Issey Miyake
Pleats Please Sleeveless Midi Dress
The Pleats Please Sleeveless Midi Dress by Issey Miyake is a calf-length, form-fitting dress made in Japan from 100% polyester with narrow vertical accordion pleats. It features a high crew neck, sleeveless design, and a slightly translucent mint/pistachio green finish. The lightweight, wrinkle-resistant fabric makes it suitable for travel, and care instructions specify machine washing in cold water with a mesh laundry bag.
- Color
- Apple Green
- Gender
- female
- Style
- bodycon, slim-fit, minimal, modern, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Color
Size
Specifications
Signature Issey Miyake pleated midi dress in apple green with form-fitting silhouette and high crew neck.
Form-fitting wrinkled knit, high crew neck, sleeveless, slightly translucent, Made in Japan.
- Color
- Apple Green · yellow-green
- Material
- Main material: 100% polyester
- Style
- bodycon, slim-fit, minimal, modern, classic
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Additional Attributes
- soft and stretch signature wrinkled knit fabric
- form-fitting silhouette
- mid-length hemline
- high crew neckline
- sleeveless construction
- slightly translucent finish
- made in Japan
- signature Issey Miyake pleating for freedom of movement
- iconic graphic movement aesthetic
- apple green color
- stretch fit for ease of movement
Product Insights
Issey Miyake’s Pleats Please Sleeveless Midi Dress, which he called his most valuable design contribution, features permanent mushroom pleats that resist wrinkles, rebound after washing, and emerge wrinkle-free from luggage. The paper-light, silky fabric with moderate sheen creates an architectural drape that moves with the body, expanding and contracting without clinging. The silhouette has remained unchanged since 1993, updated only with colors and prints. However, the 100% polyester knit retains warmth and feels clammy in high humidity, though the mint-green color reduces heat absorption. Fit is limited: sizes 1 and 2 differ only in length, with size 1 best for frames under 160 cm (US 0–2), and the pleats prevent any hemming or taking in. Care requires rolling along pleat lines to preserve structure, avoiding long-term hanging. Nude undergarments are recommended under the slightly translucent finish. This dress combines timeless design with modern convenience, offering a fluid, weightless silhouette that is both durable and packable, but demands specific fit and climate considerations.
Verified claims
- Design heritage
- Miyake called Pleats Please his most valuable contribution to design.
- Pleat innovation
- Permanent mushroom pleats resist wrinkles and rebound after washing.
- Travel convenience
- Buyers report permanent pleats keep it wrinkle-free in luggage.
- Pleating process
- Dress sewn 2.5–3 times finished size, then heat-set for permanent mushroom pleats.
- Fabric feel
- Paper-light, silky fabric with moderate sheen; pleats resist wrinkles when packed.
- Design philosophy
- Silhouette unchanged since 1993; updated with colors and artist prints.
- Fabric texture
- Fabric feels weightless and silky, with heat-set pleats that rebound after washing.
- Sheen
- Fabric has a moderate sheen that looks polished, not glossy.
- Comfort
- Mint-green color reduces heat absorption, but polyester retains warmth and feels clammy in humid conditions.
- Fit
- Sizes 1 and 2 differ in length only, not width; size 1 fits US 0–2 and is best for frames under 160 cm; no post-purchase alterations possible.
- Care
- Roll the dress along pleat lines to preserve structure; avoid long-term hanging which can pull the shape.
- Heat retention
- Buyers report mint green feels cooler than black during summer.
- Breathability
- Buyers report the 100% polyester knit feels clammy in high humidity but is comfortable in moderate heat.
- Wrinkle resistance
- Crushed in a suitcase, it emerges without a single wrinkle.
- Storage
- Store by rolling; packed, it remains wrinkle‑free.
- Alterations
- Pleats are heat-set post-sewing; the dress cannot be hemmed or taken in.
- Show-through
- Nude or skin-toned undergarments minimize visibility under the sheer fabric.
- Architectural drape
- Buyers describe the pleats as having a jellyfish-like fluidity and mesmerizing motion.
- Styling
- Style the dress with minimalist sandals and sculptural jewelry for a clean, modern look.
- Timeless design
- Permanent collection silhouette unchanged since 1993.
- Durability
- Machine washable; pleats rebound; packs without wrinkling.
- Elasticity
- Permanent pleats on 100% polyester expand and contract with body movement.
- Movement
- Buyers report pleats adjusting to stride and skimming without clinging.
- Design origin
- Originated from ballet, using Issey Miyake’s one-piece-of-cloth philosophy.
- Sheerness
- Nude undergarments are recommended to minimize visibility of the slightly translucent finish.
Product record
- Title
- Pleats Please Sleeveless Midi Dress
- Brand
- Issey Miyake
- Price
- 1075 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a sleeveless, calf-length dress with narrow vertical pleats, a high boat neckline, slight cap sleeves, and a straight fitted silhouette in a bright green color.
- Overall silhouetteCalf-length straight dress with a slim, column-like fit that follows the body's contours from chest to hem.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.08 · w 0.56 · h 0.82 (high) - Pleat textureUniform narrow vertical accordion pleats running continuously from the neckline to the hem across the front panel.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.10 · w 0.50 · h 0.74 (high) - NecklineHigh, wide boat neckline that sits close to the collarbone and is horizontally straight across the front.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.02 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve styleVery short cap sleeves formed by the continuation of the pleated fabric over the shoulders, leaving the arms exposed.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.10 · w 0.16 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.10 · w 0.16 · h 0.16 (high) - Hem detailStraight finished hem that falls to mid-calf with pleats continuing into the hem band.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.72 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric sheen and drapeFabric has a matte to low-sheen appearance and drapes closely to the body while holding crisp pleats.
- Visible logo or textNo visible printed or embroidered text or logo on the dress in this view.
Other
Studio product shot showing a model wearing the dress against a neutral light gray background, with visible shoes and soft directional lighting producing a faint shadow to the right.
- Model visibleFemale model visible from head to feet wearing the dress; hands relaxed at sides and face partially visible above the neckline.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 0.98 (high) - Footwear presentModel wears bright orange open-toe mules with block heels that are visible at the bottom of the frame.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.80 · w 0.28 · h 0.16 (high) - Background and shadowNeutral light gray seamless background with a soft shadow cast to the lower-right of the model.
- LightingEven studio lighting with minimal specular highlights, providing consistent illumination of the dress and model.
- Image crop and framingFull-body frontal crop centered on the model with small margins left and right and slightly more headroom above.
Colors
bright lime green· dress#9BC474- Overall silhouetteCalf-length straight dress with a slim, column-like fit that follows the body's contours from chest to hem.
- 02
Product
Side view of a sleeveless, vertically pleated midi dress in a bright lime-green color with a straight slim silhouette, crew neckline, and cap-style sleeves; hem falls to mid-calf on the model.
- Silhouette and viewSlim, straight midi dress shown in a side profile on a model with the dress falling to mid-calf; model faces right so the dress's left side is visible.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.42 · h 0.86 (high) - PleatingContinuous narrow vertical accordion pleats run from the neckline down to the hem across the visible side of the dress.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.08 · w 0.38 · h 0.78 (high) - Neckline and sleeveHigh crew neckline with a small cap sleeve that slightly covers the top of the shoulder; sleeve opening follows the pleat pattern.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.06 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (high) - HemStraight hem that ends around mid-calf on the model, pleats continue uniformly to the hem.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.70 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high) - Fabric appearanceFabric appears lightweight with a matte finish and consistent fine vertical texture from the pleats.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.12 · w 0.30 · h 0.60 (high) - Visible skin and fit at armholeArmhole shows a slim close fit against the model's upper arm with no visible underarm seam details.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.16 · w 0.12 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio product shot with neutral light gray background, soft shadow to the right of the model; model cropped slightly at the top of the head; orange heeled mules visible as styling props.
- Background and lightingSmooth, even light gray studio background with soft directional lighting from left producing a soft shadow cast to the right and slightly behind the model.
- Model cropModel's face is partially visible but cropped near the forehead; full body from shoulder to feet is visible except for the very top of the head.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.00 · w 0.84 · h 1.00 (medium) - Styling propOpen-toe orange heeled mules worn by the model are visible and rest on the studio floor; they appear as styling props and not part of the product.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.78 · w 0.28 · h 0.16 (high)
Colors
neon lime green· dress body#B3E38C- Silhouette and viewSlim, straight midi dress shown in a side profile on a model with the dress falling to mid-calf; model faces right so the dress's left side is visible.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a sleeveless, calf-length pleated dress in a bright lime green color with narrow vertical accordion pleats and a scooped back neckline.
- SilhouetteForm-fitting straight midi silhouette that follows the back and hips and ends at mid-calf.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.12 · w 0.44 · h 0.76 (high) - PleatingUniform narrow vertical accordion pleats covering the entire visible surface of the dress from neckline to hem.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.08 · w 0.46 · h 0.84 (high) - Neckline and shouldersShallow scooped back neckline with cap-style sleeveless shoulder coverage extending slightly over the shoulder line.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.06 · w 0.36 · h 0.16 (high) - HemStraight finished hem that falls at mid-calf, maintaining the vertical pleat pattern through the hem.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.68 · w 0.40 · h 0.24 (high) - Fabric appearanceThin, flexible fabric with a smooth matte finish emphasized by the fine pleats; fabric drapes closely to the body contours.
- Visible seams or fastenersNo visible seams, zippers, buttons, or other fasteners on the visible rear surface.
Other
Studio rear-fit product shot on a neutral light gray seamless background with the model wearing block-heeled sandals; soft even lighting with a faint shadow to the lower right.
- Shot compositionFull-length rear view of a standing model centered in frame against a uniform light gray background.
- PropsModel is wearing brown block-heeled sandals with orange straps which are visible at the bottom of the frame.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.80 · w 0.24 · h 0.16 (high) - Model featuresLong straight dark hair falling down the back and visible bare arms and legs.
2 regions
x 0.41 · y 0.00 · w 0.30 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.30 · y 0.20 · w 0.42 · h 0.34 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with a subtle shadow cast on the floor to the lower right of the model.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.86 · w 0.34 · h 0.12 (medium)
Colors
lime green· dress#ABDB84- SilhouetteForm-fitting straight midi silhouette that follows the back and hips and ends at mid-calf.
Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
2 threads · r/HerOneBag, r/isseymiyakeReddit users find Issey Miyake pleated dresses excellent for travel due to being lightweight and wrinkle-resistant, but note that black polyester versions can feel hot and cause sweating.
Positive about comfort, style, and packability; negative about heat retention in black polyester.
Themes
Use Cases
- Travel formal dress
- Summer dress
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Max Mara Pleated Maxi Skirt
Both recommended as elegant, wrinkle-resistant pleated options for travel.
Source Threads
Recommendation for pleated Issey Miyake dress as travel-friendly formalwear
What a fun challenge! How do you feel about pleats? I’ve had a lot of luck traveling with garments made out of pleated polyester. Super light, can look quite elegant, and I’ve never had wrinkle issues :) Some examples: https://www.harrods.com/en-ca/shopping/max-mara-pleated-maxi-skirt-19677012 https://us-store.isseymiyake.com/products/peanuts-dress-1
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Personal experience with Pleats Please dress: lightweight but warm in black
Depends on the colour and the piece for me. The pieces are so lightweight but I do feel the heat a bit more in my black pieces. I sweat a lot and the polyester definitely doesn’t help with that but I have been wearing all my pieces off and on so far this summer because most of them light and flowy.
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