
Icône
Dense Knit Pleated Edge Minidress
The Dense Knit Pleated Edge Minidress by Icône is a women's short-sleeve knit dress with a crew neck, fitted cropped silhouette, and a contrasting white pleated hem. It is made from a dense stretch knit of nylon and reprocessed viscose, features decorative gold buttons, and measures 33.5 inches (85 cm) from the top of the shoulder. Customer reviews indicate that the fit tends to run small.
- Material
- nylon and reprocessed viscose blend
- Gender
- female
- Style
- cropped, slim-fit, modern, casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Color
Specifications
Thick knit minidress with a fitted silhouette, crew neck, short sleeves, decorative gold buttons, and contrasting pleated hem.
Decorative gold buttons, contrasting pleated edging, crew neck, short sleeves, cropped fitted style.
- Material
- nylon and reprocessed viscose blend
- Style
- cropped, slim-fit, modern, casual
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Additional Attributes
- Thick and stretch knit fabric
- Nylon and reprocessed viscose blend
- Unlined construction
- Cropped and fitted silhouette
- Crew neckline
- Short sleeves
- Decorative gold buttons at front
- Contrasting pleated edging at hem
- Length of 33.5 inches from shoulder
- Exclusive Icône by Simons design
Product Insights
The Dense Knit Pleated Edge Minidress by Icône (99 CAD) blends 65% reprocessed viscose from textile waste with 35% nylon for softness and over 50% greater durability, using tight loops that resist deformation and provide stretch without spandex. Its pleated hem demands cold gentle washing, flat drying, folding storage, and low-heat ironing, trading convenience for a lower environmental impact—reprocessed viscose cuts impact by 50%—and a 4.3-star rating supports its value from Simons' heritage brand.
Verified claims
- Eco credentials
- 65% reprocessed viscose from textile waste with ≥50% lower impact, blended with 35% nylon.
- Softness
- Reprocessed viscose retains the softness and drape of virgin viscose.
- Durability
- 35% nylon increases fabric durability by over 50%.
- Shape retention
- The fitted, cropped, slim-fit dense knit is 65% reprocessed viscose and 35% nylon with stretch that comes from loop rotation rather than spandex; tight loops resist deformation, so the dress is less likely to lose its stretch from heat or body oils than elastane blends and keeps its body-sculpting shape over time.
- Washing and drying
- Use a cold gentle wash and lay flat to dry for the pleated hem.
- Steam and ironing
- Steam or low-heat iron on the reverse with a pressing cloth to refresh pleats.
- Storage
- Fold the dress rather than hanging it for long-term storage to keep the fitted knit from stretching out; if it is hung, use a hanger that keeps the pleated edge clear of other garments so the folds stay crisp.
- Care
- Hand wash in cold water with a mild detergent, lay flat to dry, and use a low-heat iron with a pressing cloth if needed; avoid machine washing and tumble drying to protect the knit and pleated hem.
- Brand heritage
- Icône is Simons' in-house label; Simons was founded in 1840, giving Icône trend-aware design and solid value.
- Sustainability
- Reprocessed viscose in this dress delivers at least a 50% reduction in environmental impact compared to conventional virgin viscose (Simons' Vision).
- Fit and sizing
- Customers note the fit tends to run small: this is a fitted, cropped, slim-fit dense knit mini with a crew neck and short sleeves, narrow in the shoulders and very straight fitted, and the thick stretch fabric needs a precise fit to avoid looking lumpy, so sizing up can help if between sizes or seeking a less restrictive silhouette.
- Button functionality
- The decorative gold buttons are sewn on for appearance; they are not functional buttonholes.
- Opacity
- The thick dense knit is opaque and should not become see-through, even when stretched under bright light.
- Hemline position
- Measured 33.5 inches (85 cm) from the top of the shoulder, the hem lands above the knee, around mid-thigh, on a 5'6" wearer.
- Recycled material source
- The reprocessed viscose in this dress is regenerated from pre-consumer and post-consumer textile waste, diverting discarded clothing and production scraps from landfills.
- Design details
- The dress has decorative gold buttons and a contrasting pleated hem; the buttons are sewn on for appearance only, while the pleated edging is a defining trim.
- Closure
- This is a pull-on dress with no zipper or back opening; the crew neckline is the only opening.
- Pilling resistance
- The dense nylon-viscose knit is more pill-resistant than a loose knit, and no reviewers reported pilling or snagging; hand washing and drying flat best preserve the surface.
Product record
- Title
- Dense Knit Pleated Edge Minidress
- Brand
- Icône
- Price
- 99 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 4.3 stars, 3 reviews, scale 5
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 9 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Dense Knit Pleated Edge Minidress: Choose this if you want a fitted, cropped black knit minidress with a preppy touch: it has a crew neck, short sleeves, decorative gold buttons down the front placket, and a contrasting white knife-pleated hem. The thick, stretchy knit (65% reprocessed viscose, 35% nylon) has a smooth matte finish, and it measures 33.5 inches (85 cm) from the top of the shoulder in sizes X-Small through X-Large. Note that it is unlined, so layering preferences may matter.[1,2,3,4] | Draped Waist Long-Sleeve Interlock Dress: Choose this if you want a fitted, long-sleeve crew-neck dress with a draped right-side waist and above-knee length for all-day professional settings or special events — reviewers say the thick, soft interlock fabric resists wrinkles and keeps a polished look through long commutes, meetings, weddings, and parties. Note that reviewers report sizing runs small, so consider ordering a size up so the draped waist sits correctly, and the substantial fabric can feel overly warm in summer heat. It is unlined, made of 68% LENZING ECOVERO viscose, 27% nylon, and 5% elastane, and comes in Chocolate/Espresso and Assorted Green across X-SMALL to X-LARGE.[5,6] | Irregular Buttons Ponte Minidress: Choose this if you want a black, long-sleeve body-con minidress for office-to-evening social events — its gold-and-silver-tone irregular metallic buttons are described as reading 'business but fun' and pairing well with blazers or heels, and the thick, stretchy ponte jersey (soft to the touch, wrinkle-resistant, holding its shape without stiffness) supports all-day wear at standing receptions. Note that the fit is snug by design and runs small, so sizing up is common, but this often makes the shoulders and sleeves disproportionately large on petite frames; the front buttons are purely decorative and the dress closes with a back zipper, which has surprised some shoppers expecting a functional button front.[7,8,9] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a short-sleeve black knit minidress with a vertical center front row of round gold buttons and a visible white pleated skirt hem peeking below the black body.
- SilhouetteStraight, short A-line minidress ending above the knee; garment fits close through the torso and falls straight from the hips.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.15 · w 0.44 · h 0.55 (high) - NecklineRound crew neckline finished in the same black knit.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.08 · w 0.22 · h 0.10 (high) - SleevesShort sleeves with a narrow turned hem in the same black knit.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.18 · w 0.15 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.18 · w 0.13 · h 0.12 (high) - Center front placketVertical center front placket with a single column of round metallic gold buttons running from neckline to hem.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.12 · w 0.06 · h 0.58 (high) - Button detailRound, shiny gold buttons evenly spaced along the placket; each button is clearly raised and reflective.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.14 · w 0.03 · h 0.46 (high) - Pleated hem insertWhite pleated skirt hem showing below the black dress body, narrow knife pleats visible and creating a contrast band at the bottom.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.61 · w 0.34 · h 0.12 (high) - Knit textureDense, smooth knit fabric with a fine, even surface visible on the black body.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.22 · w 0.32 · h 0.30 (medium) - Visible seamsSubtle vertical seam lines alongside the placket and a hemline stitch visible at the bottom edge of the black panel above the pleats.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.20 · w 0.28 · h 0.40 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model wearing the dress against a plain light beige wall and floor, with soft even lighting and minimal shadows; model holds a woven black handbag and wears black heels.
- Model and styling propFemale model wearing the dress, holding a textured woven black handbag at her right hip; black pointed low-heel shoes visible.
2 regions
x 0.60 · y 0.39 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.40 · y 0.83 · w 0.22 · h 0.16 (high) - Background and floorPlain two-tone studio background with a light beige wall and a slightly darker beige floor creating a horizontal seam near the feet.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.72 · w 1.00 · h 0.28 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft diffuse studio lighting from the front-left producing faint shadows behind and to the right of the model.
Colors
black· main body#0E0D0Ametallic gold· buttons#CDC4BBwhite· pleated hem- SilhouetteStraight, short A-line minidress ending above the knee; garment fits close through the torso and falls straight from the hips.
- 02

Product
Lower half of a black knit sleeveless dress with a central vertical row of round gold buttons and a white pleated fabric trim at the hem; visible portion shows front and right side of the dress to mid-thigh.
- Main body fabricDense black knit fabric forming the dress body; surface shows fine horizontal knit texture and a straight hem seam above the pleated trim.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.66 (high) - Central button placketNarrow vertical placket centered on the front with evenly spaced round metal buttons running down from above the visible area to the hem seam.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.02 · w 0.12 · h 0.68 (high) - Button detailRound shiny gold buttons with smooth faces; seven buttons visible on the visible placket portion.
7 regions
x 0.42 · y 0.05 · w 0.04 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.42 · y 0.15 · w 0.04 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.42 · y 0.25 · w 0.04 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.42 · y 0.35 · w 0.04 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.42 · y 0.45 · w 0.04 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.42 · y 0.55 · w 0.04 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.42 · y 0.64 · w 0.04 · h 0.06 (high) - Pleated hem trimContrasting white pleated panel attached at the dress hem; pleats are narrow, evenly spaced, and extend below the black hem to create a flared mini length.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.64 · w 0.76 · h 0.28 (high) - Right side seamVisible vertical side seam on the dress right side creating a slightly shaped silhouette toward the hip.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.04 · w 0.13 · h 0.60 (medium)
Other
Model's hands and legs, a woven black handbag with gold hardware, plain neutral background, and studio lighting; image cropped to show torso to mid-thigh.
- Model left hand and ringLeft hand visible at the dress side holding a bag handle; a gold statement ring is worn on a finger.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.42 · w 0.18 · h 0.34 (high) - Woven handbag propBlack woven leather-look handbag held by the model with a short black handle and gold metal hardware connecting the handle to the bag.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.56 · w 0.20 · h 0.34 (high) - Visible legsModel's bare legs visible from mid-thigh down; skin tone visible and legs are centered in the lower image area.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.66 · w 0.44 · h 0.32 (high) - Background and lightingUniform light beige studio background with soft, even frontal lighting and minimal shadowing.
- Image crop and compositionCropped detail shot showing the dress from just below the waist to mid-thigh; left and right edges cut off portions of the arms and bag.
Colors
deep black· dress body#0E0D0Bwarm gold· buttonsbright white· pleated hem#CAC4BD- Main body fabricDense black knit fabric forming the dress body; surface shows fine horizontal knit texture and a straight hem seam above the pleated trim.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a short-sleeve black knit minidress with a contrasting white pleated hem visible at the skirt edge.
- Back silhouetteStraight, slightly fitted rear panel of a short-sleeve knit dress extending to mid-thigh, with smooth knit texture and no visible seams or closures on the center back.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.08 · w 0.56 · h 0.76 (high) - Sleeve detailShort sleeves with a visible folded or banded hem detail near the sleeve edge.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.08 · w 0.56 · h 0.18 (high) - Pleated hemContrasting white pleated skirt panel attached at the dress hem, visible as a flared, regular knife-pleat band extending below the black knit.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.72 · w 0.46 · h 0.20 (high) - Knit textureDense, uniform knit surface visible on the black body of the dress with a matte finish.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.20 · w 0.40 · h 0.50 (high) - Center back seam absenceNo visible center back zipper or seam; back appears uninterrupted.
Other
Studio shot of a model from behind against a plain light beige background; model holds a woven black handbag and wears gold hoop earring; lighting is soft and even.
- Shot compositionRear-facing model centered in frame from head to mid-thigh, photographed against a uniform light beige background.
- Prop handbagWoven black handbag with top handle is held in the model's left hand and appears at the lower-left edge of the frame.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.72 · w 0.18 · h 0.21 (high) - Model stylingModel has straight dark hair falling to mid-back and wears a single visible gold hoop earring on the right ear.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.03 · w 0.20 · h 0.22 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with minimal shadows visible along the contours of the dress and model.
Colors
matte black· dress body#0E0D0Bbright white· pleated hem- Back silhouetteStraight, slightly fitted rear panel of a short-sleeve knit dress extending to mid-thigh, with smooth knit texture and no visible seams or closures on the center back.
Variants
5 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4537618 | Dense Knit Pleated Edge Minidress - Black - X-Small | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4537619 | Dense Knit Pleated Edge Minidress - Black - Small | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4537620 | Dense Knit Pleated Edge Minidress - Black - Medium | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4537621 | Dense Knit Pleated Edge Minidress - Black - Large | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4537622 | Dense Knit Pleated Edge Minidress - Black - X-Large | CA$99.00 | Yes |
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
3 total3 reviews · out of 5
Could be better
Not great for curvy figures. Narrow it the shoulders and very straight fitted throughout. Material is thick and stretchy but needs a perfect fit to not look lumpy.
Love it
Sexy classy
Robe courte
Très jolie robe, look chic! Toutefois tissu moulant et ajusté.