Vanessa Bruno
Hanelia Shoulder Knot Asymmetrical Dress
The Vanessa Bruno Hanelia dress is a black sleeveless fit-and-flare maxi dress made of thick stretch crepe, with a boatneck, a draped knot at the left shoulder, a wrinkled cutout at the waist, a hidden side zip, and an asymmetrical hem. It is designed as women's occasion or everyday apparel. Length is 137 cm (54 in), measured from the top of the shoulder on size 36.
- Material
- Thick and stretch crepe
- Gender
- female
- Style
- parisian, romantic, casual, classic, modern, flared
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Color
Specifications
Flowy crepe maxi dress with a knotted shoulder, waist cutout, and asymmetrical hem, designed by Vanessa Bruno.
Boatneck, knotted shoulder drape, wrinkled waist cutout, asymmetric hem, hidden side zip, fit-and-flare maxi silhouette, thick stretch crepe.
- Material
- Thick and stretch crepe
- Style
- parisian, romantic, casual, classic, modern, flared
- Occasion
- party, formal, date-night, romantic
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Additional Attributes
- flowy crepe fabric
- thick and stretch crepe construction
- boatneck neckline
- hidden side zip closure
- draped knotted shoulder detail
- wrinkled cutout at the waist
- asymmetric hem
- fit-and-flare maxi silhouette
- long flared skirt
- lightly wrinkled texture at waist cutout
- shoulder knot effect
- 137 cm length from shoulder
- designed by Vanessa Bruno
Product Insights
Hanelia Shoulder Knot Asymmetrical Dress French sizes 36–44 convert to US 4–12, with mixed reports on whether the dress runs true to size. Main material is 68% acetate and 32% polyester in a thick stretch crepe. All sizes from 36 to 44 list at 495 CAD, so sizing up for waist and hip room costs nothing. Stretch crepe relaxes rather than permanently stretching out, but shows creasing at the gathered waist after sitting. Brand guidance favours dry cleaning, otherwise hand wash cold without rubbing.
Verified claims
- fit_sizing
- French sizes 36–44 convert to US 4–12, with mixed reports on whether the dress runs true to size.
- length
- Published 137 cm (54") length is measured from the shoulder on a size 36.
- shoulder_knot
- The shoulder knot is a stitched, constructed detail rather than an adjustable tie.
- closure
- Hidden side zip closure keeps the front and back clean.
- waist_detail
- A wrinkled cutout and gathered waist seam create texture and define the waist.
- silhouette
- Fit-and-flare maxi with a long, flared skirt and asymmetrical hem.
- material
- Main material is 68% acetate and 32% polyester in a thick stretch crepe.
- fabric_behavior
- Stretch crepe relaxes rather than permanently stretching out, but shows creasing at the gathered waist after sitting.
- care_washing
- Brand guidance favours dry cleaning, otherwise hand wash cold without rubbing.
- care_drying_ironing
- Do not bleach or tumble dry; iron with or without steam.
- care_storage
- Store on a hanger rather than folded to hold the drape.
- styling
- All five variants are black, so the knotted shoulder and asymmetric hem read as tone-on-tone texture.
- occasion
- Elegant yet sensual Parisian aesthetic suits evening, occasion and dressy daytime wear.
- comfort
- Flowy stretch crepe and a boatneck offer comfort, though the one-shoulder opening leaves one arm bare.
- value
- All sizes from 36 to 44 list at 495 CAD, so sizing up for waist and hip room costs nothing.
- construction_check
- Press gently on the front bodice panel; quality fit-and-flare dresses should feel subtly firm rather than limp.
- durability
- Crepe texture shifts with wear, losing surface buckling where stretched and regaining it unevenly after washing.
- comparison
- Renters of the Hanelia in other fabrications report mixed fit, with waist and hips the tight spots.
- measurement_guide
- Measure chest at widest point, natural waist at narrowest, and hips at widest to choose size.
Product record
- Title
- Hanelia Shoulder Knot Asymmetrical Dress
- Brand
- Vanessa Bruno
- Price
- 495 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 9 sourcesUses
An elegant, eye-catching look for special occasions
This flowy crepe maxi dress is designed to turn heads with an elegant yet sensual look. The knotted shoulder and lightly wrinkled waist cutout pair with a long, flared skirt and an asymmetrical hem, while the soft drape and vertical fall of the fabric add fluid movement as you wear it.[1,2]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Hanelia Shoulder Knot Asymmetrical Dress: Choose this if you want a flowy thick-and-stretch crepe maxi with an elegant, sensual look — as the merchant describes it — featuring a one-shoulder knotted detail, lightly wrinkled waist cutout, boatneck, hidden side zip, and a long flared skirt with an ankle-length asymmetric hem. It suits shoppers who like sleeveless, partially exposed-shoulder silhouettes in opaque, softly draping black fabric (68% acetate, 32% polyester), and it comes in sizes 36 through 44. Note that the listed 137 cm (54 inches) length was measured from the top of the shoulder on a size 36 sample, so it may vary slightly in other sizes.[1,2,3] | Botanical Shapes Tiered One-Shoulder Maxi Dress: Choose this for a vibrant, asymmetrical maxi dress featuring a tiered style and an all-over botanical leaf print. This one-shoulder piece is crafted from a 100% cotton weave with hidden side-seam pockets, though the fabric is unlined.[4] | Cléopâtre Draped Strapless Midi Dress: Choose this if you want a fitted, strapless bandeau midi with controlled draping, a crossover skirt with a center-front slit, and an all-over floral print on a saturated red background, in a soft cotton-blend poplin. The brand describes the draped silhouette as glamorous and modern, and customer reviews report a perfect fit — but note the brand advises this model runs large, so size up if you are between sizes. It comes in sizes 38 to 42 in pink and requires hand washing with no tumble drying.[5,6,7,8,9] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Black sleeveless maxi dress with a left shoulder knot, open left arm, defined waist and a slightly asymmetric hem; garment appears matte and drapes softly over the body.
- Overall silhouetteFloor-length dress with a straight fitted waistline and a long, gently flared skirt that ends in a slightly asymmetric hem toward the right (viewer left).
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.12 · w 0.56 · h 0.80 (high) - NecklineHigh, wide boat neckline that runs nearly horizontally across the collarbone.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.03 · w 0.44 · h 0.10 (high) - Left shoulder knotDecorative tied knot located on the left shoulder (viewer right) made from the same fabric, with a short loose tail hanging from the knot.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.06 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high) - Arm openingLarge open armhole on the left side (viewer right) exposing the model's arm, creating a sleeveless look on that side.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.12 · w 0.14 · h 0.34 (high) - Waist constructionDefined waist where the bodice meets the skirt, appearing slightly gathered or bloused above the waist seam.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.34 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high) - Hem detailAsymmetrical hemline dipping lower toward the model's back/right side (viewer left), with a smooth finished edge.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.70 · w 0.50 · h 0.26 (high) - Fabric appearanceOpaque, uniformly dark matte fabric with a soft drape and no visible pattern or texture.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.10 · w 0.56 · h 0.70 (high) - Visible seams and edgesClean finished side seams and neckline edge visible; no visible closures on the front or sides.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.12 · w 0.44 · h 0.68 (medium)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the dress against a plain white background; partial head crop and visible shoes; soft even lighting with subtle shadows under the skirt and feet.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter frontal view of a standing model, image framed from above the chin to the shoes, with the model turned slightly to her right.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.00 · w 0.90 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundEven white studio background with no visible props or set elements.
- Model stylingModel is wearing open-toe black heeled mules and is posed with one arm relaxed by her side.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.80 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional studio lighting from the front-left producing faint shadows under the skirt and behind the model's feet.
- Image cropTop of the model's head and chin area are cropped out of the frame; full body to shoes is visible except for top of head.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 0.30 (high)
Colors
black· dress body#0E0C15- Overall silhouetteFloor-length dress with a straight fitted waistline and a long, gently flared skirt that ends in a slightly asymmetric hem toward the right (viewer left).
- 02
Product
Close-up of the dress upper torso showing a sleeveless asymmetrical shoulder with a large tied fabric knot at the shoulder and a smooth black bodice extending across the chest and back.
- Shoulder knotLarge decorative fabric knot tied at the shoulder that forms two draping tails, made from the same black fabric as the bodice.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.30 · w 0.36 · h 0.44 (high) - Sleeveless cutoutSleeveless arm opening below the shoulder knot revealing the model's upper arm and a triangular side cutout between front and back bodice panels.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.38 · w 0.30 · h 0.45 (high) - Bodice fabric and necklineSmooth, untextured black fabric forming a high, slightly boat-shaped neckline and a clean, fitted-looking front panel.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.12 · w 0.57 · h 0.72 (high) - Visible seams or dartsSubtle vertical seam or fold visible on the bodice running from the shoulder area down toward the bust area.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.40 (medium) - Back panelPortion of the back bodice visible through the shoulder gap, matching the front in color and material.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.30 · w 0.22 · h 0.28 (medium)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing model from the upper torso to jawline on a white background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows. Image is tightly framed; hair and arm extend into the frame and the product is centered on the left side of the model.
- Model crop and poseModel shown in profile from mid-shoulder up to the jaw, facing right; right arm is bent and crosses the body, left shoulder (viewer left) displays the knot detail.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingPlain white background with soft, diffuse lighting producing even illumination and gentle shadows along the neckline and arm.
- Hair and stray strandsLong dark hair falls over the shoulder behind the knot with a few loose strands visible against the white background.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.06 · w 0.30 · h 0.70 (medium)
Colors
deep black· fabric (bodice and knot)#0E0C14- Shoulder knotLarge decorative fabric knot tied at the shoulder that forms two draping tails, made from the same black fabric as the bodice.
- 03
Product
Rear three-quarter view of a long black one-shoulder dress with a tied shoulder knot, draped bodice, fitted waist, and asymmetric hem falling to ankle length.
- One-shoulder tieProminent fabric knot tied on the model's upper shoulder creating a draped cap over the top of the arm and an exposed shoulder opening beside it.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.06 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high) - Draped bodiceLoose, softly draped upper bodice that blouses slightly at the waist, forming gentle folds across the back.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.06 · w 0.44 · h 0.26 (high) - Defined waistlineWaist appears slightly cinched creating a transition from the draped top to the smoother skirt below.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.30 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (high) - Asymmetrical skirt hemLong flowing skirt with an ankle-length asymmetric hem that is slightly longer at the back-right side and shows soft vertical drape.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.40 · w 0.52 · h 0.55 (high) - Fabric appearanceFabric looks smooth with a matte finish and soft drape, showing minimal surface texture and soft fold lines.
- Side seam and hip lineVisible side seam/contour along the right hip aligning with the model's hand placement.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.32 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (medium) - Visible skin areasModel's bare lower arms, one exposed shoulder, and lower legs visible where the dress does not cover.
2 regions
x 0.52 · y 0.12 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.40 · y 0.78 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio shot with a plain light background showing a model standing three-quarter rear; black heeled sandals are worn as styling props. Even soft lighting with minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionModel shown from rear three-quarter angle, centered vertically with full body visible and slight head turn to model's right.
- BackgroundEven, light neutral studio background without visible props or scenery.
- Styling prop - shoesModel wears black open-toe heeled sandals visible at the bottom of the frame as styling props.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.86 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft diffuse lighting with faint shadowing beneath the model consistent with studio illumination.
Colors
deep black· dress fabric#0E0C14- One-shoulder tieProminent fabric knot tied on the model's upper shoulder creating a draped cap over the top of the arm and an exposed shoulder opening beside it.
Variants
5 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4684699 | Hanelia Shoulder Knot Asymmetrical Dress - Black - 36 | CA$495.00 | Yes |
| 4684700 | Hanelia Shoulder Knot Asymmetrical Dress - Black - 38 | CA$495.00 | Yes |
| 4684701 | Hanelia Shoulder Knot Asymmetrical Dress - Black - 40 | CA$495.00 | Yes |
| 4684702 | Hanelia Shoulder Knot Asymmetrical Dress - Black - 42 | CA$495.00 | Yes |
| 4684703 | Hanelia Shoulder Knot Asymmetrical Dress - Black - 44 | CA$495.00 | Yes |