A floral prom dress with sheer short sleeves and a fitted mermaid flare, this ankle-length gown is made for prom, winter formal dances and wedding guest invitations. The body follows you from a crew neck through a ruched waist, then opens below the knee into a soft mermaid hem at the ankle. A raised, flocked floral covers fine sheer mesh over a lining, adding soft texture and depth. Finish with strappy heels and a small structured bag.

Why you'll love it:

• Short sleeves on a formal maxi are a rare find among winter formal dresses and far easier to wear than strapless
  
  
• Flocked floral on sheer mesh adds raised texture and depth rather than a printed-on look
  
  
• Fitted mermaid silhouette follows the body through a ruched waist, then flares below the knee for a gown-like finish
  
  
• Lined through the body with the mesh left sheer at the sleeves, a polished layer that makes it an easy wedding guest dress
  
  
• Offered in black, light blue, brown and navy, with no sequins or sparkle for a refined, understated finish