Sessùn
Salao Dual-Material Ballerina Dress
The Sessùn Salao Dual-Material Ballerina Dress is a women's maxi-length fit-and-flare dress combining a stretch ribbed jersey bodice with an ultra-light voile skirt. It features a U-neckline at the front and back, side vents, and an unlined design, with a length of 54 inches (137 cm) from the top of the shoulder. The garment is made with two fabric compositions: 55% cotton/45% viscose and 97% cotton/3% spandex.
- Material
- Stretch ribbed jersey and ultra-light voile
- Gender
- female
- Style
- classic, a-line
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Size
Specifications
Dual-material ballerina dress with stretch ribbed jersey bodice and voile skirt, fit-and-flare silhouette, U-neckline, and side vents.
Stretch ribbed jersey bodice for comfort, ultra-light voile skirt for movement, flattering fit-and-flare shape, side vents for ease.
- Material
- Stretch ribbed jersey and ultra-light voile
- Style
- classic, a-line
- Occasion
- casual, party, date-night
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Additional Attributes
- stretch ribbed jersey bodice
- ultra-light voile skirt
- unlined construction
- fit-and-flare silhouette
- maxi length (54 inches)
- U-neckline at front and back
- side vents
- dual-material design (jersey and voile)
Product Insights
Sessùn's Salao Dual-Material Ballerina Dress, currently out of stock, offers a fit-and-flare silhouette via a stretchy, breathable cotton ribbed bodice that runs true to size and recovers shape, contrasted with an ultra-light, unlined voile skirt that floats and moves but is somewhat sheer, requiring a slip in bright light. The deep rounded neckline mirrors a ballet leotard, side slits prevent tripping and visually shorten the skirt on petite frames, and the gathered waist seam defines the waistline and enables pull-on wear. At 54 inches, the maxi length needs heels on a 5'5 frame. Priced $85-$110 below Sessùn siblings and roughly 40% less than luxury alternatives, but $87 more than Banana Republic, with US, EU, and Canadian prices equivalent after exchange. This dual-material construction sets it apart from simpler maxi dresses near $285.
Verified claims
- Price positioning
- Underprices Sessùn siblings by $85-$110 and luxury by ~40%, but costs $87 more than Banana Republic.
- Global pricing parity
- US, EU, and Canadian prices are equivalent after exchange.
- Sizing
- Stretchy ribbed bodice runs true to size and recovers its shape.
- Length
- 54-inch maxi length needs heels on a 5'5 frame to avoid dragging.
- Silhouette
- Contrast between fitted bodice and flowing skirt creates fit-and-flare silhouette without boning.
- Skirt fit and coverage
- The unlined voile skirt has side slits for movement and is somewhat sheer, so a slip may be needed for coverage in bright light.
- Side slits
- Side slits at the hem break the solid maxi column and create fleeting glimpses of leg with each step, echoing a ballet tutu.
- Neckline
- Deep rounded neckline at front and back mirrors a ballet leotard's open décolletage.
- Waist construction
- Gathered waistband with a visible seam creates a defined waistline and controlled flare.
- Skirt material
- Ultra-light, unlined voile skirt creates a weightless ballerina movement but is somewhat sheer.
- Stretch and recovery
- Ribbed bodice stretches for pull-on without zipper, fits usual size, and recovers shape after a day of wear.
- Breathability
- Cotton bodice stays breathable and non-clammy in warm weather.
- Shape recovery
- Bodice returns to original shape within seconds, preventing bagging.
- Sheerness
- Unlined voile skirt is somewhat sheer, requiring a slip in bright light.
- Drape
- Unlined voile skirt floats with the body and breathes freely.
- Waist seam
- Visible seam at natural waist divides stretch bodice from gathered skirt, enabling pull-on wear and swinging movement.
- Skirt opacity
- The waist seam marks the transition from opaque bodice to semi-sheer voile skirt.
- Competitive design
- Dual-material construction with a defined waist seam and a French label justifies the $87 premium over the Banana Republic viscose-linen maxi.
- Care
- Wash cold on delicate inside out; no bleach or tumble dry; iron low inside out.
Product record
- Title
- Salao Dual-Material Ballerina Dress
- Brand
- Sessùn
- Availability
- Out of stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a sleeveless, dual-material long dress with a fitted tank-style knit bodice and a gathered lightweight woven skirt joined at a defined waist seam.
- Bodice shapeFitted sleeveless tank-style bodice with wide shoulder straps and a scoop neckline, made from a close-fitting stretch knit fabric.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.08 · w 0.40 · h 0.28 (high) - Waist seamHorizontal seam at natural waist where the knit bodice joins the gathered skirt, creating a slight defined waistline.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.36 · w 0.52 · h 0.06 (high) - Skirt constructionFull, gathered long skirt made from a lightweight woven fabric with visible vertical fullness and soft wrinkles; hem falls near the ankles.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.42 · w 0.64 · h 0.46 (high) - Side detailSubtle vertical opening or slit visible along the lower side seam on the wearer's left side, extending from hem upward a short distance.Partial
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.60 · w 0.08 · h 0.30 (medium) - Fabric contrastContrast between the smooth, form-fitting knit bodice and the matte, slightly crinkled woven skirt material is visible.
Other
Studio front-facing product shot on a light neutral background with a standing model wearing brown strapped sandals; even soft lighting with minimal shadows and a reflective floor surface.
- Shot compositionFull-length front-facing studio shot centered on the model showing the entire garment from shoulders to ankles.
- BackgroundPlain light grey background with a smooth wall meeting a slightly reflective light grey floor.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Model poseModel stands with hands behind the back and weight shifted slightly to one leg, head turned slightly to the wearer's right.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.06 · w 0.48 · h 0.84 (high) - Additional visible itemBrown leather flat sandals with multiple straps and metallic buckle hardware are worn by the model and visible at the hem of the dress.
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.86 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.86 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high)
Colors
deep navy blue· bodice and skirt#32425Cwarm metallic gold· sandals hardware#9D9492medium brown· sandals leather#532523- Bodice shapeFitted sleeveless tank-style bodice with wide shoulder straps and a scoop neckline, made from a close-fitting stretch knit fabric.
- 02
Product
Sleeveless long dress with a fitted ribbed knit scoop-neck bodice joined to a gathered full-length skirt; visible high side slit on the dress's viewer-right side.
- Neckline and strapsWide shoulder straps forming a wide scoop neckline that sits moderately low on the chest.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.09 · w 0.34 · h 0.17 (high) - Bodice textureFitted bodice with a fine vertical ribbed knit texture and a matte finish.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.38 · h 0.22 (high) - Waist seam and gatheringHorizontal seam at natural waist where the bodice meets the skirt, with gathered fabric creating soft vertical folds below the seam.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.34 · w 0.55 · h 0.12 (high) - Skirt shape and materialFull-length flowing skirt with a slightly crinkled, lightweight woven appearance and a matte finish.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.44 · w 0.60 · h 0.54 (high) - Side slitVertical slit visible on the dress at the viewer-right side extending upward from the hem to reveal the leg.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.62 · w 0.18 · h 0.32 (high) - Visible hemming and edgeClean turned hem along the skirt bottom and a narrow finished edge at the slit opening.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.86 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot showing a standing model against a plain light background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows; image cropped above ankles and includes part of the floor.
- Model and poseStanding female model shown three-quarter front with left arm relaxed at side and right arm slightly forward, head turned slightly to viewer-left.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.03 · w 0.56 · h 0.95 (high) - Background and floorPlain light neutral background with a visible flat floor surface at the bottom of the frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with subtle shadows along the model's left side and under the skirt, minimal specular highlights.
- AccessoriesModel wears multiple rings on right hand fingers that rest against the skirt.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.60 · w 0.08 · h 0.16 (high) - Image croppingImage is cropped above the ankles and includes the model's head with space above; left side of the model is near the left image edge with open space to the right.
Colors
deep navy· bodice#2A3A55deep navy· skirt#2B3B54- Neckline and strapsWide shoulder straps forming a wide scoop neckline that sits moderately low on the chest.
- 03
Product
Sleeveless, ankle-length dress with a fitted tank-style knit bodice and a gathered woven skirt in a dark blue color. Visible waist seam where the two materials join; dress shown from a rear three-quarter view on a model.
- Bodice shapeSleeveless tank-style bodice with wide shoulder straps and a deep scoop back; fits closely to the torso.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.09 · w 0.27 · h 0.33 (high) - Bodice material and finishSmooth, form-fitting knit fabric with a matte finish and no visible pattern.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.09 · w 0.27 · h 0.24 (high) - Waist seamHorizontal seam at the natural waist where the bodice attaches to the skirt; seam creates a gathered effect at the skirt top.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.34 · w 0.40 · h 0.07 (high) - Skirt silhouetteLong gathered skirt that falls to the ankles with soft vertical folds and a relaxed A-line drape.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.40 · w 0.48 · h 0.53 (high) - Skirt material and textureLightweight woven fabric with visible slight creasing and a matte finish, distinct from the smoother bodice fabric.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.40 · w 0.48 · h 0.40 (high) - HemStraight hem that reaches the model's ankles; skirt slightly sheer at the very bottom edge where light passes through.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.82 · w 0.48 · h 0.13 (medium) - Visible hardware or closuresNo visible zippers, buttons, or other closures on the visible rear/side of the dress.
- Accessory on model handModel wears a small ring on the right-hand fingers that rests against the skirt fabric.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.51 · w 0.06 · h 0.09 (medium)
Other
Studio shot showing a model standing on a reflective floor against a plain light grey background; three-quarter rear view with even soft lighting and minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionModel positioned slightly left of center in a three-quarter rear-facing pose, head turned toward camera.
- Background and surfaceNeutral light grey seamless background and a glossy grey floor that produces subtle reflections of the model and sandals.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Visible footwearModel wearing brown leather gladiator-style sandals with multiple straps and gold-tone buckles; sandals rest on the reflective floor.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.86 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - LightingEven, diffused studio lighting with soft shadows under the model and a small highlight on the right side of the face and shoulder.
Colors
dark steel blue· bodice#2D3C5Adark steel blue· skirt#364864- Bodice shapeSleeveless tank-style bodice with wide shoulder straps and a deep scoop back; fits closely to the torso.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Sessùn
SOLAO Fleur de Sel