Contemporaine
Mesh Drape Halter Mermaid Dress
This is a women's maxi-length halter dress with a mermaid silhouette, featuring a v-neckline, halter straps that hook at the back of the neck, hidden back zip closure, and side openwork. The unlined dress is constructed from dense knit and mesh fabric with stretch for comfortable draping, and measures 50.25 inches (127.5 cm) from the top of the bust. It is available in deep plum and photographs show ruching on the bodice and a semi-sheer lower skirt.
- Material
- Dense knit and mesh
- Gender
- female
- Style
- bodycon, mermaid, formal, evening
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Color
Size
Specifications
Mermaid fit halter maxi dress with mesh draping and side cutouts
Hugs body then flares at bottom, hidden back zip, halter neck, V neck, side openwork
- Material
- Dense knit and mesh
- Style
- bodycon, mermaid, formal, evening
- Occasion
- party, formal
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Additional Attributes
- Dense knit and mesh fabric
- Stretch, ultra-comfortable draping
- Unlined
- Mermaid fit that hugs the body then flares at the bottom
- Maxi length
- Hidden back zip closure
- Halter straps that hook at back of neck
- V neck
- Side openwork
- Length 50.25 inches
Product Insights
This evening-focused Mesh Drape Halter Mermaid Dress from Contemporaine, Simons' fashion-forward house brand, delivers a statement-making silhouette for $99.95, but its allure comes with caveats: the unlined, cup-free bodice demands a strapless/backless or adhesive bra, and for fuller busts all support routes through the fixed-hook halter neck, risking neck and shoulder strain. The sheer mesh calls for seamless nude shapewear in a skin-tone match to avoid visible lines, and the 50.25-inch hem skims the floor on a 5'6" frame, likely needing hemming for shorter wearers. Sizing runs small, so ordering up is advised, and the dress is currently out of stock. Mobility, however, remains near-normal thanks to stretch knit and flare placement, distinguishing this as a current-season statement piece rather than a wardrobe basic.
Verified claims
- Bra type
- Support comes from a strapless/backless or adhesive stick-on bra — the bodice has no built-in cups or support of its own.
- Bust support
- A fuller bust routes all support through this halter's neck strap, which can cause neck and shoulder soreness.
- Halter fit
- The neck strap has a fixed hook, so size — not adjustment — sets V depth and strap fit.
- Undergarment color
- Match undergarments to your skin tone, not the burgundy dress.
- Shapewear
- Seamless nude shapewear briefs eliminate panty lines under the semi-sheer lower skirt.
- Mobility
- Flare placement and stretch knit keep a near-normal walking stride, and stairs remain workable.
- Brand tier
- Contemporaine is one of Simons' seven private labels, from a family-run department store in business since 1840.
- Length
- The 50.25-inch hem is floor-skimming on a typical 5-foot-6 frame and needs hemming on shorter women.
- Style positioning
- Contemporaine is Simons' fashion-forward private label, a trend-driven statement style rather than a wardrobe basic.
- Hidden costs
- Requires a backless bra and seamless shapewear, adding extra cost.
- Undergarments
- Pair with a strapless/backless or adhesive bra and seamless nude shapewear; tightening the halter hook will not add support.
- Care
- The listing does not include care instructions; given the 93% polyester/7% elastane knit, cold hand washing and laying flat to dry is the low-risk approach.
- Hip fit
- The dense knit and mesh have stretch that should accommodate different hip sizes despite the mermaid fit.
- Flare placement
- The dress hugs through the hips and upper thigh, then releases at a gathered seam below the knee into the flared semi-sheer lower skirt.
Product record
- Title
- Mesh Drape Halter Mermaid Dress
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 99.95 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a long halter-style dress in a deep plum color with a ruched, fitted bodice, side cutouts, and a gathered seam that transitions to a sheer lower mermaid skirt.
- SilhouetteFull-length fitted halter dress with a narrow mermaid flare beginning below the knee and a floor-skimming hem.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.64 · h 0.87 (high) - Neckline and strapsV-shaped neckline with two medium-width halter straps that run from the bust up around the neck.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.06 · w 0.32 · h 0.18 (high) - Bodice ruchingVertical central ruching runs along the bodice and skirt from the neckline to the gathered seam above the flare, creating tight horizontal folds.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.14 · w 0.32 · h 0.52 (high) - Side cutoutsTriangular open side cutouts at the waist, exposing narrow skin bands on each side between the bodice and skirt panels.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.30 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.24 · y 0.30 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (medium) - Lower skirt constructionGathered seam marks transition to a fuller, semi-sheer skirt panel that falls from the gathered seam to the hem with soft vertical drape.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.58 · w 0.64 · h 0.37 (high) - Fabric appearanceMain fabric appears slightly lustrous and stretch-like with dense ruching on top and a lighter, translucent mesh or chiffon overlay on the lower skirt.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.20 · w 0.40 · h 0.70 (medium) - HemStraight, floor-skimming hem with a visible double-layer effect where the inner lining ends slightly above the sheer outer layer.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.88 · w 0.60 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio fashion shot showing a model wearing the dress against a neutral paneled backdrop with even soft lighting; black high-heeled sandals are visible.
- Model poseModel stands facing forward with weight shifted to one leg and one hand resting on the hip, showing the front and slight side of the dress.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.85 (high) - BackgroundNeutral light beige vertical paneled wall with faint seams between panels forming a subtle three-panel backdrop.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Footwear visibleBlack strappy high-heeled sandals visible at the bottom of the frame, worn by the model.
2 regions
x 0.40 · y 0.85 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.86 · w 0.12 · h 0.11 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with minimal harsh shadows; faint shadow on the floor beneath the model.
- Image framingFull-body vertical frame showing the entire garment and the model from head to ankles with small top and bottom margins.
Colors
deep plum· main fabric#5B2235- SilhouetteFull-length fitted halter dress with a narrow mermaid flare beginning below the knee and a floor-skimming hem.
- 02
Product
Right-side closeup of a sleeveless halter dress in a deep plum color showing a wide halter strap, V-neck, pronounced ruching, and a triangular side cutout at the waist; the model's hand partially occludes the lower side of the dress.
- Halter strapSingle wide halter strap rising from the bust over the model's shoulder and neck, made from the same plum fabric and appearing flat and untextured.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.05 · w 0.16 · h 0.26 (high) - V-necklineDeep V-shaped neckline formed by overlapping ruched fabric panels that create a central vertical seam where the fabric gathers.
1 region
x 0.53 · y 0.18 · w 0.24 · h 0.20 (high) - Ruching detailHorizontal gathered ruching across the bust, side torso, and lower body creating parallel folds in the plum fabric, concentrated along side panels and a central twisted seam.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.20 · w 0.45 · h 0.70 (high) - Side waist cutoutTriangular cutout at the model's right waist exposing skin between the ruched upper and lower fabric panels, with the cutout edged by gathered fabric.
1 region
x 0.57 · y 0.43 · w 0.14 · h 0.09 (high) - Fabric appearanceOpaque woven fabric with a smooth, slightly matte finish that holds structured gathers and folds.
- Occlusion by handModel's right hand rests on the hip and partially covers the lower side seam and ruching on the dress.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.72 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing the model from upper thigh to head against a neutral textured backdrop; warm, even studio lighting produces soft shadows and a visible highlight on the model's cheek; image is vertically oriented and tightly cropped to emphasize the dress details on the right side of the body.
- Shot compositionVertical closeup framed from upper thigh to above the head, model shown in right-side profile with torso angled to the left of the frame.
- BackgroundPlain light beige textured studio backdrop occupying the full image behind the model.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even lighting from the front-left producing gentle highlights on the model's cheek and subtle shadows beneath the arm and along fabric folds.
- Jewelry propSmall gold hoop earring and a wide gold ring on the model's right hand are visible and reflect light.
2 regions
x 0.66 · y 0.06 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.37 · y 0.78 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (high)
Colors
deep plum· main fabric#6B253C- Halter strapSingle wide halter strap rising from the bust over the model's shoulder and neck, made from the same plum fabric and appearing flat and untextured.
- 03
Product
Side-profile view of a long halter dress on a model showing a ruched fitted bodice, open back and a gathered mermaid skirt with a sheer lower panel.
- SilhouetteFloor-length mermaid silhouette with a fitted, ruched upper body that transitions at a gathered seam into a fuller, semi-sheer lower skirt.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.12 · w 0.24 · h 0.82 (high) - Neckline and strapsHalter neck strap wrapping behind the neck, leaving the upper back exposed and creating a strapless appearance across the shoulder blades.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.05 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high) - Bodice constructionFitted bodice with horizontal ruching gathered into tight, repeated folds across the torso and side rectangular cutout at the waist.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.32 (high) - Waist detailSmall cutout at the side waist visible between the ruched bodice panels.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.34 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Lower skirt materialLong, flowing lower skirt made of a semi-sheer mesh or chiffon layered fabric that is less ruched and more softly gathered, allowing slight translucence at the hem.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.50 · w 0.20 · h 0.45 (high) - Back exposureOpen back area below the halter strap, with the fabric of the bodice ending across the mid-back.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.08 · w 0.14 · h 0.16 (high) - Visible stitching and seamsVertical seam lines visible along the ruched bodice and a horizontal seam defining the start of the lower gathered skirt.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.20 · w 0.18 · h 0.60 (medium) - Color observed on productDress appears as a deep plum or burgundy color across both bodice and skirt.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.12 · w 0.24 · h 0.82 (high)
Other
Studio side-profile shot of a model against a neutral paneled backdrop with soft directional lighting and minimal shadows on the floor.
- BackgroundNeutral light gray-beige vertical paneled wall filling the frame behind the model.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.86 (high) - Floor and shadowMatte light gray floor with a faint shadow cast by the model and shoes near the lower edge of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.86 · w 1.00 · h 0.14 (high) - Model pose and framingModel standing in profile with arms crossed, head turned slightly toward the camera; composition centers the model vertically with full body visible.
- Shoes visibleBlack high-heeled sandals visible on the model, cropped near the hem of the dress.
1 region
x 0.51 · y 0.85 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (high) - LightingSoft, even studio lighting with gentle highlights on the model's skin and slight texture visible on the dress fabric.
Colors
deep plum· dress fabric#5B1D34- SilhouetteFloor-length mermaid silhouette with a fitted, ruched upper body that transitions at a gathered seam into a fuller, semi-sheer lower skirt.