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Clarisse 62116 Beaded Illusion Corset Trumpet Gown
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Description
About the Dress: Clarisse 62116
Clarisse 62116 is a long, fully embellished trumpet gown built for prom, pageant competitions, and formal gala events. The bodice is covered in floral sequin and bead embroidery over a sheer illusion mesh base, with visible boning channels running through the corset construction for a sculpted, supported fit. Thin spaghetti straps cross over a dramatically open back, and the scoop neckline keeps the front refined while the back does the talking. The skirt flows into four to five tiers of tulle ruffles that sweep the floor, with a high front slit cut through the layers for movement and visual impact.
Fit & Silhouette
Clarisse 62116 follows a fitted fitted-to-trumpet silhouette — it hugs the body closely through the torso and hips, then releases into the tiered ruffle skirt at the knee. The built-in boning holds the bodice firmly in place without needing a strapless fit, so you stay secure even when dancing. The corset construction is structured enough to be worn without additional shapewear for most body types. The high front slit gives you full range of motion in the skirt. This gown runs true to Clarisse sizing; we recommend measuring your bust, waist, and hips and comparing directly to the designer's size chart before ordering.
Fabric & Detail
The bodice fabric is a sheer illusion mesh base layered with dense floral sequin and bead embroidery — the embellishment covers the entire bodice from the neckline down to the hip. Boning channels are sewn directly into the corset lining. The skirt is constructed from multiple tiers of flowing tulle, giving the ruffles their volume and lightweight movement. The crisscross spaghetti straps at the back are part of the structural design rather than decorative detail, and they expose nearly the entire back from neck to below the waist.
Key Features
Scoop neckline with sheer illusion corset bodice and visible boning channels. Full-coverage floral sequin and bead embroidery on the bodice. Four to five tiered tulle ruffle skirt. High front slit through the skirt tiers. Open crisscross spaghetti strap back. Fitted fitted-to-trumpet silhouette. Floor-length. Available in Deep Purple and Fuchsia.
Style & Occasion
Clarisse 62116 is designed for prom, pageant competitions, formal galas, and evening events where a dramatic entrance is the goal. The combination of a heavily embellished corset bodice and a tiered ruffle skirt makes this gown a natural fit for pageant stages and prom courts alike. Deep Purple photographs with rich jewel-tone depth and reads as bold and dramatic under event lighting. Fuchsia is a vivid, warm pink that stands out in group photos and under stage lighting. Pair with strappy heeled sandals, minimal jewelry to let the embellishment lead, and a small clutch. As a wedding guest, this gown suits evening and black-tie receptions best, where its open back and high slit complement a formal atmosphere. Marlas Fashions is an authorized Clarisse retailer, and every gown is inspected before it ships from our Los Angeles or New York warehouse.
Size & fit
- Fitted (mermaid, corset). Bust, waist and hips all matter. Go by your largest measurement.
- Length: Long
- Neckline: Scoop
- Details: Beaded, Embroidery, Open Back, Ruffles
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- Arrives in 7–12 business days, or 4–6 with Express (+$35).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, and this is one of the most common questions we get for statement gowns like Clarisse 62116. Because this gown is available in Deep Purple and Fuchsia, there are a few practical ways to coordinate a group look.
If you want your whole court or group in the same style, the easiest path is to order all dresses in the same colorway at the same time. Dye lots can vary slightly from one production run to the next, so ordering together from a single shipment gives you the closest color match. If your group wants complementary rather than identical looks, Deep Purple and Fuchsia actually pair well as a duo — one creates a jewel-tone anchor while the other adds warmth and contrast.
For courts with a designated lead color (common in quinceañera courts and prom royalty setups), Clarisse 62116 works well as the featured gown for the lead while court members wear a coordinating solid or simpler silhouette in the same palette.
Timing is the most important factor for group orders. Clarisse 62116 ships in 7 to 12 business days under standard lead times, and rush options are available if your event is coming up fast. To make sure every dress in your group arrives on schedule and in consistent sizing, we strongly recommend placing all orders at once. If one person in the group needs a size that's sold out, contact us immediately so we can check availability across our Los Angeles and New York warehouses rather than have you wait on separate restock timelines.
If your court or group has any specific coordination questions — matching color across sizes, confirming availability of multiples, or working out a rush timeline — reach out before you order. We can often check warehouse stock across both locations and confirm what's physically on hand before you commit. Group orders with more than four or five dresses may also qualify for priority handling.
The best way to sort any of this out quickly is to text or WhatsApp our concierge team at +1 416-536-2956 (text) or +1 213-868-3131 (WhatsApp). We can pull inventory counts, confirm color consistency across sizes, and help you build a coordination plan that works for your whole group and your event date.
Clarisse 62116 is a structured corset gown with built-in boning, which means the fit is more precise than an unstructured dress. The bodice is firm and holds its shape, so getting the measurements right matters more here than it does on a flowy or stretchy style.
The general guidance for this gown is to measure your full bust, natural waist, and fullest hip point and compare those numbers directly to Clarisse's published size chart. This gown is cut close through the torso and hips — it follows a fitted fitted-to-trumpet silhouette, so there is very little ease built into the bodice or hip seam.
A few common fit situations:
If you are between sizes, size up rather than down. A corset bodice with boning can be taken in by a tailor without changing the structure, but letting out a boned bodice is much harder and sometimes not possible depending on seam allowance.
If your hips are proportionally larger than your bust, size to your hips. The bodice can be adjusted; the hip seam is the limiting factor in a fitted fitted cut.
If you are petite or shorter than 5'6", the hem will likely need to be taken up. The gown is designed for approximately a 3.5 to 4 inch heel at standard length. A skilled tailor can hem tiered tulle ruffles, though it takes more time and precision than hemming a plain skirt — budget for that in your timeline.
If you are taller than 5'9", the gown may hit exactly at the floor without alteration, or you may need to wear a lower heel to avoid the hem dragging.
The corset boning means you typically do not need shapewear underneath — the structure of the bodice does that work. A low-back adhesive solution or fashion tape along the strap edges is usually all you need for undergarments.
If you have any specific body proportion questions or want a second opinion on which size to order based on your measurements, our team can help — just reach out before you place your order.
Clarisse 62116 is built for high-impact formal events. The combination of a fully embellished corset bodice, open crisscross back, high front slit, and tiered ruffle skirt puts this gown firmly in prom, pageant, gala, and formal evening territory.
Prom and formal dances are the most natural fit. The silhouette photographs beautifully and holds up on a dance floor thanks to the boned bodice and the movement the ruffle skirt provides through the slit.
Pageant competitions are another strong match. This gown qualifies under pageant styling standards — the bodice is fully embellished from neckline to hip, the silhouette is dramatic, and the overall look reads as stage-ready.
Formal galas and evening events work well if your event has a black-tie or formal dress code. The floor-length cut and beaded bodice meet that standard comfortably.
As a wedding guest, the open back and high front slit make it best suited to evening or black-tie receptions where dramatic formal gowns are welcome. The open back, high front slit, and overtly dramatic styling make it better suited to events where you are a featured participant rather than a guest. It is also not a fit for semi-formal or cocktail-coded events — the length and embellishment level are squarely formal.
The built-in boning in the corset bodice provides structured support through the bust and torso without needing a separate bra. Most people wearing this gown skip the bra entirely and rely on the boning and the fitted bodice construction to hold everything in place.
For the back, the crisscross spaghetti straps create the primary anchor, and the open-back design means a standard bra is not compatible. If you want additional security along the strap edges, fashion tape applied to the inner edge of the straps works well and is easy to remove without damaging the fabric.
For the lower half, the tulle ruffle skirt has enough volume that a slip is generally not needed. The high front slit means the lining of the skirt is visible when you walk or sit, so wear undergarments in a neutral tone that blends with your dress color.
Shapewear is optional. The corset boning already smooths and shapes the torso, so most people find additional shapewear either unnecessary or uncomfortable layered under a boned bodice. If you prefer the security of a smoothing layer, choose a low-back option with no straps that would be visible through the open back.
Alterations are common with this style, and the most frequent one is hemming the length. Clarisse 62116 is designed for approximately a 3.5 to 4 inch heel at standard length. If you are shorter than 5'6" or plan to wear a lower heel, you will almost certainly need the hem shortened.
Hemming a tiered tulle ruffle skirt is more involved than hemming a plain gown. Each tier of the ruffle needs to be adjusted proportionally, and the finished edge of tulle requires careful handling to maintain the ruffle shape. It is worth having the alterations done by a tailor who has worked with ruffled or tiered tulle before — ask to see examples if you are not sure. Budget both extra time and a slightly higher cost compared to a simple hem.
For the bodice, taking in is straightforward because the boning structure stays intact when seams are brought in. Letting out is harder and depends entirely on how much seam allowance was left during construction. This is another reason to size up rather than down if you are between sizes.
Plan your alterations appointment for after your shoes arrive so the tailor can pin the hem at the exact heel height you will wear on the night.
The high front slit is the key feature that makes this gown wearable on a dance floor. Without it, a fitted fitted-to-trumpet skirt with multiple tulle tiers would be quite restrictive — the slit opens the front of the skirt tiers and gives your legs full range of motion for walking, dancing, and sitting.
The boned corset bodice is structured, which some people find supportive and others find constricting after several hours. The fit should feel firm but never painful — if the bodice digs in or makes it difficult to breathe when you try it on, that is a sign to size up. A correctly fitted corset bodice should feel like a firm hug, not a squeeze.
The tulle ruffle skirt is lightweight for its volume, so it moves with you rather than against you. It does add some bulk around the lower leg and foot area, which takes a little adjustment when navigating stairs or tight spaces.
Wearing the gown for a few hours before the event — breaking it in at home — is the best way to identify any pressure points and address them before the night.
Deep Purple photographs as a rich, jewel-toned violet that can shift slightly depending on lighting conditions. Under warm stage or ballroom lighting, it reads as a deep jewel purple. In flash photography it can appear slightly brighter or more saturated than it looks under natural light. In person, Deep Purple is a true, saturated dark violet — bold without being black, and distinct from navy or berry tones.
Fuchsia is a vivid warm pink that reads clearly as hot pink rather than blush or mauve. It is a high-contrast choice that stands out in group photos and photographs extremely well under stage lighting. In person it is bright and warm — if you are comparing it to other hot-pink or magenta options, it leans more pink than purple.
Both colorways show the sequin and bead embroidery at its best under event lighting. The embellishment catches and reflects light strongly in both colors, which is part of what makes this gown work so well in pageant and prom settings.
If you are unsure which colorway to choose and your event has a specific color palette or theme, note that Deep Purple coordinates naturally with gold, silver, and champagne accessories, while Fuchsia pairs well with silver, black, and white.
After wearing, spot-clean any marks on the tulle skirt with a damp cloth and mild fabric detergent, working gently to avoid pulling the ruffles out of shape. The beaded and sequin-embroidered bodice should not be rubbed or scrubbed — blot any marks carefully and let it air dry.
For full cleaning after the event, take the gown to a dry cleaner who has experience with embellished and structured formal gowns. Make sure to mention the beaded bodice, the boning, and the multi-tier tulle skirt so they can handle each element appropriately.
For storage, hang the gown on a padded hanger inside a breathable garment bag — avoid plastic, which can trap moisture against the fabric. Keep it in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight, which can fade the deep dye of both the Deep Purple and Fuchsia colorways over time.
For travel, the most practical approach is to fold the skirt tiers loosely inside a large suitcase with tissue paper between the layers to reduce creasing. Minor creasing in tulle typically relaxes on its own when the gown is hung for a few hours. The bodice should be packed flat or with padding underneath to protect the embellishment from being crushed.