Organic cotton jersey and broderie anglaise minidress product image (primary)
Front view of a short black dress with a T-shirt style bodice and a gathered mini skirt; broderie anglaise eyelet trim appears on the short sleeves and the skirt hem creating a scalloped edge.

Icône

Organic Cotton Jersey And Broderie Anglaise Minidress

4/5 (28)
CA$9.99CAD
Out of Stock

This is a solid black minidress from the Icône by Simons line, exclusively designed in Canada. It is made from 100% organic cotton jersey and features broderie anglaise trim with scalloped edging on the short sleeves and hem. The dress has a crew neck, a gathered flared skirt, and measures 32.0 inches (81 cm) in length from the top of the shoulder.

Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses

Size

X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE

Specifications

Material
100% organic cotton
Gender
female
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses

Product Insights

Icône's Organic Cotton Jersey And Broderie Anglaise Minidress, from Simons' in-house label, is a breathable, low-fuss cotton jersey dress whose broderie anglaise trim elevates it beyond a basic tee dress—with accessories it reads business casual, and buyers favor it as a comfortable travel piece. The core promise is an airy, stretchy (no-spandex) A-line that skims hips and stays cool, backed by sturdy bound eyelet trim and mostly praised stitching. The main tradeoff is fit: the cut runs large (reviewers order down despite a true-to-size FAQ), there is no waist shaping so curvy wearers find it shapeless, the 32-inch length lands short on taller frames, and the thin elastic waist can permanently relax with wear.

Verified claims

Fit
Several reviewers report the cut runs large and order down, even though the fit FAQ says true to size.
Proportion
At 32 in from the shoulder it lands above mid-thigh on average frames; 5 ft 8 and taller reviewers find it too short.
Body flattery
No waist shaping; the A-line skims pear hips, but curvy reviewers report a shapeless fit.
Stretch
100% cotton jersey gives two-way stretch without spandex; recovery is limited and the thin elastic waist can loosen with wear.
Neckline
The crew neck is cut close like a T-shirt band; one buyer found the effect pajama-like rather than dressy.
Breathability
Open loops in the jersey cotton let air through the solid bodice and carry sweat off skin
Trim care
Machine wash cold on gentle, skip bleach, and bag it so the eyelets don't snag
Elastic waist
The thin gathered elastic waistband is the only recovery point and can relax after repeated stretching.
Waistband recovery
The thin gathered elastic waist can permanently relax with wear, leaving a looser waist rather than a torn band.
Ironing
Iron on low heat with a cotton press-cloth over the scalloped trim.
Storage
Store flat in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight to keep the trim crisp.
Trim durability
Bound trim is sturdy in normal wear; the openwork is not inherently fragile.
Quality consistency
Buyers mostly give 4 or 5 stars and praise the stitching; a few report crooked seams or fabric that feels different from an earlier purchase of the same dress.
House label
Icône is Simons' in-house label from Canada's oldest family-owned retailer (est. 1840).
Historical background
19th-century broderie anglaise was used on lingerie, sleeves, collars, outerwear and children's clothing.
Travel
One buyer calls it great for travel, and several reviews describe it as comfortable for all-day summer wear.
Occasion versatility
One buyer reports it can be worn as casual daywear or business casual.
Detailing
Reviewers call the eyelet broderie unique and flattering on the simple cut.
Fabric behavior
Jersey knit drapes soft and loose, stretches two ways without elastane, and the open loops between fibers keep air moving so the solid cotton body stays cool in summer heat.
Brand provenance
Icône is the in-house label of Simons, the Quebec retailer founded in 1840 that designed this Canada exclusive.
Lining and opacity
The dress is unlined, but the black cotton-jersey body is opaque; the broderie anglaise cutouts will show skin through the eyelets.
Organic certification and manufacturing
The listing says 100% organic cotton but does not cite GOTS or another third-party certification, and only the design origin (Canada) is disclosed, not the country of manufacture.
Shrinkage and drying
Care instructions aren't listed, but 100% organic cotton jersey typically shrinks in the first wash; cold water and low or air drying minimize shrinkage, while high-heat machine drying is likely to cause significant shrinkage.
Trim fiber composition
The broderie anglaise trim is not separately specified; the listing gives only 100% organic cotton for the whole dress, and while broderie is traditionally cotton, exact trim composition is not disclosed.
Trim skin feel
The broderie anglaise trim sits only on the short sleeves and hem, away from the torso; reviews don't mention it feeling scratchy, and the cotton trim softens with washing, though very sensitive skin may notice the reinforced eyelet edges.

Product record

Title
Organic Cotton Jersey And Broderie Anglaise Minidress
Brand
Icône
Price
9.99 CAD
Availability
Out of stock
Rating
28 reviews

Image Analysis

3 images
Organic cotton jersey and broderie anglaise minidress product image (primary)
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Product

Front view of a short black dress with a T-shirt style bodice and a gathered mini skirt; broderie anglaise eyelet trim appears on the short sleeves and the skirt hem creating a scalloped edge.

  • Overall silhouetteShort mini dress with a straight T-shirt style upper bodice and a gathered skirt attached at a visible waist seam.
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.08 · w 0.56 · h 0.64 (high)
  • NecklineClose-fitting round crew neckline with a narrow band in the same fabric.
    1 regionx 0.40 · y 0.07 · w 0.20 · h 0.07 (high)
  • Sleeve detailShort sleeves finished with broderie anglaise eyelet cutwork forming floral-like holes and a scalloped outer edge.
    2 regionsx 0.24 · y 0.16 · w 0.18 · h 0.13 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.16 · w 0.16 · h 0.13 (high)
  • Skirt constructionGathered skirt panel starting at a horizontal seam at the waist, falling to a short hem with matching broderie anglaise eyelet and scalloped edge.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.34 · w 0.44 · h 0.26 (high)
  • Fabric appearanceUpper bodice appears smooth, jersey-like; skirt and sleeve trims appear slightly stiffer or woven to hold the eyelet cutwork.Partial
    2 regionsx 0.36 · y 0.10 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (medium); x 0.30 · y 0.40 · w 0.40 · h 0.24 (medium)
  • Color of garmentEntire visible dress is a solid deep black tone.
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.08 · w 0.56 · h 0.64 (high)

Other

Studio full-body front-three-quarter shot on a light neutral backdrop and smooth reflective floor; model wearing sandals and hoop earrings; soft even lighting with faint shadows under feet.

  • Shot compositionFull-body studio shot centered on the model, showing the garment from slightly front-facing angle.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.00 · w 0.88 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Background and floorPlain light off-white background with a smooth pale grey reflective floor surface visible at the lower part of the frame.
    2 regionsx 0.00 · y 0.70 · w 1.00 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.70 (high)
  • Model accessoriesModel is wearing black heeled thong sandals and gold hoop earrings; these are props, not part of the garment.
    2 regionsx 0.43 · y 0.86 · w 0.24 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.02 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Lighting and shadowEven soft studio lighting with subtle shadow beneath the model's feet and minor reflections on the floor.
    1 regionx 0.40 · y 0.86 · w 0.30 · h 0.12 (high)

Colors

deep black· entire dress (bodice, sleeves, skirt)#130D0D
Organic cotton jersey and broderie anglaise minidress product image 2
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Product

Front-left three-quarter view of a short black jersey minidress with a round neckline, short scalloped broderie anglaise sleeves, a gathered skirt seam, and a scalloped broderie anglaise hem.

  • NecklineClose-fitting round crew neckline with a narrow folded band in the same black jersey fabric.
    1 regionx 0.38 · y 0.07 · w 0.27 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Sleeve detailShort sleeve ending in a scalloped broderie anglaise cutwork pattern with floral and circular perforations; sleeve is slightly loose over the upper arm.
    2 regionsx 0.08 · y 0.22 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.21 · w 0.16 · h 0.17 (medium)
  • Bodice materialSmooth matte black jersey fabric on the upper bodice with no visible pattern or texture.
    1 regionx 0.30 · y 0.15 · w 0.44 · h 0.30 (high)
  • Waist seam and gatherHorizontal seam across the lower bodice where the skirt is gathered, creating soft vertical folds below the seam.
    1 regionx 0.23 · y 0.46 · w 0.54 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Skirt and hemShort gathered skirt with a scalloped broderie anglaise cutwork hem featuring repeating floral-shaped perforations and circular eyelets.
    1 regionx 0.17 · y 0.56 · w 0.68 · h 0.36 (high)
  • Color uniformityDress appears uniformly black across bodice, sleeves, and skirt with no visible contrasting trims.
  • Visible stitchingTopstitching visible along the waist seam and neckline band in matching black thread.
    1 regionx 0.33 · y 0.20 · w 0.34 · h 0.14 (medium)

Other

Studio shot of a model wearing the dress against a plain light neutral background. Soft, even lighting with minimal shadows. Model posed three-quarter left with hair moving slightly and gold hoop earring visible.

  • Model poseFemale model shown from mid-thigh up in a three-quarter left pose with left arm bent behind back and head turned slightly to the right.
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.04 · w 0.90 · h 0.92 (high)
  • Background and lightingPlain light beige or off-white seamless background with soft, diffuse studio lighting and faint soft shadows behind the model.
  • Accessory visibleSingle gold-colored chunky hoop earring visible on the model's left ear; accessory not part of the product.
    1 regionx 0.51 · y 0.09 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high)
  • Hair movementModel's long dark hair extends outward to the left with visible flyaway strands, suggesting a slight breeze or movement during the shot.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.03 · w 0.42 · h 0.26 (medium)

Colors

matte black· main fabric#130D0D
Organic cotton jersey and broderie anglaise minidress product image 3
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Product

Rear three-quarter view of a short black minidress on a model showing a smooth knit upper bodice, short scalloped broderie anglaise sleeves, a gathered skirt seam, and a scalloped broderie hem with circular cutouts.

  • Rear bodiceSmooth, solid black upper back panel with a crew neckline and no visible closures; fabric appears uniformly knit with a matte finish.
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.08 · w 0.36 · h 0.50 (high)
  • Short sleeve broderieShort sleeve with a wide scalloped broderie anglaise edge featuring flower-shaped cutouts and embroidered eyelets extending slightly past the shoulder seam.
    1 regionx 0.14 · y 0.16 · w 0.30 · h 0.24 (high)
  • Gathered skirt seamHorizontal gathered seam at the lower back that creates a flared, tiered skirt beginning near the upper thigh; gathering creates soft vertical fullness.
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.48 · w 0.56 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Scalloped hem and lower broderieSkirt hem finished with a wide scalloped broderie anglaise border showing repeating floral cutout motifs and embroidered edges; cutouts reveal background and model skin beneath.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.66 · w 0.64 · h 0.26 (high)
  • Side seams and silhouetteDress falls straight from the gathered seam to a short mini length ending above the knee; side of dress shows smooth uninterrupted fabric except where skirt flares.
    1 regionx 0.30 · y 0.20 · w 0.48 · h 0.72 (medium)
  • Visible hardware and fastenersNo zippers, buttons, or other fasteners visible on the back surface.

Other

Studio shot of a model wearing the dress against a plain light neutral background with even soft lighting; model's long dark hair, gold hoop earring, and hands are visible and partly occlude the dress edges.

  • Background and lightingEven, neutral off-white background with soft diffuse lighting and minimal shadows around the model.
  • Model and poseFemale model shown from the rear three-quarter angle, head turned slightly to the side, left arm relaxed alongside body and right arm visible at the side; long dark wavy hair drapes down the back right side.
    2 regionsx 0.48 · y 0.02 · w 0.40 · h 0.60 (high); x 0.18 · y 0.54 · w 0.20 · h 0.38 (high)
  • Jewelry and accessoriesSingle visible gold hoop earring on model's near ear.
    1 regionx 0.56 · y 0.04 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (high)
  • Image crop and qualityFull body crop from mid-thigh upward with slight space above head; image is sharp and in focus with natural color rendering.

Colors

black· bodice and skirt fabric#0E0D0Cblack· broderie anglaise sleeve and hem trim#130D0C

Customer Reviews

28 total
4

28 reviews · out of 5

Très belle mais …

Hélène H.

Belle robe je les pris en vert fait plus grand j ai pris médium mais small aurais mieux fait et oui c est une minirobe

Very comfortable

Sally K.

I bought this for my daughter and then I bought it again for myself. It is comfortable to wear in the summer. I love it.

Confortable

Francine G.

J'aime le tissu, il est confortable tout en ayant un certain chic

Impeccable

Ginette D.

Taille, tissu, confort

Miniroble broderie

madeleine l.

J'avais déjà acheté ce produit, mais il était différent, et je pense que le tissus est de moindre qualité.

Dress

Magdalena S.

No shape to your body. Returned

retourné

MARIE-ANDRÉE L.

retourné

Parfaite

Linda L.

Parfaite

Nice but a bit too short

Daniela B.

Beautiful colour and design but a bit too short for me at 5’8”. I bought both small and medium. The small fit better but got even shorter and I like a good mini skirt.

Pas fait pour moi

Murielle F.

Couture croches de la taille bassa

Meh

Sarah S.

Unflattering. It’s really shapeless. I sometimes like this style…but I found the neckline too tshirt ish and made it feel like pjs

Robe blanche broderie anglaise

France T.

Cette robe simple est très jolie avec sa dentelle anglaise!

Great

Sherry G.

Loved the colour and style

Love this dress!

Darlene C.

Super soft! Great for travel. The neck line is a bit small/tight. I’m 5’3” and over 60 years old, and find the front hemline a wee bit short.

Superbe

Jacques L.

Comme sur la photo. Grandeur parfaite.

BCBG

Caroline D.

Belle robe tendance offrant une belle qualité au niveau du tissu et de la confection, le seul « hic » fait beaucoup trop grande étant donné la coupe. Prendre une taille plus petite, sinon vous aurez l’air en surpoids!

Oui je recommande très belle

Line D.

Oui je recommande très belle robe

Wow très jolie robe

Line D.

Elle est très confortable j’adore 🥰

Trop court

Esther B.

J’ai dû retourner l’article parce qu’il était trop court, malheureusement!

Très jolie robe

Hélène G.

Tout à fait comme sur la photo

Robe parfaite

Maude L.

La coupe est impeccable. Elle se porte de façon décontractée ou business casual.

Pretty fit

Holly S.

This is very comfortable and flattering and the eyelet pattern is unique

Jupe trop évasée

Lola M.

Jupe trop évasée

Robe confortable. Belle qualité. Fait

Natacha D.

Robe confortable. Belle qualité. Fait un peu grand

Cute!

Kelly P.

It’s super cute, casual dress!

Déçue

sylvie m.

Le design de cette robe est bizarre au niveau des hanches

Coupe trop ample

Julie S.

Le tissus est de qualité mais la coupe ne m’allait pas bien.

Confortable

Linda G.

J’adore la coupe, je suis super confortable dedans. Très bon achat!

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/women-clothing/dresses/sundress/organic-cotton-jersey-and-broderie-anglaise-minidress--6955-216102?colourId=0
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