Ascent Picnic Mini Dress

Name: Ascent Picnic Mini Dress
Brand: Zimmermann
SKU: sku242522878
Price: 1500.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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Product Insights & Style Tips

Zimmermann's Ascent Picnic mini dress channels a playful fit-and-flare with a paisley motif that feels both whimsical and refined. The fabric blends 55% linen with 45% silk for a breathable, luxe drape, with a contrast element in 100% polyester for subtle texture. A self-tie belt in 100% silk cinches the waist, finished with picot trimming. Short sleeves and a crewneck keep the look modern, while a concealed back zip preserves a clean, streamlined line.

The silhouette skims the frame and blooms into a buoyant skirt that moves with you. The self-tie belt lets you tailor the cinch, and the concealed back zip preserves the sleek profile. An under slip in 86% polyester and 14% elastane keeps the wear smooth and comfortable against the body. With those short sleeves and the crewneck, it transitions from daytime strolls to evening dinners, pairing with sandals or heels and a lightweight layer when temperatures shift.

Zimmermann leans into romantic, resort-ready codes, and the Ascent Picnic mini dress embodies that blend of whimsy and polish. The silk belt and linen-silk blend read as luxe, while the paisley print keeps the mood light and modern. Model is 5'10" tall and wearing US size 4.

Materials / Fabrication

Main fabric: linen-silk blend (55% linen, 45% silk) for breathable luxe drape
Print: paisley motif
Silhouette: mini dress with fit-and-flare shape
Neckline: crewneck
Sleeves: short sleeves
Closure: concealed back zip
Self-tie belt: 100% silk with picot trimming
Contrast texture: 100% polyester
Under slip: 86% polyester, 14% elastane

Recommended Care

Dry clean recommended to preserve silk and linen
If washing is necessary, hand wash cold with a mild detergent; do not wring
Lay flat to dry or hang dry away from direct heat
Light steam or use a cool iron with a pressing cloth; avoid direct heat on silk
Store on a padded hanger or folded in a breathable garment bag to maintain shape

Fit Notes

The dress offers a fit-and-flare silhouette with a defined waist thanks to a self-tie silk belt.
The fabric is a linen and silk blend with refined drape and breathability, with a textured contrast in polyester.
A concealed back zip preserves a sleek line, and an under slip of polyester with elastane smooths wear.
Short sleeves and a crewneck contribute to a modern mini length dress.

Styling Tips

Pair it with a sleek pair of heels to lengthen the leg line and balance the mini silhouette, aligning with the self-tie silk belt and clean back zip.
Carry a designer evening clutch to keep the look polished and let the paisley motif and luxe linen-silk drape take center stage.
Finish with earrings to add subtle sparkle without competing with the neckline.

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