Faviana 11427 V-Neck Mermaid Gown with Beaded Floral Appliqués & Train

Fit & Silhouette

The mermaid silhouette on Faviana 11427 fits close through the bust, waist, and hips, then flares below the knee into a short train. That fitted construction is what creates the sculpted look — and it also means fit has to be accurate. Unlike an A-line where extra skirt room gives you flexibility, a mermaid gown fits exactly where it fits. The critical measurement zone is the hip. If your measurements put you between sizes, go up and have the waist taken in — letting out the hip on a mermaid is a harder alteration. The stretch jersey base gives a natural ease that makes the silhouette more comfortable to wear than a rigid structured gown, but the hip and thigh fit is still where you need to be precise.

Fabric & Detail

The base fabric is a smooth stretch jersey — the go-to for fitted evening gowns because it contours cleanly, moves with the body, and holds its shape across a full night of wear. There is no stiffness, no bulk, and jersey photographs without glare. The beaded floral appliqués are layered over the jersey, running on a diagonal from the bodice down both sides of the skirt and continuing onto the back panel. The beading catches light the way prom venue lighting is designed to hit it — these are not subtle accents. Applied beadwork of this quality is built to handle a full evening of dancing and movement; the main thing to avoid is snagging the appliqués against rough surfaces or jewelry.

Key Features

• Long fitted mermaid silhouette with sweeping train
• Deep v-neckline with thin spaghetti straps
• Crisscross open back — straps cross at the upper back and anchor lower, leaving a full open back
• Beaded floral appliqués running diagonally from bodice through skirt and across the back panel
• Stretch jersey base for comfort and natural ease
• Ink blue colorway
• Available from Marlas Fashions with standard 7–12 business day shipping and rush options

Style & Occasion

Faviana 11427 is a prom gown first — the silhouette, the beading, and the open back all land at exactly the scale prom calls for. It photographs beautifully under venue lighting, the crisscross back is a genuine focal point when you walk away, and the diagonal appliqué placement gives it a character that holds up in a room full of strapless styles. Beyond prom, this gown is well-matched to formal evening events: galas, charity fundraisers, and formal awards dinners where floor-length gowns are expected. The length and finish read as appropriately formal; the beading and open back read as fashion-forward. For black-tie-adjacent events with a creative or editorial dress code, Faviana 11427 works. It is not a wedding guest dress — the open back and bodycon construction place it outside the modesty range that wedding guest wear requires. The ink blue colorway is the photographed color. Contact our team to confirm current color availability before ordering.