Beaded Embroidered Dress

The beaded embroidered dress is a floor-length, strapless gown whose whole surface carries a floral motif worked in sequins and beads. The cut is fishbone, the line many shoppers would call mermaid: close through the waist and hips, then narrow down to the floor. It is the long, formal piece among our beaded flapper dresses.

How the Bead-Embroidered Dress Is Cut

The bodice is strapless and the back is open, so the gown relies on its fit and a zipper rather than straps. The fabric, polyester with elastane, is non-stretch, so expect a structured feel and choose your size from the bust and waist figures, not from habit. Store it flat or folded in tissue paper so the beadwork stays in place.

Picking a Color for a Long Beaded Dress

Light blue and lavender sit well at spring weddings, garden galas and quinceañera celebrations where pastels lead. Black is the classic answer for a black-tie dinner, an opera night or a New Year's Eve ball. Claret, a deep wine red, flatters candlelight and suits winter weddings, holiday galas and prom.

Embroidered Dress FAQ

Is this a mermaid dress?

Close to one. It is a fishbone cut on a sheath silhouette, so it follows the body to the hips and keeps a narrow line to the hem rather than a wide flare.

Is the beading sewn by hand?

The embroidery is floral sequin and bead work, spread over the whole surface of the gown.

What shoes suit a floor-length strapless gown?

Try the gown on with the heel height you plan to wear, since the hem reaches the floor. A slim strappy sandal or a pointed pump keeps the long line.