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Clarisse 63136 Beaded Lace Mermaid Trumpet Strapless Corset Gown
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Description
About the Dress: Clarisse 63136
Clarisse 63136 is a fully beaded lace mermaid trumpet gown in slate blue, built for anyone who wants to walk into a room and own it. The silhouette is a true body-hugging mermaid that flares dramatically below the knee into a trumpet hem with a sweep train. The front neckline is a sweetheart cut, strapless, with a structured corset bodice underneath that is built with visible boning channels from hip to bust. Heavy all-over beaded lace embroidery covers the entire dress from neckline to hem on a tulle base — there is no plain section anywhere.
Fit & Silhouette
Clarisse 63136 fits tight through the bust, waist, and hips, then releases into a flared trumpet skirt below the knee with a short sweep train at the back. This is a classic mermaid-trumpet fit: it shows your shape completely through the body, then gives you the dramatic flare at the floor. The corset bodice has full boning, so it holds and supports without a separate strapless bra. Lace-up closure at the back allows you to dial the fit in at the bodice for your exact measurements. Order your standard size — the lace-up lets you adjust up or down a half size at the fitting. The train is a sweep or court length: it brushes the floor behind you without being a full cathedral length, so movement is manageable.
Fabric & Detail
The base of Clarisse 63136 is tulle, layered with a heavy beaded lace overlay that runs from the sweetheart neckline all the way through the trumpet flare and into the train. The beading and lace embroidery are dense enough to classify this gown as fully beaded — there is no plain tulle visible anywhere on the outside of the dress. The bodice has visible structured boning panels for support and shape. The back is fully open around a lace-up closure, exposing the full back from the shoulder blades down. A small sweep train extends from the back hem.
Key Features
- Sweetheart strapless neckline
- Fully beaded all-over lace embroidery on a tulle base
- Mermaid silhouette, tight through hips, flaring below the knee into a trumpet hem
- Structured corset bodice with visible boning channels
- Lace-up lace-up back — full back exposure
- Sweep/court train
- Sleeveless — no straps
- Available in slate blue
Style & Occasion
Clarisse 63136 is built for high-impact, high-stakes events. The fully beaded mermaid silhouette and open corset back make it the right choice for prom, a formal evening gala, or a pageant where presence and polish matter. The slate blue colorway photographs beautifully under ballroom and stage lighting — it reads as a rich, cool blue rather than a pale pastel, so it holds its drama on camera and in person. Pair it with strappy metallic heels to let the beading do the work on top. For jewelry, a simple pair of drop earrings or a single statement piece keeps the focus on the gown. Hair up shows off the lace-up back, which is one of the most striking features of this dress. The lace-up back and form-fitting silhouette make this gown a natural choice for prom, formal events, and gala or black-tie evenings; as a wedding guest, it works best at evening receptions with a relaxed dress code.
Size & fit
- Fitted. Bust, waist and hips all matter. Go by your largest measurement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The back of Clarisse 63136 uses a full lace-up closure that runs down the center of a completely lace-up back. This is not a hidden zipper with a decorative lace panel on top — the lacing is the closure, and the full back is exposed around and above it, which is a signature feature of the gown's design.
How it adjusts: the lace-up system works like a corset. The ribbon or cord threads through a row of boning eyelets or loops down the center back, and tightening or loosening changes the circumference of the bodice. In practical terms, this means you can usually accommodate roughly one full size in either direction from your standard size at the fitting. If you are between sizes — say, a 4 and a 6 — order the 6 and lace it in. If you are right on the cusp of your standard size, order true to size.
What this means for alterations: the bodice corset structure means a traditional side-seam alteration is rarely needed for the torso. The lacing handles most fit adjustments at the body. Where you may still want a seamstress involved is the hem. The mermaid-trumpet silhouette has a specific hem geometry — if the trumpet flare hits at the wrong point on your leg, the whole silhouette changes. A skilled seamstress will know to take the hem up from the bottom rather than shorten the skirt from the waist, which would move the trumpet break point.
At the back specifically: because the entire back is exposed around the lacing, the fit across the shoulder blades and upper back is determined entirely by the bodice sizing, not the lacing. Make sure the shoulder width of the size you order fits your frame before you rely on the lacing to do the work. Lacing adjusts circumference, not width.
The boning inside the bodice is structural — the channels are visible in the front and center views of the dress. These boning panels hold the sweetheart strapless neckline in place without a strap, so the combination of boning and lace-up closure means most customers can wear this gown without a separate bra.
If you have questions about your specific measurements before ordering, our team can help you compare them against the designer's size chart. Reach out through the Marlas Fashions website and we will walk through the numbers with you.
Clarisse 63136 is a high-drama, fully-embellished mermaid gown. The best fit for it is any event where the expectation is a formal, show-stopping look — and where a fully lace-up back and a body-hugging silhouette are absolutely fine. Here is a clear breakdown.
Prom: this is the primary home for this gown. The fully beaded lace all over a tulle base, the mermaid-trumpet silhouette, and the dramatic lace-up back are exactly what prom is designed for. Slate blue is a popular and versatile prom colorway that photographs beautifully under gymnasium and ballroom lighting alike.
Pageant: Clarisse 63136 meets the definition of a pageant gown — fully beaded from neckline to hem, over-the-top embellishment level, long silhouette. If you are competing in a local, regional, or national pageant and need a competition or evening gown, this qualifies without question.
Formal gala or evening event: a charity gala, awards dinner, formal charity ball, or black-tie-optional event where guests wear floor-length gowns is a natural fit. The gown is polished enough for those events and the beading reads extremely well under event lighting.
Formal dances beyond prom: military ball alternatives where the dress code is formal gown, school formals outside of prom season, or formal fundraiser events at hotels or event venues all work.
As a wedding guest, this gown works best at evening receptions and black-tie celebrations where formal, fashion-forward styles are welcome. As a wedding guest, this gown's lace-up back and body-hugging mermaid silhouette suit evening and black-tie receptions best, where a more formal, dressed-up look is expected. As a wedding guest, this gown suits formal evening receptions and black-tie celebrations particularly well.
Mother of the bride: not appropriate. The styling is young, overtly fitted, and stage-oriented.
Quinceañera court or damas: the gown is a mermaid, not a ballgown, so it does not match the typical quince court look. If you are the birthday girl and want something outside the ballgown tradition, it could work, but it is not a conventional quince choice.
In short: if the event calls for a formal floor-length gown and a show-stopping look is welcome, the Clarisse 63136 will deliver. If the event calls for something modest, understated, or mother-of-the-wedding-appropriate, look at a different silhouette.
Clarisse 63136 runs true to size for most customers. The most important measurements to use when ordering are your full bust, natural waist, and fullest hip — in that order, because the mermaid silhouette is unforgiving across the hips if the size is even slightly off.
Bust: measure around the fullest part of your chest, with the tape parallel to the floor. The structured corset bodice has boning that holds the sweetheart neckline in place, so the bust measurement needs to match the size chart closely — a bodice that gaps at the top will not stay up without straps.
Waist: measure at your natural waist, usually about an inch above your navel. This is not your hip measurement.
Hips: measure at the fullest point, usually 7–9 inches below your natural waist. This is the critical one for a mermaid — the skirt is cut to sit tight through the hips, so if your hips are between sizes, order up and use the lace-up back closure to bring in the bodice.
Height and hem: Clarisse size charts are typically calibrated for a height of around 5'8" to 5'9" without heels. If you are significantly shorter, budget for a hem alteration. Because this is a mermaid-trumpet with a defined break point at the knee, hemming should always be done from the bottom of the train, not from the waist.
If one measurement falls between sizes, size up and use alterations or the lace-up adjustment to customize the fit.
For most customers, yes — the built-in structure is enough to go without a separate bra. The corset bodice in Clarisse 63136 has visible boning channels that run from the hip seam up through the bust. Combined with the lace-up back that pulls the bodice snug to your body, the structure holds the sweetheart neckline in place and lifts and supports the bust without anything external.
The key condition is that the bodice fits your body correctly. If the cup area of the sweetheart is too large — meaning the size you ordered is slightly big in the bust — the bodice may not hold as firmly as it should. In that case, adhesive bra cups (often called sticky bras or silicone bras) placed inside the bodice add security without being visible.
For underwear: because the skirt is tight through the hips, a smooth seamless brief or shapewear short works best. Avoid anything with thick seams or decorative edges that will show through the beaded lace fabric.
For shapewear: a high-waist smooth short or brief that ends at or above the trumpet break point is the right choice. Full-length shapewear that extends into the trumpet flare will restrict the movement you need to walk and dance.
For thighs: if you are concerned about comfort at the inner thigh in a tight mermaid, anti-chafe shorts that end at mid-thigh are a good option and will not be visible under the skirt.
Yes, Clarisse 63136 can be altered, but the mermaid-trumpet construction means you need a seamstress who is experienced with beaded gowns specifically. Here is what to plan for at different heights.
If you are 5'7" or taller: you may be able to wear the gown close to its original length with a heel in the 3–4 inch range. Try the gown on with the shoes you plan to wear before committing to a hem alteration.
If you are under 5'6": plan for a hem alteration. The trumpet flare on a mermaid gown is designed to hit at a specific point on the leg — usually just below the knee — to create the right silhouette. If the dress is too long and the flare hits mid-calf instead, the dramatic effect is lost. A seamstress will take length off from the bottom of the train to preserve the flare geometry.
Beaded hem alterations: because the hem of Clarisse 63136 is fully beaded, hemming requires the seamstress to remove beading, cut the fabric, and re-bead or reattach the trim at the new length. This takes more time and costs more than hemming a plain fabric gown. Budget extra time — at least two to three weeks before your event — and confirm your seamstress has experience with beaded or embellished gowns before booking.
The mermaid silhouette is the most restrictive formal gown shape for movement, and Clarisse 63136 is a true mermaid — tight from the hips up and through the upper thigh. Walking in it is a shorter-stride situation, and dancing that involves wide leg movements or fast spinning will feel constrained.
That said, the trumpet flare below the knee gives you meaningful freedom from the knee down. Once you reach the break point of the trumpet, the skirt opens up, so standing, slow dancing, and side-to-side movement are very manageable. Fast or athletic dancing — think jump-style choreography or wide squats — will be limited by the hip section of the skirt.
The corset bodice is structured but not painfully rigid for most customers when laced correctly. Do not lace it so tight that you cannot take a full breath sitting down — the goal is snug and supported, not compressed. A correctly fitted and laced corset bodice should feel secure and comfortable for a full evening.
The beaded fabric adds some weight compared to a plain chiffon gown, which some customers notice by the end of a long night. Wearing comfortable heels and planning to sit during slower parts of the event helps manage this.
If you are planning a very dance-heavy night, try the gown on before the event and practice your dance moves to see where the fabric restricts you. Most customers find the Clarisse 63136 completely wearable for a full prom night.
Slate blue is a medium-depth cool blue with a grey undertone — it is not a bright cobalt, not a pastel baby blue, and not a navy. In person under natural light it reads as a sophisticated, slightly muted blue that looks polished rather than flashy on its own.
Under ballroom, venue, or stage lighting — the kind of warm-toned or theatrical lighting you find at prom venues, galas, and pageant stages — the beading in Clarisse 63136 catches the light and the color shifts warmer and more luminous. The beaded lace overlay creates a sparkle effect that reads beautifully in event photos and on stage.
In photographs: slate blue is a strong camera color. It is distinct enough to stand out in group photos without clashing with other gown colors. It photographs as a clean, rich blue under flash photography and holds its depth under low-light event conditions.
If you are choosing between colorways and your decision is based on photos alone, keep in mind that in-person the color is slightly cooler and more grey-toned than warm-filtered event photos may suggest. If you want to see a true-color reference, ask us for an in-store photo or an unfiltered image.
Slate blue works with warm gold or silver metallic accessories — both read well against this colorway. For shoes, metallic silver, gold, or a nude-strap heel all complement it without competing with the beading.
Because Clarisse 63136 is fully beaded from neckline to hem, the goal with accessories is to complement the gown without competing with it.
Shoes: strappy metallic heels are the strongest pairing — silver or gold both work against slate blue. A pointed-toe or barely-there sandal keeps the focus on the gown. Platform heels add height without sacrificing stability, which helps with the shorter stride a mermaid silhouette requires. Avoid shoes with heavy embellishment of their own — the beading on the gown is the star.
Heel height: because the gown likely needs a hem alteration calibrated to your shoe height, decide on your heel before the fitting and wear those exact shoes (or shoes of the same height) to every fitting appointment.
Jewelry: drop earrings or simple studs work best. A bold chandelier earring can work if it is the only jewelry piece you are wearing. Skip the necklace entirely — the sweetheart neckline and beaded bodice fill that space completely. A necklace will compete with the neckline rather than frame it.
Bracelets or rings are fine as accents. An evening clutch in metallic or plain satin coordinates well.
For styling questions specific to your colorway or body type, text our team at +1 416-536-2956 or reach us on WhatsApp at +1 213-868-3131 — we are happy to help you put the full look together.