Portia off-the-shoulder silk dress product image (primary)
Front view of a one-shoulder, satin-finish teal dress with draped knot at the shoulder, diagonal waist seam, and an asymmetric high-low hem.

STAUD

Portia Off-The-Shoulder Silk Dress

CA$995.00CAD
In Stock

The STAUD Portia Off-The-Shoulder Silk Dress is a fit-and-flare maxi evening dress with a one-shoulder draped neckline, knotted drop strap, slightly gathered waist, and asymmetric high-low hem, intended for formal and evening wear. It is made from silk with a touch of elastane and has a hidden side zip closure. The measured length is 122 cm (48") from the top of the shoulder on a size 4.

Material
Silk fabric with a touch of elastane
Gender
female
Style
formal, evening, cocktail, romantic, off-shoulder, flared
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses

Color

Specifications

STAUD off-the-shoulder silk maxi dress with a fit-and-flare silhouette, gathered waist, knotted drop strap and graceful asymmetrical hem.

Seductive off-the-shoulder design, slightly gathered waist, knotted drop strap, hidden side zip closure, fit-and-flare maxi cut with flowy asymmetrical hem, silk fabric with a touch of elastane.

Material
Silk fabric with a touch of elastane
Secondary
elastane
Style
formal, evening, cocktail, romantic, off-shoulder, flared
Occasion
formal, wedding, party, date-night, anniversary
Gender
female
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses

Additional Attributes

  • off-the-shoulder neckline
  • knotted drop strap detail
  • hidden side zip closure
  • slightly gathered waist
  • fit-and-flare maxi silhouette
  • flowy asymmetrical hem
  • silky fabric with a touch of elastane for slight stretch
  • length of 122 cm (48 in) measured from the top of the shoulder
  • reference size 4 measurement
  • reinterpretation of the classic evening gown
  • feminine, self-governing design with effortless elegance
  • STAUD American label, founded 2015 by Sarah Staudinger and George Augusto

Product Insights

Portia Off-The-Shoulder Silk Dress Shell is 93% silk / 7% elastane. Retail guidance is mixed: true to size, but STAUD can run small; size up if between sizes. Off-shoulder necklines need a snug fit across shoulders and bust to stay up and avoid gaping when bending. Bias-cut skirt flows with movement, but the long asymmetric hem needs stride and stair checks. Dry clean only; professionally clean rather than washing at home.

Verified claims

fit
Retail guidance is mixed: true to size, but STAUD can run small; size up if between sizes.
sizing
Sizes run 6 to 16 in even-number increments only.
color
Teal is the only colourway in this run.
material
Shell is 93% silk / 7% elastane.
lining
Fully lined in 100% polyester.
opacity
Opaque enough to wear without a slip in daylight.
fabric feel
Slinky satin-like silk with a mid-weight hand; cool on first contact then warms to body temperature.
stretch
Soft, fluid stretch rather than shaping compression.
neckline
Off-the-shoulder, one-shoulder design with a knotted drop strap.
strap
Knotted drop strap is adjustable but not removable.
off-shoulder security
Off-shoulder necklines need a snug fit across shoulders and bust to stay up and avoid gaping when bending.
waist
Slightly gathered, cinched waist with diagonal seam and ruched side detail.
closure
Hidden side zip closure, with the zip set into a ruched side seam.
silhouette
Fit-and-flare maxi with an asymmetric high-low handkerchief hem.
length
Length is 122 cm (48 in) from the top of the shoulder on a size 4.
movement
Bias-cut skirt flows with movement, but the long asymmetric hem needs stride and stair checks.
sitting
Sit for a full minute to check hem length and skirt binding; smooth the skirt under you.
movement limitation
Elastane content is not a guarantee of movement room; a fitted woven bodice or skirt can still restrict stride or sitting.
care
Dry clean only; professionally clean rather than washing at home.
styling
Evening gown styling with a seductive, feminine STAUD aesthetic in teal satin.
value
At 995 CAD, value rests on the silk-rich STAUD design, full lining and adjustable tie; dry cleaning adds upkeep.

Product record

Title
Portia Off-The-Shoulder Silk Dress
Brand
STAUD
Price
995 CAD
Availability
In stock

Buying Guide

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Uses

An evening gown with a modern twist

Simons describes this STAUD maxi as a reinvented take on the classic evening gown, making it an option for formal evenings and special occasions. The off-the-shoulder neckline, slightly gathered waist, and flowy asymmetrical hem give the traditional gown silhouette a more contemporary feel.[1]

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Portia Off-The-Shoulder Silk Dress: Choose this if you want an evening maxi with fluid movement: it is made of 93% silk and 7% elastane with a smooth, lustrous satin sheen, a slightly gathered waist, and an asymmetrical high-low hem that the retailer describes as flowy and graceful. Choose it for formal occasions when a teal dress with a knotted shoulder detail and a hidden side zip suits the dress code, and note it is offered in sizes 6 through 16 in that color. One styling detail to verify before buying: the product name says off-the-shoulder, but image analysis describes a one-shoulder neckline with one shoulder exposed and the other covered by a draped, tied panel.[1,2,3,4]Phare Draped Asymmetrical Silk Dress: Choose this if you want a STAUD one-shoulder maxi with a glossy, lustrous finish — its 93% silk and 7% elastane fabric is flowy, lightweight, and unlined, with a fitted bodice, draped asymmetric collar, hidden side zip, and a length of about 51.5 inches (131 centimeters) from the shoulder. Most of 82 reviewers say it fits true to size, though a smaller group found it runs small, so STAUD suggests sizing up if between sizes. Note the retailer's description also calls it cotton poplin, so material details are inconsistently stated.[5,6,7]Phare Draped Dress: Choose this if you want an obliquely draped, one-shoulder maxi with an asymmetric neckline, a fitted waist with ruched detailing, and a long, gently flared skirt in lustrous stretch-satin fabric, offered in Navy/Midnight Blue in sizes 6 through 14. The listing specifies a main fabric of 93% silk and 7% spandex, with a hidden side zip, unlined construction, and a length of about 50 inches (127 centimeters) from the top of the shoulder. Be aware that one online commenter who looked closely at photos of the dress found the mesh on the top and arms poor and judged the bodice fit to be bad overall, so fit and finish may warrant a close look.[8,9,10,11]

Image Analysis

3 images
Portia off-the-shoulder silk dress product image (primary)
01

Product

Front view of a one-shoulder, satin-finish teal dress with draped knot at the shoulder, diagonal waist seam, and an asymmetric high-low hem.

  • One-shoulder necklineDress has a single-shoulder neckline with one shoulder exposed and the opposite shoulder covered by fabric that is gathered into a tied knot or drape at the shoulder.
    1 regionx 0.48 · y 0.08 · w 0.36 · h 0.24 (high)
  • Draped bodiceFront bodice shows soft horizontal draping and folds across the chest and torso, creating a ruched appearance near the waist.
    1 regionx 0.34 · y 0.16 · w 0.42 · h 0.30 (high)
  • Diagonal waist seamA diagonal seam or panel crosses the waist from one side toward the opposite hip, visually separating the fitted bodice from the skirt.
    1 regionx 0.30 · y 0.34 · w 0.52 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Asymmetric high-low hemSkirt has an uneven hemline that is shorter at center front and descends longer toward the sides, producing a high-low silhouette.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.62 · w 0.64 · h 0.33 (high)
  • Satin sheen fabricFabric has a smooth, reflective satin finish with visible highlights and soft gradients following the folds and drape.
    1 regionx 0.24 · y 0.12 · w 0.52 · h 0.72 (high)
  • Sleeveless arm openingOne arm is fully exposed through a sleeveless opening while the opposite arm is covered by the draped fabric.
    2 regionsx 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.18 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.20 · w 0.12 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Skirt flare and panelsLower skirt falls in soft panels with gentle flare and fluid drape, creating sweep and movement toward the hem.
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.40 · w 0.56 · h 0.55 (high)
  • Visible model hands and partial legsModel hands rest at sides and lower legs are visible below the shorter center-front hem, partially occluding the lower dress edges.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.36 · w 0.66 · h 0.56 (high)

Other

Studio product shot with a neutral white background showing the model wearing the dress; silver flat shoes are visible and the image is vertically cropped above the knees to mid-head.

  • Shot compositionFull-length studio shot cropped near mid-head and including feet, centered framing on the model against a plain white background.
  • BackgroundUniform neutral white backdrop with even lighting and minimal visible shadow under the feet.
  • Visible footwearModel wears metallic silver flat slip-on shoes with a tied detail at the vamp, visible beneath the dress hem.
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.82 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Lighting and reflectionsEven, soft studio lighting produces smooth highlights on the satin fabric and minimal harsh shadows.

Colors

teal satin· dress body
Portia off-the-shoulder silk dress product image 2
02

Product

Right-side close-up of an off-the-shoulder teal satin dress showing a tied shoulder, ruched side seam with visible zipper, and a smooth flowing skirt section.

  • One-shoulder silhouetteDress is worn off the left shoulder, leaving the right shoulder exposed with fabric wrapped across the chest from left to right.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.04 · w 0.58 · h 0.30 (high)
  • Shoulder tieNarrow self-fabric tie at the right shoulder forming a small bow with two hanging tails pointing down the arm.
    1 regionx 0.64 · y 0.12 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (high)
  • Ruched side seamGathered ruching at the right side waist that creates a vertical pinch where the top meets the skirt.
    1 regionx 0.48 · y 0.44 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Side zipperShort exposed side zipper is visible inside the ruched seam on the right side.
    1 regionx 0.55 · y 0.46 · w 0.06 · h 0.18 (medium)
  • Satin finishFabric has a smooth, lustrous satin sheen with visible highlights and soft folds across the bodice and skirt.
  • Skirt drapeLower portion shows a fluid, bias-cut skirt panel extending down from the ruched waist, with a soft vertical fall.
    1 regionx 0.10 · y 0.58 · w 0.64 · h 0.38 (high)
  • Visible model arm and handRight arm extended down alongside the body and left arm bent with hand touching neck; sleeve opening on right shows arm through a slit beneath the shoulder tie.
    1 regionx 0.56 · y 0.26 · w 0.30 · h 0.56 (high)

Other

Studio product shot cropped from mid-neck to upper thigh on a plain white background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows.

  • Shot compositionCropped vertical framing showing the model from neck to upper thigh, product centered on the right half of the frame.
  • BackgroundUniform light gray to white seamless background with no props.
  • LightingSoft, diffuse studio lighting producing gentle highlights on the satin fabric and minimal hard shadows.
  • Image croppingTop of the model's head is cropped out of frame; lower hem of the dress is also cropped.

Colors

deep teal satin· dress (top and skirt)
Portia off-the-shoulder silk dress product image 3
03

Product

Rear view of a one-shoulder, teal satin dress with a draped bodice, fitted waist, and asymmetric handkerchief hem falling to mid-calf/ankle on the model.

  • View and poseBack/rear view of the dress shown on a standing model with weight on the left leg and both arms relaxed at the sides.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.03 · w 0.64 · h 0.94 (high)
  • Shoulder stylingAsymmetric one-shoulder neckline exposing the model's left shoulder; the right shoulder is covered by a draped fabric panel that forms a short loose sleeve with a tied or folded detail at the outer shoulder.
    1 regionx 0.34 · y 0.03 · w 0.33 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Bodice drapeSmooth, slightly bloused bodice with visible horizontal draping and gentle gathering at the natural waist on the right side seen from the back.
    1 regionx 0.32 · y 0.18 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Waist and side seamDefined waistline with a seam or fold line curving across the back right above the hip, creating a subtle wrap or bias effect at the skirt join.
    1 regionx 0.30 · y 0.28 · w 0.40 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Skirt cut and hemFlowing bias-cut skirt with an asymmetric handkerchief hem that produces long pointed panels, showing drape and movement toward the lower right side from the viewer perspective.
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.36 · w 0.56 · h 0.54 (high)
  • Fabric and finishSmooth, shiny satin-like fabric with visible specular highlights indicating a glossy finish and fluid drape.
  • Visible seams and constructionNo visible fasteners on the back; seams are minimal and concealed by the drape and bias cut.
  • Occlusion and uncertaintyFront of the dress is not visible; details on front closure or neckline shape on the front cannot be determined from this rear view.

Other

Studio product photograph with a plain light gray to white background, even soft lighting, and a model wearing metallic low-heel mules.

  • BackgroundEven, near-white seamless studio background with no visible props or environmental details.
  • Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffused studio lighting producing subtle, soft shadows beneath the hem and feet and specular highlights on the satin fabric.
  • Model footwearModel is wearing silver metallic open-back low-heeled mules visible at the bottom of the frame.
    2 regionsx 0.40 · y 0.86 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.86 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Image framingFull-length crop showing the model from head to feet with small margin above the head and the dress centered vertically.

Colors

teal satin· main fabric

Variants

6 SKUs
All variants of Portia Off-The-Shoulder Silk Dress
SKUTitlePriceAvail
4699751Portia Off-The-Shoulder Silk Dress - Teal - 6CA$995.00Yes
4699752Portia Off-The-Shoulder Silk Dress - Teal - 8CA$995.00Yes
4699753Portia Off-The-Shoulder Silk Dress - Teal - 10CA$995.00Yes
4699754Portia Off-The-Shoulder Silk Dress - Teal - 12CA$995.00Yes
4699755Portia Off-The-Shoulder Silk Dress - Teal - 14CA$995.00Yes
4699756Portia Off-The-Shoulder Silk Dress - Teal - 16CA$995.00Yes

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Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/women-designer/dresses/maxi/portia-off-the-shoulder-silk-dress--18302-29826305
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