Stella McCartney
Floral Mesh Ruched Waist Dress
This is a full-length, sleeveless evening dress from Stella McCartney, crafted from double-layer nylon mesh with an all-over floral print and a gathered waist. It features a crew neckline and a fitted silhouette, with a length of 145 cm from the shoulder. Designed for formal evening wear, the dress is made in Portugal.
- Material
- Double-layer nylon mesh
- Gender
- female
- Style
- modern, formal, minimal
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Size
Specifications
Delicate mesh dress with twisted floral design and gathered waist, blending transparency with sculptural construction.
Double-layer nylon mesh, twisted floral design, gathered waist, full length, sleeveless crew neck.
- Material
- Double-layer nylon mesh
- Style
- modern, formal, minimal
- Occasion
- party, formal, wedding
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Additional Attributes
- Double-layer nylon mesh
- Twisted floral design
- Sculptural construction
- Delicate transparency
- Fluid movement
- Fitted sleeveless style
- Full length
- Crew neck
- Gathered waist
- All-over print
- Made in Portugal
- Modern take on evening wear
Product Insights
Stella McCartney's Floral Mesh Ruched Waist Dress, priced at 2250 CAD and currently out of stock, achieves a balance between delicate transparency and robust durability through a double-layer continuous-filament polyamide mesh that reduces sheerness while resisting pilling and snags, with a second mesh layer isolating surface snags to prevent visible runs. Skilled Portuguese seamstresses produce an even gathered waist that flexes with movement, preventing seam fraying and shape loss, and the stretch mesh and gathered waist enable movement and prevent bagging. The print uses EU REACH-compliant dyes that avoid harsh chemicals and fiber weakening, while EU REACH restricts over 200 hazardous substances, avoiding skin irritants and fabric-weakening agents; OEKO-TEX certified factories and renewable energy reduce chemical and carbon footprint. The dress dries ten times faster than silk, allowing spills to dry quickly for spot cleaning between professional dry cleanings, which preserve the dress's crisp silhouette and print alignment. The main tradeoff is the need for dry cleaning to maintain the fitted silhouette and printed pattern, balanced by the quick-drying and spot-cleaning capability.
Verified claims
- Craftsmanship
- Skilled Portuguese seamstresses produce an even ruched waist and fray-resistant seams.
- Chemical safety
- EU REACH restricts 200+ hazardous substances, avoiding skin irritants and fabric-weakening agents.
- Ethical production
- OEKO-TEX certified factories and renewable energy reduce chemical and carbon footprint.
- Snag resistance
- Second mesh layer isolates surface snags, preventing visible runs.
- Care
- Dry cleaning preserves the dress’s crisp silhouette and print alignment.
- Sheerness
- Double-layer mesh reduces sheerness but retains delicate transparency.
- Durability
- Double-layer continuous-filament polyamide mesh resists pilling and snags.
- Chemical compliance
- Print uses EU REACH-compliant dyes that avoid harsh chemicals and fiber weakening.
- Gathered waist
- Gathered waist flexes with movement, preventing seam fraying and shape loss.
- Quick-drying
- Dries ten times faster than silk; spills don't stain and spot-cleaning works.
- Dry cleaning
- Dry cleaning protects the dress's fitted silhouette and printed pattern from distortion.
- Spot cleaning
- Spills dry quickly and allow spot cleaning between professional dry cleanings.
- Movement fit
- Stretch mesh and gathered waist enable movement and prevent bagging.
Product record
- Title
- Floral Mesh Ruched Waist Dress
- Brand
- Stella McCartney
- Price
- 2250 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a sleeveless, floor-length fitted dress with a black background and an allover floral and vine print; visible waist ruching and a straight long skirt.
- SilhouetteSleeveless, fitted bodice with a long straight maxi skirt that reaches the model's feet.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.88 (high) - Neckline and shouldersHigh, slightly rounded boat-style neckline with minimal shoulder coverage forming short cap-like shoulders.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.05 · w 0.44 · h 0.17 (high) - Waist detailHorizontal ruched gathering at the natural waist creating subtle horizontal texture and a defined waist seam.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.34 · w 0.50 · h 0.12 (high) - Print patternAllover floral print of lavender to light purple pompom-like flowers connected by sinuous neon-green vine lines on a black ground.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.76 (high) - Fabric surfaceFine, slightly sheer mesh or lightweight overlay texture visible as subtle surface variation against the black background.Partial
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.12 · w 0.56 · h 0.70 (medium) - Hem and lengthSkirt hem falls to the floor and slightly pools near the model's shoes, with a straight cut at the bottom edge.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.74 · w 0.64 · h 0.22 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light gray seamless background showing the model from just above the chin to the feet; even soft lighting with a faint shadow under the model and visible black pointed heels as styling props.
- Shot compositionCenter-framed vertical studio shot showing the model front-on from just above the chin to the feet.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundUniform light gray seamless background with no additional props or text.
- Styling propModel wears black pointed-toe heels that are visible at the bottom of the frame.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.86 · w 0.24 · h 0.10 (high) - Model croppingTop of the model's head is cropped out of the frame at chin level so the face is partially visible.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.00 · w 0.44 · h 0.14 (high) - Lighting and shadowEven, soft studio lighting with a subtle shadow cast beneath and slightly to the right of the model.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.88 · w 0.30 · h 0.08 (medium)
Colors
black· base fabric#0D0D0Dlight purple· floral motifsneon green· vine lines- SilhouetteSleeveless, fitted bodice with a long straight maxi skirt that reaches the model's feet.
- 02
Product
Upper-body view of a sleeveless black mesh dress front with a high round neckline, visible ruched waist and an all-over floral print of lavender spherical flowers connected by bright green vine-like lines.
- Silhouette and visible cutFront upper-torso view showing a close-fitting sleeveless bodice with a high round neckline and cap-style shoulders; the waist area shows lateral ruched gathering on the visible side.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.08 · w 0.92 · h 0.84 (high) - Fabric appearanceBlack fine mesh fabric with a subtle semi-sheer texture and slight sheen visible where light hits the surface.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.84 · h 0.76 (high) - Floral printScattered lavender spherical flower motifs composed of many small petals, printed across the bodice and skirt area visible in this crop.
4 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.04 · w 0.26 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.26 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.62 · w 0.28 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.14 · y 0.62 · w 0.26 · h 0.18 (high) - Vine motifBright green winding vine-like lines weave across the fabric and connect or pass near the flower motifs.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.30 · w 0.80 · h 0.56 (medium) - Arm and shoulder exposureModel's right shoulder and arm are exposed showing the sleeveless armhole edge; left arm is partially visible across the front waist area.
2 regions
x 0.60 · y 0.00 · w 0.36 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.56 · w 0.36 · h 0.38 (high)
Other
Studio product shot cropped to show the model from chin to hips against a plain light gray background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadow.
- Background and lightingUniform light gray background with soft, diffuse lighting that produces minimal hard shadows and gentle highlights on the fabric and skin.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Framing and cropCropped composition showing the model from just below the nose to the upper thighs; product centered and the model's left arm crossing the lower chest/waist.
- Model presencePhotograph includes a model wearing the garment; head is partially visible with chin and lower face included.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.00 · w 0.62 · h 0.28 (high) - Image qualitySharp focus on fabric texture and print, no visible motion blur; colors appear natural under studio lighting.
Colors
black· base fabric#0D0D0Elavender· flower motifsspring green· vine lines- Silhouette and visible cutFront upper-torso view showing a close-fitting sleeveless bodice with a high round neckline and cap-style shoulders; the waist area shows lateral ruched gathering on the visible side.
- 03
Product
Rear three-quarter view of a sleeveless, floor-length black dress with an all-over floral print of lavender circular blooms connected by neon-green looping stems and a gathered/ruched waist at the back side seam.
- Silhouette and viewBack-facing, slightly turned model showing rear and right side of a sleeveless, straight-cut maxi dress that reaches the ankles.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.06 · w 0.73 · h 0.89 (high) - Waist detailHorizontal ruched/gathered detail at the waist on the right rear side creating slight fabric compression and subtle drape from the waist down.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.28 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high) - Sleeve and shoulderSleeveless cut with moderate-width shoulder coverage and a round neckline at the back.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.04 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, slightly low-sheen fabric with no visible texture apart from the printed pattern.
- Floral print - generalAll-over scattered floral motifs composed of circular lavender flower heads connected by continuous neon-green looping vine or stem lines across the dress surface.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.10 · w 0.60 · h 0.80 (high) - Flower motif example - upper backClustered circular lavender flower head with radiating petal texture printed near the upper back.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.08 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (high) - Flower motif example - lower skirtSeveral circular lavender flower heads printed on the lower skirt area, spaced among looping green stems.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.60 · w 0.40 · h 0.35 (high) - Green vine detailContinuous bright green narrow vine or line that loops and crosses the dress surface in multiple places, forming decorative swirls.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.30 · w 0.56 · h 0.50 (high)
Other
Studio product shot with a neutral light-gray background showing the model wearing the dress and low-heeled mules; even soft lighting produces minimal shadowing.
- Model and stylingModel seen from the back with visible right arm and braided hair; model is wearing low-heeled black mules which are partially visible at the hem.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.02 · w 0.45 · h 0.95 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light-gray seamless background with soft, even studio lighting and subtle floor shadow beneath the hem.
Colors
black· main fabric#0D0D0Dlavender· flower headsneon green· stem and vine lines- Silhouette and viewBack-facing, slightly turned model showing rear and right side of a sleeveless, straight-cut maxi dress that reaches the ankles.