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Sherri Hill 56702 Fitted Satin Gown
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Description
About the Dress: Sherri Hill 56702
Sherri Hill 56702 is a long fitted satin gown built around a heavily beaded and floral-appliquéd lace corset bodice. The neckline is an off-shoulder sweetheart — a pronounced center dip between the cups, with off-shoulder framing pieces that sit wide on the shoulders. Visible boning channels run through the bodice, giving it a structured corset fit. A high front slit opens the skirt, and the back sweeps into a dramatic open V-scoop that reveals the majority of the back down toward the waist. A sweep train finishes the hem. This is a sleek, confident gown designed for high-impact formal wear.
Fit & Silhouette
Style 56702 is cut to follow the body closely through the bust, waist, and hips — a true fitted silhouette, not a relaxed or semi-fitted shape. The boned corset bodice holds the torso in place so the gown stays exactly where it is meant to. The skirt continues fitted through the thigh and opens into a sweep at the hem with the high front slit allowing full movement. This gown is built for someone who wants the dress to follow every curve rather than drape away from the body. It is worth having alterations done if you are petite or between sizes — the corset lacing at the back allows some waist adjustment, but the overall fit runs true to size and is designed close.
Fabric & Detail
The skirt is satin — a smooth, liquid finish with a subtle sheen that photographs well under event lighting. The bodice is covered in lace overlaid with beaded floral appliqués that extend from the sweetheart neckline across the entire bodice. The beading is concentrated through the lace — individual floral shapes built up with detailed bead work. The boning channels inside the bodice are visible and functional, not purely decorative. The open back reveals a clean V-scoop cut, so the back construction is intentional and finished. The sweep train is an extension of the satin skirt.
Key Features
- Off-shoulder sweetheart neckline with pronounced center dip
- Beaded lace floral appliqué corset bodice with visible boning channels
- Fitted through bust, waist, and hips
- Satin skirt with high front slit
- Deep open V-scoop back
- Sweep train
- Sleeveless
- Available in 14 colors including Lilac, Pink, Black, Navy, Emerald, Red, and more
Style & Occasion
Sherri Hill 56702 is designed for moments that call for a statement. It is one of Sherri Hill's strongest prom gowns — the combination of the beaded corset bodice, the open back, and the front slit reads clearly as a prom or formal event gown. It also works for evening galas and pageants where a fully-embellished fitted gown is appropriate. The color range is wide: Lilac and Pink are photographed here, but the gown is also available in Black, Navy, Red, Peacock, Antique Blue, Yellow, Royal, Magenta, Light Blue, Emerald, Ivory, and Periwinkle. For shoes, a strappy heel — nude or metallic — works well with the open back and front slit. Keep jewelry minimal; the beaded bodice already provides the visual weight. A simple stud or small drop earring in gold or silver is enough.
Size & fit
- Fitted (corset, high slit). Bust, waist and hips all matter. Go by your largest measurement.
- Length: Long
- Neckline: Off-Shoulder, Sweetheart
- Details: Beaded, Floral Appliques, Open Back, Train
- 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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- Receive your dress within 7–12 business days, depending on designer availability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sherri Hill 56702 has a boned corset bodice, which means it provides real structural support on its own. The visible boning channels run through the bodice and hold the torso firmly in place, so most people who wear it do not need a separate bra. The sweetheart neckline is off-shoulder, which rules out regular bra straps — they would be visible. Because the bodice is snug and boned, many wearers go without any external bra at all and find the structure is sufficient. If you want additional support, a low-back adhesive bra or stick-on silicone cups can work, but make sure to try them at home before the event so you know they are comfortable for a long night.
The back of this gown is a deep open V-scoop, which means a traditional backless or low-back adhesive bra is the only option there — anything with a band will show. The open back also means there is no place to attach a modesty panel or converter, so plan your undergarment choices around both the neckline and the open back before you finalize anything.
For the bottom half, because the skirt is fitted through the hips and has a high front slit, seamless underwear in a tone close to your skin is the practical choice. Anything with a visible waistband or texture will show through the satin. Shapewear that stops at the hip is fine; full-length shapewear can be difficult to manage with the front slit and sweep train.
In general, the corset bodice of style 56702 is doing most of the structural work, so your undergarment decisions mostly come down to the open back and the clean line of the satin skirt. If you are unsure what will work for your body, our team is happy to talk through specifics — that is exactly the kind of question we handle every day. The gown is designed to be worn as-is, with the bodice doing the heavy lifting.
Sherri Hill 56702 is designed as a high-impact prom and formal event gown, and it reads clearly that way. The combination of the beaded corset bodice, deep open back, and high front slit is deliberately statement-making — this is not a subtle dress. Here is where it works and where it probably does not.
It is a strong choice for prom. The fully-beaded bodice, fitted silhouette, and dramatic back are exactly what Sherri Hill builds prom gowns to deliver, and 56702 sits at the top end of that category in terms of visual impact. If you want to walk into prom and be noticed, this gown is built for that.
For formal galas, evening events, and pageants, it also works well. A pageant stage, a formal dinner, or a gala where formal gowns are expected — the beading and the fitted length hold up in those environments. The sweep train adds to the formal quality.
As a wedding guest, this gown suits evening and black-tie receptions best, where its sweep train and formal silhouette feel right at home. The open back, high front slit, and sleek silhouette make it a bold choice; as a wedding guest, it suits evening or black-tie receptions best rather than more traditional ceremonies. Similarly, it is not a mother-of-the-bride dress. For black-tie events, the gown's bold, fitted silhouette suits evening galas and high-glamour receptions best.
For semi-formal events, it depends on the specific event — 56702 may be more formal than the dress code calls for, and wearing an overtly fitted open-back gown to a semi-formal can feel out of place. If you are weighing it against a specific event, think about what other guests will be wearing and whether this level of impact is appropriate.
The short version: this gown is purpose-built for prom, formal dances, galas, and pageants. Those are the events it was designed for, and it performs best in those contexts.
The fitted cut through the hips is real — this is not a gown with a lot of swing room through the body. That said, the high front slit is specifically designed to solve the movement problem. Because the slit opens at the front of the skirt, you have significant leg freedom when walking, climbing stairs, or moving on a dance floor. The sweep train at the back moves with you rather than bunching underfoot when you are facing forward.
The boned corset bodice holds the torso firmly, which some people find stabilizing on a dance floor and others find constricting after several hours. If you have worn a structured corset bodice before, you have a sense of what to expect. If this is your first time in a boned bodice, try it on at home for an hour before the event so you know how it feels when you sit down and move around, not just when you are standing in front of a mirror.
For footwear, a heel with an ankle strap or a block heel gives you more stability than a thin stiletto when moving in a fitted gown. The satin skirt can be slippery against certain shoe materials, so test your shoes at home with the dress if you can.
The photographed colors here are Lilac and Pink — both are pastel shades that photograph soft and fresh. In person, Lilac reads as a true light purple with a cool tone, and Pink is a clean warm rose. Both colors look slightly more saturated in person than they do on a screen, and both catch event lighting well because the beaded bodice reflects light regardless of the colorway.
The gown is also available in Black, Navy, Red, Peacock, Antique Blue, Yellow, Royal, Magenta, Light Blue, Emerald, Ivory, and Periwinkle — so the range spans the full spectrum from deep jewel tones to soft pastels to neutrals. For prom, the deep jewel tones like Emerald, Navy, Peacock, and Royal photograph dramatically under dim event lighting. Black is a consistent choice if you want the beading to stand out without the color competing. Ivory reads more like a warm white in person.
If you are choosing based on your skin tone, cool skin tones tend to look strong in Lilac, Periwinkle, and Antique Blue. Warm skin tones often do well in Magenta, Yellow, Red, and Emerald. For colors not shown in photos, ask our team — we can usually speak to how a specific shade looks in person from experience with other customers who have ordered it.
The beaded lace bodice and satin skirt of 56702 both need careful handling. For cleaning after wearing, do not put this gown in a home washing machine — the beading and lace appliqués will not survive a standard wash cycle. Dry cleaning is the right option, and specifically a dry cleaner with experience handling beaded formal gowns. Let them know about the beading, the lace, and the open back construction so they handle the dress appropriately.
For storage after your event, hang the gown in a breathable garment bag — not a plastic dry-cleaning bag, which traps moisture and can discolor satin over time. If you are storing it long-term, a fabric garment bag in a cool, dry space away from direct sunlight is the best approach. Sunlight will fade the satin and can yellow the lace over time.
For travel, keep the gown in a garment bag and request a garment bag hook or a flat space in the overhead bin if you are flying. Folding a satin gown into a suitcase will create creases that need steaming to remove. If you arrive at your destination with light creases, a garment steamer is the safest tool — hold it a few inches from the satin rather than pressing directly, and avoid steaming directly over the beading. A professional steam from a hotel or dry cleaner is always the safest option if you are uncertain.
The open back and beaded bodice are the two focal points of this gown, and your accessories should support those features rather than compete with them. For shoes, a strappy heeled sandal in gold, silver, or a skin-toned metallic works cleanly with both the satin skirt and the open back. A block heel or kitten heel gives more stability over a long night without sacrificing the look. Avoid a closed-toe pump — the front slit and the sweep train work better visually with an open shoe.
For jewelry, keep it minimal. The beaded bodice is doing significant visual work from the front, and the open back is doing the same from behind — adding heavy necklaces or statement earrings competes with both. A small drop earring or a simple stud in gold or silver is the right level. If you want a bracelet or ring, fine. Skip the necklace — the off-shoulder sweetheart neckline and the beaded bodice make a necklace redundant and usually awkward.
For hair, an updo works well with the off-shoulder neckline and open back — it lets both design elements read clearly without hair covering either. A half-up style also works. Wearing it fully down is a personal choice, but it will cover some of the open back styling, which is one of the most striking features of this gown.
The corset bodice with visible boning is one of the most flattering structural elements in formal wear — it creates a defined waist and holds the bust in a fixed, lifted position regardless of your natural shape. For people who want waist definition, the boning does that work without relying on the dress fabric alone. The sweetheart neckline frames the décolletage and tends to be flattering across a wide range of bust sizes.
The fitted silhouette through the hips is exactly that — fitted. It follows the body closely, which looks strong if you are comfortable with a close fit. If you prefer a dress with more ease through the hip, this is not the right silhouette. The high front slit adds visual length to the leg and breaks up the column of the fitted skirt, which tends to elongate the overall look.
For petite wearers, the sweep train may need to be hemmed — this is a standard alteration for a long gown. Have it done by someone with experience in formal wear so the train sweep is preserved correctly. For tall wearers, the proportions of the bodice and skirt work well without alteration in most cases.
The corset-back lacing allows a small range of adjustment at the waist, but this is not a substitute for proper sizing — if you are between sizes, size up and have the bodice taken in by a tailor rather than sizing down and relying on the lacing to compensate.
Sherri Hill 56702 ships in 7–12 business days from order confirmation as standard. Rush processing is available if you need the gown sooner — contact us when you place your order and we will confirm whether rush timing is possible for your chosen color and size. US and international orders ship from our Los Angeles and New York warehouses. Canadian orders ship from our Toronto location, with no duties charged on US or Canadian orders. Worldwide tracked shipping is available, so you will have a tracking number for your gown once it leaves the warehouse. If your event date is firm, place your order as early as possible to give yourself time for any alterations after the gown arrives. Every 56702 order is hand-inspected before shipping so the fit and finish arrive flawless. If you are between sizes on the 56702, send our team your measurements before ordering and we will advise. Popular colorways of the 56702 sell out quickly each season, so early orders get first pick.