Stella McCartney
Fit-And-Flare Heavy Knit Dress
This Stella McCartney dress is a midi-length fit-and-flare style made in Italy from viscose piqué knit, with a rounded neckline, three-quarter sleeves and a fitted bodice that flows into a flared skirt. It measures 92 cm (36.25 in) in length, taken from the top of the shoulder on a size Small, and is designed as a single-piece garment for everyday or occasion wear. The label, founded in 2001, produces the piece without leather or fur.
- Material
- Luxurious viscose piqué knit
- Gender
- female
- Style
- minimal, classic, modern
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Color
Specifications
Minimalist fit-and-flare midi dress in luxurious viscose piqué knit, designed for elegant movement.
Luxurious viscose piqué knit, rounded neckline, 3/4 sleeves, midi length, fit-and-flare silhouette, airy skirt, made in Italy.
- Material
- Luxurious viscose piqué knit
- Style
- minimal, classic, modern
- Occasion
- work, business-casual, everyday
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Additional Attributes
- luxurious viscose piqué knit fabric
- heavy knit construction with sumptuous drape
- fit-and-flare silhouette
- body-skimming bodice
- airy flowing skirt
- midi length
- rounded neckline
- 3/4 sleeves
- minimalist design
- designed for movement
- made in Italy
- length of 92 cm (36.25 in) from shoulder in size Small
- timeless elegant aesthetic
Product Insights
83% viscose, 17% polyester piqué knit Take your usual Stella McCartney size; size up for a looser bodice Dry clean only; do not wash or bleach; lay flat to dry; iron with or without steam Midi length lands just below the knee on average frames Luxury price is flat across sizes; no upcharge for larger sizes
Verified claims
- fit
- Take your usual Stella McCartney size; size up for a looser bodice
- material
- 83% viscose, 17% polyester piqué knit
- fabric_structure
- Piqué texture adds breathability and body; absorbs moisture but is not quick-dry
- drape
- Fluid drape skims the body then flows into an airy skirt
- seasonality
- Three-season dress; warm for hot summer afternoons
- shape_retention
- More resistant to stretching than flat knits, but can still stretch over time
- crease_resistance
- Textured surface makes creases and light marking less visible
- care
- Dry clean only; do not wash or bleach; lay flat to dry; iron with or without steam
- care_rationale
- Water relaxes and distorts viscose knits; dry cleaning and flat drying preserve shape
- neckline
- Rounded neckline with a finished band
- sleeves
- Three-quarter sleeves end between elbow and wrist
- sleeve_behavior
- 3/4 sleeves may slide toward the elbow when reaching
- construction
- Fitted bodice with princess seams and a flared pleated skirt; no visible closures
- color
- Brown is the only colourway
- origin
- Made in Italy
- styling
- Wear mules and a bucket bag; layers smoothly under coats
- value
- Luxury price is flat across sizes; no upcharge for larger sizes
Product record
- Title
- Fit-And-Flare Heavy Knit Dress
- Brand
- Stella McCartney
- Price
- 1850 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 12 sourcesUses
Day-to-evening knit dress that layers smoothly
This fit-and-flare knit dress is described as transitioning from day to evening with ease, hugging the waist before flaring into a sweep that flatters movement. Its knit sits smoothly under light layers and coats, making it easy to wear across a day's plans.[2]
Effortless Layering
The dress knit sits smoothly under light layers and coats. It can also be layered with knitwear to produce a cohesive and textural finish for a city-ready look.[2]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Fit-And-Flare Heavy Knit Dress: Choose this if you want a minimalist fit-and-flare knit with a fitted bodice, defined waist, and soft pleated skirt that skims the body and moves easily from day to evening, with styling options the source author describes as sleek heels or boots and a tailored jacket. It is made in Italy from a dense matte knit of 83 percent viscose and 17 percent polyester, with three-quarter sleeves, a rounded crew neckline, and no visible closures or pattern. Note that while the listing calls the style midi length, image analysis shows the straight hem falling above the knee, and the measured 92 cm (36.25 inches) length applies to the SMALL size.[1,2,3,4,5] | Poplin Cropped Shirtdress: Choose this if you want a crisp, minimalist cotton-poplin shirtdress with an architectural, embellishment-free look: it is made of 100% cotton poplin with a point collar, three-button half placket, button cuffs, an oversized chest patch pocket plus hidden side-seam pockets, and a wide hem band on a raw hem. Choose it for a loose, cropped trapeze silhouette that hangs away from the body, falling to about 34 inches (86.5 cm) from the top of the shoulder, just above the knee, in white. It comes in sizes 38 to 44, and note that the loose A-line shape and lightweight poplin create visible volume rather than a fitted drape.[6,7,8,9] | Draped-Sleeve Fitted Midi Dress: Choose this if you want a fitted, mid-calf-length dress in a vivid solid blue that blends a close-fitting crew-neck silhouette with dramatic details, including short draped cape-effect sleeves and an open-back keyhole with a tie. It is made in Italy from a flowy acetate-viscose crepe (73% acetate, 27% viscose), with a hidden side zip and a centre-back slit for ease of movement, in sizes 36 through 46. Note that the form-fitting bodice and skirt sit close to the body, so the look depends on the size you choose.[10,11,12] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a knee-length fit-and-flare dress on a model showing a scoop neckline, three-quarter sleeves, a fitted bodice and a flared pleated skirt in a single solid color.
- Overall silhouetteFit-and-flare silhouette with a fitted upper bodice and a flared skirt that begins at the natural waist and ends above the knee.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.64 · h 0.74 (high) - NecklineWide scoop neckline with a visible neckline band of the same fabric and color.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.06 · w 0.34 · h 0.12 (high) - SleevesThree-quarter length sleeves that end between elbow and wrist with a narrow finished hem; sleeves are slim-fitting.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.15 · w 0.20 · h 0.23 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.15 · w 0.20 · h 0.23 (high) - Skirt constructionFlared skirt constructed with vertical soft pleats or panels creating gentle folds and fullness.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.34 · w 0.56 · h 0.44 (high) - Fabric appearanceMatte, densely knit fabric with a smooth surface and slight visible grain consistent with a heavy knit; no visible pattern or print.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.10 · w 0.40 · h 0.60 (medium) - HemStraight finished hem at the skirt edge that falls above the knee.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.68 · w 0.56 · h 0.08 (high) - Visible seamsPrincess or vertical seams apparent on the bodice that help shape the waist; seams are same color as fabric and lie flat.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.20 · w 0.32 · h 0.20 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot with a model on a plain white background; visible styling elements include model's hands positioned at the front waist and leopard-print high heels.
- Shot compositionCentered three-quarter to full-length frontal studio shot of a model cropped slightly above the top of the head and showing full legs to the feet.
- Background and lightingEven, bright white background with soft diffuse lighting that produces minimal shadows under the feet.
- Model handsModel's hands are clasped together at the front waist area, partially obscuring the center front of the skirt.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.42 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high) - Styling prop - shoesPointed-toe high heels with a leopard print worn by the model; shoes reach into the lower edge of the frame.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.80 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high)
Colors
olive brown· dress body#826D55- Overall silhouetteFit-and-flare silhouette with a fitted upper bodice and a flared skirt that begins at the natural waist and ends above the knee.
- 02
Product
Side view of a knee-length fit-and-flare knit dress on a model, showing a fitted bodice with three-quarter sleeves and a flared skirt with soft pleats; no visible closures on the visible side.
- SilhouetteFit-and-flare silhouette with a fitted upper torso and a flared skirt that begins at the natural waist and falls to above the knee.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.50 · h 0.63 (high) - Sleeve styleThree-quarter length set-in sleeves that are fitted along the arm and end between elbow and wrist.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.06 · w 0.18 · h 0.26 (high) - NecklineHigh, round neckline visible in profile with a smooth finished edge.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.02 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high) - Skirt constructionFlared skirt formed by several soft, evenly spaced vertical pleats or gores that create volume and gentle drape.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.28 · w 0.48 · h 0.36 (high) - Material appearanceDense knit fabric with a smooth, slightly textured surface and matte finish.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.08 · w 0.40 · h 0.50 (medium) - Waist seam/dartingVertical seam or dart lines visible at the side waist that shape the bodice into the skirt.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.20 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high) - Hem lengthStraight hem that falls above the knee with a slightly flared outline.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.56 · w 0.48 · h 0.15 (high) - Visible closuresNo zippers, buttons, or other closures visible on the exposed side of the dress.
Other
Model worn presentation on a plain white studio background with even diffuse lighting; leopard-print high heels visible; image framed as a full-body side profile crop from head to feet.
- Background and lightingUniform white background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows beneath the model.
- Model poseModel standing in strict side profile with left arm relaxed and hanging alongside the body, weight on the back leg.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.02 · w 0.60 · h 0.96 (high) - Shoe stylingPointed-toe high heels with a leopard print visible on the feet; shoes are part of the styling and not described as the product.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.76 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Image cropFull-body crop includes head, torso, legs, and feet; slight top crop near the crown of the head.
Colors
olive brown· dress fabric#826D55- SilhouetteFit-and-flare silhouette with a fitted upper torso and a flared skirt that begins at the natural waist and falls to above the knee.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a knee-length fit-and-flare dress in a solid olive-taupe color with three-quarter sleeves, crew neckline, fitted waist seam, and a flared skirt with soft vertical pleats.
- View and silhouetteRear-facing view showing a fitted bodice with a defined waist seam and a flared skirt that falls to just above the knee.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.76 (high) - Sleeve styleThree-quarter length sleeves that end between the elbow and wrist with a straight finished edge.
1 region
x 0.21 · y 0.12 · w 0.58 · h 0.21 (high) - NecklineShallow crew neckline visible from the rear with a narrow neckband.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.04 · w 0.36 · h 0.08 (high) - Skirt detailFlared skirt with several soft vertical pleats or fold lines starting at the waist and easing outward toward the hem.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.34 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high) - Fabric appearanceMedium-weight knit with a smooth, slightly textured surface and matte finish.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.76 (medium) - HemlineStraight even hem that sits above the knee across the back.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.62 · w 0.56 · h 0.14 (high) - Visible seamsVertical side seams and a horizontal waist seam are visible, with no visible back zipper or fastener.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.48 (medium)
Other
Studio shot with a plain light background showing the model from behind wearing leopard-print high heels; even studio lighting produces soft shadows beneath the feet.
- Shot compositionFull-body rear studio shot centered on the model, with ample white space around the subject.
- BackgroundSmooth uniform light background with no visible props or set elements.
- Footwear propModel is wearing leopard-print high-heeled shoes visible at the bottom of the image.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.72 · w 0.28 · h 0.22 (high) - Model hair and postureShort bob haircut visible from the rear and the model stands with arms relaxed at the sides and weight evenly distributed.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.00 · w 0.32 · h 0.10 (high) - Lighting and shadowsEven diffuse studio lighting with soft shadowing under the model's feet.
Colors
olive taupe· main body- View and silhouetteRear-facing view showing a fitted bodice with a defined waist seam and a flared skirt that falls to just above the knee.
Variants
4 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4641539 | Fit-And-Flare Heavy Knit Dress - Brown - X-Small | CA$1,850.00 | Yes |
| 4641540 | Fit-And-Flare Heavy Knit Dress - Brown - Small | CA$1,850.00 | Yes |
| 4641541 | Fit-And-Flare Heavy Knit Dress - Brown - Medium | CA$1,850.00 | Yes |
| 4641542 | Fit-And-Flare Heavy Knit Dress - Brown - Large | CA$1,850.00 | Yes |