Floral mesh ruched waist dress product image (primary)
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.

Stella McCartney

Floral Mesh Ruched Waist Dress

CA$699.95CAD
Out of Stock

This is a sleeveless, full-length evening dress by Stella McCartney, crafted from double-layer nylon mesh with an all-over floral and vine print. It features a crew neck, gathered (ruched) waist, and a fitted silhouette, suitable for formal occasions and evening wear. The dress measures 57 inches (145 cm) in length from the top of the shoulder and is made in Portugal.

Material
Double-layer nylon mesh
Gender
female
Style
modern, formal, minimal
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses

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, so the floral print avoids the harshest skin irritants and fabric-weakening agents.
Ethical production
Stella McCartney’s supplier standards align with Portugal’s high rates of OEKO-TEX certification and renewable-energy textile production, supporting a reduced chemical and carbon footprint for this dress.
Snag resistance
The second mesh layer isolates surface snags, so the dress rarely develops visible runs or through-holes.
Sheerness
Double-layer mesh reduces sheerness but retains delicate transparency.
Durability
Double-layer continuous-filament polyamide mesh resists pilling and snags.
Chemical compliance
The floral print is produced under EU REACH restrictions, avoiding the harshest skin irritants and fabric-weakening agents used in non-EU fast fashion.
Gathered waist
The gathered waist flexes with movement, reducing pull on the mesh seams and helping the fitted dress avoid bagging.
Quick-drying
The nylon mesh dries roughly ten times faster than silk, reducing the chance of water stains and allowing spot cleaning.
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
The double-layer nylon mesh offers a slight stretch, and the gathered waist adds ease, helping the fitted dress move without bagging.
Print construction
The twisted floral design is achieved through the all-over print on the mesh, not structural seaming.

Product record

Title
Floral Mesh Ruched Waist Dress
Brand
Stella McCartney
Price
2250 CAD
Availability
Out of stock

Image Analysis

3 images
Floral mesh ruched waist dress product image (primary)
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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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 0.40 · y 0.88 · w 0.30 · h 0.08 (medium)

Colors

black· base fabric#0D0D0Dlight purple· floral motifsneon green· vine lines
Floral mesh ruched waist dress product image 2
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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionsx 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 regionx 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 regionsx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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
Floral mesh ruched waist dress product image 3
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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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

Brand PDP Lookup

Variants

4 SKUs
All variants of Floral Mesh Ruched Waist Dress
SKUTitlePriceAvail
4596942Floral Mesh Ruched Waist Dress - X-SmallCA$999.95CA$2,250.00Out of Stock
4596943Floral Mesh Ruched Waist Dress - SmallCA$999.95CA$2,250.00Out of Stock
4596944Floral Mesh Ruched Waist Dress - MediumCA$999.95CA$2,250.00Out of Stock
4596945Floral Mesh Ruched Waist Dress - LargeCA$999.95CA$2,250.00Out of Stock

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Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/women-designer/dresses/maxi/floral-mesh-ruched-waist-dress--23076-29826204?colourId=0
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