Self-Portrait
Openwork Lace Point-Collar Dress
This Self-Portrait midi dress features a fitted point-collar silhouette in slightly stretchy openwork guipure lace over a removable slip lining, with a tonal belt and flared scalloped hem. Measuring 50 inches (127 cm) from the shoulder, it is designed for formal occasions such as weddings and evening events. Reviews note that the slip lining provides more coverage than expected, but sizing may run inconsistently and alterations can be challenging due to the lace fabric.
- Material
- Guipure lace
- Gender
- female
- Style
- romantic, classic, contemporary
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Color
Specifications
Romantic lace dress with sheer overlay, point collar, and flared hem.
Removable slip lining, concealed back zipper, adjustable belt.
- Material
- Guipure lace
- Style
- romantic, classic, contemporary
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Additional Attributes
- Complex delicate openwork lace
- Sheer overlay with removable slip
- Tonal point collar
- Tonal belt
- Elegant flared hem
- Slightly stretchy guipure lace
- Removable thin slip lining
- Fitted design
- Concealed zipped back closure
- Adjustable belted waist
Product Insights
Self-Portrait's Openwork Lace Point-Collar Dress is a 299.95 CAD navy/midnight-blue midi available only in sizes 6 and 8, both at the same price, currently out of stock. Its central promise is signature no-net-ground guipure: a bold graphic lattice with true open gaps, raised floral motifs, medium weight and bar-connected structure that holds a crisp high point collar, yields slightly at the tips, and gives a clean flared hem without ironing. The dress runs true to size but is not forgiving, so sizing up to the 8 is advised for those between sizes or fuller through bust or shoulders; the slight stretch of the guipure provides seated and moving give but not enough to size down, and the back-zip bodice will not expand when seated, making the seated waist the fit reference. The removable slip is the main tradeoff and versatility switch: it carries all opacity and modesty, disappearing under the sheer openwork in nude where white underpinnings would show, serving as comfort layer against chafing, but it can shift against lace and is replaceable if stained or pilled. Coverage is adjustable—slip in for a lined dress, out for a sheer evening look. The 50-inch midi and structured point collar read wedding-guest, church, garden or cocktail rather than bridal; the collar covers the décolletage and is styled with earrings, not a necklace. Design versatility supports workwear layered or occasionwear solo, never bridal, with Self-Portrait reworking lace for daytime and real bodies, and the signature guipure lineage behind the reissued Azaelea suggests cost-per-wear through proven styles. Tradeoffs are structural: cut guipure edges are fragile, a severed bridging thread can unravel adjacent motifs, and the collar's cut point tips are the most exposed fray-prone edges; alterations and hemming are specialist work, and shortening the midi trades away its 50-inch dress-code coverage. The dress uses expensive fabric where it shows rather than across every panel, can feel rigid over a long evening, and the openwork can chafe bare skin. Only sizes 6 and 8 in Navy/Midnight Blue are offered, both 299.95 CAD.
Verified claims
- Fit
- Runs true to size but not forgiving; size up to the 8 if between sizes or fuller through bust or shoulders.
- Stretch
- Slightly stretchy guipure gives just enough give to sit and move, not enough to size down.
- Price parity
- Size 6 and size 8 both carry the same 299.95 CAD price, so stepping up a size costs nothing.
- Variant options
- Two variants offered, both Navy/Midnight Blue; size is the only difference.
- Seated comfort
- The back-zip bodice holds its shape and won't expand when you sit — fit to your seated waist.
- Slip lining
- The openwork gives no coverage of its own, so the removable slip carries the dress's opacity.
- Coverage
- The slip is the modesty switch: in for a covered, lined dress, out for a sheer evening look.
- Skin-tone match
- The supplied nude slip disappears under the sheer openwork where white underpinnings would show.
- Slip care
- The removable slip is replaceable if it stains or pills, but can shift against the lace.
- Length
- The 50-inch midi suits church, garden and cocktail guest dress codes.
- Wedding guest
- Deep navy midi with structured point-collar tailoring reads wedding-guest, not bridal.
- Neckline
- The high point collar covers the décolletage and is styled with earrings, not a necklace.
- Lace structure
- The no-net-ground guipure reads as a bold graphic lattice with true open gaps.
- Surface texture
- The floral motifs sit raised and cast subtle shadows that shift with the light.
- Structure and drape
- Guipure's medium weight and bar-connected structure give a clean flared hem and maintain collar crispness without ironing.
- Collar
- The point collar stands crisp from the guipure's own threads, yielding slightly at the tips.
- Edge finishing
- Its cut edges are the fragile point: a severed bridging thread can unravel the adjacent motif.
- Durability
- The collar's cut point tips are the dress's most exposed, fray-prone edges.
- Lineage
- The openwork guipure is Self-Portrait's signature lace, behind the Azaelea reissued each collection.
- Cost per wear
- Proven styles stay in the line for years, reissued in new colourways and lengths.
- Alterations
- Guipure motifs cut cleanly, but openwork seams and scalloped edges make alterations specialist work.
- Design versatility
- Crisp collar and belt over bold openwork read workwear layered or occasionwear solo, never bridal.
- Daytime styling
- Self-Portrait reworked lace for day-to-day wear and cut it to move on real bodies.
- Fabric allocation
- Expensive fabric is used where it shows, not across every panel.
- Skin comfort
- The openwork can chafe bare skin; the slip is the comfort layer.
- Rigidity
- The self-supporting guipure keeps the dress crisp but can feel rigid over a long evening.
- Hemming
- Shortening the midi trades away the 50-inch length and its church, garden and cocktail cover.
- Size range
- Only sizes 6 and 8 are offered, and both Navy/Midnight Blue at the same price.
Product record
- Title
- Openwork Lace Point-Collar Dress
- Brand
- Self-Portrait
- Price
- 299.95 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 12 sourcesUses
Dialing coverage up or down with the removable cami lining
For occasions where you want less skin showing, the built-in cami lining can stay in; remove it when you prefer the open lace look instead. The guipure lace adds texture either way, so the same dress works across different comfort levels.[1]
Checking how revealing the lace dress feels in person
If you're wondering how sheer or risqué this Self-Portrait dress looks when worn, one shopper who tried it on reported that the cut-outs are less noticeable in real life than photos suggest, and that the built-in slip is quite thick rather than creating a nude illusion. She said she felt comfortable with the amount revealed, though another commenter had read the dress as more risqué. Comfort with the coverage is a personal judgment worth testing by trying it on yourself.[2]
Planning shoulder coverage for a ceremony
One wearer who tried on this dress said she would definitely cover her shoulders during the ceremony itself, citing her knowledge of UK weather. Keep in mind this is her stated plan for cooler-weather events, not a comment on how the dress actually performs with a layer added.[2]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Openwork Lace Point-Collar Dress: Choose this if you want a romantic, fashion-forward midi built from signature guipure lace: it pairs a fitted bodice and flared scalloped hem with a solid navy point collar, an adjustable belted waist, and short cap sleeves, and the sheer overlay reveals a removable slip you can adjust for coverage. One wearer found the cut-outs less noticeable in person and the slip quite thick, feeling comfortable revealing-wise, though some commenters had read the look as a tad risqué, so it suits someone at ease with semi-sheer lace. It measures 50 inches (127 cm) from the shoulder, is fully polyester (100%), and comes in Navy/Midnight Blue.[1,2,3,4] | Draped Lace Bust Dress: Choose this if you want a romantic, formally styled midi that the merchant describes as an update on baroque elegance, with sheer floral lace sleeves, a draped openwork bust adorned with crystals, jeweled bows, a beaded waistband, and an A-line pleated skirt over a satiny lining. It's a fitted cream dress with a sweetheart neckline, stand-up collar detail, small midriff lace cutouts, and a concealed back zipper, offered in sizes 4 through 14. Note that a wearer commenting online found the cutouts less noticeable in person but described the built-in slip as quite thick rather than creating a nude illusion.[2,5,6,7,8] | Guipure Embroidery Buttoned Midi Dress: Choose this if you want a feminine fit-and-flare midi in navy with all-over floral guipure embroidery, a pointed shirt collar, short scalloped sleeves, and a removable matching belt. Practical details include a removable full-length cotton lining, a front snap-button placket, and a side seam pocket, and the piece is cut in 100 percent ramie with sizes 4 through 14 listed in the Navy/Midnight Blue color. Note that open lace bands at the chest are semi-sheer and reveal skin beneath, which matters if you prefer more coverage.[9,10,11,12] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a navy openwork lace midi dress with a pointed flat collar, short capped sleeves, a narrow waist belt, and a flared scalloped hem; nude inner lining visible through the floral lace.
- SilhouetteFitted bodice through the waist with a flared skirt beginning below the hips, falling to a mid-calf length.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.64 · h 0.78 (high) - Fabric patternOpenwork floral lace overlay with distinct large flower and leaf motifs creating visible negative spaces.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.10 · w 0.60 · h 0.70 (high) - Inner liningNude/beige inner lining visible beneath the lace, providing contrast through the lace openings.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.20 · w 0.16 · h 0.25 (medium) - CollarPointed, flat shirt-style collar in a solid fabric matching the dress color, sitting around the neck opening.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.03 · w 0.20 · h 0.07 (high) - SleevesShort capped sleeves ending in a scalloped lace edge that follows the floral motif.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.14 (high) - Waist beltNarrow self-colored belt with a small rectangular covered buckle sitting at the natural waist.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.33 · w 0.24 · h 0.04 (high) - Hem detailFlared skirt hem finished with a scalloped lace edge that follows the floral pattern.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.70 · w 0.64 · h 0.22 (high) - Lace transparencyLace overlay creates semi-sheer areas against the lining and on lower skirt panels where lining is absent or less visible.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.48 · w 0.56 · h 0.36 (medium)
Other
Studio front-on product shot on a plain light background with a model wearing the dress; lower legs and shoes visible; even soft lighting with minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionFull-body front view centered in frame, model standing facing forward with hands at sides.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.00 · w 0.80 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundPlain light gray to white seamless background with no visible props or signage.
- Model and stylingModel wearing pointed-toe brown shoes with thin ankle straps; hands relaxed at sides.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.78 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft even lighting with minimal directional shadowing primarily under the hem and model feet.
Colors
deep navy· lace, collar and belt#252A4Bnude beige· inner lining- SilhouetteFitted bodice through the waist with a flared skirt beginning below the hips, falling to a mid-calf length.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a navy openwork lace dress showing a smooth point collar, floral lace overlay with scalloped cap sleeves, and a matching waist belt with rectangular buckle.
- Point collarSmooth, solid-fabric point collar in a deep navy, lying flat around the base of the neck.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.45 · h 0.12 (high) - Openwork floral lace overlayLarge-scale floral openwork lace covering the front torso; flowers and connecting mesh form a textured, raised pattern with visible gaps revealing skin underneath.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.12 · w 0.70 · h 0.70 (high) - Cap sleeves with scalloped edgeShort cap sleeves made from the same floral lace, terminating in a scalloped edge that follows the flower outlines.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (medium); x 0.68 · y 0.16 · w 0.26 · h 0.26 (high) - Waist belt and buckleMatching navy fabric belt around the waist with a rectangular buckle and visible metal pin in a silver finish; belt has stitched edges and a belt loop.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.62 · w 0.50 · h 0.12 (high) - Sheerness and underlying skinLace is sheer in places, revealing the model's skin tone through the openwork rather than a contrasting fabric lining.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.28 · w 0.36 · h 0.40 (high) - Dress texture detailRaised embroidered outlines on the lace petals and central tufted details in some flower centers creating a three-dimensional texture.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.22 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (high)
Other
Studio product shot cropped to mid-torso and head; model is turned slightly to the viewer's left against a plain light gray background with even, soft lighting.
- Shot compositionCropped close-up framing from just above the collar to the waist, showing part of the model's face, neck, and both upper arms.
- Background and lightingNeutral light gray background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal shadows on the product.
- Model visiblePortion of a model is visible including lower face, neck, and arms; skin shows natural texture and small freckles on the right arm.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.40 · w 0.20 · h 0.55 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.60 (high)
Colors
deep navy· lace overlay#1D254Adeep navy· point collardeep navy· waist belt#24244A- Point collarSmooth, solid-fabric point collar in a deep navy, lying flat around the base of the neck.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a mid-length navy openwork lace dress with a solid point collar, short sleeves, a thin matching waist belt, visible floral lace pattern over a nude lining, a central back seam and scalloped hem.
- Overall silhouetteRear-facing mid-length dress fitted through the waist with a flared skirt that widens below the hips into a scalloped hem.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.76 (high) - Lace fabric and patternAll-over openwork floral lace in a repeating floral motif; lace is see-through, revealing a lighter nude inner lining beneath in many areas.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.12 · w 0.56 · h 0.68 (high) - Point collarSolid fabric point collar in the same dark navy color, lying flat at the neckline with a visible rear neck closure.
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.04 · w 0.26 · h 0.07 (high) - Short sleevesShort cap sleeves made from the same lace, with the lace pattern continuing to sleeve edges.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.10 · w 0.47 · h 0.12 (high) - Waist beltThin matching navy fabric belt sitting at the natural waist, appearing to be a separate belt element rather than integrated seam.
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.36 · w 0.42 · h 0.04 (high) - Central back seam and neck closureVertical center back seam running down the dress; a short visible rear neck zipper or closure is present beneath the collar.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.02 · w 0.04 · h 0.30 (high) - Scalloped hemLower edge of the skirt finishes in a scalloped lace edge following the floral pattern.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.68 · w 0.56 · h 0.20 (high) - Inner lining colorNude or light-beige inner lining visible through the openwork lace in many panels.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.20 · w 0.40 · h 0.44 (high)
Other
Studio rear product shot on a plain light background showing a model wearing the dress; even soft lighting with minimal shadowing; the model is cropped full-body with heels visible.
- Shot compositionRear-facing full-body studio shot centered in frame, model stands on a neutral seamless background.
- Background and lightingUniform light gray to white background with soft, even lighting and faint ground shadow beneath heels.
- Visible propsModel wearing brown high-heeled shoes that are not part of the dress product.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.84 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high)
Colors
navy· lace, collar and belt#262943nude beige· inner lining#DBBCA3- Overall silhouetteRear-facing mid-length dress fitted through the waist with a flared skirt that widens below the hips into a scalloped hem.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Self-Portrait
White Lace Collared Midi Dress
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Reddit Insights
2 threads · r/femalefashionadvice, r/WeddingattireapprovalReddit users generally praise Self-Portrait dresses for their beautiful, event-worthy design and quality, though some note potential fit issues and suggest careful consideration for modesty at weddings.
Overall, users express satisfaction with the dress's appearance and quality, though some caution about sizing and appropriateness for conservative events.
Themes
Use Cases
- Event and wedding guest attire
Watch Out For
Source Threads
Wedding guest asks about red Self-Portrait dress appropriateness
To those who suggested it may be a tad risqué - in real life the cut outs are really not as noticeable and the slip underneath is really quite thick and doesn’t really create the nude illusion as some implied here. Well at least I felt comfortable in the dress when trying it on revealing-wise + I know the UK weather, so I’d definitely cover my shoulders during the ceremony itself.
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