Draped shoulder-padded evening gown product image (primary)
Front view of a black satin midi dress with pronounced padded shoulders, long sleeves, a deep V neckline, twisted drape at the waist, and a tulip-style wrap skirt with a front thigh slit.

Balmain

Draped Shoulder-Padded Evening Gown

CA$3,450.00CAD
In Stock

The Balmain Draped Shoulder-Padded Evening Gown is a midi-length, long-sleeved black satin dress with a plunging V-neck, structured padded shoulders with epaulets, a fitted waist, and a draped wrap-style skirt with a front thigh slit, designed for formal evening and special-occasion wear. It features a satin shell with silk lining, a hidden back zip closure, zipped cuffs, and visible panel seams and shoulder darts for shaping, and is made in Portugal. The garment measures 89 cm (35 in) from the top of the shoulder on a size 36.

Color
Jet Black
Material
Luxurious satiny fabric and silk lining
Gender
female
Style
formal, evening, glam, parisian, tailored, modern
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses

Color

Specifications

Balmain architectural evening gown in jet black satin with structured shoulder pads, plunging V-neck, and draped wraparound skirt.

Structured shoulder pads with epaulets, plunging V-neck, hidden back zip closure, zipped cuffs, fitted waist, draped wraparound skirt, silk lining, midi length.

Color
Jet Black · black
Material
Luxurious satiny fabric and silk lining
Secondary
silk
Style
formal, evening, glam, parisian, tailored, modern
Occasion
formal, party, wedding, date-night, holiday-party, new-years-eve
Gender
female
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses

Additional Attributes

  • architectural fit with structured shoulder pads
  • imposing structured shoulders with epaulets
  • plunging V-shaped neckline
  • jet black satiny fabric
  • cinched, meticulously crafted waistline
  • draped wraparound skirt
  • luxurious satiny fabric
  • silk lining
  • hidden zip closure at the back
  • zipped cuffs
  • fitted waist
  • midi length
  • made in Portugal
  • length: 89 cm (35 inches) from top of shoulder (size 36)
  • French luxury label Balmain

Product Insights

Draped Shoulder-Padded Evening Gown Balmain 3450 CAD Acetate-blend satin shell, not silk Permanent structured shoulder pads with epaulets Architectural fit trades comfort and flexibility for a strong silhouette

Verified claims

materials
Acetate-blend satin shell, not silk
materials
100% silk lining with acetate/silk trim
materials
3% elastane gives slight mechanical stretch
construction
Permanent structured shoulder pads with epaulets
design
Plunging V-neckline
design
Fitted waist with draped wraparound skirt and front slit
design
Long fitted sleeves with zipped cuffs
fit_and_sizing
Midi length with 89 cm measurement from shoulder on size 36
fit_and_sizing
Sizes 36 to 44 in even-numbered steps only
color
Black only
care
Dry clean only by a luxury specialist
care
Steam on low; press from the back with a pressing cloth
care
Store rolled or on a padded hanger to avoid creases
styling
Satin clings and shows lines; plan underlayers
styling
Deep V may need underpinning; couture stay technique exists
construction
Hidden back zip may need help; check smoothness
value
Designer price is flat across sizes; value rests on brand, construction and silk lining
use
Evening and formal occasions; 'exceptional evenings'
tradeoffs
Architectural fit trades comfort and flexibility for a strong silhouette

Product record

Title
Draped Shoulder-Padded Evening Gown
Brand
Balmain
Price
3450 CAD
Availability
In stock

Buying Guide

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Uses

A statement gown for exceptional evenings

This Balmain evening gown is positioned by the retailer as the essence of Parisian refinement for exceptional evenings, with an air of nocturnal elegance. It is a long-sleeve black satin gown with structured, imposing shoulder pads framing a plunging V neckline, plus a cinched waist and draped wraparound skirt. Dress it for the formal occasions where you want an architectural, elegant look.[1,2]

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Draped Shoulder-Padded Evening Gown: Choose this if you want a bold, structured evening gown for exceptional nights out: it pairs imposing padded shoulders with a plunging V-neck, a cinched waist with an asymmetrical twist, and a draped tulip-style wrap skirt with a high front slit. It is a jet black, long-sleeved midi (89 cm from the shoulder on a size 36) in smooth satin with a silk lining, a hidden back zip, and zipped cuffs, and it is made in Portugal in sizes 36 to 44. Keep in mind the fit is form-fitting and architectural through the shoulders, waist, and hips, so it suits those comfortable with a close, defined silhouette.[1,2,3,4]Short Dress With Fringes: Choose this if you want a fitted, sleeveless black knit dress with statement movement: it is made of stretch ribbed openwork knit with a high round neckline, a wide criss-cross band at the waist, and long fringe strips forming the lower skirt from around mid-thigh. Its open knit reveals glimpses of skin with a semi-sheer vertical stripe effect that is more revealing on the lower back and hips, so it suits shoppers comfortable with that coverage. It comes in sizes 36 to 42, measures 51.25 inches from the top of the shoulder, and is made in France from 75% viscose and 25% polyamide.[5,6,7]Ruched Long Single-Strap Dress: Choose this if you want a floor-length, form-fitting one-shoulder gown in teal, made of soft stretch satiny jersey (95% viscose, 5% spandex) with adjustable slanted ruching, a center-front slit with drawstring ties, and a straight hem on a roughly 150 centimeter (59 inch) length from the shoulder. It suits occasions calling for a sleek column silhouette with fluid drape and a slightly lustrous finish. Note that Balmain dresses reportedly tend to run small based on consumer feedback, so a size-up is advised, and it is offered in medium and large.[8,9,10,11,12]

Image Analysis

3 images
Draped shoulder-padded evening gown product image (primary)
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Product

Front view of a black satin midi dress with pronounced padded shoulders, long sleeves, a deep V neckline, twisted drape at the waist, and a tulip-style wrap skirt with a front thigh slit.

  • NecklineDeep V-shaped plunging neckline centered on the chest with a narrow triangular opening down to the waist seam.
    1 regionx 0.34 · y 0.08 · w 0.32 · h 0.16 (high)
  • Shoulder constructionPronounced structured/padded shoulders creating a slightly squared silhouette at the top of long sleeves.
    1 regionx 0.25 · y 0.04 · w 0.50 · h 0.12 (high)
  • SleevesLong fitted sleeves extending to the wrists with smooth satin sheen and slight vertical wrinkle lines along the arm.
    2 regionsx 0.16 · y 0.16 · w 0.16 · h 0.48 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.16 · w 0.16 · h 0.46 (high)
  • Waist drape and twistAsymmetrical twist/gather at the natural waist on the left side creating diagonal draped folds that wrap across the front skirt.
    1 regionx 0.30 · y 0.34 · w 0.38 · h 0.22 (high)
  • Skirt styleTulip-style wrap skirt with overlapping front panels forming a curved hem and a high front thigh slit exposing the left leg.
    1 regionx 0.30 · y 0.48 · w 0.40 · h 0.44 (high)
  • Fabric and finishSmooth, low-to-medium sheen satin fabric that reflects highlights along folds and seams.
  • Hem lengthMidi-length hem that falls below the knee on the front and appears slightly higher at the wrap overlap.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.70 · w 0.44 · h 0.26 (high)
  • Visible seams and dartsPanel seams and shaping darts visible at the bodice converging toward the waist twist.
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.20 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high)

Other

Studio front-on shot of a model wearing the dress against a neutral light gray to white gradient background with even soft lighting.

  • Shot compositionCentered front-on crop of a standing model from above the head to below the knees; model's face is partially cropped out at the forehead.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • BackgroundEven light gray to white seamless studio background with no visible props.
  • Lighting and shadowsSoft studio lighting producing gentle highlights on satin fabric and a faint shadow beneath the model's feet.
    1 regionx 0.40 · y 0.92 · w 0.20 · h 0.06 (medium)
  • Additional visible itemsModel wears black pointed-toe ankle-strap heels; shoes and visible legs are props not part of the product.
    1 regionx 0.32 · y 0.82 · w 0.36 · h 0.16 (high)

Colors

deep satin black· dress main fabric
Draped shoulder-padded evening gown product image 2
02

Product

Upper-body and midsection view of a long-sleeve black satin evening gown with a deep V neckline, structured shoulders, and a gathered wrap detail at the waist forming a draped skirt front.

  • NecklineDeep V-shaped plunging neckline with a clean folded edge meeting at a central point above the waist.
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.10 · w 0.56 · h 0.30 (high)
  • Shoulder structureSlightly raised, padded shoulders creating a defined shoulder line and a subtle angular silhouette at the sleeve head.
    2 regionsx 0.12 · y 0.02 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.02 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high)
  • SleevesLong fitted sleeves in the same satin fabric extending to the wrists; right sleeve is bent at the elbow and crosses the hip area.
    2 regionsx 0.04 · y 0.20 · w 0.24 · h 0.66 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.18 · w 0.34 · h 0.54 (high)
  • Waist gathering and twistGathered drape and subtle twisted seam at the natural waist slightly off-center toward the right, producing diagonal folds down the skirt front.
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.40 · w 0.40 · h 0.26 (high)
  • Skirt drapeOverlap wrap-style skirt front with smooth, soft folds and reflected sheen consistent with a satin finish.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.56 · w 0.76 · h 0.38 (high)
  • Fabric finishHigh-sheen satin surface with visible specular highlights and soft reflections along folds and curved planes.
  • Visible model skinModel's décolletage and lower face are visible above the neckline; skin appears slightly warm-toned against the black fabric.
    1 regionx 0.26 · y 0.00 · w 0.48 · h 0.18 (high)

Other

Studio cropped portrait showing torso and upper thighs against a plain light gray background with even studio lighting; image is tightly framed and the model's left hand and part of the face are visible.

  • Background and lightingUniform light gray background with soft directional studio lighting producing even illumination and gentle shadows on the fabric folds.
  • Crop and compositionCropped mid-shot framing the model from lower face to upper thighs, left hand partially in frame at the lower left, right arm bent and partially cropped at the right edge.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low)
  • Image qualitySharp focus on garment details with clear texture and highlight definition; no visible text or labels in the scene.

Colors

gloss black· main fabric (bodice and skirt)gloss black· sleeves
Draped shoulder-padded evening gown product image 3
03

Product

Rear view of a fitted, knee-to-calf length black satin dress with pronounced squared shoulder shape, long fitted sleeves, a central back seam/zipper, defined waist panel and a pencil skirt silhouette.

  • Overall silhouetteForm-fitting midi-length dress seen from the back with a pencil skirt that falls to mid-calf and a defined waist seam creating a fitted waist-to-hip transition.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.10 · w 0.64 · h 0.78 (high)
  • Fabric finishSmooth, low-to-medium sheen satin-like fabric that reflects light, producing soft highlights on curved areas such as the back and hips.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.44 · h 0.62 (high)
  • Shoulder constructionSquared, slightly padded shoulder shape with a horizontal yoke seam across the upper back and slight volume at the shoulder top.
    2 regionsx 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Center back seam and closureVisible center-back seam running full length of the dress with a back closure/zipper beginning at the neckline; the seam is the primary vertical line down the back.
    1 regionx 0.46 · y 0.02 · w 0.08 · h 0.80 (high)
  • Waist detailingHorizontal seam or panel at the natural waist with subtle gathered or shaped darts above the hips that create a tapered waist appearance.
    1 regionx 0.34 · y 0.32 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Sleeve styleLong, fitted sleeves that narrow toward the wrist and extend to the model's wrists.
    2 regionsx 0.18 · y 0.14 · w 0.16 · h 0.48 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.14 · w 0.16 · h 0.48 (high)
  • Back skirt seam/dartingVertical shaping lines/darts visible on the lower back and skirt area contributing to close fit over hips; small seam detail visible near center-back lower skirt.
    1 regionx 0.40 · y 0.50 · w 0.20 · h 0.36 (high)
  • HemStraight finished hem that sits at mid-calf length with a narrow folded edge.
    1 regionx 0.24 · y 0.78 · w 0.52 · h 0.12 (high)

Other

Studio rear product shot on a light neutral gradient background showing a model wearing the dress and black high-heeled sandals; even studio lighting with soft shadows.

  • Shot compositionFull-body rear studio shot of a standing model centered in frame, cropped with small space above the head and below the shoes.
  • BackgroundEven light gray to off-white gradient background with no visible props or text.
  • Styling prop - footwearModel is wearing black high-heeled ankle-strap sandals with a gold-tone buckle on each strap; shoes are visible but are styling props, not described as part of the dress.
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.84 · w 0.28 · h 0.14 (high)
  • Visible skin and handsModel's lower legs, ankles and hands are visible; hands rest at the sides just outside the dress silhouette.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.64 · w 0.44 · h 0.36 (high)
  • Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with subtle highlights on the dress fabric and faint shadowing beneath the heels on the floor.

Colors

satin black· dress main body#0E0C0F

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Variants

5 SKUs
All variants of Draped Shoulder-Padded Evening Gown
SKUTitlePriceAvail
4711661Draped Shoulder-Padded Evening Gown - Black - 36CA$3,450.00Yes
4711662Draped Shoulder-Padded Evening Gown - Black - 38CA$3,450.00Yes
4711663Draped Shoulder-Padded Evening Gown - Black - 40CA$3,450.00Yes
4711664Draped Shoulder-Padded Evening Gown - Black - 42CA$3,450.00Yes
4711665Draped Shoulder-Padded Evening Gown - Black - 44CA$3,450.00Yes

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