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Faviana 11440 Mermaid Scoop-Neck Gown
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Description
About the Dress: Faviana 11440
Faviana 11440 is a floor-length mermaid prom gown in Cloud Blue, covered from neckline to train in beaded and embroidered floral appliqués on a stretch jersey base. The scoop neckline sits cleanly above the bust, supported by thin crisscross straps that anchor the front and continue into the open lace-up back construction. The silhouette contours through the bust, waist, and hips, then flares below the knee into a sweep train that grazes the floor. This is a gown built for impact — the kind that reads across a ballroom.
Fit & Silhouette
The mermaid cut in Faviana 11440 means the gown is fitted through the body down to the knee before it opens into the flare. The stretch jersey base gives a small amount of give, but that flexibility is there to smooth the fit — not to absorb a size difference. Measure bust, waist, and hips against Faviana's published size chart and size up if you fall between two sizes. A seamstress can take a gown in; adding room after the fact is harder. The back closure is a crisscross lace-up with genuine open-back exposure, so it adjusts slightly at the torso — but start with the right size and use the lacing to fine-tune. Most wearers of floor-length trained gowns plan for at least a hem alteration, especially if you are under 5'5" in your event heels.
Fabric & Detail
The base of Faviana 11440 is stretch jersey — a fabric that contours without stiffness and holds the mermaid line through movement. The entire surface is finished with beaded and embroidered floral appliqués that cover the gown from the bodice through the skirt and across the sweep train. Under event lighting, the beading produces layered reflections that shift as the wearer moves. The Cloud Blue colorway photographs particularly well in ballroom settings. There is no internal boning — the gown's shape comes from the jersey fit against the body, not from structural interior construction.
Key Features
- Mermaid silhouette — fitted through bust, waist, and hips, flaring below the knee
- Scoop neckline with thin crisscross straps
- Allover beaded and embroidered floral appliqués on stretch jersey base
- Open crisscross lace-up back with significant back exposure
- Sweep train with floor-grazing hem
- No built-in boning or structured cups — adhesive or low-back bra solutions recommended
- Available in Cloud Blue
Style & Occasion
Faviana 11440 is a long prom dress designed for formal settings where a trained, fully beaded gown is the right call. Prom is the center of its brief — the dramatic silhouette, open back, and allover surface beading are construction choices that work in a grand ballroom or formal dance venue. The flare below the knee gives real movement on the dance floor without losing the line. Beyond prom, the gown works for formal evening events and wedding receptions where the dress code genuinely calls for floor-length formal wear. The allover beading and open back put it at the bold end of wedding-reception guest dressing, so it suits formal and black-tie-level events best. It is not built for semi-formal, cocktail, or outdoor settings — the trained hem and surface weight of the beading are designed for large formal interiors. For shoes, a strappy metallic or nude sandal keeps the leg line long against the mermaid hem. For jewelry, let the gown carry the surface detail and keep accessories simple — a sculptural earring and a small clutch are enough.
Size & fit
- Fitted (mermaid). Bust, waist and hips all matter. Go by your largest measurement.
- Length: Long
- Neckline: Scoop
- Details: Beaded, Embroidery, 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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Faviana 11440 Mermaid Scoop-Neck Gown with Beaded Floral Appliqués & Train
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Frequently Asked Questions
Getting the right size in Faviana 11440 matters more than usual because the mermaid silhouette leaves no room for guesswork — the gown is designed to contour the body through the bust, waist, and hips before flaring below the knee, and that close fit is where its impact lives.
Start by measuring all three: bust, natural waist, and fullest part of the hips. Faviana publishes a size chart on each product listing, and those numbers are your first reference. The brand generally cuts to standard US sizing, which means most customers land in their usual size when their measurements sit inside the size chart ranges. The stretch jersey base does give a small amount of give, but that flexibility is designed to smooth the fit — not to compensate for a size that is genuinely too small. If your measurements fall between two sizes, the stronger advice is to size up and have the gown taken in by a local seamstress, rather than size down and risk a fit that restricts movement.
For those planning to wear shapewear under Faviana 11440, measure yourself the way you intend to wear it — in your shapewear — so the measurements you use for sizing reflect the actual circumference the gown needs to accommodate.
Length is the other consideration. Faviana 11440 is designed for a standard petite-to-tall range, but the sweep train and floor-grazing hem mean that anyone under approximately 5'5" in their event heels should plan for a hem alteration. The cost of that tailoring is modest compared to the impact of the silhouette landing at exactly the right point on the floor. Taller wearers may find the gown hits perfectly as-is, particularly if they are wearing a heel of three inches or more.
Alterations are almost universal in fitted gowns of this construction — they are not a sign of a bad fit, they are part of achieving the gown's intended line. Budget for them from the start, order early enough to allow for two fittings, and verify that your alterations appointment is scheduled at least two weeks before the event.
One practical note: because the back of Faviana 11440 uses a crisscross lace-up construction, the back closure is adjustable to a degree. Lacing tighter or looser can accommodate minor variation in the torso — but this should not substitute for selecting the correct size. Start with accurate measurements, verify against the chart, and let the lacing fine-tune from there.
If you would like guidance matching your specific measurements to a size, our team is glad to assist before you place your order.
Faviana 11440 was designed with prom at the center of its brief, and everything about the gown reflects that — the dramatic mermaid silhouette, the allover beaded and embroidered floral appliqués, the open crisscross lace-up back, and the sweep train are construction choices that maximize visual impact in a formal dance or gala setting. This is a gown that arrives with presence and sustains it across a full evening.
For prom, Faviana 11440 is an ideal candidate: it is formal enough to hold its own on a grand-entrance staircase and dynamic enough on the dance floor that the flare below the knee gives genuine freedom of movement without sacrificing the silhouette. The Cloud Blue colorway is versatile across most school color palettes and photographs exceptionally under ballroom and event lighting, where the beading produces layered reflections that shift with movement.
Beyond prom, Faviana 11440 transitions naturally into formal evening events and wedding receptions where guests are expected to dress at a genuine black-tie or formal level. The allover surface beading gives it a weight of formality that works in any setting where the dress code means it. For a wedding reception — as a guest — it reads as an appropriate choice where the event is formal and the dress code warrants a gown of this finish, though the dramatic open back and bodycon silhouette mean it sits at the bold end of that category.
Formal galas, awards evenings, charity events, and military-adjacent formal occasions are also within range where the dress code matches. The gown's construction — trained hem, structured flare, beaded surface — reads as occasion-appropriate in any environment that expects guests in floor-length formal wear.
What Faviana 11440 is not built for: daytime or semi-formal settings, outdoor receptions, cocktail events, or occasions where the dress code runs below black-tie or formal. The surface weight of the beading and the trained silhouette are purpose-built for large formal interiors where the full scope of the gown can read as intended. In a casual or semi-casual setting, the gown would be overdressed in a way that works against the wearer rather than for them.
If your event sits in an unusual category — a themed formal, a destination event, a reception with a non-standard dress code — and you want a second opinion on whether Faviana 11440 fits the brief, our team is happy to talk through the details with you before you commit.
The back of Faviana 11440 features a crisscross lace-up construction with significant open-back exposure — the back image confirms that a substantial portion of the lower and mid back is visible, making this a genuinely open-back gown rather than a subtly low cut.
The crisscross straps cross and tie at the back, creating a graphic linear pattern against the skin. The lacing allows for minor adjustment in how tight or loose the back closure sits, which gives some flexibility in fit across the torso. However, the open exposure means that undergarment planning is important. Conventional bra styles are not compatible with this back construction. Adhesive bra solutions, a low-back converter, or built-in-cup shapewear designed for open-back gowns are the most practical options. The gown does not include built-in cups or boning, so whatever support solution you choose needs to provide both coverage and lift independently.
For those who are comfortable with open-back styling, the construction reads as intentional and refined — the crisscross lines add visual architecture to the back view and complement the allover floral appliqués that continue across the train. If significant back exposure is a concern for your event or personal preference, this is an important consideration before ordering.
Faviana 11440 does not include built-in boning or structured cups. The stretch jersey base provides the gown's silhouette through its close fit against the body rather than through internal construction, which means the gown holds its shape on the wearer's frame — but it does not provide lift or separation independently.
For most wearers, adhesive bra solutions designed for strapless or open-back wear are the most seamless option. These sit against the skin under the bust and are invisible under the fitted bodice. Low-back converter attachments can work if you have a preferred bra you want to adapt, though the degree of back exposure on Faviana 11440 makes a very low-profile back profile necessary.
For shapewear under the skirt, a lightweight smoothing short or brief in a color matching your skin tone is the most practical choice — it stays hidden under the stretch fabric and does not add bulk at the hip that might disrupt the mermaid line. Avoid high-waisted shapewear that ends above the knee, as the fitted mermaid construction makes mid-thigh layers difficult to wear comfortably.
If you plan to wear any layered undergarments, take your measurements while wearing them so your sizing accounts for the additional circumference. The gown's fit is precise, and even a thin shapewear layer will affect how the gown sits at the hip and waist.
The train on Faviana 11440 is a sweep train — it extends slightly beyond the heel, grazing the floor and trailing a modest distance behind the wearer. It is not a cathedral-length or chapel train, so it does not require a bustle or a designated person to manage it. Most wearers navigate a sweep train naturally over the course of an evening.
That said, a few practical notes apply. On dance floors, a sweep train requires some awareness of your turning radius — a sharp pivot can bring the train underfoot, so fluid, circular movement is easier than sudden directional changes. Most wearers adapt to this instinctively after the first hour. For photographs, the train can be fanned or positioned behind the wearer to add to the gown's visual scope — it reads beautifully in full-length images where the trained hem gives the silhouette a formal, runway-level finish.
If the event involves significant stair navigation or outdoor transitions, holding the train briefly when moving between levels is advisable. The gown's jersey construction is not fragile, but repeated contact with rough outdoor surfaces could affect the appliqués over time.
For length fitting: the train's graze on the floor assumes the wearer is in a heel of approximately three inches. If you are wearing a lower heel or flats, a hem alteration to shorten the gown slightly is worth considering so the train does not drag excessively. Discuss this with your seamstress during fitting.
Because Faviana 11440 carries its own ornamentation — allover beaded and embroidered floral appliqués, a sweep train, a dramatic open back — the strongest accessory approach is one of deliberate restraint. The gown is the statement; accessories should frame rather than compete.
For footwear, a strappy heeled sandal or a pointed-toe stiletto in a metallic or nude tone is the most natural pairing. Both keep the leg line long and unbroken, which matters with a mermaid silhouette where the vertical line is the primary design element. A block heel or platform works for wearers who prioritize comfort for a long evening without sacrificing much of the line. Avoid ankle straps that are too wide or chunky, as these can visually shorten the leg against the trained hem.
For jewelry, let the gown's surface do most of the work. A sculptural earring — geometric, drop, or chandelier — in gold or silver reads as a finishing touch without overcrowding. If the neckline draws focus, a delicate pendant or no necklace at all keeps the décolletage clean. A simple evening clutch in a metallic or Cloud Blue-toned fabric completes the look. The Cloud Blue colorway pairs well with gold, silver, or champagne metal tones — all work under event lighting without clashing against the gown's beading.
Faviana 11440 ships from Marlas Fashions' Los Angeles and New York warehouses for US orders, from the Toronto warehouse for Canadian orders — with no duties on US or Canadian deliveries. International orders ship with full tracking from the nearest warehouse.
Standard delivery runs 7–12 business days from the date of dispatch. Rush options are available for wearers working with tighter timelines — contact the team before placing your order to confirm rush availability for your destination and requested date.
For prom season in particular, ordering 8–12 weeks before your event date is the recommended window. That lead time accounts for shipping, allows for at least one fitting appointment, and leaves enough cushion for any alterations — particularly hem work, which is almost always needed on a floor-length trained gown. If your event date is closer than eight weeks, reach out first so the team can advise on the most realistic path forward given current inventory and shipping timelines.
All orders ship with tracking confirmation so you can follow the gown from warehouse to your door. Marlas Fashions ships worldwide, and international delivery timelines vary by destination — ask the team for a destination-specific estimate if you are ordering outside North America.
For any shipping questions or urgent timeline needs, text or WhatsApp the concierge team at +1 416-536-2956 or +1 213-868-3131 — they can confirm availability and rush options before you place your order.
Marlas Fashions accepts returns and exchanges on eligible items, with three resolution paths available: store credit that never expires, a straight exchange for a different size or style, or a refund less a 30% restocking fee.
Store credit is the most flexible option for most customers — it carries no expiry date, which means you can apply it toward a future purchase on your own timeline without pressure. The exchange path is ideal if the fit is close but a size adjustment is needed, and the team can advise on availability before you send the item back.
To be eligible for return or exchange, the gown must be unworn, unaltered, and returned in its original condition with tags attached. Altered gowns — including those that have been hemmed or taken in — are not eligible for return, which is why it is important to confirm the correct size before ordering and to complete all sizing consultation before alterations begin.
If you receive Faviana 11440 and have concerns about the fit, condition, or sizing before you proceed to alterations, contact the Marlas Fashions team promptly. Acting quickly preserves your options — a gown that has not been altered can be exchanged; one that has been cut cannot.
Every dress at Marlas Fashions is inspected before it ships, so what you receive has been reviewed for quality. If anything falls short of expectation on arrival, the team wants to know and will work to resolve it.