
REISS
Alwen Scarf-Neck Checkered Satin Dress
The Reiss Alwen is a short, above-the-knee A-line dress in heavyweight unlined satin with a draped, slightly flared silhouette, designed for semi-formal daytime and evening wear. It features a pleated high neck with a matching removable tie-up scarf, a vertical front keyhole, long raglan blouson sleeves with black contrast cuff bands, black piping at the edges and hem, a center-back trim detail, and slit side-seam pockets. The all-over small-scale check pattern combines light beige with burgundy accents; the garment measures 87 cm (34.25 in) in length taken from the top of the shoulder on a size 6.
- Material
- Satin
- Gender
- female
- Style
- formal, evening, romantic, flared, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Color
Specifications
Checkered satin dress with a pleated high neck, removable scarf, and draped flared silhouette.
Heavyweight satin, unlined, draped flared fit, pleated high neck, removable matching tie-up scarf, raglan sleeves, contrast trim, slit side-seam pockets.
- Material
- Satin
- Style
- formal, evening, romantic, flared, classic
- Occasion
- formal
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Additional Attributes
- heavyweight satin fabric with fluid drape
- unlined construction
- draped flared silhouette
- pleated high neckline
- matching removable tie-up scarf at the neck
- raglan sleeve construction
- contrast trim detailing
- slit side-seam pockets
- checkered satin pattern
- length measures 87 cm (34.25 inches) from top of shoulder on size 6
- London-based Reiss design available exclusively at Simons in Canada
- exclusive Reiss at Contemporaine collection piece
Product Insights
Alwen Scarf-Neck Checkered Satin Dress 83% acetate, 17% polyester satin; no silk content Reported to run large; size down if between sizes Pleated high neck with a matching removable tie-up scarf Unlined, so there is no separate lining layer to smooth the body At 498 CAD, value rests on heavyweight acetate satin, Reiss branding and washable care
Verified claims
- material
- 83% acetate, 17% polyester satin; no silk content
- fabric hand feel
- Smooth, cool and crisp acetate satin with a soft sheen
- drape
- Heavyweight satin chosen for a sumptuous, flowing drape
- construction
- Unlined, so there is no separate lining layer to smooth the body
- fit
- Reported to run large; size down if between sizes
- length
- True mini: 87 cm from top of shoulder on size 6
- silhouette
- Short A-line swing shape with a flared skirt and relaxed body
- neckline
- Pleated high neck with a matching removable tie-up scarf
- closure
- Concealed back zip; front keyhole is a design opening, not the way you get in
- sleeves
- Long raglan sleeves with blouson fullness and wide contrast-trim cuffs
- pockets
- Slit side-seam pockets
- trim
- Black contrast trim at the scarf, cuffs, hem and centre back
- pattern
- Patterned Red reads as a small check/dot print on a light warm ground with burgundy accents and black trim
- fabric sheen
- Satin sheen shifts with light and movement
- care
- Machine washable on a cold, gentle cycle; line dry
- pressing/storage
- Press on reverse with low heat and no steam; store rolled rather than folded
- durability
- Satin is durable but prone to snagging; acetate is heat and chemical sensitive
- value
- At 498 CAD, value rests on heavyweight acetate satin, Reiss branding and washable care
- styling
- A short satin statement dress for parties, dinners, weddings and dressier evenings
- comparison
- Not silk; acetate satin is the closer comparison
- variant range
- Sizes 8, 10 and 12 all in stock at 498 CAD; only Patterned Red
Product record
- Title
- Alwen Scarf-Neck Checkered Satin Dress
- Brand
- REISS
- Price
- 498 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Short A-line satin dress with attached long scarf at the neck, long blouson sleeves, cuff trim, and a front keyhole; all-over small check/dot pattern and black piped edges.
- SilhouetteShort A-line dress falling above the knees with a loose, slightly flared skirt.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.62 (high) - Neck and scarfHigh scarf-style neckline with an attached long scarf that hangs down the front on both sides, edges finished with contrasting narrow black piping.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.03 · w 0.34 · h 0.46 (high) - Front openingVertical front keyhole opening beneath the scarf at the center front of the neckline.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.16 · w 0.06 · h 0.10 (high) - Sleeves and cuffsLong blouson sleeves gathered into wide cuffs that have a horizontal black trim band near the cuff edge.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.30 · w 0.19 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.63 · y 0.31 · w 0.17 · h 0.27 (high) - Hem and edge pipingSkirt hem and scarf hem finished with narrow black piping that outlines the garment edges.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.64 · w 0.52 · h 0.16 (high) - Fabric appearanceLight-sheen satin fabric with a dense small geometric check or dot pattern across the entire visible surface.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.12 · w 0.50 · h 0.60 (high) - Visible accessories on garmentNo visible buttons, zippers, or fastenings on the dress front; the scarf appears integrated at the neckline.
- Pattern color detailAll-over tiny repeating dark motifs on a lighter warm neutral ground, creating a textured check effect.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.14 · w 0.40 · h 0.60 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a full-body model against a plain light background and reflective floor; even soft lighting with faint shadow on floor.
- Shot compositionFull-body studio shot of a standing model centered in frame, cropped slightly above the head and including boots and part of the floor.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and surfacePlain light neutral background with a smooth light-grey reflective floor visible at the bottom of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.70 · w 1.00 · h 0.30 (high) - LightingEven soft studio lighting producing gentle shadows under the model and subtle highlights on the satin fabric.
- Styling propsModel is wearing knee-high black boots and gold hoop earrings; these are styling items and not described as part of the product.
2 regions
x 0.38 · y 0.68 · w 0.25 · h 0.31 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.68 · w 0.26 · h 0.31 (high) - Image qualitySharp focus on the garment with clear edges and visible fine pattern; no motion blur.
Colors
warm beige with dark motif· main fabricblack· edge piping and cuff trim- SilhouetteShort A-line dress falling above the knees with a loose, slightly flared skirt.
- 02

Product
Front-facing close-up of a satin dress torso showing a high scarf neck with long black scarf ties, a vertical keyhole at the chest, long raglan-style sleeves with black cuff trim, side pockets with hands inside, and an allover small-scale checkered geometric print in light beige and burgundy tones.
- Neckline and scarf tiesHigh mock/scarf neck formed by wrapped fabric with two long narrow black scarf ties hanging down the front from the neck.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.43 · y 0.16 · w 0.13 · h 0.60 (medium) - Front keyholeVertical chest keyhole opening centered under the neck, showing skin through a narrow rectangular slit.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high) - Allover fabric patternSmall-scale repeating geometric/checkered print in alternating light beige and darker burgundy elements across the visible dress body and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.18 · w 0.72 · h 0.72 (high) - Sleeve styleLong sleeves with a relaxed, slightly dropped shoulder; sleeves continue the same small-scale print.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.44 · w 0.34 · h 0.38 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.36 · w 0.36 · h 0.42 (high) - Cuff trimNarrow black trim band at the sleeve cuffs visible on both sleeves.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.75 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.78 · y 0.78 · w 0.16 · h 0.07 (high) - Side pocketsHands inserted into side seam pockets, causing slight gathering at pocket openings on both sides.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.71 · w 0.34 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.76 · w 0.32 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric finishSlight satin sheen visible on the surface, suggesting a smooth, slightly reflective finish.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.20 · w 0.40 · h 0.40 (medium)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing the model from head to mid-thigh against a plain light background; even soft lighting with minimal shadows; no packaging visible.
- Shot compositionFrontal studio crop centered on the model from the head to just below the hips, with even, soft lighting and a neutral light gray background.
- Model and stylingModel visible wearing the dress and gold hoop earrings; hands placed in pockets.
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.00 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.70 · w 0.34 · h 0.30 (high) - Lighting and reflectionsSoft diffuse lighting produces gentle specular highlights on the satin fabric and minimal harsh shadows.
Colors
light beige (with burgundy accents)· main fabricdeep burgundy· main fabric (accent)black· scarf ties and cuff trim- Neckline and scarf tiesHigh mock/scarf neck formed by wrapped fabric with two long narrow black scarf ties hanging down the front from the neck.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a short, A-line dress with long raglan sleeves showing an all-over small check/satin patterned fabric, contrasting narrow black trim running down the center back, and black trim at cuffs and hem.
- SilhouetteLoose A-line / swing dress cut with a hem that flares slightly away from the body, ending above the knee on the model.
1 region
x 0.19 · y 0.18 · w 0.62 · h 0.64 (high) - Sleeve styleLong raglan sleeves that continue from the shoulder into the sleeve with slight fullness at the cuff.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.24 · h 0.50 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.18 · w 0.30 · h 0.52 (high) - Back center trimNarrow vertical black trim or ribbon running from the collar down the center back to roughly mid-back.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.08 · w 0.02 · h 0.50 (high) - Cuff trimBlack band trim at each sleeve cuff, approximately an inch wide relative to the cuff with a lighter patterned cuff area above.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.47 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.47 · w 0.14 · h 0.11 (high) - Hem trimThin black trim edging the hem of the dress, visible as a continuous dark line around the lower edge.
1 region
x 0.23 · y 0.67 · w 0.54 · h 0.10 (high) - Fabric pattern and finishAll-over small-scale check or diamond repeat pattern on a smooth, slightly lustrous satin-like fabric.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.10 · w 0.56 · h 0.60 (high) - Collar detailFolded scarf-style collar at the back of the neck with the patterned fabric visible and black trim along the collar edge.
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.03 · w 0.18 · h 0.09 (high) - Back pleat/gatherSoft central back pleat or gathering that adds fullness to the skirt portion, originating below the collar.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.12 · w 0.12 · h 0.30 (medium)
Other
Studio shot showing model from the rear against a plain light background and a neutral floor; model wears black knee boots and gold hoop earring; even studio lighting produces soft shadows beneath feet.
- Shot compositionFull-body rear studio shot capturing model from head to boots with centered framing and vertical orientation.
- Background and surfaceSmooth light gray to off-white background with a slightly darker neutral floor surface meeting the background near the lower third of the image.
- Model accessories and footwearModel is wearing tall black leather boots and a single visible gold hoop earring; these are not part of the dress.
3 regions
x 0.38 · y 0.72 · w 0.22 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.72 · w 0.22 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.01 · w 0.14 · h 0.08 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, even studio lighting with mild shadow beneath the model on the floor and subtle highlights on the satin fabric indicating a low sheen.
Colors
light beige patterned· patterned fabricblack· trim- SilhouetteLoose A-line / swing dress cut with a hem that flares slightly away from the body, ending above the knee on the model.
Variants
3 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4634693 | Alwen Scarf-Neck Checkered Satin Dress - Patterned Red - 8 | CA$498.00 | Yes |
| 4634694 | Alwen Scarf-Neck Checkered Satin Dress - Patterned Red - 10 | CA$498.00 | Yes |
| 4634695 | Alwen Scarf-Neck Checkered Satin Dress - Patterned Red - 12 | CA$498.00 | Yes |