Contemporaine
Lace Ribbons Satiny Dress
This women's maxi dress from Contemporaine by Simons features an empire fit with a straight-line silhouette, a V-neck with criss-cross lace trims, a hidden back zip, and a back slit. It is made from a light, fluid satiny polyester weave sourced from recycled plastic bottles and is unlined, measuring 51.25 inches (130 cm) from the top of the shoulder for full-length coverage.
- Material
- Polyester from recycled plastic bottles
- Gender
- female
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Color
Size
Specifications
Maxi dress with empire fit, V-neck with lace trims, hidden back zip, and back slit. Made from recycled polyester satiny weave.
Light satiny weave, empire fit, maxi length, V-neck with criss-cross lace trims, hidden back zip, back slit.
- Material
- Polyester from recycled plastic bottles
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Additional Attributes
- light and fluid satiny weave
- unlined
- made with polyester from recycled plastic bottles
- empire fit
- straight-line cut
- maxi length
- V-neck with criss-cross lace trims
- hidden back zip closure
- back slit
Product Insights
The Lace Ribbons Satiny Dress is an empire-waist piece where underbust circumference determines fit, featuring a floor-skimming hem that requires heel height consideration and stair negotiation via back slit. The unlined satiny fabric floats weightlessly but may cling to hosiery from static, a resolvable tradeoff; in the dark Chocolate/Espresso shade, opacity is not an issue. Non-elastic lace trims depend on the empire fit, which frees the torso and eliminates gapping at hips and bust.
Verified claims
- Sizing
- Underbust circumference determines correct fit for this empire dress.
- Walkability
- Back slit enables full stride on flat; stairs need hem lift.
- Fabric movement
- Floats weightless in motion; static may cling to hosiery.
- Fabric behavior
- Fabric floats weightlessly; may cling to hosiery from static, resolvable with anti-static spray or slip.
- Opacity
- Unlined satiny fabric is not see-through in the dark Chocolate/Espresso shade.
- Lace support
- Lace trims are non-elastic; support relies on empire fit.
- Hem length
- Floor-skimming 51.25 hem for 5'6 height; changes with height and heels.
- Static cling
- Unlined satiny fabric may cling to legs with static, raising the hem.
- Fit
- Empire seam below bust frees torso, fits hips and bust without gapping.
- Fabric feel
- Unlined satiny weave floats weightlessly and swings freely.
Product record
- Title
- Lace Ribbons Satiny Dress
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 175 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Fit and movement in an empire waist maxi
- The empire fit's fitted portion ends at the ribcage, so the critical measurement for this dress is your underbust circumference — if that fits, the V-neck and loose skirt will accommodate broader hips and fuller busts without gapping or pulling across the back.
- The center-back slit in a non-stretch maxi is non-negotiable for walking; on this dress, it's the single detail that lets you take a full stride without the front hem pulling up or the back skirt catching between your calves.
- Because the empire seam sits just below the bust rather than at the natural waist, the entire torso below the ribcage is freed of constriction — so the dress fits more like a column than a fitted sheath, making it one of the more forgiving silhouettes for long dinners or days when you want to skip shapewear.
- At 51.25 inches total length, the hem will skim the floor on a wearer around 5'6", so climbing stairs requires lifting the front skirt slightly; the back slit provides a degree of walkability but does not open wide enough to allow full stair strides without that lift.
- The unlined satiny polyester floats around the body rather than hugging it, so in motion the dress will feel weightless and swingy; however, without a lining, it may cling to hosiery or legs with static — a quick spray of anti-static or a slip underneath resolves it.
- The criss-cross lace trims are decorative, not elastic, so the deep V-neck relies entirely on the empire underbust fit for support; if the ribcage fits, the lace will lay flat against the skin without gaping, even for larger cup sizes.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Long satiny brown dress with a V-neck and black lace ribbons crossing the bodice; short cap sleeves and a straight, ankle-length skirt with a slightly shorter center front hem.
- NecklineV-shaped neckline trimmed with a narrow black lace band that follows the V and continues across the bodice.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.10 · w 0.32 · h 0.10 (high) - Lace ribbon crossingTwo narrow black lace ribbons form an X across the upper front bodice, with one running diagonally from left shoulder to right underbust and the other mirrored from right shoulder to left underbust.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.13 · w 0.40 · h 0.16 (high) - Fabric finishSmooth, satiny fabric with a soft sheen visible on the dress surface, appearing fluid and draping straight from the bust to the hem.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.20 · w 0.36 · h 0.60 (high) - SleevesShort cap-style sleeves that extend only slightly over the shoulder, with a loose, unstructured cut.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.12 · w 0.16 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.12 · w 0.16 · h 0.10 (high) - Skirt silhouette and hemStraight, ankle-length skirt that falls without visible gathers; hem shows a slight center-front raise producing an asymmetric visual at the front center.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.55 · w 0.40 · h 0.36 (high) - Side seam detailDress sides fall smoothly with no visible external closures; seam line implied along the sides where the fabric meets the model's hips.Partial
2 regions
x 0.27 · y 0.20 · w 0.02 · h 0.60 (medium); x 0.71 · y 0.20 · w 0.02 · h 0.60 (medium)
Other
Studio shot with a neutral panel background and floor; model holding a black handbag and wearing black heeled sandals and small gold earrings. Soft, even lighting casts minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionFull-body studio photograph showing the model centered against a vertical-paneled neutral backdrop and a flat floor surface.
- Prop handbagSmall triangular-profile black handbag held in the model's left hand, with two narrow shoulder straps visible.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.66 · w 0.08 · h 0.17 (high) - FootwearBlack thin-strap heeled sandals worn by the model, visible at the bottom of the frame.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.86 · w 0.16 · h 0.11 (high) - JewelrySmall gold hoop earring visible on the model's left ear and a gold ring on the right hand.
2 regions
x 0.56 · y 0.03 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.58 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (medium) - BackgroundLarge neutral vertical panels with subtle texture and seams aligned vertically behind the model.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with faint shadowing under the model's chin and feet; no harsh highlights.
Colors
deep brown· main fabric#3B2926black· lace trim#15131A- NecklineV-shaped neckline trimmed with a narrow black lace band that follows the V and continues across the bodice.
- 02
Product
Satiny dark brown dress shown from upper chest to mid-thigh with a deep V-neck edged by a narrow black lace trim that crosses under the bust; short cap sleeves and relaxed, straight drape in a shiny fabric are visible.
- Neckline and trimDeep V-neck edged with a narrow black lace trim that continues diagonally to form a crossed ribbon detail under the bust.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.12 · w 0.50 · h 0.30 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth satiny fabric with a slight sheen and soft drape visible along the front body panels.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.22 · w 0.60 · h 0.65 (high) - Sleeve styleShort cap sleeves with a loose, minimally structured shape and finished hem.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.18 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (medium) - Front gathering detailSlight gathering at the bust apex where the diagonal lace meets, causing a small vertical fullness below the V.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.22 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Visible hemline and silhouetteRelaxed straight silhouette falling from the bust with no visible waist seam on the shown front panel.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.38 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (high)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing a model wearing the dress with accessories and a neutral backdrop; soft, even lighting with subtle shadows.
- Model and cropThree-quarter vertical crop showing model from head to mid-thigh, facing slightly downward and turned slightly to viewer left.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.02 · w 0.90 · h 0.96 (high) - Accessories visibleModel wears gold hoop earrings and multiple gold rings; a thin black handbag strap is held in the hands and crosses the lower image area.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.02 · w 0.30 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.30 · y 0.62 · w 0.50 · h 0.28 (high) - Background and lightingNeutral textured light gray-beige backdrop with even soft studio lighting and soft shadows along the dress folds and under the chin.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Image qualitySharp focus on dress and model with natural color rendering and no visible packaging or labels.
Colors
deep satiny brown· main fabric#3C2B2Ablack· lace trim#120E14- Neckline and trimDeep V-neck edged with a narrow black lace trim that continues diagonally to form a crossed ribbon detail under the bust.
- 03
Product
Rear three-quarter view of a long, straight satiny dress in a dark brown color with a narrow black lace trim at the neckline and a center-back vertical seam that ends in a lower back slit.
- SilhouetteStraight column silhouette falling to mid-calf with a relaxed, slightly loose fit through the body.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.18 · w 0.48 · h 0.72 (high) - Fabric finishSmooth satin fabric with a subtle sheen that reflects light smoothly across the surface.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.18 · w 0.48 · h 0.72 (high) - Neckline trimNarrow black lace trim running along the round neckline at the back of the dress.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.07 · w 0.20 · h 0.06 (high) - SleevesShort sleeves with a slightly dropped shoulder seam and a loose opening ending above the elbow.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.16 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.46 · y 0.16 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Center-back seamVisible vertical center-back seam running from neckline down the length of the dress.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.10 · w 0.02 · h 0.66 (high) - Back slitRear skirt slit beginning in the lower portion of the center-back, revealing a portion of the model's leg.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.62 · w 0.16 · h 0.33 (high)
Other
Studio shot with a model standing on a neutral textured floor against vertical light-gray panels; model holds a small black shoulder bag and wears black heeled sandals. Soft even lighting with minimal harsh shadows.
- Model pose and viewModel shown in a rear three-quarter pose, facing left in the frame so the back of the dress is visible.
- Accessory presentSmall black shoulder bag with a thin strap worn on the model's right shoulder, resting against the dress; this bag is an accessory in the scene, not part of the dress.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.22 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high) - FootwearBlack heeled sandals with thin straps visible on the model's feet.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.83 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (high) - BackgroundNeutral vertical light-gray textured panels forming a seamless studio backdrop and a similarly toned floor surface.
- Lighting and image qualitySoft, even studio lighting with mild highlights on the satin fabric and minimal shadowing around the model; image is sharp and well exposed.
Colors
dark brown satin· main body#3D2926black· neckline trim#140D12- SilhouetteStraight column silhouette falling to mid-calf with a relaxed, slightly loose fit through the body.
Documents & Data
Q&A
1 answered- Is the satiny fabric see-through, especially with the unlined design on the lighter color variants?
- The fabric is an unlined satiny weave, which can be semi-sheer in lighter colors, but since this dress is only offered in the dark Chocolate/Espresso shade, it is not see-through. Lighter shades of this type of fabric would likely show more transparency.