
Rixo
Losanna Satiny Dress
Rixo's Losanna Satiny Dress is a floor-length evening gown crafted from satiny viscose crepe. It features a fitted bias-cut silhouette with halter straps, an open back with crossed straps and covered button details, and a concealed back zip; it measures 52 inches from the shoulder. Customer feedback indicates the dress runs small and the satiny fabric may be unforgiving on certain body types.
- Material
- Viscose Crepe
- Gender
- female
- Style
- formal, glam, vintage
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Size
Specifications
Satiny evening gown with halter neckline and criss-cross knot detail, fitted silhouette flaring at hem.
Halter straps, concealed back zipper, flared hem, satiny viscose crepe fabric
- Material
- Viscose Crepe
- Style
- formal, glam, vintage
- Occasion
- party, formal
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Additional Attributes
- satiny viscose crepe fabric
- fitted silhouette
- halter neckline with criss-cross knot detail
- concealed back zipper closure
- flared hem
- 52-inch length from shoulder
- evening gown silhouette
- vintage-inspired design
- seductive chic aesthetic
Product Insights
The Rixo Losanna Satiny Dress is a vintage-inspired bias-cut gown from the brand's black-tie collection, offering a fluid, body-conscious drape in a pale yellow satin with crepe finish that resists creasing and maintains colorfastness through dry cleaning. Priced originally at $850 CAD, now marked down to $199.95 CAD, it is out of stock and runs small, best flattering slender body types, with insufficient bust support for D-cups and above, and a thin fabric that reveals body lines, necessitating seamless undergarments. The 52-inch hem drags on shorter wearers, the halter knot is tricky solo, and the viscose satin can show sweat in humidity; however, it can be rented to test fit and fabric.
Verified claims
- Bust support
- Community feedback suggests the halter neckline may not provide enough support for larger busts, and Rixo dresses tend to be unforgiving on curves.
- Fabric
- Buyers report that the thin satiny fabric reveals body lines and requires seamless undergarments.
- Evening pedigree
- Part of Rixo's black-tie collection for special occasions with signature bias cut and vintage-inspired design.
- Value
- The Losanna, originally $850 CAD at Simons (now $199.95 CAD), has a 100% viscose shell, bias-cut black-tie construction, and runs small.
- Price history
- Marked down from $850 CAD to $199.95 CAD; originally $725 USD.
- Fit
- Runs small and is most flattering on slender body types.
- Design ethos
- Vintage-inspired design for confidence; Buttercup shade follows quiet luxury trend.
- Creasing
- The crepe texture helps conceal light creasing and makes the fabric less prone to crushing, so it holds up better during travel.
- Moisture
- The viscose satin is breathable and retains its color through dry cleaning, but the finish may show sweat in humidity and the fiber loses strength when wet.
- Hem length
- 52-inch hem drags on floor for anyone 5'4 or shorter; professional hemming advised for bias cut.
- Self-dressing
- Halter knot is tricky solo; back zipper is manageable with practice.
- Bias cut
- Bias cut creates fluid body-conscious drape without stretch, a signature Rixo technique with 1930s vintage roots.
- Colorfastness
- The pale yellow stays vivid through repeated dry cleaning because viscose holds dye deeply.
- Color depth
- Satin weave and crepe finish give the pale yellow liquid depth and a soft, nuanced glow.
- Styling
- Satin dress from Rixo's black-tie collection; style as a neutral with gold accessories.
- Rental
- Rent the Runway offers some Rixo dresses for rental, which may help shoppers try the brand's fit before buying the Losanna.
- Hem fit
- On a wearer of average height (5'6"), the hem typically falls at or just above the floor; on someone 5'4" or shorter it will likely drag unless hemmed.
Product record
- Title
- Losanna Satiny Dress
- Brand
- Rixo
- Price
- 850 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Rear three-quarter view of a floor-length satiny dress in a pale yellow color showing an open back with crossed straps and a vertical row of covered buttons at the lower back.
- SilhouetteFloor-length bias-cut dress that follows the model's body with a slight flare toward the hem and a smooth continuous skirt falling to the floor.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.20 · w 0.32 · h 0.74 (high) - Fabric finishSmooth, satiny fabric with a subtle sheen that reflects light across the skirt and bodice.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.20 · w 0.32 · h 0.74 (high) - Open backLarge open-back cutout exposing the model's upper and mid back with a rounded lower edge.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.14 · w 0.20 · h 0.28 (high) - Crossed shoulder strapsTwo medium-width shoulder straps cross at the upper back and join at a small central loop or knot above the back cutout.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.08 · w 0.16 · h 0.14 (high) - Covered button detailVertical row of small fabric-covered buttons runs down the center back from the lower edge of the cutout toward the waist.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.30 · w 0.06 · h 0.20 (high) - Seam linesVisible princess or side panel seams shaping the bodice and continuing into the skirt on the dress sides.
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.22 · w 0.18 · h 0.46 (medium); x 0.52 · y 0.30 · w 0.12 · h 0.54 (medium) - Hem and floor contactDress hem lightly brushes the floor and slightly pools around the model's feet, showing a narrow visible hem finish.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.82 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high) - Visible footwearModel wearing flat open sandals visible beneath the dress hem at the front right foot.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.89 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio lifestyle shot showing the model standing in front of vertically paneled neutral walls with diagonal soft shadows; three-quarter rear pose and soft directional lighting create highlights on the satin fabric.
- BackgroundNeutral vertically paneled wall with visible seams and soft diagonal light shadows across it.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.70 (high) - Pose and framingModel posed in a rear three-quarter stance looking over her left shoulder; image framed to show full body from head to hem with a small gap above the head.
- LightingSoft, directional studio lighting from the left creates subtle highlights and shadows on the dress surface and the background panels.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the model and dress with neutral color rendering and minimal visible noise.
Colors
pale butter yellow· main body#F3E2CCpale butter yellow· covered buttons#F4E1C5- SilhouetteFloor-length bias-cut dress that follows the model's body with a slight flare toward the hem and a smooth continuous skirt falling to the floor.
- 02

Product
Front view of a floor-length satiny halter dress on a model. Narrow crossed halter straps meet at a gathered center front; bodice has triangular panels and a bias-cut skirt with a soft flared hem and visible glossy satin sheen.
- Neckline and strapsTwo medium-width straps cross behind the neck and form an X at the front where they join a small gathered knot centered above the bust.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.05 · w 0.24 · h 0.15 (high) - Bodice constructionBust area formed by two curved panels that gather into the central knot, with triangular side panels creating a subtle seamline under the bust toward the waist.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.12 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric and finishSmooth, satiny fabric with high sheen producing soft highlights and specular reflections along curved surfaces.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.20 · w 0.50 · h 0.70 (high) - Skirt silhouetteLong, floor-grazing skirt cut on the bias with a gentle A-line flare and a softly rounded hem that slightly pools at the floor.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.28 · w 0.56 · h 0.62 (high) - Side seams and drapeVisible drape and gravity-driven folds along the side and front skirt, with a faint diagonal seam line visible on the right torso area.
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.20 · w 0.20 · h 0.50 (medium) - Arm exposureSleeveless design with open armholes exposing the model's shoulders and upper arms.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.24 (high) - Visible hardware or closuresNo visible zippers, buttons, or fasteners are apparent on the visible front of the dress.
- Model croppingModel shown full length from slightly above the top of the shoulders to the feet; the top of the head is cropped out of frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
Other
Studio shot with a light neutral gray background, soft directional lighting from the left creating mild shadow to the right and a floor shadow; model wearing metallic heeled sandals as a prop.
- Background and lightingSmooth light gray seamless background with soft, even studio lighting producing gentle highlights on the satin and a diffuse shadow to the model's right on the floor.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Pose and stylingModel stands facing forward with weight slightly shifted, left hand relaxed at side and right hand resting near hip; feet visible wearing strappy metallic sandals.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.70 · w 0.40 · h 0.24 (high) - Image framingFull-length vertical framing centered on the model with even margins left and right and bottom, slight head crop at top.
Colors
pale buttery yellow· dress main fabric#F5F1D5- Neckline and strapsTwo medium-width straps cross behind the neck and form an X at the front where they join a small gathered knot centered above the bust.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a floor-length satiny pale yellow dress with a twisted strap at the nape, teardrop open back, and a row of fabric-covered buttons down the center back to the lower back.
- SilhouetteFloor-length bias-cut skirt that falls straight from hips to hem with a slight flare at the bottom, forming a smooth drape to the floor.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.38 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high) - Fabric finishSmooth, satiny fabric with a visible sheen that reflects light along the length of the skirt and hips.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.40 · w 0.36 · h 0.40 (high) - Back openingLarge teardrop-shaped open back that exposes the central back from the lower shoulder blades down to the mid-back.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.10 · w 0.34 · h 0.36 (high) - Strap constructionTwo wide shoulder straps that cross and form a twisted knot at the nape, creating a halter-like connection above the open back.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.02 · w 0.32 · h 0.14 (high) - Center-back closure detailVertical row of small fabric-covered buttons starting near the lower edge of the open back and continuing down the center back a short distance.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.28 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high) - Side seams and shapingVisible vertical seams at the side back and a faint center-back seam that aid the dress shaping and create subtle panel lines.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.28 · w 0.46 · h 0.64 (medium) - Hem detailSoftly flared hem with a narrow finish that just touches the floor and reveals a small portion of the model's shoes at the front hem.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.90 · w 0.40 · h 0.09 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model from the rear against a neutral light gray background with soft even lighting and subtle shadow to the right.
- Model poseModel stands facing away from the camera with arms relaxed at the sides, full-body visible from head to hem.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.02 · w 0.60 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light gray studio background with even soft lighting and a faint cast shadow on the floor to the right of the model.
- Image crop and framingVertical framing centered on the model, leaving space above the head and showing the full length of the dress to the floor.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution, sharp focus on the dress and model, no visible noise or blur.
Colors
pale butter yellow· main fabric#EBE1B4- SilhouetteFloor-length bias-cut skirt that falls straight from hips to hem with a slight flare at the bottom, forming a smooth drape to the floor.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Rixo
Losanna Satin Gown
Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
2 threads · r/femalefashionadvice, r/weddingdressReddit users appreciate Rixo's vintage-inspired designs but caution that the brand's dresses are best suited for slim figures due to unforgiving fabrics and sizing.
Positive aesthetics and quality comments, but significant concerns about fit and fabric revealing imperfections.
Themes
Use Cases
- Wedding guest or semi-formal event
- Bridal dress for a casual wedding
Watch Out For
Source Threads
Positive review of a similar Rixo midi dress
I LOVE that Rixo midi! I've tried it on and the lower neckline still looks modest because the rest of the cut is so ladylike. So pretty.
u/francoise-fringer/femalefashionadviceView thread →