Ladivine · CM365 Strapless Mermaid Jersey Gown

About the Dress: Ladivine CM365

The Ladivine CM365 is a dramatic stretch jersey mermaid gown engineered around a singular silhouette philosophy — celebrate the body's natural curves with confident, contour-tracing construction. The strapless sweetheart neckline opens in a soft curve across the bust, supported by an internal corset bodice with light boning that holds the strapless line in place through any movement. Hand-applied rhinestone embellishments cluster across the bust area, providing dimensional sparkle and visual interest at the upper torso. Side cutouts at the waist add modern silhouette interest, creating geometric exposure that breaks the traditional fitted-gown line. The mermaid silhouette traces the body through the bust, waist, and hips before releasing dramatically below the knee into a flared mermaid skirt with a graceful sweep train.

The Ladivine CM365 is offered in Black — the most universally flattering color for the mermaid silhouette and the strongest color choice for pageant evening wear, formal galas, and confident evening dressing where dramatic silhouette is the central design statement.

Fit & Silhouette

The CM365 is constructed as a true mermaid — fitted through the bust, waist, hips, and thighs before the dramatic flare releases below the knee. This is one of the most body-conscious silhouettes in formal evening wear, and it's designed to celebrate confident contour. The corset bodice with internal boning provides structured bust shaping and torso compression that holds the silhouette through movement. The illusion inset at the bust provides subtle coverage while letting the rhinestone embellishment appear to float on the skin. The side cutouts at the waist create geometric openings that visually narrow the waist while adding modern design interest — the cutouts are positioned to flatter rather than expose, creating a sophisticated, controlled exposure rather than overt revelation. The mermaid flare positioning is calibrated to release at the most flattering point on the leg — typically just below the knee — creating an elongating effect for the lower body. The stretch jersey provides comfortable give for movement while maintaining the body-tracing silhouette. The CM365 is most flattering on hourglass and athletic body types where the curves the mermaid is designed to celebrate are naturally present.

Fabric & Detail

The Ladivine CM365 is constructed in a substantial-weight stretch jersey — a fabric chosen specifically for its combination of body-tracing contour and comfortable wear properties. Unlike rigid satin or organza mermaid alternatives that can feel restrictive, the stretch jersey moves with your body while maintaining the precise mermaid silhouette. The fabric has a smooth, slightly matte surface that holds its black color saturation deeply and reads sophisticated rather than club-coded. The rhinestone embellishments at the bust are hand-applied with secured stitching — each stone is individually attached rather than glued, which provides durability through repeated wear. The corset bodice construction includes internal light boning at strategic placement points (under the bust, at the side seams) for shape-holding. The side cutouts are precisely cut and finished with bound edges to prevent stretching or distortion over time. The skirt is fully lined for opacity and the concealed back zipper integrates cleanly into the open-back design.

Key Features

• True mermaid silhouette with dramatic flare below the knee
• Strapless sweetheart neckline with illusion inset
• Corset bodice with internal boning structure
• Hand-applied rhinestone embellishments at the bust
• Side cutouts at the waist for modern design interest
• Open back with concealed zipper closure
• Sweep train hem finish
• Stretch jersey fabric with body-tracing contour
• Fully lined construction
• Available in Black

Style & Occasion

The Ladivine CM365 is built for confident, body-celebrating evening occasions: prom, pageant evening wear rounds, formal galas, charity dinners, black-tie events, formal corporate awards, and red-carpet adjacent gatherings. The mermaid silhouette and rhinestone bust embellishment provide maximum visual impact at distance and in photography. Style with strappy silver or crystal-embellished heels (matching the rhinestone bust), a polished low chignon or sleek straight blowout that keeps the bodice and side cutouts fully visible, and statement crystal or diamond drop earrings without a competing necklace. The rhinestone bust carries the chest-level visual interest.

Marlas Fashions is an authorized retailer of authentic Ladivine. Every Ladivine CM365 ships brand new, carefully inspected, and ready for your evening.