Colette CL8440: Fit-and-Flare Prom Dress
Product Overview
- Sparkle Factor: Embroidered sequin mesh with lace appliqués and accent stones
- Silhouette: Sleek fit-and-flare with thigh-high slit and sweep train
- "Wow" Detail: Strapless sweetheart neckline with boned corset bodice
All eyes on you—CL8440 sculpts your shape with a corseted sweetheart bodice, then drenches it in floral sequins that catch every flash. A leg-baring slit adds modern drama while the flare moves effortlessly on the dance floor.
Stylist's Tip
For a secure strapless fit, set the bodice snug at the ribcage and anchor the neckline corners with fashion tape. Step into the gown before adding jewelry to avoid snagging the sequin embroidery, and steam from the inside on low heat only.
Dress Details and Specifications
Dress Details
- Strapless sweetheart neckline frames the décolletage with a clean, contoured edge.
- Boned corset bodice cinches the waist while embroidered sequins glow in motion.
- Thigh-high slit and soft flare deliver leg-lengthening lines and easy movement.
Dress Specifications
- Style Number: CL8440
- Designer: Colette
- Fabric: Embroidered Sequin Mesh with Lace Appliqué and Accent Stones
- Neckline: Strapless Sweetheart
- Back Style: Mid-Open
- Sleeves: Strapless
- Available Colors: Spruce, Cotton Candy, Ice Blue, Yellow, Violet, Navy
Ships Nationwide
Free shipping on orders over $350. Insured delivery with signature required across the USA.
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Why Shop at Prom Headquarters?
- Personal Fit Verification: Before your order is finalized, it undergoes our signature fit verification. Our in-house stylists personally review the measurements you provide, comparing them against the designer's official size chart while considering the gown's unique silhouette and fabric. If our analysis reveals an opportunity to perfect the fit—such as using a different size for an open-back style, or that a mermaid cut may be too tight on the hips—we pause the order and reach out personally to review the findings with you. This extra step is our commitment to preventing sizing mistakes and ensuring your gown arrives with the best possible fit.
- Authenticity & Payment Security: As a 100% Authorized Retailer, your gown is guaranteed authentic. If your chosen style cannot be secured from the designer, you receive an immediate and full refund.
- Fast & Insured Shipping: Your dress is shipped with care and requires a signature for delivery, ensuring it arrives safely.
Helpful Information
How can a tailor shorten a sequined fit-and-flare with a slit without losing the pattern?
Pin at the side seams; remove sequins only within the new seam allowance and stabilize the slit edge with lightweight tricot tape. After stitching, hand-tack a few motifs across the seam so the embroidery reads continuous from thigh to hem.
What underlayers keep a strapless sequin gown comfortable for a long event?
Pair adhesive cups with a thin, antistatic tricot slip that’s slightly shorter than the shell. The slip reduces cling and protects skin from sequin texture while preserving the dress’s smooth drape.
Cleaning
- Do not wash
- Do not dry clean
- Spot clean only by professional cleaner
- Follow material specification for cleaning instructions (Polyester, Satin, Crepe, Mikado, Tulle, Chiffon, Taffeta, etc.)
- Remove brooches or other trims before cleaning
- Do not iron or steam over beads and sequins
- Light steam only – do not iron over pleats, beads, or sequins
How to care for your dress
- Do not turn inside out
- Do not try to clean your dress at home. Spot cleaning should be done by a professional dry cleaner
- Steaming the dress will remove any wrinkles and allow the dress to return to its natural shape
- Sunlight causes fading and discoloration. Keep the dress in a dark space.
- Store your dress by hanging it in a cloth garment bag or in an acid-free box
