Buttoned-Tab Faux-Suede Minidress

Verified claims

Hem height

33-inch hem lands at mid-thigh on a 5'6 wearer, shifting ~½″ per inch of height difference.

Body shape fit

True-to-size fit with size-up advice for bust/waist and a flared cut that aids hip fit.

Fabric feel and stretch

Soft velvety faux suede has minimal stretch, requiring sizing up for comfortable fit.

Lining

Full thin lining prevents see-through, but nude undergarments recommended for Mossy Green.

Care

Must be dry cleaned or spot cleaned, brushed weekly, steamed, and not ironed.

Durability

More scuff-resistant than genuine suede, with full lining and topstitching rare at this price.

Cleaning

Spot clean spills with a damp cloth; dry-clean only; air-dry and brush after moisture.

Wear resistance

Resists scuffs and shape loss; recycled equals virgin durability.

Color retention

Retains color saturation; direct sunlight may cause fading.

Design details

Buttoned tabs and topstitching signal quality and prevent plain look.

Fit and shaping

A-line and princess seams provide hip room for non-stretch fabric.

Value

Exclusive private-label model avoids licensing fees, delivering quality and sustainability at $89.

Faux suede

Recycled polyester faux suede is durable, easy to clean, and matches virgin performance.

Construction

Fully lined with topstitching and buttoned hem tabs reflect careful finishing.

Length consistency

The dress's 33-inch length is consistent across Icône mini dresses, a brand design signature.

Recycled polyester

Recycled polyester cuts energy 45–85% and CO2 30–60%, with identical performance to virgin.

Brand sustainability

Icône regularly uses lower-impact materials across its line, backed by a quality-at-mid-price design philosophy.

Product record

Title

Buttoned-Tab Faux-Suede Minidress

Brand

Icône

Price

89 CAD

Availability

In stock

Purpose of buttoned tabs at the hem

• On a cropped, slightly flared dress with a front slit, the buttoned tabs prevent the hemline from looking unfinished by creating deliberate focal points — a technique veteran sewists recognize as a way to add interest to an otherwise plain-skirted garment.

Icône brand quality and value for money

• Simons executives have openly defined its private-label approach as making "really good quality, well-made clothing at a mid-level price point," and Icône is positioned as the core in-house brand carrying that philosophy — meaning the $89 dress is engineered to deliver above-average finishing for its price bracket, not just on-trend design.
• Icône routinely sources lower-impact materials: this dress uses recycled polyester, the checked minidress uses polyester from recycled plastic bottles, and the ponte minidress switches to LENZING ECOVERO viscose — so the $89 price includes material accountability that many brands would silently omit or else market as a premium feature.
• Icône is a private label exclusive to La Maison Simons, with all styles designed in Canada — a model that strips out the licensing fees and third-party markups typical of branded fashion, making the $89 tag closer to a direct-to-consumer value proposition for a house-made garment.
• A full thin lining and visible topstitched seams on a sub-$100 dress are uncommon and signal that Icône puts cost into internal construction rather than just surface design, which translates to a smoother drape, reduced transparency, and better durability through the body of the garment.

Long-term care to keep faux suede looking new

• Storing the dress on a padded or wide-shouldered hanger prevents the shoulder bumps and crushed nap that wire hangers cause, while avoiding long-term folding keeps the front mini slits and hem from developing permanent creases.
• A faux-suede-specific protector spray applied every few months creates an invisible barrier that causes liquid spills to bead rather than soak in, which is especially useful on a dress likely to encounter splashes at brunch or cocktails.
• Faux suede's polyester fibers are prone to fading under prolonged direct light, so keeping the dress in a closet away from windows—or applying a UV-protectant spray as part of the seasonal care routine—helps the chocolate/espresso or mossy green shade retain its depth across wears.
• A handheld steamer—or simply hanging the dress in a steamy bathroom—releases wrinkles safely without contact heat; an iron, even on low, risks permanently flattening the nap if used without a pressing cloth, making steam the safer daily refresh method.
• If the dress gets caught in light rain or a splash, letting it air-dry fully away from radiators—then brushing the nap back up—prevents stiff, matted patches and restores the texture, whereas direct heat can set in water marks.
• Weekly brushing with a soft-bristled brush lifts the synthetic nap, preventing the shiny, flattened patches that develop from sitting and normal wear on a faux suede dress—this is the single highest-impact step to keep the velvety finish looking fresh between cleanings.
• When storing the dress for the season, a breathable cotton or non-woven garment bag allows airflow that prevents humidity from causing mildew or musty odors, whereas plastic dry-cleaner bags trap moisture against the fabric.
• Untreated faux suede lasts 2–4 years before pilling and delamination, but regular brushing, protective spray, and avoidance of mechanical friction at wear points can push the dress well past that window—these routines directly address the failure modes of polyester suede.

Recycled polyester faux suede durability and feel

• Because polyester suede is inherently easier to maintain than natural suede, the dress's recommended spot-cleaning with a damp cloth is a practical, low-fuss approach that handles most spills without professional dry cleaning.
• Producing recycled polyester uses 45–85% less energy and emits 30–60% fewer CO2 emissions than virgin polyester, meaning this dress carries a lighter environmental footprint while delivering the same wear-and-tear performance as a conventional polyester garment.
• Polyester suede typically maintains its color well and fades less than many other fabric types, which means the Chocolate/Espresso and Mossy Green shades are likely to stay saturated through repeated wear and cleaning.
• Polyester suede fabric resists scuffs and scratches more effectively than genuine suede, which is delicate and mars easily—so the dress’s surface holds up better against daily friction from bag straps, seatbelts, and tabletops.
• Recycled and virgin polyester share an identical polymer structure (polyethylene terephthalate) once processing is complete, so the dress's fabric achieves the same abrasion resistance, shape retention, and strength as non-recycled faux suede—meaning no trade-off in mechanical performance.