Self-Portrait
Guipure Embroidery Buttoned Midi Dress
This is a Self-Portrait guipure embroidered buttoned midi dress in navy/midnight blue, crafted from 100% ramie with 100% polyester embroidery thread and a removable 100% cotton liner. It features a shirt collar, full-length button placket, short sleeves, removable matching belt, side seam pockets, and a fit-and-flare silhouette; length is 48.5 inches (123 cm) from shoulder. Primarily used as special-occasion or wedding guest attire, but note from reviews that sizing may be inconsistent and lace construction makes alterations difficult.
- Color
- Night Blue
- Material
- Embroidered ramie weave
- Gender
- female
- Style
- romantic, boho-chic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Color
Specifications
Elegant midi dress with intricate guipure embroidery and a feminine fit-and-flare silhouette, featuring a removable belt and liner.
Removable liner and belt, button front, short sleeves, fit and flare style
- Color
- Night Blue · blue
- Material
- Embroidered ramie weave
- Style
- romantic, boho-chic
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Additional Attributes
- Intricate floral guipure embroidery
- Night blue color
- Embroidered ramie weave fabric
- Straight shirt collar
- Full-length button front closure
- Short sleeves
- Removable matching thin belt
- Removable full-length liner
- Fit and flare silhouette
- Midi length (48.5 inches from shoulder)
- Feminine and poetic chic aesthetic
- Subtle country flair
Product Insights
This Self-Portrait guipure embroidery buttoned midi dress offers a bold architectural A-line silhouette supported by netless guipure lace and a ramie shell that becomes softer with wear. The removable cotton liner blocks sheerness and chafing while wicking sweat, and the functional buttons and removable belt allow fit adjustments. Sized in UK and running true to size, the bodice requires precise bust and waist measurements within 0.5 inches due to minimal stretch. The lace is delicate and alterations are risky; care requires dry cleaning only. Although rivals like Rebecca Vallance exist at lower prices, this dress maintains strong resale value and is a wedding-guest staple, though some question its continued relevance.
Verified claims
- Sizing
- Sizes are UK; dress runs true to size despite brand's mixed sizing.
- Fit
- Bodice has minimal stretch; bust and waist must match brand chart within 0.5 inches for comfort.
- Alterations
- Alterations to the guipure lace are very difficult and risky due to its delicate construction.
- Care
- Dry clean only; press with a cotton cloth on a low synthetic heat setting to protect the polyester embroidery.
- Durability
- Ramie: stronger wet, antibacterial, wrinkles less, lace holds shape.
- Liner
- Removable cotton liner blocks sheerness, chafing, absorbs moisture.
- Fabric quality
- Ramie is 30–40% stronger than cotton, becomes softer with each wear, and grows with minimal water and pesticides.
- Breathability
- Ramie wicks sweat, and the cotton liner prevents chafing, keeping you cool and comfortable.
- Construction
- Netless guipure lace holds the dress's shape, but its open bars snag; the belt adjusts the fit.
- Brand reputation
- Self-Portrait remains a wedding-guest favorite; buyers say it's worth the price and holds resale value.
- Wearability
- The ramie shell holds shape; the cotton liner ensures comfort and opacity for dancing all evening.
- Color accuracy
- Navy/Midnight Blue matches photos but appears richer in natural light.
- Guipure structure
- Netless, heavier lace with ramie's sheen gives a bold architectural A-line that needs no petticoat.
- Removable belt
- Removable belt adjusts for bust/hip clearance and relieves waist pressure when removed.
- Functional buttons
- Full-length buttons are functional, enabling classic buttoned or relaxed open styling.
- Silhouette and movement
- Self-supporting guipure lace holds the A-line shape and sways gracefully in motion.
- Competitor positioning
- Rebecca Vallance, Elliatt, and Leo Lin are cited as comparable feminine-style brands; some shoppers find Self-Portrait overpriced.
- Material
- 100% ramie shell with polyester guipure lace: ramie is 30–40% stronger than cotton, and netless lace self-supports A-line.
- Sizing conversion
- Self-Portrait uses UK sizing: a UK 4 converts to US 0, UK 6 to US 2, and so on, so ordering a usual US numeric size would result in a bodice roughly two sizes too small.
- Measurements by size
- In the smallest size UK4/US0 the dress measures 48.5 inches from shoulder to hem, and a UK8/US4 corresponds to a 32-inch bust and 26-inch waist.
- Occasion suitability
- The dress is suited to warm-weather formal events: the ramie shell pulls perspiration away and speeds evaporation, and the guipure hem is designed for wedding-guest dancing.
- Embroidery authenticity
- The floral motif is true guipure embroidery: individual motifs are joined by thread bars with no net background, so the flowers appear to float rather than being printed.
Product record
- Title
- Guipure Embroidery Buttoned Midi Dress
- Brand
- Self-Portrait
- Price
- 695 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 13 sourcesUses
Wearing this Self-Portrait dress to a wedding
One shopper who bought this dress style in blue for a wedding shows it is used as wedding-guest attire. They note the sizing on this Self-Portrait style runs unusually and that the lace makes it very difficult to alter, and the product page describes the style as having minimal stretch — factors worth keeping in mind when choosing a size.[1,2]
Dancefloor styling that shows off the hem
This midi dress is styled by Self-Portrait for a night out, paired with stilettoes to show off its dynamic hem as you move. The hem falls at about 48.5 inches from the top of the shoulder, so the length sits at midi on many wearers. This pairing is a brand styling suggestion rather than a reported customer outcome.[2,3]
A feminine dress with subtle country flair
Reach for this Self-Portrait midi dress when you want an outfit that distills femininity with subtle country flair, per the retailer's description. Night blue guipure embroidery with an intricate floral design covers the full silhouette, while the straight shirt collar structures the bust and the fit-and-flare shape is described as very feminine. A removable matching belt and removable full-length liner are included.[3]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Guipure Embroidery Buttoned Midi Dress: Choose this if you want a Self-Portrait dress in its signature feminine style: a navy/midnight blue guipure lace midi with all-over floral embroidery, a fit-and-flare silhouette with fitted bodice and gathered skirt, button-front placket, shirt collar, scalloped hem, and side seam pockets. It includes a removable full-length cotton liner and a removable matching ramie belt, though the style has minimal stretch. One shopper reported the sizing runs really weird and that alterations are very difficult because of the lace, so check fit carefully before committing.[1,2,3,4,5] | Richelieu Embroidery Blue Poplin Midi Dress: Choose this if you want a baby blue, fit-and-flare midi dress with richelieu-style cutwork embroidery, scalloped eyelet short sleeves, a plunging V-neck front and deep V back, fabric-covered buttons down the front, side-seam pockets, and a gathered full skirt with a front slit. The brand positions it as bright, airy, and suited to sun-drenched social occasions, and it is lined in 100% cotton and offered in sizes 2 through 10. Note that the main fabric is 61% cotton and 39% polyester with 100% polyester embroidery, so it is not fully cotton despite the poplin description.[6,7,8,9,10] | Openwork Lace Point-Collar Dress: Choose this for a romantic, fitted navy midi in Self-Portrait's slightly stretchy guipure lace, with a tonal point collar, scalloped cap sleeves, adjustable belted waist, and flared scalloped hem falling about 50 inches (127 centimeters) from the shoulder. The sheer lace overlays a removable thin slip lining so you can adjust coverage, and one wearer who tried it on reported the slip is actually quite thick, making the cut-outs less noticeable in person than some commenters implied. Note it is 100% polyester with a concealed back zip, and this Navy/Midnight Blue colorway is listed in sizes 6 and 8.[11,12,13] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Navy embroidered guipure midi dress with short sleeves, button-front placket, belted waist, scalloped hem, and semi-sheer embroidered panels; model's right hand placed in a side seam pocket.
- Overall silhouetteMidi-length A-line dress with fitted bodice and gathered full skirt that falls below the mid-calf.
1 region
x 0.13 · y 0.06 · w 0.74 · h 0.86 (high) - Fabric and surfaceDense guipure-style embroidery covering the dress in repeating floral and geometric motifs with sections of openwork lace creating semi-sheer bands.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.66 (high) - ColorUniform deep navy blue color across visible dress fabric and trim.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.08 · w 0.62 · h 0.80 (high) - Neckline and collarPointed shirt-style collar with a v-shaped opening from the top button of the front placket.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.02 · w 0.34 · h 0.14 (high) - SleevesShort sleeves with scalloped embroidered edges matching the dress hem.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.12 · w 0.36 · h 0.14 (high) - Front placket and buttonsVertical button-front placket with visible small round buttons running from collar to waist; buttons appear lighter than fabric, creating subtle contrast.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.09 · w 0.12 · h 0.38 (high) - Waist beltNarrow belt in matching navy with a small rectangular buckle positioned at the natural waist, threaded through belt loops.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.36 · w 0.40 · h 0.08 (high) - Sheer panel bandsHorizontal semi-sheer embroidered bands occur on the skirt at multiple levels, revealing glimpses of the model's legs beneath.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.58 · w 0.64 · h 0.26 (high) - Hem detailScalloped embroidered hem with dense decorative motifs forming a finished edge.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.80 · w 0.66 · h 0.14 (high) - Side seam pocketRight side seam pocket indicated by the model's right hand inserted at hip level.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.36 · w 0.18 · h 0.24 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model wearing the dress against a plain white to light-gray gradient background; soft even lighting with minimal shadows; model cropped at head and ankles visible with white heeled sandals.
- Shot compositionFull-body frontal studio shot of a standing model slightly angled to the left, cropped near the chin and showing feet.
- BackgroundEven light gray to white gradient seamless background with no props.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffused lighting producing faint shadow beneath the model and subtle highlights on fabric folds.
- Model stylingModel wears white heeled thong sandals; left leg stepped forward exposing lower calf and ankle.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.84 · w 0.24 · h 0.14 (high)
Colors
deep navy blue· main fabric and trim#1D223B- Overall silhouetteMidi-length A-line dress with fitted bodice and gathered full skirt that falls below the mid-calf.
- 02
Product
Upper-front view of a navy button-front midi dress showing collar, short scalloped sleeves, embroidered guipure lace panels, a thin matching belt with buckle, and a gathered skirt with a visible side pocket.
- CollarPointed shirt-style collar in the same navy fabric as the dress, laying flat and centered at the front neckline.
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.04 · w 0.41 · h 0.14 (high) - Button placket and fastenersCentral vertical placket with evenly spaced round metallic snap buttons in a warm gold tone running from the collar down past the waist.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.12 · w 0.13 · h 0.70 (high) - Short sleeves with scalloped edgeShort sleeves end in a decorative scalloped hem and are covered in dense floral embroidery and guipure lace inserts.
2 regions
x 0.07 · y 0.18 · w 0.25 · h 0.20 (medium); x 0.64 · y 0.17 · w 0.29 · h 0.22 (high) - Embroidered guipure lace panelsHorizontal bands of openwork guipure lace and dense floral embroidery alternate across the bodice and skirt, with visible see-through mesh within some lace bands.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.16 · w 0.64 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.18 · y 0.40 · w 0.64 · h 0.45 (high) - Thin belted waistNarrow fabric belt in matching navy with a small rectangular buckle and belt holes, cinching the waist above the gathered skirt.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.58 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high) - Gathered skirt and side pocketLower bodice transitions to a gathered skirt with embroidered panels; a side seam pocket opening is visible with the model's hand partially inserted on the right side of the image.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.68 · w 0.64 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.70 · w 0.22 · h 0.27 (high) - Fabric sheernessCertain embroidered lace bands are semi-sheer, revealing a faint contrast of skin tone behind the openwork.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.18 · w 0.30 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Studio-cropped fashion shot showing the model from just below the chin to mid-thigh against a plain light background; even studio lighting with soft shadows and slight reflection on metallic buttons.
- Shot compositionCropped upper-front view of a model wearing the dress, framed to show torso details and waist, face partially visible from nose down.
- Background and lightingUniform off-white background with soft even studio lighting and minimal harsh shadows.
- Model hand propModel's right hand is placed inside the dress pocket at hip level, serving as a prop to show pocket placement.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.68 · w 0.22 · h 0.30 (high)
Colors
navy blue· main fabric#232542warm gold· metallic buttons#B37B55- CollarPointed shirt-style collar in the same navy fabric as the dress, laying flat and centered at the front neckline.
- 03
Product
Rear three-quarter view of a navy guipure lace midi dress with short sleeves, a shirt-style collar, a waist-defining thin belt, scalloped hem, embroidered floral lace panels and inset horizontal sheer bands; model has hands placed in side seam pockets.
- Overall silhouetteMidi-length A-line dress shown from the rear with a fitted bodice, defined waist and a gathered skirt falling to a scalloped hem.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.86 (high) - Fabric and surface patternGuipure-style lace with dense embroidered floral motifs and openwork areas arranged in horizontal bands across bodice and skirt.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.70 (high) - Sleeves and edgesShort sleeves with scalloped embroidered edge matching the scalloped hemline.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.09 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.09 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high) - Collar detailShirt-style collar in the same navy lace fabric, lying flat at the back of the neck.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.06 · w 0.30 · h 0.10 (high) - Waist and beltNarrow fabric belt or waistband in matching navy encircles the waist and visually defines the bodice-skirt junction.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.37 · w 0.44 · h 0.06 (high) - Pockets and poseSide seam pockets are present; model's hands are placed in the pockets creating a slight inward bend of the arms.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.42 · w 0.16 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.36 · w 0.14 · h 0.28 (high) - Sheer panelingSeveral horizontal semi-sheer inset bands in the skirt and upper back reveal a lighter inner lining beneath in places.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.56 · w 0.50 · h 0.30 (high) - Hem finishLower hem has a scalloped embroidered finish with floral cutwork.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.74 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio product photograph with plain white background showing model from rear three-quarter angle wearing the dress and white heeled sandals; soft even lighting, no visible packaging or text.
- Background and compositionEven white studio background with full body crop that includes feet and lower legs; model centered and standing on a neutral surface.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Prop shoesModel wears white heeled sandals visible at the bottom of the frame; shoes are not described as part of the product.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.84 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffused lighting with minimal shadows and slight shadow under the model's feet.
Colors
deep navy blue· dress main fabric#1D223A- Overall silhouetteMidi-length A-line dress shown from the rear with a fitted bodice, defined waist and a gathered skirt falling to a scalloped hem.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Self-Portrait
White And Blue Embroidered Midi Dress
Variants
5 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4637359 | Guipure Embroidery Buttoned Midi Dress - Navy/midnight Blue - 4 | CA$695.00 | Yes |
| 4637360 | Guipure Embroidery Buttoned Midi Dress - Navy/midnight Blue - 6 | CA$695.00 | Yes |
| 4637361 | Guipure Embroidery Buttoned Midi Dress - Navy/midnight Blue - 8 | CA$695.00 | Yes |
| 4637362 | Guipure Embroidery Buttoned Midi Dress - Navy/midnight Blue - 10 | CA$695.00 | Yes |
| 4637364 | Guipure Embroidery Buttoned Midi Dress - Navy/midnight Blue - 14 | CA$695.00 | Yes |
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Reddit Insights
3 threads · r/femalefashionadvice, r/Weddingattireapproval, r/AusFemaleFashionReddit views Self-Portrait as a feminine, high-quality brand ideal for weddings, though some warn about tricky sizing and a perceived dip in trendiness.
Overall positive remarks on beauty and quality are offset by complaints about inconsistent sizing and the brand's declining style relevance.
Themes
Use Cases
- Wedding guest attire
- Special events and evening wear
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Moss and Spy, Leo Lin, Rebecca Vallance, Elliatt, Review
Users recommend these brands as alternatives with similar feminine lace aesthetics, often at lower price points.
Source Threads
User praises her Self-Portrait event dress
I paid about $460 for it, plus another ridiculous percentage in customs fees. It was worth it though—it's the perfect event dress and I've never seen it second hand. There are a lot of self portrait dresses on TRR but not this exact one!
u/super_cheekyr/femalefashionadviceView thread →
Sizing caution for Self-Portrait lace dresses
I have this dress in blue that I bought for a wedding, just be careful with this style from self portrait because the sizing is really weird and it's very difficult to get it altered due to the lace
u/RFL92r/WeddingattireapprovalView thread →
Mixed brand quality and style review
It used to be but it fell off a bit style wise and you don’t see as many celebs wearing it these days. I’ve owned a few pieces and they were high quality for the price. I stopped wearing synthetic fabrics a while ago so I sold the pieces I owned but would certainly buy again if they made more in silk, linen or wool.
u/4614065r/AusFemaleFashionView thread →