Genova sheer puff sleeves dress product image (primary)
Front view of a short black sheer dress with square neckline, long sheer puff sleeves, a smocked waist, and a short gathered skirt with a sheer overlay.

Vanessa Bruno

Genova Sheer Puff Sleeves Dress

CA$99.95CAD
Out of Stock

This Genova dress by Vanessa Bruno is a short, fluid crepe voile piece in a cupro blend, fully lined through the body. Key features include sheer puff sleeves with elastic cuffs, a square neckline, an elastic waist, and a slightly flared silhouette. It measures 33.75 inches (86 cm) from the top of the shoulder.

Material
Fluid crepe voile in a cupro blend
Gender
female
Style
casual, classic, romantic, smart-casual
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses

Size

36384042

Specifications

Short and airy dress with subtle sheer puff sleeves, square neckline, elastic waist, and slightly flared silhouette, offering a romantic Parisian feel from day to evening.

Fluid crepe voile cupro blend fabric, fully lined body, puff sleeves with elastic cuffs, elastic waist, slightly flared style.

Material
Fluid crepe voile in a cupro blend
Style
casual, classic, romantic, smart-casual
Occasion
everyday, date-night
Gender
female
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses

Additional Attributes

  • Short and airy silhouette
  • Subtle sheerness of sleeves
  • Fluid crepe voile fabric in a cupro blend
  • Fully lined body
  • Square neckline
  • Puff sleeves with elastic cuffs
  • Elastic waist
  • Slightly flared hem
  • Day-to-evening versatility
  • Parisian aesthetic
  • Timeless, chic, and casual style
  • Comfort and romance combined

Product Insights

The Genova Sheer Puff Sleeves Dress by Vanessa Bruno, out of stock at 495 CAD but available at 199.95 CAD sale, undercuts comparable puff-sleeve minis from Sandro, Isabel Marant, and Ganni. Its shell, a 58% viscose/42% cupro blend, is hypoallergenic and anti-static with a matte finish, while the fully lined body prevents sheerness and the unlined sheer puff sleeves create a deliberate contrast. Elastic cuffs and waist enable pull-on dressing, but the non-stretch shell means fit relies solely on elastic stretch at the natural waist. The cupro-viscose fabric is stain-prone and requires dry cleaning only; iron at 110°C when damp, avoid abrasive bags and let perfumes dry before wearing to prevent permanent stains or shine. Store on a hanger and ease on carefully to preserve the elastic waist.

Verified claims

Sale price
At 199.95 CAD sale, it undercuts comparable puff-sleeve minis from Sandro, Isabel Marant, and Ganni.
Material
58% viscose/42% cupro shell is hypoallergenic and anti-static, with a matte finish.
Construction
Fully lined body prevents sheerness while elastic cuffs and waist allow pull-on dressing.
Sizing
French sizing (36=US4); length varies ~0.5 per size.
Waist fit
Elastic waist at natural waist; shell does not stretch.
Sleeve cuffs
Elastic cuffs secure puff sleeves without buttons or ties.
Sheer sleeve design
Fully lined body, unlined sheer puff sleeves create deliberate sheer contrast.
Sheer aesthetic
Cupro crepe sleeves are semi-transparent in natural light with a matte finish.
Practicality
Cupro blend is anti-static, hypoallergenic, but stain-prone; iron at 110°C to restore.
Waist design
Elastic waistband with no tie; fit relies solely on elastic stretch.
Care & durability
Dry clean only; friction and oils can cause permanent stains or shine.
Fabric stretch
Non-stretch cupro-viscose shell; elastic waist provides flexibility.
Cleaning & ironing
The fabric requires dry cleaning and can be ironed at 110°C when damp.
Stain & shine prevention
Prevent stains and shine by avoiding abrasive bags and allowing perfumes to dry before wearing.
Storage & handling
Store on a hanger and ease the dress on carefully to avoid wrinkles and preserve the elastic waist.
Pull-on design
Elastic cuffs and waist enable pull-on dressing without buttons, zippers, or ties.

Product record

Title
Genova Sheer Puff Sleeves Dress
Brand
Vanessa Bruno
Price
495 CAD
Availability
Out of stock

Image Analysis

3 images
Genova sheer puff sleeves dress product image (primary)
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Product

Front view of a short black sheer dress with square neckline, long sheer puff sleeves, a smocked waist, and a short gathered skirt with a sheer overlay.

  • NecklineWide square neckline with gathered fabric around the chest forming soft vertical folds
    1 regionx 0.27 · y 0.04 · w 0.46 · h 0.12 (high)
  • SleevesLong sheer puff sleeves that are semi-transparent with visible vertical crepe-like texture and elasticized cuffs creating a gathered wrist
    2 regionsx 0.16 · y 0.08 · w 0.20 · h 0.46 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.08 · w 0.16 · h 0.46 (high)
  • Smocked waistWide smocked elastic waistband sitting at natural waist, creating a blouson effect above and gathered skirt below
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.34 · w 0.44 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Skirt constructionShort gathered skirt with a sheer overlay hem that is slightly flared and shows an opaque lining underneath ending above mid-thigh
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.44 · w 0.56 · h 0.22 (high)
  • Fabric textureLightweight crinkled or crepe-like fabric with visible vertical fine pleats or ribs on bodice and sleeves
    1 regionx 0.24 · y 0.06 · w 0.52 · h 0.60 (high)
  • Cuffs detailElasticized wrist cuffs creating a small gathered ruffle at the sleeve end
    1 regionx 0.66 · y 0.44 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (high)
  • Visible hemsSheer outer hem is slightly longer than inner lining producing a visible transparent band at skirt edge
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.62 · w 0.56 · h 0.06 (high)

Other

Studio product shot showing a model wearing the dress against a light gray seamless background; model wears black strappy flat sandals and stands facing front with slight weight shift to one leg. Soft diffuse lighting with subtle shadow on floor to the right of model.

  • Model poseModel shown standing full body, front view with left hand resting near hip and right arm relaxed, legs visible down to feet
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.00 · w 0.76 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Shoes visibleBlack strappy flat sandals are visible on the model's feet
    1 regionx 0.35 · y 0.85 · w 0.30 · h 0.12 (high)
  • BackgroundUniform light gray seamless background with even studio lighting
  • Lighting and shadowSoft diffuse lighting with a subtle shadow on the floor to the right side of the image
    1 regionx 0.60 · y 0.88 · w 0.30 · h 0.10 (medium)

Colors

deep black· dress fabric#0E0D0D
Genova sheer puff sleeves dress product image 2
02

Product

Upper-front view of a black dress showing sheer voluminous puff sleeves, a scooped neckline, gathered pleated bodice, and a smocked elastic waistband.

  • NecklineShallow scooped neckline with a narrow fabric band finishing the edge, neckline sits just above the collarbones.
    1 regionx 0.33 · y 0.05 · w 0.48 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Bodice textureVertically crinkled, tightly gathered pleated fabric across the front bodice creating a soft bloused effect.
    1 regionx 0.25 · y 0.18 · w 0.50 · h 0.35 (high)
  • Smocked waistbandWide smocked elastic waistband with horizontal gathered stitching that cinches the dress at the waist.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.42 · w 0.45 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Left sleeve constructionLarge voluminous long sleeve made from semi-sheer, crinkled lightweight fabric with visible fold lines and soft rounded silhouette.
    1 regionx 0.02 · y 0.15 · w 0.45 · h 0.60 (high)
  • Right sleeve visible portionRight sleeve also voluminous and semi-sheer; only the upper and inner arm area is visible at the image right edge.
    1 regionx 0.60 · y 0.16 · w 0.38 · h 0.45 (high)
  • Fabric opacity contrastBodice fabric appears more opaque where layered or gathered; sleeves are noticeably more translucent, revealing a faint silhouette of the arm beneath.
    1 regionx 0.02 · y 0.15 · w 0.96 · h 0.60 (medium)
  • Lower skirt visibleTop portion of the skirt shows the same vertically crinkled pleated fabric extending downward from the smocked waist.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.52 · w 0.60 · h 0.42 (high)

Other

Studio crop showing the model from upper torso to upper skirt against a neutral light grey background with even soft lighting; model's lower face and neck are partially visible.

  • Shot compositionCropped studio portrait framing the model from just above the mouth to the upper skirt, centered on the garment's torso and sleeves.
  • BackgroundUniform light grey background with no visible props or text.
  • Model visible featuresPartial view of model's lower face, neck, and right shoulder; hair is straight and dark, falling behind the shoulder.
    1 regionx 0.42 · y 0.00 · w 0.50 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Lighting and shadowsSoft, even studio lighting with faint shadows inside sleeve folds and under the smocked waist, no hard specular highlights.

Colors

deep black· main fabric#0E0D0E
Genova sheer puff sleeves dress product image 3
03

Product

Rear view of a short black sheer dress with long sheer puff sleeves, gathered back yoke, blouson bodice and a gathered skirt with a sheer hem.

  • Overall silhouetteShort above-knee dress shown from the rear with a loose blouson bodice that meets a gathered waist and a flared skirt.
    1 regionx 0.19 · y 0.08 · w 0.62 · h 0.67 (high)
  • Back neckline and yokeRounded scooped back neckline with gathered fabric forming a wide back yoke across the shoulders.
    1 regionx 0.26 · y 0.06 · w 0.48 · h 0.14 (high)
  • Sleeve constructionLong sheer sleeves that are semi-transparent, full through the arm and gathered at the cuff creating a slight puff effect.
    2 regionsx 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.23 · h 0.46 (high); x 0.59 · y 0.08 · w 0.23 · h 0.46 (high)
  • Bodice textureVertically pleated or finely gathered sheer fabric on the back of the bodice producing soft vertical folds.
    1 regionx 0.29 · y 0.14 · w 0.42 · h 0.32 (high)
  • Waist and skirtElastic or gathered waist seam creating a bloused top and a gathered A-line skirt that ends above the knee; skirt has a sheer outer layer with a visible narrow hem.
    1 regionx 0.27 · y 0.38 · w 0.46 · h 0.32 (high)
  • Sheer skirt hem detailLower edge of the skirt shows a sheer outer layer with a slightly darker narrow rolled or bound hem and a lighter inner lining visible above the knees.
    1 regionx 0.31 · y 0.57 · w 0.38 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Visible seams and gathersMultiple small gathers and stitch lines around the neckline, shoulder seams and waist are visible where fabric is gathered.
    1 regionx 0.26 · y 0.06 · w 0.52 · h 0.44 (high)
  • Styling elements visibleModel wearing simple strappy sandals and standing with hands near sides; sandals are not part of the product assessment.
    1 regionx 0.44 · y 0.72 · w 0.25 · h 0.24 (high)

Other

Studio shot showing a full-body rear view on a neutral light gray background with even lighting and soft shadow beneath the model.

  • Shot compositionFull-body rear-facing studio photograph centered vertically, model stands slightly left of center facing away from camera.
  • Background and lightingSmooth uniform light gray background with soft diffuse lighting and a faint shadow cast on the floor to the right of the model.
  • Image qualityHigh-resolution image with clear detail and natural color rendering, no visible noise or compression artifacts.

Colors

black· dress body and sleeves#0E0D0D

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/women-designer/dresses/short/genova-sheer-puff-sleeves-dress--9047-29826206?colourId=0
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