
STAUD
Elyse Dense-Knit Dress
The STAUD Elyse Dense-Knit Dress is a sleeveless, crew-neck midi dress made from thick, structured stretch knit with a fitted bodice, ribbed waist, and pleated skirt. It measures 122 cm (48 in) from the top of the shoulder in size Small and has a straight mid-calf hem. The warm medium brown garment has no visible front or back closures, zippers, buttons, or pockets and is designed as a wearable dress for general apparel use.
- Gender
- female
- Style
- minimal, modern, classic, slim-fit, elevated-basics
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Color
Specifications
Fitted sleeveless midi dress in a thick, structured dense knit, defined by tone-on-tone bodice piping and a fine accordion-pleated skirt.
Thick structured stretch knit, crew neck, sleeveless cut, tone-on-tone bodice piping, accordion-pleated skirt, fitted midi silhouette
- Material
- Fabric: 59% viscose, 40% nylon, 1% spandex
- Style
- minimal, modern, classic, slim-fit, elevated-basics
- Occasion
- everyday, work, date-night, party
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Additional Attributes
- dense-knit fabric with a thick, substantial hand feel
- structured stretch knit that holds its shape
- delicate tone-on-tone piping outlining the bodice
- fine accordion pleats through the skirt
- crew neckline
- sleeveless silhouette
- fitted, body-skimming cut through the bodice
- midi length: 122 cm (48") measured from the top of the shoulder
- pull-on style with no visible front closure
- pleated skirt panel creates volume below the hip
- smooth, seamless-looking knit surface
Product Insights
Elyse Dense-Knit Dress Runs true to size, but bust and shoulders are the snug points 59% viscose, 40% nylon, 1% spandex dense knit Cool-weather knit that layers well; too warm for hot summer days Hand wash cold, no bleach, reshape and lay flat to dry STAUD's structured fitted styles typically run small through bust and shoulders
Verified claims
- fit
- Runs true to size, but bust and shoulders are the snug points
- length
- 122 cm from shoulder on a Small, true midi on most frames
- construction
- Pull-on style with no zipper or buttons
- construction
- Tone-on-tone piping structures the bodice and feeds into accordion pleats
- waist
- Ribbed waist panel cinches between fitted bodice and pleated skirt
- material
- 59% viscose, 40% nylon, 1% spandex dense knit
- opacity
- Unlined, but dense knit provides opaque coverage
- warmth
- Cool-weather knit that layers well; too warm for hot summer days
- care
- Hand wash cold, no bleach, reshape and lay flat to dry
- pleats
- Pleats are formed in the knit and don't need re-pressing
- durability
- Knit can pill; remove pills with a fabric brush, not by pulling
- neckline
- No-zip neckline relies on knit recovery; heat shortens elastane life
- styling
- Fitted, structured midi with a feminine, self-governing silhouette
- color
- Copper/Rust is the only colourway offered
- comparison
- STAUD's structured fitted styles typically run small through bust and shoulders
- value
- Designer construction and dense knit at 395 CAD
- comfort
- Stretch knit gives rather than grips, but fitted style stays close
- silhouette
- Fitted bodice transitions to A-line pleated midi skirt
- category
- Women's midi dress
Product record
- Title
- Elyse Dense-Knit Dress
- Brand
- STAUD
- Price
- 395 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 17 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Elyse Dense-Knit Dress: Choose this if you want a fitted, sleeveless midi knit with a defined waist and a fluid, pleated A-line skirt. Its thick, structured stretch knit (59% viscose, 40% nylon, 1% spandex) has a dense, smooth bodice, ribbed waist shaping, and tone-on-tone piping, in a warm medium brown Copper/Rust color offered in sizes X-Small through X-Large. Note it pulls on with no visible closures at the neckline, shoulders, or back in the views shown, so stepping into it is part of the design.[1,2,3] | Vincent Puff-Sleeve Midi Dress: Choose this if you want a casual-chic black midi dress with elbow-length puff sleeves, a gathered banded crew neckline, and a straight, slightly A-line skirt with long side slits and hidden side-seam pockets. It is a button-front style in slightly stretchy cotton poplin (98% cotton, 2% spandex) that reviewers describe as lightweight and comfortable in hot weather, with most (19 of 24) saying it fits true to size. Note that sizing feedback is mixed—some say it runs big and some say small—and care is dry clean or cold hand wash.[4,5,6,7,8,9,10] | Wells Poplin Dress: Choose this if you want a fitted, corset-style bodice with contoured seaming balanced by a full pleated midi skirt, in a crisp dark brown cotton-blend poplin (98% cotton, 2% spandex) with a 100% cotton lining, a concealed back zip, and a deep scoop back. Reviewers describe it as a flattering, cool and comfortable summer dress that works as a blank canvas for styling and layers under a blazer or cardigan in autumn, and it has reportedly been a best-seller for almost 5 years. Note that the bodice is rather fitted: some reviewers recommend sizing up if you are bigger chested, one could not zip it up over a bra, and one found it tight at the armholes.[11,12,13,14,15,16,17] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front-facing sleeveless brown knit midi dress with a fitted ribbed waist and a pleated skirt visible on a model against a plain background.
- Overall silhouetteSleeveless, crew-neck midi dress with a fitted bodice that transitions to an A-line pleated skirt that falls to mid-calf.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.64 · h 0.80 (high) - Neckline and armholesRound crew neckline and sleeveless armholes with clean, narrow finishes; no visible closures at neckline or shoulders.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.08 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - Waist treatmentMidsection shows a vertically ribbed, narrower knit that creates a fitted waist shaping between the bodice and skirt.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.28 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high) - Skirt constructionLong, evenly spaced knife pleats starting below the ribbed waist, creating vertical texture and fullness in the skirt.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.40 · w 0.60 · h 0.48 (high) - Knit textureDense, smooth knit on the bodice with visibly finer ribbing at the waist and pronounced folded pleat texture on the skirt.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.12 · w 0.44 · h 0.68 (high) - Color of garmentUniform warm medium brown color across bodice and skirt without visible patterning or contrasting trims.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.08 · w 0.60 · h 0.72 (high) - Visible seams and detailsNo visible front seams, zippers, buttons, or pockets on the front; skirt hem appears straight and even.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.72 · w 0.60 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model wearing the dress against a seamless light gray to white background with even lighting and a soft ground shadow beneath the feet.
- Model and poseFemale model shown straight-on in a relaxed, frontal pose with arms at sides; head partially cropped at top of image.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.00 · w 0.80 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingNeutral light gray to white seamless background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal shadows.
- Props and footwearModel is wearing light-colored open-toe sandals visible at bottom of frame; sandals are not described as part of the product.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.80 · w 0.28 · h 0.16 (high) - Image cropTop of the model's head is cropped out of the frame while full length of the dress to mid-calf is visible.
Colors
warm medium brown· dress- Overall silhouetteSleeveless, crew-neck midi dress with a fitted bodice that transitions to an A-line pleated skirt that falls to mid-calf.
- 02

Product
Sleeveless dense-knit midi dress shown on a model from upper thighs to just above the head; crew neckline, fitted ribbed waist that transitions into vertical pleated rib skirt. Fabric shows fine horizontal knit on the bodice and pronounced vertical ribs on the skirt.
- NecklineRound crew neckline with narrow finished edge sitting close to the base of the neck.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.03 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeveless armholesSleeveless cut with straight armhole openings showing finished narrow edges; armholes sit close to the shoulder line.
2 regions
x 0.17 · y 0.06 · w 0.19 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.06 · w 0.19 · h 0.20 (high) - Bodice textureDense fine horizontal knit texture across the upper torso creating a smooth, close-fitting appearance.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.28 (high) - Waist ribbingA widened, tighter vertical rib section at the waist that visually cinches before the skirt; ribs are narrow and evenly spaced.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.36 · w 0.60 · h 0.16 (high) - Skirt pleatsLower skirt composed of pronounced vertical pleated ribs that create long vertical panels descending out of the ribbed waist.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.52 · w 0.60 · h 0.42 (high) - Color of fabricUniform warm medium brown color across bodice, waist and skirt in this image.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.08 · w 0.60 · h 0.86 (high) - Visible seams and finishingNo visible external seams or closures on the front; edges finished neatly at neckline and armholes.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.03 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot cropped above the model's mid-face, showing torso and hands against a neutral light gray to white gradient background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionCentered crop of a model from upper thighs to just above the mouth; head partially cropped out at top edge.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundSmooth neutral light gray to white gradient background with no props.
- Model hands visibleBoth of the model's hands are visible at the lower image area, relaxed with fingers near the skirt; hands are not part of the product.
2 regions
x 0.09 · y 0.68 · w 0.20 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.71 · y 0.68 · w 0.20 · h 0.28 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting producing minimal directional shadows and gentle highlights on the fabric texture.
Colors
warm medium brown· dress fabric- NecklineRound crew neckline with narrow finished edge sitting close to the base of the neck.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a sleeveless brown knit midi dress with a smooth upper back, a fitted ribbed waist panel, and a pleated skirt falling to mid-calf; no closures or fasteners are visible.
- Back bodice shapeSleeveless back with a rounded neckline and a smooth, closely knit upper bodice that sits flush against the model's back.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.04 · w 0.44 · h 0.22 (high) - Waist panelHorizontal transition to a vertically ribbed, fitted midsection that visually cinches the waist before the skirt flares.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.26 · w 0.44 · h 0.14 (high) - Pleated skirtLong pleated skirt beginning below the ribbed waist, with narrow, evenly spaced vertical pleats that run to the hem and create soft A-line fullness.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.40 · w 0.64 · h 0.46 (high) - Seam and constructionNo visible center back seam, zipper, or other closure on the visible rear; fabric appears continuous.
- Fabric textureDense knit with smooth upper section and more pronounced rib/pleat texture on waist and skirt respectively.
- Hemline lengthHem falls to a mid-calf length on the model.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.78 · w 0.64 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing the model from behind against a neutral light gray gradient background; model wears light-colored heeled sandals and stands on a flat surface. Even soft lighting with minimal shadows; image is centered and vertically framed to show the full length of the dress.
- Shot compositionCentered rear-facing model occupying the central vertical axis of the image, full-body crop down to mid-calf and heels.
- BackgroundSmooth, neutral light gray gradient background with no visible props or text.
- Visible footwear (prop)Model is wearing light beige heeled sandals visible at the bottom of the frame.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.88 · w 0.32 · h 0.10 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with mild shadowing beneath the model's feet and faint shading that reveals fabric texture.
Colors
warm medium brown· dress main body- Back bodice shapeSleeveless back with a rounded neckline and a smooth, closely knit upper bodice that sits flush against the model's back.
Variants
5 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4812955 | Elyse Dense-Knit Dress - Copper/rust - X-Small | CA$395.00 | Yes |
| 4812956 | Elyse Dense-Knit Dress - Copper/rust - Small | CA$395.00 | Yes |
| 4812957 | Elyse Dense-Knit Dress - Copper/rust - Medium | CA$395.00 | Yes |
| 4812958 | Elyse Dense-Knit Dress - Copper/rust - Large | CA$395.00 | Yes |
| 4812959 | Elyse Dense-Knit Dress - Copper/rust - X-Large | CA$395.00 | Yes |