
Stella McCartney
Draped-Sleeve Fitted Midi Dress
This Stella McCartney Draped-Sleeve Fitted Midi Dress is a women's midi-length dress in flowy, dense acetate crepe with a fitted silhouette, cape-effect draped sleeves, a crew neckline, and a large keyhole back opening with tie. Features include a hidden side zip, back vent slit, and a length of 121 cm (47.75 inches) from the shoulder; the dress is made in Italy.
- Material
- acetate crepe
- Gender
- female
- Style
- minimal, romantic, contemporary, slim-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Size
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
- Cape sleeves
- Cape sleeves hold sculptural shape when still and flow in motion.
- Construction
- Fitted silhouette requires precise sizing; run true to size but size up if between sizes.
- 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 maintains its shape through daily wear.
- Sizing
- Runs true to size; size up if between sizes due to minimal fabric stretch.
- Back design
- Large keyhole back requires a low-back bra, stick-on bra, or braless option.
- Sleeve structure
- Cape sleeves hold their shape all evening due to dense acetate crepe and precise Italian tailoring.
- Bra compatibility
- Low-back bra, stick-on bra, or braless required; seamless styles prevent lines.
- 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.
- Ethical value
- Fully vegan—no leather, fur, feathers, or animal-derived glues.
- Color depth
- Rich, saturated blue with subtle sheen that shifts under different lighting.
- Color positioning
- Vivid blue is a saturated alternative to neutrals in minimalist luxury.
- Care
- Requires professional dry cleaning to preserve color depth and sheen.
- Wrinkle resistance
- Acetate crepe resists wrinkles far better than silk crepe.
- Wrinkle concealment
- Crepe texture and matte finish visually camouflage minor creases.
- 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
- Cape sleeves and keyhole back create a leggy, sculptural silhouette.
- Fabric
- Dense acetate crepe gives cape sleeves structure and wrinkle resistance.
- Keyhole detail
- Keyhole back extends to mid-back; needs low-back bra or going braless.
- Shape retention
- The fitted silhouette and cape sleeves maintain their shape after repeated wear and dry cleaning.
- Color retention
- The deep blue color stays vibrant after dry cleaning due to acetate's dye affinity.
Product record
- Title
- Draped-Sleeve Fitted Midi Dress
- Brand
- Stella McCartney
- Price
- 1595 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

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 region
x 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 regions
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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- SilhouetteForm-fitting mid-length dress with a straight skirt that falls to mid-calf.
- 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 region
x 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 regions
x 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 region
x 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 regions
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 regions
x 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- NecklineClose-fitting round crew neckline finished with a narrow stitched edge.
- 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 region
x 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 regions
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 regions
x 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 region
x 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- 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.