Vanessa Bruno
Cléopâtre Draped Strapless Midi Dress
Cléopâtre is a strapless midi dress from Vanessa Bruno, crafted from a soft lyocell and cotton-blend poplin with a multicoloured floral print. It features a fitted, draped silhouette with side gathering, a crossover skirt, and a hidden back zip closure. The dress has a bandeau neckline and midi hem length.
- Material
- Soft lyocell and cotton-blend poplin
- Gender
- female
- Style
- parisian, romantic, modern, glam, slim-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Color
Specifications
Strapless midi dress with a multicoloured floral print, draping and crossover detailing, made from a soft lyocell and cotton blend.
Multicoloured floral print, strapless bandeau neckline, draped effect with side gathering, crossover skirt, hidden back zip closure.
- Material
- Soft lyocell and cotton-blend poplin
- Secondary
- cotton
- Style
- parisian, romantic, modern, glam, slim-fit
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Additional Attributes
- multicoloured floral print
- strapless bandeau neckline
- draped effect with side gathering
- crossover skirt
- hidden back zip closure
- fitted midi cut
- soft lyocell and cotton-blend poplin
- sensual, refined silhouette
- controlled draping
- crossover detailing
- glamorous and modern aesthetic
Product Insights
The Cléopâtre Draped Strapless Midi Dress by Vanessa Bruno is a contemporary-tier piece ($450 CAD, 30–40% off original) that combines a moderate-drape, smooth, silky lyocell-cotton poplin (or cotton-elastane in solid colors) with a strapless, draped silhouette. The fabric wicks moisture, feels cool, stays dry, resists wrinkling, and softens over time with proper care. However, the non-stretch fabric demands precise sizing: order usual size unless between sizes (size up only if between), but to prevent slipping, size down. Available only in EU 38, 40, 42, the dress offers a crisp, breathable option that balances refined drape and comfort with fit exactness.
Verified claims
- Fabric composition
- Solid colours use 97% cotton/3% elastane; the floral print uses 55% lyocell/45% cotton, per brand tags.
- Fabric hand and drape
- The poplin has a moderate drape and a smooth, silky hand feel.
- Breathability and cooling
- The fabric is lightweight and breathable, stays noticeably drier against the skin, and feels cool in warm weather.
- Aging and durability
- The fabric resists wrinkling and with proper care the fibers develop a softer hand over time.
- Sizing
- Order usual size unless between sizes; size up only if between sizes.
- Size availability
- Dress comes in EU 34–42 (US 0–10); this store stocks only 38, 40, 42.
- Size selection
- Stick with usual US size (EU 38 = US 4–6); reviews confirm perfect fit.
- Price markdown
- $450 CAD is 30-40% off the $525-$550 original retail.
- Brand positioning
- Vanessa Bruno ranks in the same contemporary tier (under $1,000) as Isabel Marant, Sandro, Maje.
- Fit
- The non-stretch bandeau requires exact band sizing; if your ribcage sits between two sizes, opting down helps prevent slipping.
- Fabric performance
- Crisp, wrinkle-resistant fabric that feels cool and dry, softening with wear.
- Care
- Hand wash at 40°C, no tumble dry, iron at 110°C
- Floral print
- The dress features an all-over multicoloured floral print.
- Size range
- The dress is produced in French sizes 34 through 42, approximately US 0 through 10.
Product record
- Title
- Cléopâtre Draped Strapless Midi Dress
- Brand
- Vanessa Bruno
- Price
- 450 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 13 sourcesUses
A glamorous strapless midi for dressed-up occasions
This strapless midi dress is made for moments when you want a refined, glamorous look, with a multicoloured floral print that keeps it feeling modern. Its controlled draping and crossover detailing follow the curves and sculpt the line, per the merchant's description. The brand reports that, according to its customer reviews, the dress fits perfectly.[1,3]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Cléopâtre Draped Strapless Midi Dress: Choose this if you want a strapless, fitted midi dress with a multicoloured floral print, controlled draping and crossover detailing that the brand describes as glamorous and modern. It features a strapless bandeau neckline, ruched bodice with side gathering, a crossover skirt with a front slit, a hidden back zip, and a hem that falls to mid-calf. Note the brand's size advice that this model runs large—choose the larger size if between two sizes—and that it requires hand washing at a maximum of 40°C and no tumble drying.[1,2,3,4,5,6] | Botanical Shapes Tiered One-Shoulder Maxi Dress: Choose this if you want an asymmetric one-shoulder maxi with a knotted fabric strap, ruffled bust overlay, elasticized waist, and tiered gathered skirt, made from 100% cotton with hidden side-seam pockets in an all-over botanical print on a deep reddish-brown ground. The retailer describes the auburn cotton weave as ultra comfortable and the look as sure to turn heads. Note it is unlined, and the listed variant is size 38 in Patterned Brown with a length of about 55.5 inches (141 centimeters) from the top of the shoulder.[7,8] | Ermione Ruffled Crossover Dress: Choose this if you want a romantic, fitted sleeveless midi dress: a red wrap-style design with double-layered ruffled shoulders, a deep crossover V-neck with pintuck stitching, a smocked waistband with a tie sash, and a gathered skirt with a front-overlap slit, cut from a cotton and lyocell poplin with a 100% cotton lining (about 48.5 inches / 123 cm from the shoulder). It suits warm-weather occasions where pronounced ruffle detailing and a cinched waist are the look you are after. Note the brand advises this fitted-cut dress runs small for some: if you are between sizes, choose the larger size, otherwise take your usual; it comes in sizes 36 to 44.[9,10,11,12,13] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a strapless, draped midi dress with a ruched bodice, gathered side drape and a center-front skirt slit; red floral patterned fabric with visible slight sheen.
- Silhouette and viewStrapless midi dress shown on a model, front-facing view with skirt ending below the knees.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.12 · w 0.46 · h 0.76 (high) - NecklineStraight, strapless neckline that runs in an almost horizontal line across the chest.
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x 0.33 · y 0.12 · w 0.34 · h 0.08 (high) - Bodice ruchingHorizontal ruched gathering across the bodice from the neckline down to the waist area.
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x 0.33 · y 0.18 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (high) - Side drape and gatheringVisible draped gathering on the right side of the waist and hip creating asymmetric folds that continue onto the skirt.
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x 0.44 · y 0.30 · w 0.18 · h 0.30 (high) - Center-front slitVertical slit at the center-front of the skirt revealing the model's legs, starting near mid-thigh and extending down toward the hem.
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x 0.41 · y 0.46 · w 0.18 · h 0.34 (high) - Fabric patternAll-over botanical/floral print with repeated leaf and flower shapes distributed across the dress surface.
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x 0.27 · y 0.16 · w 0.46 · h 0.68 (high) - Fabric finishFabric shows a subtle sheen suggesting a smooth, slightly reflective surface.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.18 · w 0.30 · h 0.56 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model against a neutral light-gray background with soft shadowing on the floor; full-body crop from head to feet.
- Background and stagingEven light-gray seamless backdrop with a soft shadow cast to the right and slightly behind the model.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model pose and cropModel stands facing forward with weight slightly shifted to one leg, hands resting by hips; image framed full body including sandals.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.05 · w 0.64 · h 0.90 (high) - Footwear presentModel is wearing brown strappy flat sandals visible at the bottom of the frame.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.78 · w 0.32 · h 0.16 (high) - Lighting qualitySoft, diffuse studio lighting with minimal harsh shadows and even illumination across the dress.
Colors
vivid red· main fabric base#A3022Bmustard yellow· floral motif - yellow#A58471off white· floral motif - whitepale pink· floral motif - pale pink/lilac- Silhouette and viewStrapless midi dress shown on a model, front-facing view with skirt ending below the knees.
- 02
Product
Side view of a strapless midi dress with visible lateral ruched draping and a floral all-over print on a red background.
- Silhouette and viewStrapless, form-fitting bodice continuing into a straight midi-length skirt shown in a left-side profile on a model.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.53 · h 0.88 (high) - Side ruched drapingPronounced gathered ruched panel along the right side of the dress (model left), creating folded, pleated fabric and a vertical seam that draws fabric inward.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.28 · w 0.20 · h 0.42 (high) - Side slitVertical side opening/slit created by the draping near the mid-thigh to knee area, revealing an inner skirt layer and a small section of the model's leg.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.40 · w 0.12 · h 0.30 (high) - Fabric patternAll-over botanical floral print with leaf and abstract flower motifs in lighter colors on a saturated red background.
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x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.44 · h 0.66 (high) - Hem and skirt shapeStraight, even hem falling to a midi length below the calf with a narrow skirt profile.
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x 0.18 · y 0.68 · w 0.40 · h 0.22 (high) - Bodice top edgeStraight, strapless top edge that follows the chest contour without visible straps.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.06 · w 0.22 · h 0.16 (high) - Fabric appearanceLightweight woven fabric with a smooth surface and soft drape emphasized by the gathered ruching.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.22 · w 0.40 · h 0.54 (medium)
Other
Studio side-profile product shot on a neutral light gray seamless background with soft directional lighting and a faint shadow beneath the model.
- Background and stagingLight gray seamless studio background filling the frame, no props visible.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model and poseFemale model shown in left-side profile with arms relaxed; hands and sandals visible and not part of the product description.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.72 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting from front-left creating a faint cast shadow on the floor to the right of the model.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.78 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (medium)
Colors
vivid red· main bodymustard yellow· floral motifspale pink· floral motifs- Silhouette and viewStrapless, form-fitting bodice continuing into a straight midi-length skirt shown in a left-side profile on a model.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a strapless, mid-calf length dress on a model; fitted through the bodice with a straight strapless neckline and a straight hem, featuring an all-over floral/leaf print and light draping at the back waist.
- SilhouetteStrapless tube-style bodice continuing into a straight, mid-calf length skirt that follows the model's natural vertical line.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.12 · w 0.44 · h 0.80 (high) - Neckline and backStraight, strapless neckline across the upper back with no visible straps or closures; upper edge sits below the shoulder blades.
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x 0.30 · y 0.12 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high) - Draping detailSubtle horizontal draping and slight gathering at the back waist creating soft folds in the fabric.
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x 0.34 · y 0.26 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (high) - Print patternAll-over scattered floral and leaf motif with varied small-to-medium leaf shapes repeated across the dress surface.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.12 · w 0.44 · h 0.80 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, slightly lustrous woven fabric that drapes closely to the body with no visible knit texture.
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x 0.30 · y 0.18 · w 0.38 · h 0.70 (medium) - HemlineStraight, unflared hem finishing at mid-calf on the model with a narrow visible hem allowance.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.74 · w 0.38 · h 0.12 (high) - Side seams and fitClose-fitting sides with no visible side slit; seams align with the side of the body and are not ornamental.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.44 · h 0.60 (medium)
Other
Studio shot of a model standing with back to camera on a neutral light gray background; soft even lighting with subtle shadow under feet; brown sandals visible on the model.
- Model poseModel standing facing away from the camera with arms relaxed at sides and weight evenly distributed.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.08 · w 0.70 · h 0.92 (high) - Background and lightingUniform light gray studio background with soft, even lighting and a faint shadow beneath the model's feet.
- Visible footwearBrown flat sandals with ankle straps visible on the model's feet; footwear is not the product shown.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.86 · w 0.22 · h 0.10 (high) - Image framingFull-body rear framing from upper shoulders to feet, centered vertically and horizontally with small margins left and right.
Colors
vibrant rose red· main fabric background#B30233mustard yellow· leaf motifs (yellow)#C39C82cream white· leaf motifs (white/cream)pale blue gray· leaf motifs (pale blue)- SilhouetteStrapless tube-style bodice continuing into a straight, mid-calf length skirt that follows the model's natural vertical line.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Vanessa Bruno
Cleopatre Midi Dress Lyocell And Cotton Multico/fidji , Vanessa Bruno