mid-calf, a sweet spot that avoids the leg-shortening effect of a maxi while still reading as full-length drama, and when combined with the waist cinch it creates a continuous vertical line that makes the dress exceptionally wearable for shorter frames.
The thin tie straps aren't just for fit; by adjusting the tie tension, the wearer can pull the open collar higher to create a demure bateau-style neckline or let it drape into a deeper V that visually elongates the torso — giving the same dress two distinct neckline personalities without any alteration.
Because the chiffon is sheer over a thin lining, the dress reads as airy and layered rather than dense — the eye sees through the outer shell to the slip beneath, which visually cuts the perceived mass of the full tiers and keeps the silhouette from ever looking heavy or costume-like.

Care and maintenance for viscose chiffon

Viscose swells laterally by roughly 30% when wet, which is why soaking the dress for more than 10–15 minutes or using warm water can cause the fibers to crowd and permanently shorten the tiers.
After air-drying, viscose chiffon feels stiff and papery, but the dress’s care label expressly permits steam ironing, and a low-heat iron on the reverse side quickly restores its soft, fluid drape — a routine at-home step that saves the cost of professional pressing.
Untreated 100% viscose plain woven fabrics — which includes chiffon — typically shrink 3–6% in length on a first gentle cold wash as the high-twist crepe yarns relax; on this 46-inch dress that could shorten the hem by up to 2.5 inches, so the loose fit becomes a buffer that prevents the silhouette from looking shrunken.
Viscose fibers lose up to 50% of their tensile strength when saturated, so even gentle hand washing demands minimal agitation and absolutely no wringing — a single twist can permanently distort the fabric’s drape and tear the delicate tie straps.
The garment is tagged for professional cleaning, which eliminates the risks of home-wash shrinkage and lets a cleaner handle the intricate lace, tiers, and tie straps — a sensible one-stop service for a $315 special-occasion dress worn infrequently.

How viscose chiffon feels and drapes

The alternating twist yields a slightly rough surface known as 'crepe hand' — not enough to feel scratchy, but enough to give the tie straps and waist cinch a subtle grip so they stay where you tie them through an evening of dancing or mingling, unlike a slippery satin finish that can loosen.
Viscose chiffon has a 'cool to the touch' quality inherent to cellulosic fabrics, so this sleeveless dress will feel refreshing against the skin on a warm day — unlike polyester chiffon, which can trap heat and feel clammy.
Viscose chiffon structurally weakens when wet — garments can lose shape if not handled carefully — which is why the care label’s insistence on hand washing and line drying isn’t a suggestion but a requirement to prevent stretching and hems from distorting over time.
Chiffon is woven from yarns twisted in alternating S and Z directions, creating microscopic surface puckers that give the fabric its signature gravity-responsive drape — on this dress, that translates to tiered ruffles that fall in soft, cascading layers rather than stiff horizontal bands, moving with the body in the fluid, romantic way the silhouette promises.
The regenerated cellulose structure of viscose absorbs moisture away from the skin, while chiffon’s loosely woven high-twist yarns allow air to circulate — together they make the dress genuinely comfortable for all-day wear at a summer wedding or outdoor event, not just a static photo.
Viscose fibres have a high affinity for dyes, so the taupe on this dress appears deeply saturated and uniform across layers — no chalky or washed-out patches, which is critical for a solid color paired with lace trim and tiered construction where color consistency matters.

Image Analysis

3 images

01: Product
Sleeveless tiered chiffon maxi dress in a warm beige with contrasting black lace bands, featuring thin tie shoulder straps, a ruffled scoop neckline, and a semi-sheer lower skirt with layered ruffles and an inner lining that ends above the hem.
Silhouette and lengthMaxi-length loose A-line silhouette with multiple horizontal tiers and a semi-sheer lower skirt that reveals a shorter inner lining.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.28 · w 0.76 · h 0.64 (high)
Shoulder strapsThin double spaghetti shoulder straps that tie at the top of each shoulder forming small bows.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.06 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high)
Neckline detailRounded scoop neckline finished with a narrow ruffle trim along the edge.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.10 · w 0.32 · h 0.14 (high)
Fabric and transparencyLightweight chiffon fabric with a semi-sheer appearance on the lower skirt; upper bodice appears lined or doubled under the chiffon.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.36 · w 0.68 · h 0.56 (high)
Tiered ruffle bandsHorizontal gathered ruffle trim separating tiers at the waist and above the lower sheer hem, creating layered volume.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.46 · w 0.64 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.18 · y 0.68 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high)
Black lace appliqueContrasting wide black floral lace appliques forming continuous horizontal bands around the bodice and again around the skirt above a ruffle tier.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.44 · w 0.62 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.20 · y 0.60 · w 0.62 · h 0.10 (high)
Side ruffle cascadeVertical narrow ruffle trim cascades down the side seam from under the arm, visible at the model's left side.
1 region
x 0.59 · y 0.18 · w 0.13 · h 0.28 (high)
Hem shapeSoft curved hem on the sheer outer layer creating gentle waves at the bottom edge.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.84 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model wearing the dress against a plain light gray background with soft even lighting; model holds a separate black clutch and wears sandals and hoop earrings.
Model and poseFemale model standing facing forward with left arm relaxed by side and right arm bent holding a small black clutch at hip height.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.02 · w 0.72 · h 0.96 (high)
Background and lightingPlain light gray studio background with even soft lighting and minimal shadows beneath the model.
Accessories visibleModel is wearing hoop earrings, a ring, and black heeled sandals; she holds a black ruched clutch. These items are separate from the dress.
2 regions
x 0.62 · y 0.00 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.32 · y 0.62 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high)
Image crop and framingFull-body vertical crop showing the model from head to just above the floor; slight space below hem on the left side where the outer skirt wave is visible.
Colors
warm beige· main body#CBB39Bblack· lace bands
02: Product
Sleeveless, loose-fitting tiered chiffon top/dress in a light beige/tan chiffon with thin adjustable tie shoulder straps, a ruffled neckline and a wide black lace applique band across the lower bodice above a tiered ruffle hem.
Neckline and trimLow scooped neckline finished with a narrow ruffle trim made from the same chiffon fabric.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.12 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high)
Shoulder strapsTwo very thin tie shoulder straps on each shoulder formed from cordlike chiffon ties that loop and knot at the top of the shoulder.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.14 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.12 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (high)
Chiffon pleated bodyFlowing, vertically pleated lightweight chiffon main body in a light beige/tan color, with soft gathers under the neckline creating a loose drape.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.60 (high)
Black lace appliqueWide decorative black lace band applied around the lower bodice with a floral pattern and scalloped upper edge.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.60 · w 0.64 · h 0.17 (high)
Tiered ruffle hemA gathered tier with a ruffled edge sits below the lace band, forming the start of a tiered skirt or lower dress section in the same chiffon fabric.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.74 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high)
Side armhole detailDeep armhole with a small ruffled chiffon side panel visible at the model's left torso edge.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.30 · w 0.12 · h 0.32 (medium)
SilhouetteLoose, relaxed fit over the torso with soft vertical drape; the garment appears lightweight and semi-opaque where folded and layered.
Other
Studio shot of a model cropped from head to upper thighs against a plain light gray background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows; the model holds a small black ruched bag in the lower right corner.
Model and poseFemale model shown from upper thighs to just above the head, facing slightly toward camera with left shoulder angled forward.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.02 · w 0.80 · h 0.96 (high)
Background and lightingEven, diffuse studio lighting on a smooth light gray background producing soft shadows and neutral highlights.
PropSmall glossy black ruched bag held in model's right hand at the lower right of the frame.
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.82 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high)
Image cropImage is vertically oriented and cropped to show the garment detail from just above the head to the upper thighs; lower skirt is partially out of frame.
Colors
light beige tan· main chiffon fabric#D4BDA9black· lace applique#130D0C
03: Product
Rear view of a sleeveless, tiered chiffon maxi dress on a model. The dress has thin tie shoulder straps, a low scooped back, multiple horizontal ruffled tiers and two decorative black lace bands; the chiffon is sheer over a shorter inner lining.
Rear necklineLow scooped back formed by the chiffon fabric with a gently gathered yoke along the top edge
1 region
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Shoulder strapsThin double tie shoulder straps that form narrow loops and hang as short ties at the shoulders
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.04 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.04 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high)
Tiered skirtMultiple horizontal tiers with gathered ruffle trims separating tiers, producing a layered cascading silhouette
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.26 · w 0.60 · h 0.62 (high)
Black lace bandsTwo wide decorative black lace appliques encircling the dress: one around the hip area and one lower on the skirt above the hem ruffle
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.36 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.20 · y 0.64 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high)
Sheer chiffon fabricSemi-sheer lightweight chiffon outer layer revealing a shorter inner lining that ends above the lower hem
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.74 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high)
Side tiesNarrow tie details visible at the sides near the hip tier level
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.40 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.80 · y 0.40 · w 0.08 · h 0.10 (medium)
Other
Studio shot showing a rear three-quarter pose of a model against a plain light background; model holds a small black pouch in her right hand and wears hoop earrings and sandals.
Shot compositionFull-length rear view of a standing model centered in frame against a plain light gray to white background
Prop handbagSmall soft black pouch-style handbag held in the model's right hand at hip level
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.52 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high)
AccessoriesLarge circular hoop earrings visible on the model's left ear
1 region
x 0.61 · y 0.06 · w 0.08 · h 0.10 (high)
FootwearThin-strap heeled sandals visible under the sheer hem
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.88 · w 0.16 · h 0.10 (medium)
Lighting and backgroundEven soft studio lighting with minimal shadows and a seamless pale backdrop
Colors
warm beige-taupe· main chiffon body#CBB49Cdeep black· decorative lace bands#130D0Clight beige lining· inner lining#D3C2AD

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Q&A

2 answered

How sheer is the chiffon? Is the lining sufficient to make the dress opaque, or would a slip be needed?: The chiffon is described as 'sheer' and the lining is 'thin', so the dress is not fully opaque. We recommend wearing a slip for full coverage.
Are the tie straps adjustable in length, or are they fixed?: Yes, the tie straps are adjustable. They are thin tie straps that you tie to your desired fit, so you can adjust the length by how tightly you tie them.

Provenance

Merchant Link: https://www.simons.ca/en/women-clothing/dresses/long/lace-and-tiered-chiffon-sleeveless-dress--22925-60674?colourId=0
Updated: July 31, 2026