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Bouclé and Tailored Midi Dresses

Bouclé and Tailored Midi Dresses

by Self-Portrait

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Trend Summary

Offering a sophisticated and textured take on minimalism, these dresses blend classic tailoring with feminine details, creating a polished and modern look that feels both timeless and current.

Key Features

  • BouclĂ© fabric
  • Tailored midi silhouette
  • Structured yet feminine design

Featured In

Vogue
Harper's Bazaar
Who What Wear
ELLE

Product Specifications

Primary Fabric (Bodice)
Italian Tweed (e.g., 60% Wool, 25% Viscose, 15% Polyamide)
Secondary Fabric (Skirt)
100% Silk Organza, double-layered
Lining
100% Silk Habotai
Silhouette
Sculptural fit and flare
Length
Midi
Neckline
Exaggerated portrait collar
Sleeve Style
Long sleeves with hand-finished cuffs
Waist
Internally corseted, cinched waist
Skirt
Voluminous, structured organza skirt with a horsehair braid hem for shape
Closure
Hand-set snap buttons on the bodice and a concealed back zipper
Embellishments
Subtle, hand-sewn seed bead or pearl details along the collar edge
Hardware
Custom-designed, semi-precious stone buttons
Care Instructions
Dry clean only

Differentiation Strategy

This product justifies its premium positioning through the use of demonstrably superior materials like Italian tweed and pure silk organza and lining. It introduces couture-level details such as an internally corseted waist, hand-finished embellishments, and a more architectural silhouette with an exaggerated collar and structured skirt. This focus on artisanal craftsmanship and dramatic, sculptural form differentiates it as an investment piece rather than a trendy item.

Success Replication

This design builds on the foundational success of the reference by retaining the beloved two-texture, tailored midi concept. It keeps the cinched-waist silhouette that is proven to be flattering and desirable. The use of statement buttons is amplified through custom, luxurious materials, elevating a key feature of the original design into a true luxury element.

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