Mac Duggal 27865 Halter V-Neck Pearl Tulle A-Line Floor-Length Gown

Fit & Silhouette

Mac Duggal 27865 follows an a-line and fit-and-flare silhouette. The structured jersey bodice fits close through the waist, and the skirt releases into a full, floor-sweeping shape from the hip. This is not a ballgown — there is no corset back and no extreme dome volume — and it is not mermaid — there is no hip-hugging fit through the knee. The peplum detail at the waist adds definition and makes the transition from the fitted top to the full skirt look intentional and polished. If you are between sizes, size up so the bodice sits correctly across the chest and the halter neck ties comfortably at the nape.

Fabric & Detail

The bodice is cut from structured jersey, which holds its shape without boning and gives a smooth, clean silhouette through the waist. The skirt is tulle, and its entire surface is densely covered in pearl embellishments — well above the 75 percent coverage threshold — so the skirt reads pearl from every angle. A pearl-and-crystal brooch sits at the waistband, marking the transition between bodice and skirt. There is no visible boning and no slit. The only structural closure is the halter tie at the nape of the neck.

Key Features

• Floor-length a-line and fit-and-flare silhouette
• Deep v-neck halter neckline with tie at the nape
• Structured jersey peplum bodice
• Full tulle skirt with dense pearl embellishments across the entire surface
• Pearl-and-crystal brooch accent at the waistband
• Fully open back — halter tie is the only back coverage
• No boning, no slit, no sleeves
• Available in Black

Style & Occasion

Mac Duggal 27865 is built for prom, galas, black-tie events, and formal evenings where you want to make a strong visual statement. The pearl-covered skirt catches light from every angle, and the open back keeps the look from feeling heavy or overdressed. It photographs exceptionally well, which is part of why it appears in editorial styling as well as on the dance floor. Pair it with strappy heeled sandals — a stiletto or block heel both work — and keep jewelry minimal: the pearl skirt does the talking. A simple ear cuff or small drop earring complements the halter neckline without competing. For color, black is versatile across all lighting. Check the other colorways in our listing if you want to explore alternatives. If you are styling a group or court, the silhouette coordinates well with simpler column gowns that share a similar length without matching the embellishment level.