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Faviana 11514 Strapless Sweetheart Fit-and-Flare Tiered Chiffon Dress
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Description
About the Dress: Faviana 11514
Faviana 11514 is a short strapless fit-and-flare dress built around a structured sweetheart bodice and a multi-tiered chiffon skirt. The bodice features diagonal wrapped and ruched fabric bands that create cut-out windows at the center front — a bold detail that sets this silhouette apart from plain strapless styles. The skirt fans out from the hip in layered ruffle tiers, giving the dress a lot of movement and visual volume from the waist down.
Fit & Silhouette
Faviana 11514 fits close through the bust and waist before flaring out into the tiered skirt — a true fit-and-flare. The sweetheart neckline is strapless, and the back closes with a lace-up tie that runs up the full upper back, giving you a wide range of adjustability. Because the lace-up pulls in at the waist, the dress can be taken in or let out slightly without a tailor, which is helpful if you are between sizes. The hemline falls short, hitting the mid to upper thigh on most frames. The flared tiered skirt adds fullness without the bulk of a ballgown, so it moves easily and sits light.
Fabric & Detail
The skirt is made in layered chiffon tiers that flow and flutter with every step. The bodice fabric has a smoother, slightly more structured drape — consistent with a satin-finish chiffon or a very lightweight satin — giving it enough body to hold the sweetheart shape without boning. The diagonal ruched bands across the bodice create the cut-out openings at the front: these are intentional design cut-outs, not a construction gap, and they are the dress's most distinctive detail. The back is fully open above the lace-up tie, showing the full upper back.
Key Features
- Strapless sweetheart neckline
- Diagonal ruched bodice with cut-out windows at center front
- Multi-tiered ruffle chiffon skirt
- Lace-up crisscross tie-back closure with full open-back exposure
- Fit-and-flare silhouette — fitted through bust and waist, flared skirt
- Short hemline
- No visible boning — support comes from the structured bodice fabric and lace-up tie
- Available in Aqua Blue, Light Pink, Light Yellow, and Seaglass
Style & Occasion
Faviana 11514 works best for homecoming, semi-formal dances, cocktail parties, and after-prom. The tiered skirt and cut-out bodice give it enough personality for a dance floor while still looking polished for a cocktail-code event. The open back means it reads more daring than modest, so it is best suited for events where that level of exposure is appropriate — it is not the right call for a wedding or formal gala setting. Style it with strappy heeled sandals and minimal jewelry; the ruched bodice already carries the visual weight, so keeping accessories simple lets the dress do the work. For a cohesive group look, the four available colorways — Aqua Blue, Light Pink, Light Yellow, and Seaglass — allow a court or friend group to mix soft tones while staying in the same palette family.
Size & fit
- Flowy (a-line). Bust and waist matter most; the skirt has room for hips.
- Length: Short
- Neckline: Strapless, Sweetheart
- Details: Open Back, Ruffles
- Between sizes? Text a stylist and we'll help you choose.
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- Arrives in 7–12 business days, or 4–6 with Express (+$35).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Most short strapless dresses go one of two ways: either a plain straight-across bodice with a simple skirt, or an A-line with minimal detailing. Faviana 11514 does something more specific. The bodice uses diagonal wrapped and ruched fabric bands that create actual cut-out windows at the center front — not just gathering or seaming, but intentional open sections built into the design. That means the dress has visual interest at the bust without adding embellishment like sequins, beading, or appliqués. It stays minimal in materials while looking anything but simple.
The skirt reinforces that contrast. Instead of a flat chiffon A-line, the skirt is built in multiple tiers of chiffon ruffles. Each tier adds movement and volume without adding weight, so the dress feels light when you wear it but looks full and dynamic when you move. That combination — structural cut-out bodice plus a high-movement tiered skirt — is what separates it from a standard strapless mini.
The back is the third distinct feature. A lace-up tie runs up the full upper back, leaving the entire back open above the tie. This is a crisscross-back open-back construction, not a zipper with a small keyhole. The full back exposure is visible and intentional, which makes this dress a strong choice if you want the back to be part of the look — for instance, if you're wearing your hair up.
Compared to the typical homecoming dress at this price point, the 11514 sits in a more fashion-forward lane. The cut-outs and open back would look at home on a cocktail-party guest or a fashion editorial, not just a school dance. If you want a dress that reads current and specific rather than generic and safe, this one has a more defined point of view while still being a versatile short dress you can actually move in all night.
Faviana 11514 is designed for short, dressed-up events where a cocktail-length dress is the right call. Homecoming is the most direct fit — the tiered skirt and cut-out bodice hit the sweet spot between fun and polished that a homecoming dance calls for. Semi-formal dances, after-prom parties, and cocktail events are all equally appropriate. If you're looking at this for a grade-8 graduation dinner or a bat mitzvah where a short dress is the right length, it works there too.
The open back is the main factor that shapes where this dress does and doesn't fit. Because the entire upper back is exposed through the lace-up tie, the dress leans toward events where that level of exposure is welcome rather than out of place. That rules out a few common occasions that might otherwise seem like obvious options.
Wedding guest is not a fit here. The full open back disqualifies it under the standard modesty expectation for wedding attendance, regardless of how elegant the silhouette looks. Mother-of-the-bride, formal galas, and black-tie events are also not the right setting — both for the back exposure and because the short tiered hemline doesn't read as formal-occasion appropriate.
Prom is a judgment call. If your prom is a short-dress-friendly event with a dance floor focus, the 11514 can absolutely work. If your prom is a full gown affair with a formal dinner component, a long gown is typically the better fit.
Holiday parties and New Year's Eve: this dress is chiffon with cut-outs, not heavily beaded — it doesn't meet the threshold for holiday or NYE tagging, so if those events are on your list, manage expectations about how festive the dress reads in those contexts compared to a sequined or fully beaded option.
Bottom line: this is a strong dress for short, semi-formal to cocktail-level events, especially where dancing is involved. The silhouette moves beautifully, and the tiered skirt gives the dress the energy that a dance floor rewards.
The back of Faviana 11514 closes with a lace-up tie that runs up the full upper back. There is no zipper — the lacing is the primary closure. When you pull the lace tighter, it cinches the waist and back; when you loosen it, it opens up. In practice this gives you roughly one to one and a half inches of adjustment in each direction from the stated size, which is more flexibility than a standard zip-back dress.
Because the lacing crosses over itself as it runs up the back, it sits as a crisscross detail against the open skin — the full back is visible around and through the lacing. This is intentional and part of the design. If you were hoping for a more covered back, this is not the right dress. The back exposure is full from the waist up to the top of the dress.
For fit purposes, if you are between sizes — say, a 4 in the hips but a 6 in the bust — the lace-up gives you room to accommodate that. Measure your full bust, natural waist, and hips, and size to whichever measurement is largest. The lace-up handles the rest. Faviana's size chart is the reference point; if you're uncertain between two sizes, the general advice for a strapless dress is to size up at the bust rather than down, since a strapless neckline depends on the bodice fitting snugly enough to stay in place.
Faviana 11514 runs close to true to size for most customers, but because it is a strapless fit-and-flare with a structured bodice, the bust measurement is the most important number to get right. A strapless dress that is too loose at the bust will not stay in place — especially on a dance floor. Take your full bust, natural waist, and hip measurements and compare them against Faviana's published size chart. If any measurement falls between two sizes, size up.
Customers with a larger bust relative to their waist or hips sometimes find that sizing up to fit the bust leaves the waist slightly loose — this is where the lace-up back works in your favor. You can pull it in at the waist without needing a tailor. For customers who are petite in height, the hemline may run slightly longer than expected since the skirt tiers are built for an average height. A minor hem take-up is easy for most tailors to do quickly if needed.
If you have specific fit questions or want help reading the size chart for your measurements, our team is happy to walk you through it. Text or WhatsApp us at +1 416-536-2956 or +1 213-868-3131 and we'll point you to the right size.
Because Faviana 11514 is strapless and has a cut-out bodice, undergarment choices are limited but manageable. A strapless adhesive bra or a multi-way bra worn strapless is the most practical option. The bodice has enough structure to provide some support on its own — there is no boning, but the wrapped and ruched fabric bands create a fairly firm hold — so lighter coverage options like adhesive cups or a low-profile strapless bandeau work well for smaller busts. For larger busts, a structured strapless bra with grip at the hem is worth the investment.
The cut-out windows at the center front of the bodice are open sections in the fabric, so anything you wear underneath will be visible through them. Nude or skin-tone undergarments are the practical choice, or skip a bra entirely if the bodice provides sufficient support for your frame. Shapewear under the skirt is fine — the chiffon tiers flow over a smooth underlayer without clinging.
Yes, Faviana 11514 can be altered for height, but the tiered ruffle skirt requires some care in how the hemming is approached. Because the skirt is built in multiple chiffon tiers, a standard straight hem at the bottom will shorten the bottom tier. This is usually fine for a minor adjustment of an inch or two. For a more significant shortening — more than two inches — each tier may need to be adjusted proportionally to keep the layered look balanced. Ask your tailor to assess the tier construction before deciding on the approach.
For taller customers, the hemline as photographed sits at the mid to upper thigh on an average height. On a taller frame it will sit higher. Letting out a hem on a tiered chiffon skirt is possible only if there is seam allowance left in the bottom tier — this varies by size, so check with a tailor after the dress arrives.
Alterations at the bodice — taking in the sides or adjusting the bust — are more complex on a structured ruched bodice and may not be recommended unless the tailor is experienced with formal wear. The lace-up back handles most waist adjustments without tailoring.
The fit-and-flare silhouette with a tiered chiffon skirt is genuinely one of the better constructions for dancing. The skirt has significant flare and the chiffon layers are light, so your legs have full freedom of movement. There is no heavy hem weighing the skirt down, and the tiers move with you rather than restricting you. Most customers who choose this style specifically because they plan to spend the night on the dance floor report that it holds up well.
The bodice is the area to pay attention to. Because it is strapless, fit at the bust is what keeps the dress in place over a long night. A well-fitted bodice in a strapless dress — especially one with the lace-up back pulled to the right tension — will stay put through dancing. If the bust is even slightly loose, you'll spend the night adjusting. This is why sizing correctly and tightening the lace-up properly before the event matters more than usual for this style.
Chiffon wrinkles if you're sitting for extended periods. For a long dinner before a dance, expect some light crease marks in the skirt tiers that will fall out once you're moving again. Overall, the dress is built for an active evening and handles it well when sized and fitted correctly.
All four colorways in Faviana 11514 are soft, pastel-range tones. Screen colors vary by device, but the general character of each is consistent: Aqua Blue reads as a soft blue-green with cool undertones; Light Pink is a pale blush pink; Light Yellow is a gentle, pale yellow; and Seaglass is a soft muted green with grey-blue undertones, similar to weathered sea glass.
In person and in photographs, the chiffon fabric diffuses color slightly — it will read softer and lighter than a satin or sequined version of the same shade. Lighter skin tones tend to be complemented by cooler shades like Aqua Blue and Seaglass; warmer skin tones often look striking in Light Yellow or Light Pink. That said, personal preference matters most, and all four are neutral enough to work across a wide range of complexions.
If you're coordinating a group — a homecoming court or a friend group buying the same dress in different colors — the four colorways sit in the same soft palette family, so mixing them reads cohesive rather than mismatched. Aqua Blue and Seaglass are the most similar; Light Pink and Light Yellow are the most distinct from each other.