
Vivienne Westwood
Sunday Tartan Minidress
The Vivienne Westwood Sunday Tartan Minidress is a women's sleeveless mini dress with a corset-inspired fit-and-flare silhouette, tartan pattern, draped neckline, and pleated bodice and waist details. It is made in Italy from satiny recycled polyester taffeta, has a hidden back zip closure, and measures 82 cm (32.25 in) from the shoulder on size 40. It is intended as a social or eveningwear garment; the handbag and boots shown in images are props and are not included.
- Material
- Satiny taffeta made from recycled polyester
- Gender
- female
- Style
- party, punk, edgy, glam, heritage, flared
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Color
Specifications
Corset-inspired Vivienne Westwood mini dress in tartan recycled polyester taffeta with a fit and flare silhouette and draped neck.
Satiny recycled polyester taffeta, fit and flare silhouette, draped neck, pleated bust and waist details, hidden back zip closure, made in Italy, 82 cm length from shoulder.
- Material
- Satiny taffeta made from recycled polyester
- Style
- party, punk, edgy, glam, heritage, flared
- Occasion
- party, holiday-party, date-night, festival
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Additional Attributes
- satiny taffeta fabric woven from recycled polyester
- corset-inspired bodice referencing 18th-century high-society dressing rooms
- fit and flare silhouette with a defined waist
- draped neckline
- hidden zip closure at the centre back
- pleated details that flatter the bust and waist
- mini length measuring 82 cm (32.25 in) from the top of the shoulder
- tartan pattern with a smart punk flair
- structured taffeta that holds a sculpted shape
- made in Italy
- Vivienne Westwood archival design combining British classical motifs with irreverent punk elements
- sleeveless bodice construction
- part of the Vivienne Westwood designer collection at Simons
Product Insights
Sunday Tartan Minidress Vivienne Westwood 1495 CAD Main material is 100% recycled polyester; pocket lining and binding are 100% cotton True to size per house, but retailer advises sizing up for the close-fitting bodice Professional dry clean only: do not wash, bleach, tumble dry, or iron/press
Verified claims
- fit_and_sizing
- True to size per house, but retailer advises sizing up for the close-fitting bodice
- fit_and_sizing
- Non-stretch taffeta gives no give; ease comes from draping and pleating
- fit_and_sizing
- 82 cm from shoulder makes a true mini that sits mid-thigh on taller frames and just above the knee on shorter ones
- fit_and_sizing
- IT 36–46 convert to US 0–10 / UK 4–14, but the retailer cautions conversions vary by brand
- materials
- Main material is 100% recycled polyester; pocket lining and binding are 100% cotton
- materials
- No body lining; the taffeta is a single layer substantial enough to hold the fit-and-flare shape
- materials
- Satiny taffeta is crisp and slightly stiff, holding pleats and sculptural shape while still draping
- materials
- Buchanan tartan is woven into the cloth, not printed, so the check stays sharp across pleats and darts
- construction
- Draped neckline and pleated bodice flatter the bust and waist
- construction
- Hidden back zip per description; rear image shows a center-back zipper with visible track and square back neckline
- construction
- Gathered waist seam creates a short flared skirt with volume and movement
- design
- Corset-inspired design draws on 18th-century drawing-room styles and Vivienne Westwood's punk-Baroque DNA
- styling
- Tartan mini with shiny taffeta and corset-inspired bodice gives a punk-Baroque statement
- styling
- Best suited to parties, dinners, holiday events, and statement occasions rather than everyday office wear
- care
- Professional dry clean only: do not wash, bleach, tumble dry, or iron/press
- care
- Avoid direct sunlight and heat; protect the metal zip when cleaning
- durability
- Taffeta's slight stiffness helps it hold pleats and sculptural shape over time
- value
- At 1495 CAD, value rests on Vivienne Westwood design, Made in Italy production, and the tartan/punk-Baroque aesthetic rather than a rare fibre
- comparison
- Unlike wool-blend tartan Sunday versions, this polyester taffeta has no elastane and fits more rigidly
- variant
- Plaid is the only colourway across six sizes, all 1495 CAD and in stock, so the only meaningful choice is size
- construction
- Side slit pockets are lined in cotton, adding utility without disrupting the line
Product record
- Title
- Sunday Tartan Minidress
- Brand
- Vivienne Westwood
- Price
- 1495 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 4 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Sunday Tartan Minidress: Choose this if you want a corset-inspired, tartan minidress with what the brand describes as smart punk flair — a fit-and-flare cut with a draped sweetheart neckline, pleated full skirt, and a shiny taffeta look in recycled polyester, made in Italy. It fits true to size per the listing (the 5 feet 11 inch model wears a size 40), with the 82 cm length measured from the top of the shoulder on that size. Note the fabric needs careful handling: wash separately without bleach, avoid tumble drying and direct heat, and iron inside out or with a cloth.[1,2] | Drunken Midi Shirtdress: Choose this for an effortlessly undone structure, drawing from Vivienne Westwood's archival shirting and rendered in 100% cotton poplin. This design features an off-centre point collar and subtle gathered waist detail, resulting in an unpredictable silhouette; however, the exact mechanism creating the gathered waist is uncertain.[3,4] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
A short sleeveless tartan minidress with a fitted, wrapped bodice, sweetheart neckline, and a pleated skirt made from a slightly lustrous fabric in blue-dominant plaid.
- SilhouetteMini dress with a fitted bodice and a short, flared pleated skirt ending above mid-thigh.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.14 · w 0.64 · h 0.44 (high) - Neckline and strapsSweetheart-style neckline with narrow shoulder straps that sit near the edge of the shoulders.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.12 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high) - Bodice constructionWrapped/overlapped bodice panels creating diagonal tartan alignment at the waist and a slight gathered look where bodice meets skirt.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.20 · w 0.44 · h 0.16 (high) - Skirt detailShort A-line skirt with visible vertical and diagonal pleating creating volume and movement.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.30 · w 0.56 · h 0.22 (high) - Fabric finishSlightly shiny, reflective finish on the fabric producing highlights on folds and pleats.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.18 · w 0.56 · h 0.30 (high) - PatternTartan/plaid pattern composed of prominent blue panels with intersecting darker and warmer stripes running diagonally and vertically across bodice and skirt.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.18 · w 0.56 · h 0.30 (high) - Visible accessories heldModel holds a black handbag at her left side and wears black slouched boots; these are props and not part of the dress.
3 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.60 · w 0.20 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.36 · y 0.74 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.74 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio-fashion shot showing a full-body model on a neutral gradient background with soft directional lighting and subtle shadowing beneath the feet; image includes a handbag and boots as styling props.
- Shot compositionFull-body studio portrait centered vertically and horizontally; model faces forward with slight weight shift and one hand near waist.
- BackgroundEven light gray to off-white gradient backdrop with no visible set pieces or text.
- Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from above and front producing gentle shadows under the model and subtle highlights on fabric.
- Model presentFemale model wearing the dress; hair loosely styled with a few strands across the face.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.02 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (high)
Colors
vivid royal blue· primary tartan fieldbronze brown· secondary tartan stripes#54342Bnear-black· narrow dark lines in tartan- SilhouetteMini dress with a fitted bodice and a short, flared pleated skirt ending above mid-thigh.
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Product
Sleeveless tartan minidress shown from mid-thigh to shoulders; draped cowl neckline, wide shoulder straps, fitted waist with gathered flared skirt, glossy woven fabric with multicolor plaid.
- NecklineSoft draped cowl neckline that folds into the front bodice, forming a low scooped chest area.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.02 · w 0.52 · h 0.22 (high) - Shoulder strapsWide shoulder straps that continue from the cowl and sit flat against the shoulder, made from the same tartan fabric.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.02 · w 0.25 · h 0.18 (high) - Armhole and sleeveless cutDeep sleeveless armhole with the side of the bodice cut away to expose the upper torso and arm.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.12 · w 0.34 · h 0.24 (high) - Waist constructionDefined waist seam where the bodice meets the skirt; fabric is gathered into the seam creating soft fullness in the skirt.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.36 · w 0.76 · h 0.14 (high) - Skirt shapeShort flared skirt with visible gathers and a slightly rounded hemline giving a bubble-like silhouette.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.48 · w 0.88 · h 0.48 (high) - Fabric sheen and textureShiny, slightly crinkled woven fabric with a reflective finish that shows highlights across folds and pleats.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.10 · w 0.80 · h 0.75 (high) - Plaid pattern layoutLarge tartan checks composed of broad horizontal and vertical bands; on the bodice the pattern is placed on the bias creating diagonal-looking checks, while on the skirt checks read more vertically and horizontally.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.06 · w 0.80 · h 0.86 (high)
Other
Studio product shot cropped at mid-thigh and shoulders showing model wearing the dress; plain light gray background, even soft lighting with mild shadows, a silver pendant necklace and model's right hand resting on hip are visible.
- Shot compositionStudio crop showing torso and skirt of model from just above shoulders to mid-thigh, dress centered in frame.
- BackgroundSmooth neutral light gray background with even studio lighting and minimal visible shadow.
- Accessory visibleSilver chain necklace with a small pendant resting at the base of the neck; pendant is reflective and small.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.03 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high) - Model poseModel's right hand placed on hip, left arm relaxed and mostly out of frame; hair falls over the back and side.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.34 · w 0.34 · h 0.28 (high)
Colors
medium brown· brown checks#5C3423navy blue· dark blue checks#1C1A2Bbright teal blue· bright blue/teal checksblack· black grid lines#13152Blight tan· thin light tan stripe#DBA584- NecklineSoft draped cowl neckline that folds into the front bodice, forming a low scooped chest area.
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Product
Rear view of a sleeveless, fitted-bodice minidress with a gathered flared skirt in a glossy tartan fabric; center-back zipper and square neckline are visible.
- SilhouetteSleeveless minidress with a fitted, waist-defined bodice and a gathered, flared skirt falling above the knee.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.64 · h 0.60 (high) - Neckline and strapsSquare back neckline with relatively wide shoulder straps continuing from the front to the back.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.06 · w 0.52 · h 0.15 (high) - Center-back closureExposed center-back zipper running from the top of the bodice down into the waist seam; zipper track visible.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.06 · w 0.08 · h 0.32 (high) - Fabric finishShiny, slightly crinkled/taffeta-like finish that reflects light, giving the tartan a lustrous appearance.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (high) - Tartan patternBold plaid composed of wide and narrow vertical and horizontal stripes forming checks; pattern runs continuously across bodice and skirt with visible color shifts.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.64 · h 0.60 (high) - Waist seam and gatheringDefined waist seam where the bodice meets the skirt; skirt is gathered at the seam producing fullness.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.32 · w 0.44 · h 0.15 (high) - Visible hemStraight hemline on the skirt that appears slightly flared away from the body.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.42 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio rear-view product shot on a neutral light-gray gradient background showing the model from head to mid-calf; black slouchy heeled boots are visible and the lighting is even with soft shadows beneath the feet.
- Shot compositionFull-body rear-facing studio shot cropped near mid-calf, centered composition with the model standing and hands on hips.
- BackgroundSmooth light-gray to white vertical gradient background with no props.
- Additional apparel (not product)Model wears tall black slouchy boots with multiple buckle straps and stiletto heels; boots are visible but are not part of the dress product.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.68 · w 0.36 · h 0.28 (high) - Lighting and shadowEven studio lighting producing soft shadow under the model and mild specular highlights on the dress fabric.
Colors
bright blue· plaid bright blue checksdeep navy blue· plaid deep blue/navy checkswarm brown· plaid brown stripes#443334pale off-white· thin accent stripes- SilhouetteSleeveless minidress with a fitted, waist-defined bodice and a gathered, flared skirt falling above the knee.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Vivienne Westwood
Mini Sunday Dress
Variants
6 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4642320 | Sunday Tartan Minidress - Plaid - 36 | CA$1,495.00 | Yes |
| 4642321 | Sunday Tartan Minidress - Plaid - 38 | CA$1,495.00 | Yes |
| 4642322 | Sunday Tartan Minidress - Plaid - 40 | CA$1,495.00 | Yes |
| 4642323 | Sunday Tartan Minidress - Plaid - 42 | CA$1,495.00 | Yes |
| 4642324 | Sunday Tartan Minidress - Plaid - 44 | CA$1,495.00 | Yes |
| 4642325 | Sunday Tartan Minidress - Plaid - 46 | CA$1,495.00 | Yes |