Vanessa Bruno
Genova Sheer Puff Sleeves Dress
The Genova Sheer Puff Sleeves Dress is a short, airy dress with a square neckline and long sheer puff sleeves with elastic cuffs. It is made from fluid crepe voile in a cupro blend and fully lined through the body. The dress features an elastic waist, a slightly flared skirt, and a length of 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
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
- Vanessa Bruno typically runs true to French sizing; a size 36 corresponds to a US 4. A few reviewers recommend sizing up if between sizes. The listed 33.75-inch length likely applies to size 36, increasing about 0.5 inches 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 the dress on a hanger rather than folded and keep it clear of abrasive accessories, especially around the unlined sleeves, to preserve the matte-crepe finish.
- Pull-on design
- Elastic cuffs and waist enable pull-on dressing without buttons, zippers, or ties.
- Fabric comparison
- The cupro-rich shell drapes like silk, breathes like cotton, and resists static, giving the dress a liquid-like movement and luxury feel that separates it from polyester-blend puff-sleeve minis.
- Sleeve stain exposure
- The 100% viscose lining shields the main body from skin oils and sprays, but the unlined sheer sleeves are directly exposed, so perfumes and lotions should dry fully before wearing.
Product record
- Title
- Genova Sheer Puff Sleeves Dress
- Brand
- Vanessa Bruno
- Price
- 495 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 16 sourcesUses
A day-to-evening dress with delicate sheer sleeves
This short, airy dress is styled for wear from day to evening, with subtly sheer puff sleeves and a fluid line that create a silhouette described as both sensual and delicate. The body is lined for added opacity, and a tie at the waist gives a defined shape. According to the brand, the dress can be dry cleaned.[1,2,3,4]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Genova Sheer Puff Sleeves Dress: Choose this if you want a short, airy black dress with sheer long puff sleeves, a square neckline and a smocked elastic waist that the retailer describes as fitting day-to-evening occasions. The body is fully lined for opacity in a fluid crepe voile of 58 percent viscose and 42 percent cupro, with a slightly flared gathered skirt and a sheer outer hem, and it comes in sizes 36 to 42. Note it requires delicate care: it cannot be machine washed or tumble dried and must be dry cleaned.[1,2,4,5,6] | Ermione Ruffled Crossover Dress: Choose this if you want a romantic sleeveless midi in red with pronounced double-layer ruffles at the shoulders, a crossover deep V-neck bodice, a fitted stitched waistband with a side-tie sash, and a full gathered skirt with a front-overlap slit. It is made of a crisp, matte poplin in a 55 percent lyocell and 45 percent cotton blend with a 100 percent cotton lining and falls about 48.5 inches (123 cm) from the shoulder. Note the cut is fitted, so the brand advises sizing up if you are between sizes; it comes in sizes 36 to 44.[7,8,9,10,11] | Cléopâtre Draped Strapless Midi Dress: Choose this if you want a strapless, fitted midi dress with controlled draping, side gathering, a crossover skirt and a front slit in an all-over floral print on a red background, a look the brand describes as glamorous and modern. The brand states this model runs large, so if you are between two sizes it advises choosing the larger size; it is offered in pink in sizes 38, 40 and 42. Note that it requires hand washing at a maximum of 40 degrees Celsius and cannot be tumble dried, and the listing and brand pages give differing fabric compositions (97% cotton with 3% spandex versus 55% lyocell with 45% cotton).[12,13,14,15,16] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
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 region
x 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 regions
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 0.60 · y 0.88 · w 0.30 · h 0.10 (medium)
Colors
deep black· dress fabric#0E0D0D- NecklineWide square neckline with gathered fabric around the chest forming soft vertical folds
- 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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- NecklineShallow scooped neckline with a narrow fabric band finishing the edge, neckline sits just above the collarbones.
- 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 regions
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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- Overall silhouetteShort above-knee dress shown from the rear with a loose blouson bodice that meets a gathered waist and a flared skirt.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Vanessa Bruno
Genova Dress Viscose Blend Bright blue , Vanessa Bruno
Variants
4 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4703191 | Genova Sheer Puff Sleeves Dress - 36 | CA$199.95CA$495.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4703192 | Genova Sheer Puff Sleeves Dress - 38 | CA$199.95CA$495.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4703193 | Genova Sheer Puff Sleeves Dress - 40 | CA$199.95CA$495.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4703194 | Genova Sheer Puff Sleeves Dress - 42 | CA$199.95CA$495.00 | Out of Stock |