Self-Portrait
Pointelle Knit Midi Dress
This Self-Portrait Pointelle Knit Midi Dress is a fitted, unlined midi-length dress for women, crafted from a cotton-blend pointelle knit (65% cotton, 24% polyamide, 10% polyester, 1% spandex). It features a ribbed crew neck, front button placket with gold buttons, buttoned pockets, a matching belt with pearl buckle, a black neck bow with white rosette, and a scalloped hem; length is 48.5 inches (123 cm) from shoulder. The dress is intended for semi-formal and evening occasions and requires professional dry cleaning.
- Material
- cotton blend
- Gender
- female
- Style
- classic, romantic, slim-fit, vintage
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Color
Size
Specifications
Fitted midi dress in a cotton blend pointelle knit with golden button front, belted waist, and floral pin accent.
Pointelle knit, golden buttons, matching belt, crocheted rosette, buttoned pockets, ribbed trim
- Material
- cotton blend
- Style
- classic, romantic, slim-fit, vintage
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Additional Attributes
- golden button front closure
- contrasting ribbed trim
- belted waist with matching rigid belt
- pointelle knit construction
- ribboned floral pin with crocheted rosette
- unlined
- ribbed crew neck
- buttoned pockets
- fitted midi-length silhouette
- cotton blend fabric
- classic and avant-garde style blend
Product Insights
Self-Portrait’s Pointelle Knit Midi Dress ($695 CAD) is a mid-range occasion-ready knit alternative to the brand’s signature lace, crafted from a cotton-blend pointelle knit that reimagines lace for comfort and breathability while resisting runs better than traditional lace. The openwork knit vents body heat to prevent overheating and provides a flexible drape that hugs without restricting movement. Navy minimizes sheerness, though the knit remains slightly sheer. True to size with stretch, the dress needs no ironing and fits comfortably for all-day wear; its removable belt and detachable brooch allow two silhouettes (structured vs. relaxed) and transition from formal evening to relaxed daytime. Dry cleaning is recommended to protect the 1% elastane and prevent snagging; store folded to avoid shoulder stretch. Self-Portrait’s pointelle midi delivers effortless day-to-evening dressing with a durable, run-resistant construction.
Verified claims
- Versatility
- Dress works for multiple occasions without ironing and fits true to size.
- Knit design
- Cotton-blend pointelle knit reimagines brand's signature lace for comfort and breathability.
- Breathability
- Pointelle's openwork knit vents body heat, preventing overheating.
- Sheerness
- Navy color reduces sheerness but knit remains slightly sheer.
- Drape
- Openwork knit gives flexibility, hugging without restricting movement.
- Care
- Dry cleaning is recommended to avoid snagging from jewelry or washing.
- Lace legacy
- Pointelle midi serves as an occasion-ready knit alternative to Self-Portrait’s lace dresses.
- Durability
- Double-knit pointelle construction minimizes runs, making the dress durable for all-day wear.
- Fit
- True to size with stretchy knit for a comfortable, fitted silhouette.
- Silhouette
- Removable belt creates two silhouettes: structured or relaxed.
- Styling flexibility
- Removing the matching belt and detachable brooch shifts the dress from formal evening to relaxed daytime.
- Effortless dressing
- Navy pointelle knit needs no ironing, breathes for comfort, and minimizes sheerness – day-to-evening ready from the bag.
- Cleaning
- Dry cleaning protects the 1% elastane and prevents pointelle snagging.
- Storage
- Store the dress folded to avoid shoulder stretch from gravity.
- Run resistance
- The double-knit pointelle resists runs better than traditional lace.
- Brand positioning
- Self-Portrait pioneered the mid-range designer market with versatile, timeless designs.
- Price positioning
- CAD 695 places this dress in the middle of Self-Portrait’s $380–1,120 spring range.
- Sizing
- This knit dress runs true to size; no need to size up.
Product record
- Title
- Pointelle Knit Midi Dress
- Brand
- Self-Portrait
- Price
- 695 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a navy pointelle-knit midi dress on a model with short sleeves, a central button placket with white trim and gold buttons, flap pocket details, a waist belt with a pearl-like buckle, a black neck bow and white rosette, and a scalloped hem.
- SilhouetteForm-fitting midi-length dress following the model's torso and hips, falling to mid-calf with a straight vertical center line.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.86 (high) - Knit texturePointelle knit pattern visible throughout the dress consisting of horizontal textured bands and small eyelet details.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.12 · w 0.56 · h 0.72 (high) - SleevesShort sleeves ending above the elbow with a narrow white stripe near the cuff and a thin black edge.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.08 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.08 · w 0.16 · h 0.16 (high) - Center button placketVertical central placket trimmed in white running full length of dress with regularly spaced round gold buttons.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.08 · w 0.08 · h 0.76 (high) - Pocket detailsTwo horizontal faux flap pockets at hip level and two chest-level horizontal trim panels, each edged in white with a gold button accent.
4 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.30 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.30 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.30 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.05 (medium); x 0.58 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.05 (medium) - Waist belt and buckleFabric belt in matching navy wrapped at the waist with a decorative oval pearl-like buckle and a small belt loop.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.34 · w 0.12 · h 0.07 (high) - Neck ornamentBlack ribbon bow tied at the neck with a white rosette or flower at the knot, positioned over the collar.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.02 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high) - Hem detailBottom hem finished with a narrow scalloped edge visible at the skirt's lower edge.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.84 · w 0.52 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Model photographed against a plain light background in a full-length front-facing studio shot with even lighting and soft shadows on the floor.
- Shot compositionFull-length frontal studio shot of a model centered in frame, cropped slightly above the eyes and including feet.
- BackgroundEven light neutral background with subtle floor shadow beneath the model.
- Shoes as propModel wearing black pointed-toe heels visible at the bottom of the frame; shoes are separate from the dress item.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.88 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Lighting and image qualityEven diffuse lighting with no harsh highlights; image is sharp and high resolution for visible knit detail.
Colors
navy blue· main body#232642white· trim and placketgold· buttonsoff-white pearl· belt buckle and rosette- SilhouetteForm-fitting midi-length dress following the model's torso and hips, falling to mid-calf with a straight vertical center line.
- 02
Product
Close-up of the dress torso showing navy pointelle knit fabric with white ribbed trim, gold decorative buttons down a vertical placket, a navy fabric belt with a pearl-accented buckle, patch pockets with white trim, a black ribbon bow and a white pom pom at the collar, and black scalloped edge trim on collar and sleeves.
- Main fabricNavy pointelle knit fabric with repeating openwork zigzag and horizontal textured rows visible across the bodice and skirt area.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.56 · h 0.78 (high) - Vertical placketCentral vertical white ribbed trim forming a placket running down the front, punctuated by round gold decorative buttons.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.08 · w 0.12 · h 0.78 (high) - Gold buttonsRound gold metal decorative buttons with a raised center motif aligned down the white placket and on pocket flaps.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.10 · w 0.20 · h 0.70 (high) - Collar detailCrew neckline finished with white ribbed trim edged in a narrow black scalloped knit trim.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.02 · w 0.36 · h 0.16 (high) - Sleeve trimShort sleeves finished with a white ribbed band and a narrow black scalloped knit edging at the sleeve hem.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.28 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.12 · w 0.26 · h 0.18 (high) - Neck bow and pomBlack grosgrain-style ribbon tied in a short bow at the collar with a clustered white pom pom centered above the placket.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.04 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high) - Patch pocketsHorizontal front patch pockets trimmed with white ribbed bands and finished with a gold decorative button on each flap.
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.56 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.72 · w 0.16 · h 0.10 (medium) - Belt and buckleNavy fabric belt at the waist with a rounded buckle set featuring a ring of small pearl beads around a gold frame.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.56 · w 0.30 · h 0.14 (high) - SheernessPointelle knit shows small openwork holes revealing a hint of underlying skin tone where the fabric stretches over the body.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.20 · w 0.50 · h 0.60 (high)
Other
Studio product shot cropped to the model torso and upper arms against a neutral light gray background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Crop and framingImage cropped to show the model from the chin to the upper thigh on the left side, with the right arm bent and partially visible; head partially cropped at the top.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundUniform light gray background with no visible props or text.
- LightingEven studio lighting producing soft shadows and consistent color rendering across the garment and model skin.
Colors
navy blue· main knit body#1D213Bwhite· ribbed trim and placketblack· scalloped edge and ribbongold metallic· decorative buttonscream pearl· belt buckle pearls- Main fabricNavy pointelle knit fabric with repeating openwork zigzag and horizontal textured rows visible across the bodice and skirt area.
- 03
Product
Rear three-quarter view of a navy pointelle knit midi dress on a model, showing fitted waist, short sleeves with contrast trim, and scalloped hem.
- Overall silhouetteFitted knit midi dress viewed from the rear with a straight skirt that falls to mid-calf and a defined waist seam creating a slightly tapered waist and fuller hip line.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.64 · h 0.82 (high) - Knit patternAll-over horizontal pointelle knit pattern composed of repeating geometric eyelet stripes and textured ridges that create a subtle see-through effect in places.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.12 · w 0.56 · h 0.68 (high) - SleevesShort sleeves that fit close to the upper arm, ending with a narrow ribbed cuff featuring a white band edged by a thin darker stripe.
2 regions
x 0.27 · y 0.10 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.10 · w 0.15 · h 0.16 (high) - Neckline trimRibbed crew neckline with a visible white band and a narrow darker band directly adjacent to it.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.02 · w 0.30 · h 0.08 (high) - Waist detailHorizontal seam or waistband at natural waist level appearing as a slightly raised band in the same navy knit material.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.36 · w 0.40 · h 0.06 (high) - Hem finishLower skirt hem finished with a scalloped knit edge following the pointelle pattern.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.74 · w 0.56 · h 0.18 (high) - Visible fabric transparencySmall areas of open eyelet in the knit reveal glimpses of the model's skin tone beneath, especially along the back and skirt panels.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.28 · w 0.38 · h 0.50 (high)
Other
Studio shot with plain light background showing a standing model from the rear three-quarter angle; even soft lighting with minimal shadow and visible high-heeled shoes.
- Shot compositionFull-body studio photograph cropped with model centered and space above head and below calves; camera angle slightly above waist level producing a rear three-quarter perspective.
- BackgroundSmooth light neutral background with no props or visible set elements.
- Model poseModel standing with weight on one leg, one arm hanging naturally and the other hand resting near the hip, head turned slightly to the left.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.04 · w 0.62 · h 0.90 (high) - Footwear visibleBlack leather high-heeled slingback shoes visible on the model's feet.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.82 · w 0.40 · h 0.16 (high)
Colors
navy· main body#1B1E39white· cuff and neckline banddark trim· thin trim band#0A0D24- Overall silhouetteFitted knit midi dress viewed from the rear with a straight skirt that falls to mid-calf and a defined waist seam creating a slightly tapered waist and fuller hip line.