Icône
Swiss Dot Ruffle Skirt
The Icône Swiss Dot Ruffle Skirt is a mid-length A-line skirt made of 100% rayon with a raised swiss-dot pattern; it is shown here in a deep burgundy color. The skirt has a thin elastic waistband, a curved side slit, and an asymmetric hem finished with a large ruffle flounce. In size small, it measures 33 inches (84 cm) in length, the fabric is lightweight, unlined, and subtly sheer, and care instructions specify hand washing and air drying.
- Gender
- female
- Style
- casual, romantic, boho
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Skirts > Long Skirts
Specifications
Flowy Swiss dot skirt with ruffle hem and elastic waistband.
Lightweight wrinkled fabric, unlined sheer, elastic waistband, ruffle edging, side slit.
- Material
- 100% rayon
- Style
- casual, romantic, boho
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, date-night
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Skirts > Long Skirts
Additional Attributes
- Swiss dot texture
- Flowy and lightweight fabric
- Delicately wrinkled fabric
- Unlined and subtly sheer
- Thin elastic waistband
- Large ruffle edging at hem
- Side slit for movement
- Length: 33 inches (size small)
Product Insights
The Icône Swiss Dot Ruffle Skirt is an out-of-stock long skirt that marries a 270-year-old thread clipping technique with 100% rayon for a fluid, breathable drape at $30—21% less than comparable polyester equivalents. Its tonal raised Swiss dot pattern acts as a neutral, easy to style like a solid, while an elastic waist, side slit, and subtle sheerness invite layering with bike shorts or a minidress. The core tradeoff: rayon's soft, silk-like hand and breathability demand hand washing to maintain shape, though the crinkled texture masks wrinkles.
Verified claims
- Pattern construction
- The Swiss dot texture is physically raised, created by clipping surface threads, and the Swiss dot textile tradition dates to around 1750 in St. Gallen, Switzerland.
- Fabric characteristics
- The 100% rayon gives a softer, more fluid drape than the crisp cotton batiste of traditional Swiss dot and stays breathable in warm weather; it requires hand washing.
- Versatility
- The tonal Swiss dot pattern acts as a neutral, easy to style like a solid.
- Drape
- 100% rayon produces fluid drape and silk-like hand, distinct from crisp cotton Swiss dot.
- Breathability
- Lightweight Swiss dot weave combined with rayon enhances breathability for warm weather.
- Care
- Hand-wash only, no bleach, and iron with or without steam; air dry rather than wringing to prevent distortion. The crinkled surface absorbs wrinkles as part of its texture.
- Value
- At $30, it comes in about 21% below a comparable polyester Swiss dot maxi skirt and offers rayon's better breathability and drape.
- Ventilation
- Unlined, side-slit, and lightweight drape combine to enhance ventilation.
- Sheerness
- The unlined, subtly sheer fabric may require a slip for modesty, especially under direct light or on darker skin tones.
- Layering
- Elastic waist & side slit simplify layering: bike shorts, blazer+tee, minidress, or graphic tee+sneakers.
- Price comparison
- This skirt costs half the price of other Icône styles and 21% less than a comparable Target skirt.
- Swiss dot
- The Swiss dot technique originated around 1750 in St. Gallen, Switzerland.
- Casual styling
- Swiss dot reads as neutral; pairs easily with casual tops and sneakers for everyday wear.
- Layered coverage looks
- Bike shorts provide coverage for an office-appropriate look with blazer and tee.
- Minidress overlay trick
- Minidress worn as a top over the skirt achieves double-layer fashion look.
- Material trade-offs
- Rayon feels natural and breathes but wrinkles and requires hand washing.
- Waist position
- Designed to sit at the natural waist, not the hips.
- Daytime styling
- An oversized shirt, fitted tank, or simple white tee tucked in, finished with ballet flats or Western boots, creates an effortless daytime silhouette.
Product record
- Title
- Swiss Dot Ruffle Skirt
- Brand
- Icône
- Availability
- Out of stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Mid-length flowy skirt in a deep plum color with a side slit and asymmetric ruffled hem; visible textured swiss-dot pattern on the fabric and a narrow elastic waistband.
- SilhouetteMid-length A-line silhouette with fuller volume toward the hem and a high-low asymmetric cut where the front-right side rises into a curved slit.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.38 · w 0.64 · h 0.52 (high) - Waist constructionNarrow elastic waistband that sits at the natural waist with a slight gathered look at the top edge.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.33 · w 0.48 · h 0.06 (high) - Side slit and ruffleCurved side slit on the right side revealing the leg; slit edge flows into a soft ruffle that forms the asymmetric hem detail.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.54 · w 0.28 · h 0.38 (high) - Surface textureLightly textured fabric showing a subtle swiss-dot pattern of small raised dots distributed across the skirt surface.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.40 · w 0.48 · h 0.44 (high) - Drape and fabric weightSoft, lightweight drape that falls in gentle folds and creates fluid movement at the hem.
Other
Studio fashion shot showing a model wearing the skirt; white seamless background, directional lighting producing a distinct cast shadow on the wall, and visible styling elements like a crochet top and black boots.
- Model stylingFemale model wearing a cream crochet crop top and black knee-high boots while posing with one hand on her hip and one leg revealed by the skirt slit.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.02 · w 0.84 · h 0.98 (medium) - Lighting and shadowStrong directional studio light from the left-front creating a sharp shadow of the model on the right-side wall and a bright highlight on the model's left side.
- BackgroundPlain white seamless background and floor with no visible props.
- Accessories visibleModel wearing dark rectangular sunglasses and a ring on the right hand.
2 regions
x 0.33 · y 0.02 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.32 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (medium) - FootwearShiny black knee-high boots with a low block heel and decorative strap detail around the ankle.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.78 · w 0.50 · h 0.20 (high)
Colors
deep plum· skirt body#6D1A39- SilhouetteMid-length A-line silhouette with fuller volume toward the hem and a high-low asymmetric cut where the front-right side rises into a curved slit.
- 02
Product
A mid-to-long length textured skirt with a high side slit and ruffled hem, shown on a model from midriff to below the knees.
- Silhouette and cutA flowing skirt with an A-line shape that falls to below the knee with an asymmetric curved hem and a high side slit on the right leg.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.88 · h 0.72 (high) - WaistbandElasticized waistband with a narrow decorative picot or scalloped trim along the top edge, fitted at the model's natural waist.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.48 · h 0.14 (high) - Fabric textureLightweight fabric with a small raised dot jacquard or swiss-dot texture distributed evenly across the visible surface.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.66 · h 0.60 (high) - Ruffle hemA soft ruffle flounce at the hem that creates gentle gathers and movement, visible around the lower edge and near the slit.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.70 · w 0.84 · h 0.26 (high) - Side slit detailHigh curved side slit on the right that exposes the model's thigh and reveals the skirt's inner hem facing.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.36 · w 0.32 · h 0.44 (high) - Visible seams and panelingVisible curved seam line across the front lower portion forming a panel that follows the hem curve.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.56 · w 0.70 · h 0.26 (high) - Edge finishingNarrow stitched hem visible along the lower edge and slit openings.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.72 · w 0.34 · h 0.20 (medium)
Other
Image shows a model wearing the skirt against a white background; parts of the model and accessories are visible and the lighting creates a soft shadow to the left.
- Model and stylingModel is wearing a cream crochet cropped top and black knee-high leather boots; right hand rests at the waistband and left hand hangs at the side with rings visible.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.96 · h 0.46 (high) - Shot compositionCropped studio shot framed from midriff down to just below the knees focusing on skirt details.
- Background and lightingPlain white background with a soft shadow cast to the left of the model indicating directional studio lighting from the right.
- Image qualitySharp focus on fabric texture and garment edges with natural color rendering.
Colors
deep wine· main fabric#6C1A35shadowed deep wine· inner hem/facing visible at slit#6B1B35- Silhouette and cutA flowing skirt with an A-line shape that falls to below the knee with an asymmetric curved hem and a high side slit on the right leg.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a midi-length ruffle skirt with an elastic waistband, visible swiss-dot texture, and a gathered tier leading to a flounced hem; worn by a model.
- View and fitRear view of the skirt on a model, showing a high elastic waistband and a gently flared silhouette that falls to a midi length.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.24 · w 0.56 · h 0.62 (high) - WaistbandNarrow gathered elastic waistband with subtle horizontal gathering at the top edge.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.27 · w 0.28 · h 0.06 (high) - Fabric textureAll-over small raised dot (swiss-dot) texture visible across the skirt surface.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.32 · w 0.44 · h 0.54 (high) - Tier and ruffle hemA horizontal tier seam sits above a flared ruffle hem that creates a soft flounce at the skirt bottom.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.72 · w 0.52 · h 0.20 (high) - Material appearanceLightweight, slightly sheer woven fabric with soft drape; the skirt hangs in gentle folds and gathers.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.34 · w 0.48 · h 0.56 (medium) - Side seam detailVisible side seam line on the right rear quadrant of the skirt aligning with the model's hip.
1 region
x 0.59 · y 0.36 · w 0.14 · h 0.42 (medium) - Color observationSkirt appears a deep plum or burgundy color in this lighting.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.24 · w 0.56 · h 0.62 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing model from behind against a plain light background; cream knit top and black boots visible; distinct shadow cast to the left.
- Model stylingModel wears a cropped cream open-knit top that exposes the waistline above the skirt and long loose hair covering the upper back.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 0.36 (high) - Footwear visibleBlack mid-calf boots with a slight heel are visible under the skirt hem at the bottom of the image.
2 regions
x 0.38 · y 0.86 · w 0.26 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.86 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light neutral studio background with a soft directional light casting a distinct shadow of the model to the left.
- Model hand and ringRight hand rests at the side of the skirt with a visible multi-band ring on the ring finger.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.47 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high)
Colors
deep plum· skirt body#6D1A3A- View and fitRear view of the skirt on a model, showing a high elastic waistband and a gently flared silhouette that falls to a midi length.