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Clarisse 62188 Illusion Corset Beaded Tulle Gown
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Description
About the Dress: Clarisse 62188
Clarisse 62188 is a long fitted gown built around a sweetheart neckline and a sheer illusion mesh bodice with visible boning channels throughout. The bodice is loaded with crystal bead clusters at the bust, and geometric beaded stripe lines carry the embellishment from the bodice straight down through the fitted skirt. A high front slit opens the silhouette, and a tulle sweep train trails at the hem. It comes in Dark Fuchsia and Smoke Blue.
Fit & Silhouette
Clarisse 62188 is cut to fit close from the sweetheart bust through the hips all the way to the knee. The boning channels in the illusion panel keep the bodice structured and locked in place — there is real internal support here, not just the look of it. Below the knee the skirt opens toward the train. The high front slit gives full range of motion. This is a bodycon fit: it follows your shape closely. If you are between sizes, Clarisse's size chart skews snug at the waist, so go by your hip measurement first and plan for the waist to be taken in if needed.
Fabric & Detail
The base fabric is tulle — you can see it at the skirt flare, the train, and between the beaded stripes. The sheer illusion panel across the entire bodice front and back is a separate mesh layer; it creates the illusion-neckline and illusion-back effect while keeping the sweetheart shape at the front. Crystal bead clusters sit at the bust, and beaded geometric stripes run in clean vertical lines from the bodice through the skirt. The back is fully open with only two thin spaghetti straps crossing the shoulders — the entire back is bare from the nape to below the waistline.
Key Features
- Sweetheart neckline with full illusion mesh bodice panel front and back
- Visible boning channels throughout the bodice for structure and support
- Crystal bead clusters at the bust; geometric beaded stripe lines through the skirt
- High front slit for movement
- Fully open back — only spaghetti straps at the shoulders
- Tulle sweep train at the hem
- Available in Dark Fuchsia and Smoke Blue
Style & Occasion
Clarisse 62188 is built for prom and pageant stages. The combination of a dramatic open back, high front slit, beaded stripe embellishment, and structured illusion corset bodice reads as a statement gown — it is designed to be noticed. Dark Fuchsia is vivid and saturated in person; Smoke Blue reads as a cool blue-grey that photographs with a silver tone in strong light. Both colorways work well on the pageant stage under bright lighting. For prom, pair with strappy heeled sandals and minimal jewelry — the dress carries the look on its own. A simple drop earring or small stud is all you need at the ear; skip a necklace entirely given the illusion neckline.
Size & fit
- Fitted (high slit, corset). Bust, waist and hips all matter. Go by your largest measurement.
- Length: Long
- Neckline: Sweetheart
- Details: Beaded, Open Back, Train
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Clarisse 62188 Illusion Corset Beaded Tulle Gown with High Slit & Train
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Frequently Asked Questions
Clarisse 62188 does not have a traditional zipper at the back — the closure is built into the illusion corset bodice itself. The boning channels you see running through the sheer mesh panel are stitched directly into the bodice construction, and the structured fit is what keeps the gown in place rather than a zip or hook-and-eye at the back seam. The back is fully open: only two thin spaghetti straps cross the shoulders, and the entire back is exposed from the nape down to well below the waistline.
Because there is no external lace-up or adjustable closure, fit is determined entirely at the time of alteration. Here is what that means practically: the bodice is boned and structured, so it holds its shape independently, but the fit at your bust and ribcage must be correct before you wear it. If the bodice is slightly large, a seamstress can take it in at the side seams — the boning channels are set well away from the seams, so this alteration is straightforward. If the bodice fits your bust but the waist runs a little snug, most of the adjustment room is at the side seams as well.
Because the back is open, there is no back panel a tailor can let out if you need more room — what you have at the front and sides is what you work with. This is why we always recommend ordering to your hip measurement first when you fall between sizes. Clarisse gowns tend to run true to size on the hip but can run a half-size snug at the natural waist, so if your waist is the larger measurement relative to a size's range, go up and take in the waist rather than the reverse.
For the spaghetti straps: they sit on the shoulder and are not adjustable from the outside. A seamstress can shorten them from the back attachment point if the bodice is sitting lower than you want. This is a minor alteration and typically takes under an hour.
If you are unsure which size gives you the right bust-to-waist-to-hip proportion in Clarisse 62188 specifically, reach out before ordering. Our team is happy to walk through your measurements against the Clarisse size chart and tell you exactly which size to select and where alterations are likely.
Clarisse 62188 is a prom and pageant gown — that is what it is designed for, and those are the two events where it genuinely fits the dress code and the spirit of what people around you will be wearing.
For prom, it delivers exactly what a statement prom look needs: a sweetheart silhouette, heavy beaded embellishment, a high front slit for movement on the dance floor, and a train that photographs well. The fully open back and fitted bodycon cut read as prom-appropriate glamour. Both the Dark Fuchsia and Smoke Blue colorways photograph dramatically under event lighting.
For pageant, the gown meets the criteria for competition and preliminary evening wear rounds. The structured illusion corset bodice with visible boning keeps posture strong on stage. The beaded stripe lines are designed to catch stage lighting, and the train adds presence from the back. This is the kind of gown that reads clearly from the back row of an auditorium.
Where it would be too much or genuinely not right:
Formal weddings and galas call for a more covered silhouette, so pair this dress with a wrap or shawl if you'd like a slightly more understated look for those settings. It is cut and styled as a prom and competition gown, and that is how guests and hosts at formal events will read it.
Military balls — the dress code for military-ball events specifically requires a covered back. Clarisse 62188 has the opposite of a covered back, so it does not qualify.
Black-tie dinners — similar reasoning to galas. The styling is too explicitly pageant and prom for a black-tie dinner context.
Formal evening events for adults — if you are attending an adult formal event such as a charity gala, an awards dinner, or a corporate black-tie event, the open back and high slit make this a very bold choice that will read as a very young, prom-coded gown rather than a polished evening look.
The honest summary: if you are going to prom or a pageant, this gown is exactly right. If you are attending anything else on that list, we would point you toward a different style that fits that occasion's expectations better.
Clarisse 62188 runs true to size on the hip and slightly snug at the natural waist. Start with your hip measurement — that is the number that controls fit in the skirt and through the upper thigh where the fitted silhouette is tightest. Once you find the size that matches your hip in the Clarisse size chart, check whether your waist falls within that size's range. If your waist is at or near the top of the range, the bodice will fit correctly but may feel firm. If your waist measurement is larger than the size's listed maximum, go up a size and plan to take the bodice in at the side seams — that alteration is easier than letting a fitted gown out.
For bust: the illusion corset bodice has boning throughout and is designed to support without a traditional bra. The boning creates the lift, and the sweetheart edge sits as the visible neckline. As long as your bust measurement matches the size chart, the bodice provides the support you need.
If you are between sizes on hip and waist pointing to different sizes, choose the larger size.
The boning in the illusion corset bodice provides built-in support — you do not need an additional bra. The boning channels run through the full sheer mesh panel at the front and back, holding the sweetheart edge in place and lifting the bust without anything underneath.
Because the back is fully open from the nape to below the waistline, any traditional bra strap will show. Stick-on adhesive cups are an option if you want additional lift beyond what the boning provides, though most wearers find the boning alone is enough. Avoid strapless bras with a back band — the band will sit across the exposed back area and be visible.
For the bottom: seamless underwear or a thong works best with the fitted skirt. The beaded fabric is smooth at the lining, but a visible underwear line will show through the bodycon silhouette in photographs. A light shaper short (no leg) is fine if you prefer one — it stays below the high slit opening.
Yes — hemming is the most common alteration on Clarisse 62188. The train adds length, and on anyone under roughly 5'6" it will drag more than intended unless heels bring you up or the hem is shortened.
The important thing to know is that the beaded stripe lines run the full length of the skirt including the hem area. A skilled seamstress can shorten from the hem while preserving the stripe pattern, but they need to work carefully to avoid cutting through bead sections mid-pattern. Bring the gown to a seamstress who has experience with beaded formal gowns — not every alterations shop handles beadwork confidently.
If you are petite (under 5'3"), allow extra time for alterations before your event date. Shortening a heavily beaded hem with a train typically takes longer than a plain fabric hem. Order your gown with at least six to eight weeks before your event if you know you will need significant length adjustments. Call or text our Toronto boutique at 416-536-2956 and our stylists will help you find your perfect dress.
The boning in the bodice holds you in place, which means comfort depends on fit. A correctly sized bodice feels structured and supportive — not painful. A bodice that is too small will feel restrictive across the ribcage, especially after a few hours. This is another reason to prioritize fit at the sizing stage rather than trying to size down.
The high front slit makes movement easy. You can walk, climb stairs, and dance without the skirt restricting your stride. The train will need to be managed on the dance floor — most wearers either let it flow on an uncrowded dance floor or step it aside when dancing in a group.
The spaghetti straps are purely decorative given that the illusion bodice is boned and self-supporting. They do not dig in, but they also do not provide structural shoulder support — again, the boning does that work.
For a full evening of four to six hours including dancing, the main comfort factor is the waist fit. Order correctly and this gown is very wearable for a long event. If the waist is too snug, you will feel it by the second hour.
Dark Fuchsia photographs very close to how it looks in person — it is a deep, vivid pink-magenta with good saturation. In bright flash photography it can read slightly more pink than magenta; in natural light it is more balanced. It is not a pastel or a true hot pink — it sits between the two, leaning toward jewel-tone territory.
Smoke Blue reads as a cool blue-grey. In product photography with neutral light it looks closer to a medium slate blue. Under warm indoor event lighting it can shift toward a greyed periwinkle. In strong flash photography the beading across the gown picks up a silver-white tone, which makes it look lighter and more metallic than it appears in person. If you are drawn to Smoke Blue for a pageant under stage lighting, expect the beading to read as silver on camera.
For choosing between the two: Dark Fuchsia reads as warmer and more vivid in photographs, which makes it stand out on stage and in portrait shots. Smoke Blue reads as cooler and more refined but may require better lighting to show the embellishment detail clearly. Both are strong prom choices.
Lead with minimalism. The beaded stripe embellishment, the illusion bodice, and the open back are all doing a lot visually — accessories should support the look without competing with it.
Shoes: strappy heeled sandals are the standard pairing. A metallic sandal in gold, silver, or rose gold works with both colorways. For Dark Fuchsia, a nude-tone or clear sandal keeps the shoe from breaking up the line of the leg at the slit. For Smoke Blue, a silver metallic sandal ties into the cool tone of the beading under light. Block-heeled sandals work if you plan to dance for most of the night — more stability than a stiletto without changing the look.
Jewelry: skip a necklace entirely. The illusion sweetheart neckline and the beaded bust coverage already fill that space, and a necklace will sit awkwardly against the sheer mesh. A simple drop earring or a small stud is all you need at the ear. If you prefer a bolder earring, keep it clean in shape — a crystal drop or a simple hoop reads well without overwhelming the bodice embellishment. For Dark Fuchsia, rose gold or yellow gold earrings complement the warm tone. For Smoke Blue, silver or white gold is the cleaner match.
Text or WhatsApp our team if you want specific recommendations for your colorway — we are happy to help you pull the full look together before your event.