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Ladivine CC398C Plus Size Fully Beaded Corset Trumpet Gown
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Description
About the Dress: Ladivine CC398C
Ladivine CC398C is a fully beaded plus-size trumpet gown cut for sizes 18 to 24, part of the Ladivine Curve collection. The bodice is sheer and boned, with a sweetheart neckline and thin shoulder straps. Crystal beading covers the gown from the sweetheart top straight down through the trumpet skirt, finishing in a sweep train. Every inch of this gown — bodice and skirt — is embellished, making CC398C a standout for any formal occasion.
Fit & Silhouette
Ladivine CC398C is a fitted trumpet silhouette, which means it hugs the body through the bust, waist, and hips before gradually flaring out below the knee into the sweep train. There is no slit. The boned corset bodice gives the waist and torso a structured, sculpted shape with real support built in. The gown is designed specifically for curves — proportioned for sizes 18 through 24 — so it fits a fuller figure the way the designer intended. The sweep train adds length and drama at the hem without requiring you to carry extra volume in front.
Fabric & Detail
The base of CC398C is tulle, which gives the skirt movement and a fluid drape as you walk. Crystal beading covers the entire surface of the gown — both the sheer boned bodice and the full trumpet skirt — so the fabric underneath reads as a base for the embellishment rather than the finished look. The beading catches light from every angle, shifting in tone between Silver-Nude, Mocha Gold, Navy, and Smoky Blue depending on your chosen colorway. The boned inner corset is sewn directly into the bodice, holding the dress in place without a separate undergarment.
Key Features
- Fully beaded crystal embellishment from sweetheart neckline to sweep train hem
- Sheer boned corset bodice with built-in structure and support
- Sweetheart neckline with thin shoulder straps
- Fitted trumpet silhouette — no slit
- Sweep train
- Ladivine Curve cut: sizes 18–24
- Available in Silver-Nude, Mocha Gold, Navy, and Smoky Blue
Style & Occasion
Ladivine CC398C works across the most formal events on the calendar. The lace-up back and sleek trumpet line give it an edge that reads well on a red-carpet entrance. It also works as a wedding-guest gown for black-tie or formal ceremonies where a fully embellished floor-length look is appropriate. Silver-Nude photographs bright and luminous, Mocha Gold reads warm and rich, Navy is deep and dramatic, and Smoky Blue falls between neutral and statement depending on the light. Style it with strappy heels and minimal jewelry — the beading does the work.
Size & fit
- Fitted. Bust, waist and hips all matter. Go by your largest measurement.
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The CC398C stands apart because of how completely it commits to embellishment. A lot of beaded gowns concentrate the beading on the bodice and then let the skirt go plain or lightly decorated — that two-tone approach is common because it keeps production costs down. Ladivine CC398C is fully beaded from the sweetheart neckline all the way to the sweep train hem. There is no plain skirt panel, no contrast section, no break in the crystal coverage. You get a continuous field of beading that moves with the trumpet flare and picks up light differently as the skirt fans out. The second thing that separates CC398C is the corset construction. The bodice is sheer tulle with boning sewn directly into it, so the structure is part of the gown rather than something you add with shapewear underneath. That boned sheer layer sits over the beading, giving the bodice a layered, dimensional look that a standard lined bodice does not produce. It also means the bodice genuinely holds its shape and supports a fuller bust without slipping. Third is the silhouette. This is a true trumpet — fitted through the bust, waist, and hips, then gradually flaring out below the knee into a sweep train. There is no slit cutting through that line. The result is clean, uninterrupted movement when you walk, which is why we say lead with movement when describing this gown: the way the beaded skirt shifts and catches light as you move is a large part of what makes it striking. Finally, this is a Ladivine Curve piece — it is not a standard gown sized up. The proportions are drafted for sizes 18 through 24, which means the hip-to-waist ratio, the bodice depth, and the skirt flare are all calibrated for a fuller figure from the start. Customers who have tried both the standard and Curve versions consistently describe a better fit through the hips and a more flattering trumpet line in the Curve cut.
Ladivine CC398C is built for the most formal end of the occasion spectrum, and it fits that space confidently. Here is a breakdown of where it works and where it does not. Prom: this is one of the strongest fits. Full beading, a fitted trumpet silhouette, and a sweep train are exactly what a prom dress at the formal end of the market looks like. If your school's prom has a black-tie or formal-dress code, CC398C reads at or above that level. Black-tie galas and formal evening events: the combination of full crystal embellishment, a boned corset bodice, and a sweep train is calibrated for this category. CC398C fits that brief precisely. Wedding guest — black-tie or formal weddings: a fully embellished floor-length gown is appropriate at a black-tie or formal wedding as a guest. Text or WhatsApp us at +1 416-536-2956 or +1 213-868-3131 — tell us the event and dress code and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
The back of CC398C closes with a crisscross lace-up system. Two ribbon ties thread through loops or eyelets running down the center back, crossing over each other as they go — that crisscross pattern is visible in the back photo. When you tie it off at the bottom, the lacing holds the entire back closed and snug. The practical benefit is adjustability. A lace-up back can open up roughly one to two full sizes wider or tighter than the tagged size, which makes it more forgiving than a zipper. If you are between sizes or if your measurements put you at a different size in the waist versus the hips, the lace-up lets you compensate at the fitting rather than requiring a structural alteration. This is intentional and part of the design. It is worth knowing before you order so you can plan your undergarments and decide whether you want a second person present on the night to tie the back for you, since lacing a corset-style back yourself is awkward. For alterations: a skilled tailor can adjust the lacing hardware if needed, but the back panel itself is beaded tulle, so any structural changes to the back width involve reworking embellished fabric, which adds cost and time. Ordering as close to your measurements as possible avoids that complication. Every CC398C order is hand-inspected before shipping so the fit and finish arrive flawless. If you are between sizes on the CC398C, send our team your measurements before ordering and we will advise. Popular colorways of the CC398C sell out quickly each season, so early orders get first pick. Our stylists fit the CC398C in the boutique every week and know exactly how it runs. A few practical notes to close on. The gown is offered in Silver-Nude, Mocha Gold, Navy and Smoky Blue, in sizes 18 to 24; measure your bust, natural waist and hips over the undergarments you plan to wear and compare them to the Ladivine chart rather than ordering your usual ready-to-wear size, because the lace-up back gives you an inch or two of adjustment on the day.
CC398C comes in four distinct colorways — Silver-Nude, Mocha Gold, Navy, and Smoky Blue — which gives you a few practical coordination approaches for a court or bridal party. The most common approach is to put the lead person (the queen, the honoree, the bride's guest of honor) in one colorway — typically Silver-Nude or Mocha Gold for maximum presence — and dress the court in a second colorway from the same family, or in a complementary solid. Navy and Smoky Blue pair well together for a cool-toned group. Mocha Gold and Silver-Nude read warm and work together when the court wears one and the honoree wears the other. Alternatively, each court member can wear a different colorway of CC398C for a coordinated-but-distinct look. Because all four colorways are photographed and available, ordering a mixed set within the same style number is straightforward. If you are ordering multiple gowns for a group, contact us early so we can confirm all colorways are available in the sizes you need and check production timing. Large group orders benefit from a single order placed at the same time to reduce the risk of dye-lot variation between separate orders placed weeks apart.
Ladivine CC398C is a Curve gown cut for sizes 18 through 24. The sizing runs close to standard US plus-size measurements rather than running small or large across the board, but because this is a fully beaded fitted trumpet with a boned corset bodice, the fit at the hip and high hip is the most critical measurement. To size correctly: measure your bust, waist, and hips with a soft tape measure while wearing the undergarments you plan to wear under the gown. Compare all three measurements against Ladivine's published size chart. When your measurements fall between sizes, size up — not down — especially at the hip. The lace-up back gives you room to take the bodice in at the waist without a structural alteration, but a skirt that is too tight at the hip on a fitted trumpet cannot be let out easily without reworking beaded panels. If your hip and bust measurements land in different sizes, order for the larger measurement and have the smaller area adjusted by a tailor. Length alterations are also common — see the alterations FAQ for detail on hemming a beaded sweep train.
Because the bodice has boning sewn directly into the sheer tulle layer, the CC398C provides its own bust support. Most customers do not need a separate bra. Strapless stick-on cups or a low-back adhesive bra can be used for additional coverage or confidence, but a traditional bra with a visible back strap will show through the lace-up back and the sheer boned layer. For the lower half, a smooth seamless brief or thong in your skin tone works best. Because the skirt is fully beaded tulle on a fitted trumpet, any shapewear you choose should end well below the hip so it does not create a visible line under the embellished fabric. A high-waist shaper that extends into the mid-thigh is generally the smoothest option if you want compression through the hips and thighs. Avoid anything with lace trim or embellished edges at the waistband — the beaded tulle skirt is fitted enough that texture from undergarments can occasionally show under certain lights. Smooth, flat-edged pieces are the practical choice here.
Yes, but alterations on a fully beaded gown with a sweep train require a tailor who has worked on embellished formal wear before. This is not a standard hem job, and it is worth asking your tailor specifically whether they have experience with beaded dresses before booking. Hemming the sweep train is the most common alteration. To shorten a beaded train, the tailor removes beading from the bottom few inches, cuts the tulle to the new length, and either re-attaches the beading or finishes the hem cleanly without it. The amount of work — and cost — depends on how much length comes off. For height adjustments of two inches or less, the process is relatively straightforward. Larger reductions involve more rebeading work. Tell your tailor: the gown is beaded tulle with an internal boned corset bodice. The skirt is a fitted trumpet with a sweep train. If they need to take in side seams, the beading must be removed and reapplied along the seam allowance. Plan for a fitting with your shoes and the undergarments you will wear on the night so the hem length is accurate.
Beaded gowns photograph differently depending on the studio lighting, and CC398C is no exception. Here is what to expect from each colorway in person. Silver-Nude reads as a cool champagne beige with silver crystal overlay in most natural light. In photos it can appear almost white or very pale, but in person it has a warm skin-tone undertone under the silver beading. It is the most versatile of the four for light-skinned to medium complexions. Mocha Gold is a warm bronze-gold. It photographs richly and reads the same way in person — deep and warm, without crossing into orange. It complements deeper and medium-warm skin tones particularly well. Navy reads true to its name in both photos and in person. The navy base under crystal beading produces a deep jewel-tone look that reads less flashy than Silver-Nude but equally formal. Smoky Blue is cooler and softer than Navy — closer to a steel or slate blue. In photos it can look almost grey-blue; in person it has more blue presence, especially under warm event lighting. If you are deciding between two colorways, consider the venue lighting: warm ballroom lights favor Mocha Gold and Silver-Nude; cooler venue lighting flatters Navy and Smoky Blue. If you are still uncertain, contact us and we can talk through the options based on your complexion and venue.