Draped-sleeve fitted midi dress product image (primary)
Front view of a fitted, knee-to-calf length dress in a vivid solid blue with short draped cape-like sleeves, a crew neckline, and a visible center vertical seam running from neck to hem.

Stella McCartney

Draped-Sleeve Fitted Midi Dress

CA$1,595.00CAD
In Stock

This is a Stella McCartney Draped-Sleeve Fitted Midi Dress, a women's formal dress crafted from dense acetate crepe and made in Italy. It features a fitted midi-length silhouette with draped cape-effect sleeves, a large back keyhole opening with tie, a hidden side zip closure, and a center-back vent. The dress measures 121 cm (47.75 inches) in length, taken from the top of the shoulder.

Material
acetate crepe
Gender
female
Style
minimal, romantic, contemporary, slim-fit
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses

Specifications

Minimalist midi dress with cape-effect draped sleeves and an open-back keyhole, blending contemporary simplicity with romantic elegance.

Cape-effect draped sleeves, open-back keyhole detail, centre slit, hidden side zip, flowy acetate crepe fabric.

Material
acetate crepe
Style
minimal, romantic, contemporary, slim-fit
Gender
female
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses

Additional Attributes

  • Cape-effect draped sleeves
  • Open-back keyhole detail
  • Centre slit
  • Hidden side zip closure
  • Flowy dense acetate crepe fabric
  • Fitted midi-length silhouette
  • Ruffle-inspired sleeve draping
  • Minimalist contemporary design
  • Romantic elegance
  • Made in Italy
  • Theatrical flair with graceful movement
  • Sustainable design philosophy

Product Insights

Stella McCartney's draped-sleeve fitted midi dress marries sculptural cape sleeves that hold shape at rest and ripple in motion with a fitted silhouette requiring precise sizing (size up if between sizes) and a large keyhole back demanding a low-back bra or braless wear. The vegan dress, crafted from dense acetate crepe by an 83% Italian supplier base, offers wrinkle resistance, color retention, and shape retention, trading off the need for professional dry cleaning and minimal stretch for a leggy, sculptural silhouette at roughly half the price of comparable luxury options.

Verified claims

Sleeve behavior
Cape sleeves hold crisp sculptural shape at rest and ripple softly in motion.
Craftsmanship
83% Italian supplier base and small specialized workshops yield a precisely constructed vegan dress.
Vegan
The dress is made entirely without animal-derived materials.
Durability
Acetate crepe resists wrinkles and holds its shape during extended wear.
Sizing
Runs true to size; size up if between sizes due to minimal fabric stretch.
Back design
The large keyhole back likely extends to the mid- or lower back and may require a low-back bra, stick-on bra, or going braless.
Price positioning
Roughly half the price of The Row's Melani cashmere dress.
Material
73% acetate, 27% viscose crepe, wrinkle-resistant and deep-dye friendly.
Color depth
Deep, saturated color with subtle natural sheen that shifts gently in light.
Care
Requires professional dry cleaning to preserve the dress's shape and fabric integrity.
Wrinkle resistance
Acetate crepe resists wrinkles far better than silk crepe.
Wrinkle concealment
The gently grained crepe texture visually masks minor wrinkles.
Cling
Textured crepe surface resists cling; cape sleeves flow without sticking.
Stretch
Acetate crepe offers minimal stretch but a subtle give that moves with the body.
Silhouette
The fitted body and voluminous cape sleeves create a sculptural silhouette that elongates the frame.
Fabric
Dense acetate crepe gives cape sleeves structure and wrinkle resistance.
Shape retention
The fitted silhouette and cape sleeves are constructed to hold their shape and fluidity over time.
Fabric hand
Acetate crepe has a silk-like hand and crinkled surface.

Product record

Title
Draped-Sleeve Fitted Midi Dress
Brand
Stella McCartney
Price
1595 CAD
Availability
Out of stock

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Draped-Sleeve Fitted Midi Dress: Choose this if you want a fitted, mid-calf-length dress with dramatic draped cape-effect sleeves and an open-back keyhole tied at the neckline. It has a close-fitting crew neckline, a hidden side zip, and a back vent slit, cut from flowy, dense acetate crepe in 73% acetate and 27% viscose and made in Italy. Note that the cape-style sleeves leave the underarm partially open, and the fitted cut is closely contoured through the bodice, waist, and slim skirt.[1,2,3,4]Floral Mesh Ruched Waist Dress: Choose this if you want a fitted, sleeveless full-length evening dress with sculptural details: it has a high round crew neck, a horizontally ruched gathered waist, and a straight skirt that reaches the floor at about 57 inches (145 cm) from the shoulder. It is made of double-layer nylon mesh (100% polyamide) with a subtle semi-sheer texture and a slight sheen, printed all over with lavender flowers on a black ground connected by bright green vine lines. Simons positions it as a modern take on evening wear, but note it is offered only in X-Small through Large, so it may not suit those needing extended sizing.[5,6,7,8]Rounded Hem Reversed Satin Dress: Choose this if you want a sleeveless, ankle-length evening maxi with a fitted bodice, high side slits, and a raw-cut rounded asymmetric hem that dips longer at the back. It's crafted from the reverse side of satin in an acetate-viscose blend for a fluid, subtly lustrous drape, and the removable self-fabric belt can be worn half-belted or fully cinched. Note that sizing runs nonstandard per one shopper: the Italian size 40 (the mauve variant listed) converts to about a US 4-6, so fit can be a bit of a gamble.[9,10,11,12]

Image Analysis

3 images
Draped-sleeve fitted midi dress product image (primary)
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Product

Front view of a fitted, knee-to-calf length dress in a vivid solid blue with short draped cape-like sleeves, a crew neckline, and a visible center vertical seam running from neck to hem.

  • SilhouetteForm-fitting mid-length dress with a straight skirt that falls to mid-calf.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.76 (high)
  • Sleeve constructionShort draped cape-like sleeves that extend outward and hang with a soft fold, leaving the underarm partially open.
    2 regionsx 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.24 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.14 · w 0.24 · h 0.28 (high)
  • NecklineClose-fitting crew neckline with a narrow band finish.
    1 regionx 0.34 · y 0.02 · w 0.32 · h 0.08 (high)
  • Center seamSingle visible vertical seam running down the center front from the neckline to the hem.
    1 regionx 0.48 · y 0.02 · w 0.04 · h 0.90 (high)
  • Fabric appearanceSmooth, uniform knit or jersey fabric with no visible pattern or texture at this resolution.
  • Hem detailSimple straight hem with no visible slit or vent on the visible front.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.74 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Visible fasteners or closuresNo zippers, buttons, or visible closures on the front side shown.

Other

Studio product shot on a plain white background showing a model wearing the dress; full-body crop includes shoes. Even studio lighting with soft shadows on the floor.

  • Model stylingFemale model shown full front, standing straight with arms relaxed at sides; hands partially resting near hips.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.00 · w 0.60 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Shoes visiblePointed-toe slip-on heels in a muted gray visible at the bottom of the frame.
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.84 · w 0.28 · h 0.16 (high)
  • Background and lightingPlain white seamless background with bright even studio lighting and soft shadow beneath model.
  • Image crop and alignmentCentered vertical crop showing full front of the model from just above mid-face to shoes; slight top crop of the head.

Colors

royal blue· main body#0572BA
Draped-sleeve fitted midi dress product image 2
02

Product

Cobalt-blue fitted dress visible from upper chest to mid-thigh with wide draped short sleeves, round neckline, and visible vertical seam down the front center.

  • NecklineClose-fitting round crew neckline finished with a narrow stitched edge.
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.02 · w 0.56 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Draped short sleevesWide, cape-like short sleeves that drape away from the shoulder creating a double-layered look at the hem of the sleeve on the left side of the image.
    2 regionsx 0.03 · y 0.16 · w 0.45 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.16 · w 0.45 · h 0.30 (high)
  • Front center seamVisible vertical seam running down the center front of the dress from neckline toward the hem.
    1 regionx 0.40 · y 0.08 · w 0.20 · h 0.70 (high)
  • Fitted bodice and waistDress is closely fitted through the bodice and waist with smooth fabric contouring the torso; subtle vertical shaping seam is visible at the side hip on the right.
    2 regionsx 0.18 · y 0.30 · w 0.64 · h 0.50 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.46 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (medium)
  • Fabric textureSmooth, slightly structured knit or woven fabric with a matte finish and minimal surface sheen.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.02 · w 0.84 · h 0.96 (medium)
  • Sleeve hem detailClean stitched hem on sleeve edges, visible as a narrow seam line on the right sleeve edge.
    1 regionx 0.60 · y 0.16 · w 0.36 · h 0.20 (high)

Other

Studio-cropped portrait of a model from just below the chin to mid-thigh against a plain light background; even studio lighting with soft shadows; model's hands rest at sides partially visible.

  • Shot compositionCropped portrait framing the upper body and hips of a model; head partially cropped above the mouth and lower body cropped below mid-thigh.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Background and lightingEven neutral light grey to white background with soft, diffuse studio lighting and minimal harsh shadows.
  • Model handsModel's left hand is relaxed at the left side and right hand rests on the right hip; both hands are visible and not covered by the product.
    2 regionsx 0.05 · y 0.72 · w 0.16 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.60 · w 0.30 · h 0.38 (high)
  • Image qualitySharp focus on dress and model with no visible compression artifacts; colors appear saturated.

Colors

cobalt blue· main body and sleeves#0B6EB9
Draped-sleeve fitted midi dress product image 3
03

Product

Rear view of a fitted midi dress in a vivid solid blue showing a vertical keyhole back with tie at the neckline, short draped sleeves, a vertical center-back seam and a mid-calf back vent slit.

  • Back keyhole and tieVertical teardrop keyhole opening at upper back finishing at the mid-shoulder blade area with thin fabric ties knotted at the neckline and loose tie ends hanging down the center back.
    1 regionx 0.43 · y 0.04 · w 0.13 · h 0.22 (high)
  • Draped short sleevesWide, draped short sleeves with a loose, cape-like silhouette that extend to about the elbow on both sides.
    2 regionsx 0.18 · y 0.15 · w 0.22 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.15 · w 0.22 · h 0.22 (high)
  • Center-back seamVisible vertical seam running down the center of the back from the neckline area to the hem.
    1 regionx 0.47 · y 0.00 · w 0.06 · h 1.00 (medium)
  • Back vent slitStraight center-back vent starting below the knee area and extending upward toward the calf, exposing the back of the legs.
    1 regionx 0.46 · y 0.56 · w 0.12 · h 0.36 (high)
  • Fitted skirt shapeSlim, fitted skirt section from the waist to the hem with smooth fabric and no visible embellishment.
    1 regionx 0.32 · y 0.32 · w 0.36 · h 0.55 (high)
  • Fabric textureSmooth, uniform knit or woven fabric with a slight natural stretch appearance and a matte finish.Partial
    1 regionx 0.32 · y 0.12 · w 0.36 · h 0.72 (medium)
  • Visible skin at keyhole and legsModel's upper back visible through the keyhole and lower legs visible through the back vent slit.
    2 regionsx 0.45 · y 0.12 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.74 · w 0.08 · h 0.20 (high)

Other

Studio product shot showing a model from the rear against a seamless white background; model wears brown heeled mules; even studio lighting with soft shadows beneath feet; image vertically centered and fully in frame.

  • Shot compositionFull-body rear studio shot with the model centered in the frame and the garment fully visible from shoulders to mid-calf.
  • Background and lightingPlain white seamless background with even, soft studio lighting and no visible props other than the shoes worn by the model.
  • Visible shoesModel is wearing low brown heeled mules visible at the bottom of the frame.
    1 regionx 0.38 · y 0.88 · w 0.48 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Model poseModel standing with weight balanced, arms relaxed by sides and hands near the hips; head turned slightly to the right.

Colors

vivid blue· main fabric#0376C1

Variants

6 SKUs
All variants of Draped-Sleeve Fitted Midi Dress
SKUTitlePriceAvail
4671762Draped-Sleeve Fitted Midi Dress - 36CA$1,595.00Out of Stock
4641428Draped-Sleeve Fitted Midi Dress - 38CA$1,595.00Out of Stock
4641429Draped-Sleeve Fitted Midi Dress - 40CA$1,595.00Out of Stock
4641430Draped-Sleeve Fitted Midi Dress - 42CA$1,595.00Out of Stock
4641431Draped-Sleeve Fitted Midi Dress - 44CA$1,595.00Out of Stock
4641432Draped-Sleeve Fitted Midi Dress - 46CA$1,595.00Out of Stock

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https://www.simons.ca/en/women-designer/dresses/maxi/draped-sleeve-fitted-midi-dress--23076-29826302?colourId=0
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