Sherri Hill 54228 Fully Hot-Stone Mermaid Gown with Open Back Gown

Fit & Silhouette

Sherri Hill 54228 is cut to contour tightly through the bust, waist, and hips. The mermaid shape stays fitted all the way down to the knee, then opens into a trumpet flare that flows into the train. The stretch jersey base has give, which helps with movement, but this is a body-hugging silhouette from top to bottom. It reads sleek and fitted — not a flowing or A-line shape. If you carry width in the hips or thighs, order up one size for comfort; the rhinestone surface has no extra stretch. Most customers find the fit true to the Sherri Hill size chart.

Fabric & Detail

The base of Sherri Hill 54228 is stretch jersey, which gives the gown its close fit and slight flexibility. The entire surface — bodice, waist, hips, and skirt — is covered in hot-stone rhinestones. There is no plain fabric visible; the encrustation runs continuously from the deep V-neckline down to the hem and train. Double spaghetti straps run over each shoulder. The back is fully open from the neckline down past the waistline, secured only by a lace-up tie closure at the lower back, which creates the crisscross detail visible in the back view. A train trails from the skirt hem.

Key Features

• Fully hot-stone encrusted stretch jersey — rhinestones cover the entire dress top to bottom
• Fitted mermaid silhouette with trumpet flare below the knee
• Deep V-neckline with double spaghetti straps
• Dramatic open back with lace-up crisscross tie closure
• Sweeping train
• Available in a wide range of colors including Bright Fuchsia, Navy, Wine, Black, Royal, Red, Plum, Coral, Light Blue, Ivory, Peacock, Yellow, Orange, Emerald, Silver, Periwinkle, Pink, and champagne beige/silver

Style & Occasion

Sherri Hill 54228 is built for prom, formal evening events, and pageant competitions. The fully encrusted rhinestone surface and open back make it a standout choice for prom night or a pageant stage. It also works for formal gala events and evening occasions where a high-impact long gown is appropriate. The open back and body-hugging cut are deliberately bold, so this is not a modest or understated look — it is designed to make a statement. Bright Fuchsia delivers an electric, high-energy color that photographs brilliantly under event lighting. Navy reads deep and dramatic, with the rhinestones catching cool-toned light. If you want something equally striking in a darker tone, Wine or Emerald are strong alternatives from the color lineup. Style it with strappy heels and minimal jewelry — the rhinestone coverage means the dress does the work.