
Self-Portrait
Brown Lace Slip Dress
The Self-Portrait Brown Lace Slip Dress is a floor-length fitted evening dress made from flowy polyester crepe with a fine lining. It features a crossover bust with contrasting lace trim, thin spaghetti straps, side cutouts, a zippered back closure, and an amplified skirt with pronounced slits. Measuring 145 cm from the top of the shoulder, this garment is suitable for formal occasions and special events.
- Color
- Brown
- Material
- Polyester crepe, fine lining
- Gender
- female
- Style
- romantic, contemporary
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Specifications
A romantic brown slip dress from Self-Portrait featuring a crossover lace bust, slim straps, and a flowy skirt with side slits.
Crossover bust with contrasting lace, ultra-slim straps, side cutouts, back zipper closure, fitted silhouette.
- Color
- Brown · brown
- Material
- Polyester crepe, fine lining
- Style
- romantic, contemporary
- Occasion
- party, date-night
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Additional Attributes
- crossover bust with delicate contrasting lace
- ultra-slim spaghetti straps
- amplified skirt with side slits
- dense polyester crepe fabric
- fine lining
- fitted silhouette
- side cutouts
- back zipper closure with fine wire
- romantic and modern aesthetic
Product Insights
Self-Portrait's Brown Lace Slip Dress uses structural elements—hidden back wiring, side cutouts, and skirt slits—and polyester crepe that resists wrinkles and mimics silk's drape for a secure, flowing fit with deeper brown color saturation, but requires sizing up one to two sizes due to non-stretch fabric and waist cutouts, with dry cleaning recommended for care.
Verified claims
- Sizing recommendation
- The waist cutouts can dig in if the dress is too snug, so sizing up may be more comfortable, especially between sizes.
- Back wire support
- Hidden back wire prevents gaping and supports straps without boning, unlike simpler slip dress designs.
- Fabric
- Polyester crepe resists wrinkles and retains shape better than silk.
- Drape
- Flowing drape with side slits for natural movement.
- Fit
- Non-stretch crepe and wired back provide secure fit; size up if between sizes.
- Care
- Dry cleaning recommended to preserve lace and crepe details.
- Design complexity
- Integrates side cutouts, skirt slits, and a crossover lace bust—features absent from basic silk slips.
- Price value
- At 57% off ($299.95) it undercuts other Self-Portrait maxis and nears mass-market pricing.
- Material
- Polyester crepe resists wrinkles, retains shape, and mimics silk drape for lower maintenance.
- Construction
- Back wiring, side cutouts, and slits deliver structural fit typical of Self-Portrait's premium designs.
- Side slits
- Side slits allow a natural walking stride in the non-stretch crepe skirt.
- Color depth
- Matte crepe absorbs light, making the brown appear deeper and more saturated than glossy silk.
- Lining opacity
- The fine lining is opaque throughout the body; the side cutouts are actual openings rather than sheer panels.
- Breathability
- The textured polyester crepe allows enough breathability to stay comfortable at spring-to-fall events despite being polyester.
- Cling resistance
- The mid-weight, non-stretch crepe has enough body to avoid the cling of a charmeuse slip while still draping softly over the body.
Product record
- Title
- Brown Lace Slip Dress
- Brand
- Self-Portrait
- Price
- 695 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 12 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Brown Lace Slip Dress: Choose this if you want a fitted, floor-length slip dress with romantic detailing: a deep V crossover bodice trimmed in contrasting black lace, ultra-thin spaghetti straps, side cutouts, and a high-waisted pleated skirt with pronounced side slits. It is made of flowy polyester crepe with a soft sheen, lined, with a zippered back closure, and measures 57 inches (145 cm) from the top of the shoulder in sizes 2 through 12. Note that the image analysis describes the color as a deep burgundy with warm brown undertones, so check the photos if you want an exact brown shade, and use the United Kingdom column of the size chart for sizing.[1,2,3,4] | Draped Lace Bust Dress: Choose this if you want a fitted, romantic midi with sheer floral lace sleeves, a draped crystal-embellished sweetheart bust, jeweled buttons and bows, and a pleated crepe A-line skirt finished with a beaded belt and sheer lace hem. It comes in cream, measures 47.75 inches (121 cm) from the top of the shoulder, and is offered in sizes 4 through 14. One wearer noted the cutouts are less noticeable in person and that the built-in slip is quite thick, so it does not create the nude illusion some expect.[5,6,7,8,9] | Openwork Lace Point-Collar Dress: Choose this if you want a romantic, fitted navy midi dress in Self-Portrait's signature slightly stretchy guipure lace, with a solid point collar, short scalloped cap sleeves, adjustable belt, and a flared skirt that falls to about 50 inches (127 centimetres) from the shoulder. The removable slip lining lets you trade coverage for versatility, and one wearer who tried it on reported the cut-outs are less noticeable in person and the slip feels quite thick, though some commenters found the look a tad risqué and the lace can appear semi-sheer on the lower skirt panels where the lining is less visible. Note it is fully polyester with a concealed back zip.[9,10,11,12] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Floor-length pleated satin slip dress in a deep burgundy with black lace trim at the bodice, thin spaghetti straps, an empire lace band, and a high side slit revealing the leg.
- SilhouetteFloor-length A-line slip dress with a fitted bodice and a flowing pleated skirt that reaches the floor.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.08 · w 0.60 · h 0.90 (high) - Bodice necklineLow V-shaped neckline edged with scalloped black lace trim across the cups and along the top edge.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.08 · w 0.24 · h 0.16 (high) - Spaghetti strapsThin black spaghetti straps attaching to the top of the cups and running over the shoulders.
2 regions
x 0.40 · y 0.06 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.06 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (high) - Empire lace bandHorizontal decorative black lace band under the bust extending across the torso with floral lace pattern and partial transparency.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.18 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (high) - Pleated skirtLong vertical knife pleats in the skirt fabric creating narrow, regular folds from the empire seam to the hem.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.28 · w 0.56 · h 0.62 (high) - Side slitHigh side slit on the dress revealing the model's leg and inner lining, located on the viewer right side of the skirt.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.46 · w 0.18 · h 0.48 (high) - Fabric finishSatin-like sheen on the skirt fabric that reflects light along the pleat ridges.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.36 · w 0.44 · h 0.46 (medium)
Other
Studio shot showing a full-body view of a model wearing the dress against tall grey paneled walls and a grey floor; soft directional studio lighting creates diagonal shadows.
- Model poseThree-quarter frontal pose with hands positioned behind the back, head turned slightly toward camera.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.04 · w 0.40 · h 0.40 (high) - BackgroundTall vertical grey wall panels with visible seams and subtle texture spanning full image height.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Floor and reflectionMatte grey floor with faint reflections from the dress hem and soft shadow cast across the floor.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.86 · w 1.00 · h 0.14 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from the left creating diagonal light bands and soft shadows on the background panels.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (medium) - Visible footwearPortion of a black open-toe sandal visible at the hem on the viewer right, partially obscured by the skirt.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.86 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high)
Colors
deep burgundy· main skirt and bodice fabric#5B242Bblack· lace trim and empire band#130C15black· spaghetti straps- SilhouetteFloor-length A-line slip dress with a fitted bodice and a flowing pleated skirt that reaches the floor.
- 02

Product
Close-up of the dress bodice showing thin spaghetti straps, a deep V neckline trimmed with scalloped black lace, brown satin cups and a wide black lace midriff panel leading into a pleated brown skirt.
- Neckline shapeDeep V neckline with scalloped black lace trim extending from the cups to the midriff
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high) - StrapsVery thin spaghetti straps in the same brown tone as the main fabric, attaching at the top of each cup
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.13 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.13 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high) - Cup materialSmooth, slightly shiny brown satin cups gathered toward the side seams
2 regions
x 0.26 · y 0.28 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.28 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Midriff lace panelWide semi-sheer black lace panel across the midriff with a central floral lace motif and scalloped lower edge
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.40 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (high) - Lace textureDelicate floral lace with visible stitch details and fine fringe along the scalloped neckline edge
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.22 · w 0.44 · h 0.30 (high) - Skirt detailVertical knife pleats in the same brown satin fabric begin below the lace midriff
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.58 · w 0.44 · h 0.34 (high)
Other
Studio close-up crop showing a model torso against a neutral light gray background with even soft lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model presenceUpper torso and neck of a model wearing the dress; head partially cropped showing mouth and lower face only
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.00 · w 0.76 · h 0.40 (high) - BackgroundEven pale gray neutral studio background, uncluttered
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse lighting with gentle highlights on the satin fabric and minimal harsh shadows
- Image cropImage is cropped to show the dress from just above the chin to the upper hips; arms are visible and partly cropped at the edges
Colors
deep brown satin· main fabric (cups and skirt)#3B3B3Cblack lace· lace trim and midriff panel#0D0E0E- Neckline shapeDeep V neckline with scalloped black lace trim extending from the cups to the midriff
- 03

Product
Rear view of a floor-length slip dress on a model showing a fitted black lace bodice with thin straps and a high-waisted, pleated, glossy brown skirt that falls to the floor.
- View and silhouetteBack view of the dress on a model; long floor-length skirt starting at a high waist seam under the bodice and falling in narrow vertical pleats to the hem.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.22 · w 0.52 · h 0.74 (high) - Spaghetti strapsTwo very thin shoulder straps rising from the top edge of the bodice over the shoulders; straps appear to be the same dark color as the bodice.
2 regions
x 0.37 · y 0.04 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (medium); x 0.52 · y 0.04 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (medium) - Lace bodiceFitted black lace bodice with floral lace texture and scalloped top edge visible along the upper back; bodice ends at a seam where skirt attaches.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.09 · w 0.32 · h 0.14 (high) - Back buttonsA vertical row of small round fabric-covered buttons centered on the back of the lace bodice; buttons contrast subtly with the lace.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.15 · w 0.05 · h 0.07 (high) - Pleated skirt textureThe skirt is composed of tightly spaced vertical knife pleats creating narrow regular folds and a soft sheen on the fabric surface.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.23 · w 0.48 · h 0.66 (high) - Skirt color appearanceSkirt appears as a deep warm brown with a slight red or burgundy undertone and a subtle satin-like sheen.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.30 · w 0.40 · h 0.60 (high) - Side seam and hand placementModel's hands rest near the side seams at hip level, slightly breaking the straight fall of the pleats on each side.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.40 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.40 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model against a neutral light gray background with soft directional lighting producing subtle shadows to the right; full-body crop centered vertically.
- Background and lightingEven neutral light gray seamless background with soft lighting from the left producing a faint shadow to the lower right of the model.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model presenceA standing model is shown from the back with visible shoulders, arms, and legs; head is partially visible turned slightly to the left.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.45 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution studio photograph with clear detail and no visible motion blur or noise.
Colors
black· bodice and straps#120D0Ddeep brown with burgundy undertone· skirt#4B2324- View and silhouetteBack view of the dress on a model; long floor-length skirt starting at a high waist seam under the bodice and falling in narrow vertical pleats to the hem.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Self-Portrait
Brown Lace Insert Midi Dress
Variants
6 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4599471 | Brown Lace Slip Dress - 2 | CA$299.95CA$695.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4599472 | Brown Lace Slip Dress - 4 | CA$299.95CA$695.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4599473 | Brown Lace Slip Dress - 6 | CA$299.95CA$695.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4599474 | Brown Lace Slip Dress - 8 | CA$299.95CA$695.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4599475 | Brown Lace Slip Dress - 10 | CA$299.95CA$695.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4599476 | Brown Lace Slip Dress - 12 | CA$299.95CA$695.00 | Out of Stock |