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Lela Rose Floral Print Duchesse Satin Dress Size 16 BNWT RRP $2,535 Designer
Some pieces make you stand taller the moment you put them on. This is one of them.
This is a Lela Rose — and if you know the name, you already understand. The New York designer has dressed some of the most photographed women in the world, and her signature is unmistakable: sculptural tailoring, luxurious fabrication, and a quiet confidence that needs no explanation. The Open Neck Sheath in Vermillion is a perfect expression of everything the label stands for.
The colour alone commands attention. Vermillion — a fiery, luminous red-orange — is not a colour for the background. Layered over it, oversized abstract poppy-like florals in deep navy blue create a graphic, high-contrast print that is bold without being loud, striking without being shouty. The duchesse-satin silk blend gives it all a rich, low-luster sheen and a substantial weight that holds its shape beautifully — this fabric does not wilt, does not cling, does not disappoint.
The silhouette is where Lela Rose's tailoring mastery shows. A wide open-neck scoop frames the collarbones with quiet elegance — the kind of neckline that makes a statement necklace unnecessary and a bare neck feel intentional. Gently structured cap sleeves sit perfectly at the shoulder. Princess seams through the bodice cinch at the natural waist, creating an hourglass line without a single dart in sight. The sheath skirt contours smoothly over the hips and tapers toward the knee — polished, precise, and entirely flattering. At the back, a clean square neckline and a seamless concealed zip closure finish the picture without a single unnecessary detail.
- Tagged US 12; fits AU/UK 16 (EU 44); photographed on a standard size 10 mannequin
- Colour: Vermillion — vibrant red-orange base with deep navy abstract floral print
- Wide open-neck scoop neckline
- Gently structured cap sleeves
- Princess seams through bodice for hourglass silhouette
- Classic sheath skirt, knee length
- Clean square back neckline
- Concealed hook and zip fastening at back
- Back vent
- Partially lined
- Non-stretch fabric
- Shell: 70% Polyester, 30% Silk — duchesse-satin with rich weight and low-luster sheen
- Lining: 100% Polyester
- Care: Dry clean only
- Made in USA
- Style code: PF199382
- Condition: Brand new with tags. RRP $2,535. Please note the fabric has a few microscopic white slubs — natural weaving characteristics of the silk-blend manufacturing process, located on the front skirt, side bodice, and upper neckline. Entirely superficial and unnoticeable when worn. Please refer to photographs.
Measurements (taken flat):
- Bust: 96cm
- Waist: 80cm
- Length: 114cm
How to wear it: Navy pointed-toe pumps in satin or patent leather for a cohesive, classic cocktail look. Or minimalist nude strappy heels to let the dress carry everything. A navy satin clutch or gold metallic minaédiere at the hand. At the ears, delicate gold drop earrings — the open neckline is the jewellery; let it breathe. A slim gold bangle at the wrist, nothing more. This is a dress that does the work. Your job is simply to show up.
About Lela Rose: Founded in New York City in 1998, Lela Rose is an elite American luxury fashion brand that has built its reputation on bridging refined elegance with modern whimsy. Before studying fashion design at the Parsons School of Design, Lela Rose trained as a painter and sculptor — a background that permeates every collection. Her work is defined by vibrant colour, rich textures, and sculptural fabric structures; the duchesse-satin on this dress is a direct expression of that artistic sensibility.
Rather than chasing trends, the label focuses on handcrafted elements, hand-finished trimming, and considered textile selection. Her collections are carried by the world's most exclusive luxury retailers — Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Net-a-Porter among them. She has dressed Mindy Kaling, Jessica Alba, and the Princess of Wales. Finding a Lela Rose piece, brand new with tags, is a rare thing. This is one of those moments.
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