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Faviana S10848 Fitted Mermaid Sweetheart Jersey Ruched Gown
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Description
About the Dress: Faviana S10848
The Faviana S10848 is a long fitted mermaid gown in jersey with a sweetheart neckline, spaghetti straps, and ruching through the body. The back is fully open — bare skin from the shoulder blades down to well below the waistline — with crisscross lace-up ties closing it at the upper back. There is no slit. The fabric is plain jersey with no beading, sequin, lace, appliqués, embroidery, or embellishment of any kind. This is a clean, minimalist gown that lets the silhouette do the work.
Fit & Silhouette
Faviana S10848 is cut to fit close to the body through the bust, waist, and hips, then flares below the knee in a classic mermaid shape. The ruching runs through the stomach area, which smooths and shapes the midsection while adding a bit of texture to the otherwise plain fabric. The spaghetti straps sit at the shoulder and cross at the upper back before meeting the lace-up closure. This dress hugs the body and is designed for a slim, form-fitted silhouette from top to hem. It is available in sizes 0 through 12.
Fabric & Detail
The fabric is stretch jersey — smooth, lightweight, and flexible enough to move with you. Jersey holds its shape well and drapes cleanly without adding bulk, which is why it works so well in a fitted silhouette like this one. The only detail on the dress is ruching at the stomach. No beading, no glitter, no lace, no sequins. The surface of the dress is completely plain aside from that gathered fabric through the midsection. This is a dress built around simplicity and fit.
Key Features
- Long fitted mermaid silhouette
- Sweetheart neckline with spaghetti straps
- Fully open back with crisscross lace-up closure
- Ruching through the stomach area
- Stretch jersey fabric — smooth and lightweight
- No beading, embellishment, or surface decoration
- Available in sizes 0–12
Style & Occasion
Faviana S10848 is right for prom, formal evening events, and black-tie occasions where you want to make an impression with silhouette rather than embellishment. The tangerine colorway is bold and confident — it photographs well under event lighting and stands out in a crowd without relying on sparkle or heavy detail. Because the back is fully open, this gown is best styled with minimal back jewelry or none at all. A simple clutch and strappy heeled sandals keep the look clean and let the dress speak. The crisscross lace-up back means you can adjust the fit slightly at the closure, which is useful if you are between sizes. This is a dress for someone who wants a sharp, uncluttered look on a big night.
Size & fit
- Fitted. Bust, waist and hips all matter. Go by your largest measurement.
- Length: Long
- Neckline: V-Neck
- Details: Open Back
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- Arrives in 7–12 business days, or 4–6 with Express (+$35).
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The Faviana S10848 stands out because it commits fully to minimalism. A lot of fitted mermaid gowns at this price point add beading at the neckline, sequin fabric, lace panels, or embroidered details to justify the price and add visual interest. This dress does none of that. The jersey fabric is completely plain. The only detail is ruching through the stomach area. The entire silhouette — the sweetheart neckline, the fitted body through the bust, waist, and hips, the mermaid flare below the knee — works without a single piece of embellishment. What that means in practice is that this gown is about shape and confidence. If you put on a heavily embellished dress, the embellishment carries some of the visual weight for you. With the S10848, the fit is doing all the work. That is either exactly what you want or exactly what you do not want, and it is worth thinking about before you order. The other thing that sets this dress apart is the back. The back is fully open — bare skin from the shoulder blades all the way down to well below the waistline. The crisscross spaghetti straps sit at the upper back and lead into a lace-up closure that ties the dress shut. It is a dramatic back detail on an otherwise completely understated dress. From the front, the gown reads clean and simple. From the back, it is genuinely striking. This combination — minimal front, bold open back, stretch jersey fabric, ruching through the midsection — is not common. Most gowns go one direction or the other: either they are minimal and covered, or they are embellished and show skin. The S10848 does something different. It is bare-backed and bold in construction while staying completely free of surface decoration. For someone who wants to wear a gown that photographs well, moves well, and does not require accessories to look finished, this dress delivers. The tangerine colorway adds the color punch that the fabric surface does not. If you want a dress that earns attention from across the room without looking busy, the S10848 is worth serious consideration.
The Faviana S10848 is designed for prom, formal evening events, and dressy occasions where a long gown is expected and an open back is acceptable. Those are the occasions this dress is genuinely built for, and that is the list you should work from. For prom, it is an excellent choice. The mermaid silhouette, the bold tangerine color, and the dramatic open back all read as prom-appropriate. It is the kind of dress that photographs well at prom and holds up through a full evening of photos, dinner, and dancing. The stretch jersey moves with you, which matters when you are on your feet all night. For formal evening events — black-tie galas, charity events, formal dinners — this dress works well for guests who want to be well-dressed without being over-the-top. The clean, unembellished surface keeps it looking polished and refined rather than flashy. The open back keeps it from reading as conservative. There are some occasions this dress is not right for, and it is worth being direct about that. It is also not a dress for outdoor events in colder weather — the open back means you will be cold, and a wrap does not pair cleanly with a lace-up crisscross back. The tangerine colorway also matters for occasion fit. Tangerine is a bold, warm, high-visibility color. It works extremely well for prom and evening events where you want to stand out. It is less suited to occasions where you want to blend in or where a neutral palette is expected. In short: prom, formal evening, and black-tie events where showing skin at the back is appropriate. That is where this dress performs best, and those are the occasions to plan around when you order. Faviana S10848 comes in Tangerine and is cut in sizes 0-12. If you are between sizes, order the larger one; a jersey gown like this is easier for a tailor to take in than to let out.
The back of the Faviana S10848 closes with a crisscross lace-up tie at the upper back. The spaghetti straps cross at the shoulder blades and connect to a lace-up section that runs down from there. You lace it up like a corset — threading the ties through the loops and pulling to tighten — which means you do have some ability to adjust the fit at the back closure. This is useful if you are between sizes or if your measurements put you at the edge of a standard size. A tighter lace-up will pull the back of the dress closer to the body. A looser lace-up gives a bit more room. That said, the adjustment range is limited — the lace-up does not add or remove inches the way a full corset does. If you are more than about a size away from your measurements, the lace-up will not make up the difference. Order the size that fits your largest measurement and use the lace-up for fine-tuning. One practical note: the back is fully open, so the lace-up ties are part of the visible styling of the dress. How you tie it and how neatly you tie it is part of the look. It is worth practicing before the event so it sits cleanly across the back without twisting or pulling unevenly. A second person helping you close the dress makes this much easier and gives a better result than trying to do it yourself. Every colour shares the same sweetheart neckline and jersey construction, and the back is open to the waist; the back laces up with crisscross ties. The details that define this style — ruching — are the same across all sizes, so the look in the photos is what arrives. Order early for a date-specific event so there is time for a fitting and any hem adjustment before the day.
The Faviana S10848 in tangerine works well as a standout gown in a coordinated group because the silhouette and color are both distinctive without requiring everyone else to wear the same thing. The contrast reads well in photos and on the dance floor. Another option is to keep the group in the same color family at a lower saturation. The S10848 in tangerine will still read as the primary dress in the group because of the mermaid silhouette and the bold color intensity. For the group's styling overall, because this gown is completely unembellished, you can mix embellishment levels across the court without it looking mismatched. There is no rule that says everyone has to be at the same embellishment level — variety in the group often photographs better than uniformity. For questions about styling a full court around a specific gown or color scheme, our team can help. Reach us by text at +1 416-536-2956 or WhatsApp at +1 213-868-3131.
Faviana S10848 is available in sizes 0 through 12 and is sized to standard US measurements. For a fitted mermaid gown like this one, fit through the hips is the most important measurement to get right. Because the dress is cut to follow the body from the bust all the way through the hips before flaring below the knee, there is very little room for the fabric to give. If your hip measurement is close to the top of a size range, size up. Stretch jersey does have some give compared to structured fabrics like satin or taffeta, which means the fabric itself will accommodate a small amount of variation in fit. That helps at the bust and waist. At the hips, the silhouette is fitted enough that you should not rely on the stretch to make up the difference between sizes. The lace-up back closure gives you a small amount of adjustability, which is useful if your waist and hip measurements put you in different sizes. Order to your hip measurement, then use the lace-up to adjust the back if needed. For specific measurement questions or help deciding between two sizes, contact us before ordering — we are happy to advise.
The Faviana S10848 has a sweetheart neckline and is made from stretch jersey. The dress does not have a built-in bra or structured boning in the bodice — the support comes primarily from the fit of the fabric and the spaghetti straps. For most body types in the fitted size range this dress is designed for, the jersey and straps provide enough support for a full evening. Because the back is fully open all the way down to well below the waistline, a conventional bra is not an option. Stick-on adhesive bras or silicone cups are the practical choice for added coverage or lift at the bust. These sit against the skin and are not visible through the open back. For the lower body, seamless underwear or a thong works best under the fitted jersey fabric. Jersey will show visible underwear lines, so the smoother the undergarment, the better the dress will look from the front and side. Avoid shapewear that sits high on the back — with the back fully open, anything that extends above the waist will be visible.
Yes, stretch jersey can be hemmed, but it does require a tailor who has experience working with stretch fabric. Jersey behaves differently from woven fabrics like chiffon or satin — it needs a stretch stitch or an overlocker hem rather than a standard straight stitch, otherwise the hem will pucker or break when the fabric stretches with movement. For height adjustments, hemming a mermaid gown is more involved than hemming an a-line or straight skirt. The flare at the bottom of the silhouette means the hem must be taken up evenly around the entire circumference, including the flared section. Bring the shoes you plan to wear to your fitting — the heel height changes where the hem needs to sit. If you are on the shorter side and the dress is landing on the floor rather than grazing it, a tailor can take it up cleanly. For a mermaid silhouette, a small hem — two to four inches — is usually straightforward. Larger adjustments that go above the flare start to change the shape of the dress and require more skill. Order early enough to allow time for at least one fitting before your event. Most alterations on a gown like this take one to two weeks.
Tangerine is a warm, saturated orange. In person, it reads as a rich, bold color with a lot of warmth — it sits in the same family as coral and burnt orange but brighter and more vivid than both. Under indoor event lighting, it tends to deepen slightly and photograph very well because the warm undertone picks up artificial light cleanly. In photos taken outdoors in natural daylight, tangerine will look close to what you see on screen — possibly slightly more orange than coral-toned monitors display. Under flash photography, it holds its vibrancy without washing out, which is one reason it works so well for prom and formal event photos. Because the jersey fabric has no beading, sequin, or reflective surface, the color you see is the color you get. There is no variation in how the dress catches light in different positions — it looks the same from every angle. This makes it easier to predict how the colorway will look on the night. If you are deciding between tangerine and another colorway, the most useful question is whether you want a warm or a cool tone. Tangerine is definitively warm. It works best with warm-toned skin and complements gold jewelry and accessories.