Smythe
Asymmetrical Pictorial Floral Maxi Dress
CA$99.95CAD
Out of Stock
The Asymmetrical Pictorial Floral Maxi Dress by Smythe is a one-shoulder, fit-and-flare maxi dress featuring an all-over blue floral print on a warm brown background. It has an asymmetric neckline, structured bodice with a shoulder pad and gathered draping, and a low-waist gathered skirt that adds volume. Made in Canada from 100% viscose, this floor-length dress is hand-washable and suitable for formal occasions and special events.
- Gender
- female
- Style
- evening, party, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Specifications
A confident, elegant one-shoulder maxi dress with a fitted bodice and flowing gathered skirt in a satiny floral fabric.
Asymmetric neckline, one-shoulder silhouette with shoulder pad and gathered draping, structured bodice seams, low-waist gathered skirt, fit-and-flare shape.
- Material
- Main material: 100% viscose
- Style
- evening, party, classic
- Occasion
- party
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Additional Attributes
- One-shoulder silhouette with shoulder pad
- Gathered draping at the shoulder
- Fitted bodice with structured seams
- Low-waist gathered skirt for volume
- Asymmetric neckline
- Fit-and-flare silhouette
- Maxi length
- Pictorial floral print
- Luxurious satiny fabric
- Made in Canada
- Flowing skirt with graceful movement
Product Insights
The Smythe Asymmetrical Pictorial Floral Maxi Dress uses blazer-inspired tailoring—padded shoulders and structured seams—to anchor a one-shoulder neckline and a gathered A-line skirt that drops at the hip, creating a continuous vertical line that elongates the torso and widens the shoulders to offset the skirt's volume, producing an hourglass illusion adaptable to diverse body types. Made from 100% viscose cut and sewn in Canada in small batches, the fabric matches silk in drape, breathability, and cool-to-touch feel, with superior dye uptake for vibrant floral print retention across washes, but requires hand-washing and steam ironing to mitigate its tendency to crease and its vulnerability to wet distortion, a tradeoff for undercutting silk maxis by over $300.
Verified claims
- Construction
- A shoulder pad, gathered draping, and structured bodice seams hold the one-shoulder neckline in place without relying on boning.
- Volume shaping
- Gathered skirt directs fullness to the hip, creating a gradual A-line.
- Shoulder structure
- Padded shoulder and structured bodice seams anchor the one-shoulder drape and keep the low-waist seam at the hip during movement.
- Proportion balance
- One-shoulder neckline widens the shoulders to offset the gathered skirt's volume.
- Elongation
- Low-waist seam at hip and gathered A-line skirt create a continuous vertical line, elongating the torso.
- Body shape adaptation
- Creates hourglass illusion and rebalances proportions for diverse body types.
- Waist illusion
- Fitted bodice and low-waist full skirt create an hourglass illusion and elongate the body.
- Design balance
- Asymmetrical neckline and shoulder pad anchor and balance the hourglass silhouette.
- Vertical line
- Dropped waist and floor-length hem create a continuous lengthening line from bodice to floor.
- Bodice support
- Padded shoulder and structured seams keep the vertical line intact during movement.
- Shoulder balancing
- One-shoulder neckline with padded gathered shoulder widens shoulders to counterbalance wider hips.
- Drape
- Drape coefficient is on par with silk, and the dress is priced well below a $595 USD silk maxi alternative.
- Breathability
- Absorbs 11–13% moisture, breathes as freely as silk, and stays comfortable through humid summer ceremonies.
- Print vibrancy
- Superior dye uptake keeps the floral print rich and saturated after multiple wears.
- Wrinkle resistance
- Fabric creases easily but steam ironing restores the satiny finish.
- Cool touch
- Stays initially cooler to the touch than silk, with a crisp sensation on first wear.
- Biodegradability
- 100% viscose fabric biodegrades in about 8 weeks.
- Production
- Cut and sewn in Canada, produced in small batches.
- Durability
- Hand-wash care preserves both fabric and color.
- Wrinkle recovery
- Steam ironing revives satiny finish after sitting.
- Wet strength
- Hand-wash and hang-dry; wringing or machine agitation risks permanent distortion.
- Color retention
- Vivid floral print resists fading across multiple wears.
- Silhouette
- A-line silhouette with dropped waist and floor-length hem creates an elongated, flattering shape for formal events.
- Care
- Viscose's poor wrinkle resistance and wet strength loss require steaming and gentle hand-washing to preserve fit for multiple events.
- Price positioning
- At $299.95 CAD, it undercuts Smythe's $695 midi and Luna's $595 silk dress.
- Tailoring
- Shoulder pad under gathered draping uses Smythe's blazer tailoring techniques, a feature omitted by several competitor one-shoulder designs.
- Brand heritage
- Smythe has translated blazer construction to dresses since 2016.
Product record
- Title
- Asymmetrical Pictorial Floral Maxi Dress
- Brand
- Smythe
- Price
- 299.95 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 11 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Asymmetrical Pictorial Floral Maxi Dress: Choose this if you want an asymmetric one-shoulder fit-and-flare maxi with a fitted, structured bodice that opens into a low-waist gathered skirt for graceful, voluminous movement, in an all-over pictorial print of blue and aqua flowers on a warm brown ground. It is cut sleeveless with gathered draping at the shoulder, made from 100% viscose described as luxurious, flowy and satiny, and comes in sizes 2 through 12. Note that the floor-length skirt pools slightly at the hem as worn on the model, which may depend on the wearer's height.[1,2,3,4] | Side Pleats Floral Dress: Choose this if you want a long-sleeve, ankle-length dress with a body-skimming fit designed for comfort, in a dark all-over floral print with subtle pleating at the hip. It is made from soft stretch viscose jersey (95% viscose, 5% spandex) with a crew neck, a defined waist seam, and no visible back slit, and it is made in Canada as an exclusive Smythe piece at Simons. Note that the fitted cut hugs closely through the bodice and hips, so it suits shoppers who prefer a slim, close-to-the-body silhouette.[5,6,7,8] | Ruched V-Neck Dress: Choose this if you want a form-fitting maxi dress with a plunging V-neck, waist ruching, and long sleeves, made from flowy stretch jersey in an all-over abstract blue print—described by Simons as flattering. It is fitted through the bodice and waist before the gently flared skirt drapes to the ankles, with a shell of 93% rayon and 7% elastane, and it is made in Canada. Note that the silhouette is closely fitted overall, so it suits those comfortable with a body-hugging cut rather than a loose fit.[9,10,11] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
One-shoulder asymmetrical maxi dress with a brown ground and all-over blue floral print, fitted through the waist with a gathered tier seam and a flowing floor-length skirt.
- Neckline and shoulderAsymmetrical one-shoulder neckline with fabric gathered at the left shoulder and the right shoulder/arm left bare.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.05 · w 0.44 · h 0.22 (high) - Silhouette and fitFitted through the bodice and waist, then transitions to a fuller, floor-length skirt that drapes to the ground.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.18 · w 0.56 · h 0.76 (high) - Tier seam and gathersHorizontal gathered tier seam located approximately at upper thigh, creating a ruffled horizontal seam that adds fullness to the lower skirt.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.51 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high) - Print patternAll-over pictorial floral print with medium to large stylized flowers and stems scattered across the dress surface.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.70 (high) - Fabric drape and finishLightweight fluid fabric with soft drape and slight sheen; skirt pools slightly at the hem over the floor.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.62 · w 0.64 · h 0.33 (medium) - Visible footwearOpen-toe sandals partially visible beneath the hem at the front left edge of the skirt.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.88 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the dress against a neutral light gray background with soft even lighting and a faint shadow on the floor to the right of the model.
- Background and lightingNeutral light gray seamless studio background with soft, even frontal lighting and a subtle cast shadow to the model's right on the floor.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model pose and cropThree-quarter frontal pose; model facing slightly left with hands relaxed at sides; head partially cropped at top of image.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.00 · w 0.68 · h 0.98 (high) - Floor shadowSoft elongated shadow on the background/floor to the viewer right of the dress hem.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.78 · w 0.36 · h 0.20 (medium)
Colors
warm brown· dress background#4B1302bright cyan blue· flower printoff-white highlights· flower centers and highlights- Neckline and shoulderAsymmetrical one-shoulder neckline with fabric gathered at the left shoulder and the right shoulder/arm left bare.
- 02
Product
Right-side close-up of a sleeveless dress showing an asymmetrical draped shoulder, a defined waist seam, and an all-over floral print on a brown ground.
- Sleeveless asymmetric shoulder drapeRight-side shoulder has a gathered, draped fabric panel that creates a slightly ruched cap over the shoulder; left arm is exposed showing a sleeveless cut.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.04 · w 0.40 · h 0.22 (high) - All-over pictorial floral printDress fabric shows a repeating pictorial floral pattern composed of medium to large painterly flowers in shades of blue and aqua on a warm brown background.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.72 (high) - Waist seamHorizontal seam at the natural waist level separates the bodice from the skirt panel; the seam is visible as a stitched join with print alignment change.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.44 · w 0.40 · h 0.10 (high) - Fabric appearanceFabric appears lightweight with a smooth, matte finish and soft drape; no visible texture like knit ribbing or heavy sheen.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.10 · w 0.48 · h 0.64 (medium) - Side torso and hip coverageImage shows the right-side torso through the hip area with the dress falling smoothly from the waist seam to the skirt; floral print continues uninterrupted.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.46 · w 0.44 · h 0.44 (high) - Model hand placementModel's hands rest in front of the right hip with fingers lightly overlapping the skirt fabric; nails are natural-toned.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.62 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (high)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing the upper body and right side of the dress on a model against a plain light gray background with soft, even lighting.
- Shot compositionVertical close-up crop framing the model from just above the mouth to mid-thigh, centered on the garment's right side.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingUniform light gray background with soft, diffuse studio lighting producing minimal shadows and even color rendering.
- Model presenceRight-side of a model is visible including partial face, neck, right arm, and both hands; hair is dark and falls behind the shoulder.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.02 · w 0.64 · h 0.40 (high) - Image crop limitationBottom of the skirt and the lower legs are outside the frame; left side of the model is partially cut off by the image edge.
Colors
warm medium brown· dress background#943B03vivid medium blue· primary floral petalspale aqua· floral highlights- Sleeveless asymmetric shoulder drapeRight-side shoulder has a gathered, draped fabric panel that creates a slightly ruched cap over the shoulder; left arm is exposed showing a sleeveless cut.
- 03
Product
Rear-facing one-shoulder maxi dress with an asymmetrical single-shoulder bodice, all-over blue floral print on a warm brown ground, gathered tier seam at the lower hip and a flowing ankle-length skirt with a soft sheen.
- SilhouetteOne-shoulder asymmetrical maxi dress shown from the rear with the right shoulder and upper back covered by fabric and the left shoulder and upper back exposed.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.02 · w 0.45 · h 0.35 (high) - Print patternAll-over pictorial floral print composed of medium to large painterly flowers in bright blue and cyan tones scattered across a warm brown background.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.80 (high) - Waist / seam detailHorizontal gathered tier seam located around the lower hip creating a slightly fuller skirt below the seam.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.48 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric finishSmooth fabric with a soft sheen suggesting a lightweight, drapey material; surface shows gentle folds and flow toward the hem.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.78 (medium) - Hem behaviorSkirt extends to the floor with a slight pooling at the model's feet and small soft folds at the hem.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.86 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high) - Visible model armsModel's arms positioned behind the back, with left arm crossing to touch the right side; hands and forearms visible and partially covering the dress at the waist and hip.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.34 · w 0.36 · h 0.30 (high)
Other
Studio product shot with a neutral light gray backdrop, centered vertical composition, soft even lighting and a subtle floor shadow to the lower right.
- BackgroundUniform light gray gradient background with no props or visible packaging.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionFull-length vertical frame centered on the model showing the dress from upper back to hem with even margins on left and right.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffused studio lighting with a subtle cast shadow on the floor to the lower right of the dress.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.88 · w 0.30 · h 0.12 (medium) - Model poseModel stands with back to camera and head slightly turned to the left, creating a clear view of the dress rear.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.00 · w 0.52 · h 0.40 (high)
Colors
warm brown· dress ground#4B1402vivid cyan-blue· floral print- SilhouetteOne-shoulder asymmetrical maxi dress shown from the rear with the right shoulder and upper back covered by fabric and the left shoulder and upper back exposed.
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Variants
6 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4599159 | Asymmetrical Pictorial Floral Maxi Dress - 2 | CA$299.95CA$625.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4599160 | Asymmetrical Pictorial Floral Maxi Dress - 4 | CA$299.95CA$625.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4599161 | Asymmetrical Pictorial Floral Maxi Dress - 6 | CA$299.95CA$625.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4599162 | Asymmetrical Pictorial Floral Maxi Dress - 8 | CA$299.95CA$625.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4599163 | Asymmetrical Pictorial Floral Maxi Dress - 10 | CA$299.95CA$625.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4599164 | Asymmetrical Pictorial Floral Maxi Dress - 12 | CA$299.95CA$625.00 | Out of Stock |