Mermaid Dresses

Mermaid Dresses with a Signature Flared Silhouette

Mermaid Dresses are made for entrances, pairing a curve-hugging fit with a dramatic flare at or around the knee. The silhouette brings instant shape to special-occasion dressing, whether your style leans romantic, glamorous, or a little more playful. From fall celebrations to formal holiday events and New Year’s Eve, these dresses put the focus on a defined silhouette with movement at the hem.

Mermaid Gowns with Drama in the Details

The fitted-to-flared shape is only the beginning. Corset bodices can add structure, while draping, ruching, wrap fronts, bows, and high slits give mermaid gowns different personalities. Open backs and hardware accents like pearls or rhinestones can bring even more impact to floor-length styles.

Necklines also change the effect of dresses with mermaid silhouettes. Off-shoulder and sweetheart designs lean romantic, while halter, plunge, cowl-neck, spaghetti-strap, and strapless styles can take the silhouette in a sleeker or more alluring direction. For an even more dramatic formal shape, explore ball gowns.

Mermaid Dresses for Formal Celebrations

Mermaid silhouettes naturally suit occasions where dressing up is part of the experience. For weddings, long bridesmaid dresses with fitted shapes can create an elegant bridal-party look, while floor-length mermaid styles bring drama to formal celebrations, holiday events, and New Year’s Eve.

For an elevated take on statement dressing, explore Windsor's Luxe Dress Collection with elevated details that are a statement. Or discover more women's dresses when you want to compare mermaid silhouettes with other fits.

Mermaid Dresses Made for Photo-Worthy Moments

The signature fitted shape and dramatic flared hem of a mermaid dress can look especially striking in photos, making the silhouette a standout for engagement shoots, wedding portraits, anniversaries, birthdays, and other milestone moments. Draping, bows, open backs, slits, and sparkling details can add even more interest from different angles—so find your light, strike a pose, and make the moment yours.

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What Is a Mermaid Dress?

A mermaid dress is fitted through the bodice and hips before flaring at or around the knee, creating the shape associated with a mermaid tail. The close fit through the upper portion of the dress distinguishes the silhouette from styles that begin to flare higher on the body.

Windsor’s mermaid dresses range from sleek and curve-hugging to more dramatic designs with corset bodices, ruching, open backs, slits, draping, and statement details.

Are Mermaid Dresses Formal?

Mermaid dresses are often associated with formal occasions because the fitted silhouette and dramatic floor-length flare create an elevated look. Mermaid gowns can work especially well for formal weddings, galas, holiday celebrations, and other events where a statement dress fits the dress code.

The silhouette can also work for semi-formal occasions depending on the length, fabrication, and details. When choosing your dress, consider the invitation and venue along with how dramatic you want the overall look to feel.

Find Windsor’s Mermaid Dresses for fall and winter celebrations, with fitted silhouettes, dramatic flared hems, and statement details designed for memorable occasions.

  • Roxanna Formal Lattice Two Piece Dress
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    Lace up in our one of a kind Roxanna two piece red dress! She features a crop top with a plunging V neckline, padded cups, princess seams, tank-like straps and a mini lattice back to adjust top as needed. Her matching skirt features a high rise fit, vertical seams that create an hourglass-like illusion and a flaring mermaid silhouette. Roxanna is composed of a lined crepe fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. 

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    Style Number/Barcode: 05006-0493

    Category Name: Mermaid Dresses

    Price: $22.97 $64.90

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  • Mariah Glitter Two Piece Dress
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    Radiate glamour darling, in our diva-approved Mariah two piece navy dress! She features a crop top with a boat neckline, padded cups and wide shoulder straps. Her matching skirt features a high rise waist and a flared silhouette. Dress is composed of a lined glitter knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Includes back zipper closures.

    Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small

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    Style Number/Barcode: 05006-0505

    Category Name: Mermaid Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $109.90

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  • Plus Emmeline Crepe Scalloped Dress
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    Dazzle as bright as a romantic night spent under the stars in our alluring Emmeline dress! She features elegant cap sleeves, a V neckline framed with a scalloped trim design and a gleaming array of heat stones that reflect plenty of glamour! Her empire waist is detailed with a heat stone accent that leads to a sweeping mermaid silhouette. She is composed of a crepe fabric that offers a curve enhancing fit with a moderate stretch. Dress includes fish hook clasp and back zipper closure. 

    Model is 5'9 with a 38" bust, 38" waist and 44" hips. She is wearing a size 1X.

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    Style Number/Barcode: 15002-0028

    Category Name: Mermaid Dresses

    Price: $14.94 $59.90

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  • Plus Aurora Formal High Slit Mermaid Dress
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    Elevate your evening look in a dress fit for a Queen like you! Aurora features a gorgeous plum hue, an off the shoulder neckline, a sweetheart bust with overlapping pleated details and narrow shoulder straps. Her slim fit bodice leads to an elongating floor length silhouette accented with horizontal seams and a side high slit. Dress is composed of a crepe fabric that offers a curve flattering fit with plenty of stretch. Includes a mini skirt length knit lining.

    Model is  5'11 with a 36"bust, 34" waist and 43" hips. She is wearing a size 1X.

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    Style Number/Barcode: 15002-0092

    Category Name: Mermaid Dresses

    Price: $31.97 $69.90

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  • Plus Sandra Glitter Ruffle Dress
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    Bring the sparkle as shine in the glam Sandra dress! She features a plunging V neckline, supportive tank-like straps and a relaxed fit bodice. Her narrow waist band accent leads to a dramatic mermaid silhouette accented with a high center slit and a ruffled hemline. Dress is composed of a lined glitter knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Glitter may transfer.

    Model is 5'9" with a 44" bust, 37" waist and 47" hips. She is wearing a size 1X

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    Style Number/Barcode: 15002-0125

    Category Name: Mermaid Dresses

    Price: $36.97 $79.90

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  • Plus Stella Formal Ruched Dress
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    Get ruched and ready to make a breathtaking impression in our Stella dress! She features an all over hue, an off the shoulder neckline, ruched long sleeves and ruching along the sides to create a cascading-like effect that leads to a floor length silhouette. Dress is composed of a burgundy hued lined smooth knit fabric that offers a curve flattering fit with a moderate stretch. Includes a back zipper closure.

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    Style Number/Barcode: 15002-0097

    Category Name: Mermaid Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $59.90

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  • Plus Elin Satin Evening Dress
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    Sashay your way through the evening in sultry satin as you channel your inner siren in our Elin evening dress! She features a sleeveless bodice, plunging V neckline paired with narrow adjustable straps leading to a sexy cross back design and flattering princess seams. Her slim fit bodice leads to a curve hugging  floor length skirt with a sexy high slit that shows off plenty of skin as you strike a pose! She is composed of an incredibly smooth stretchy satin fabric that offers a moderate stretch. Dress includes hidden back zipper closure for a seamless look! 

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    Style Number/Barcode: 15002-0109

    Category Name: Mermaid Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $54.90

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  • Plus Harmony Sparkling Sequin Dress
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    Shine from all your best angles in our shimmering Harmony dress! She features a sleeveless bodice, a plunging V neckline, supportive tank-like straps and princess seams. Her relaxed fit bodice leads to an elongating mermaid silhouette with a twirl worthy train. Dress is composed of a lined mesh fabric adored with glowing sequins. 
    Model is 5'9" with a 44" bust, 37" waist and 47" hips. She is wearing a size 1X

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    Style Number/Barcode: 15002-0096

    Category Name: Mermaid Dresses

    Price: $45.97 $99.90

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  • Plus Kathy Formal Off The Shoulder Bandage Dress
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    Make an entrance that will wow them all in the captivating Kathy dress! She features an off the shoulder neckline with off the shoulder strap accents, wide shoulder straps, a sweetheart bust and an inverted triangle mesh inset. Her relaxed bodice leads to a curve flattering floor length silhouette that creates an hourglass illusion. Her back features a matching mesh inset on the lower back that leads to a zipper closure. Dress is composed of a crepe fabric that offers a moderate stretch.

    Model is 5'11" with a 38" bust, 37" waist and 48.5" hips. She is wearing a 1X

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    Style Number/Barcode: 15002-0139

    Category Name: Mermaid Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $49.90

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  • Plus Maddison Sleeveless Mermaid Dress
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    Radiate elegance and grace as you draw them in to your beauty with our Maddison mauve dress! She features a sleeveless bodice, an off the shoulder neckline with large fold over accent and a relaxed fit bodice that flows to a curve hugging mermaid silhouette. She is composed of a crepe fabric that highlights curves while providing a moderate stretch. Includes a back zipper closure with a fish hook clasp. 

    Model is 5'9" with a 38.5" bust, 31" waist and 52" hips. She is wearing a size 1X.

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    Style Number/Barcode: 15002-0130

    Category Name: Mermaid Dresses

    Price: $29.97 $59.90

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  • Simone Glitter Knit Mermaid Gown

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    Radiate elegance in our vibrant, eye-catching Simone gown! Cut for a close fit, she features all-over glitter and textured embellishment, spaghetti straps leading to a V neck bodice with open, low-knot back, and a long skirt with godets and dramatic mermaid-style hem. Simone is lined and made from a lightweight knit material with moderate stretch.

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    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-0121

    Category Name: Mermaid Dresses

    Price: $29.97 $79.90

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  • Taylor Formal Off The Shoulder Lace Dress

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    They'll be enchanted to meet you in our dreamy Taylor dress! She features an off the shoulder neckline, off the shoulder strap accents, padded cups and an unlined mesh inset with a lattice detailing. Her slim fit bodice leads to a sweeping floor length mermaid silhouette that is accented with a high side slit that reveals a contrasting knit lining. She features an all over floral lace fabric adorned with glitter accents throughout. She is composed of a lined floral lace fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Includes a back zipper closure with a hook and eye closure.

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    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6770

    Category Name: Mermaid Dresses

    Price: $29.97 $69.90

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  • Elora Sequin Evening Gown

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    Show your classic beauty in our Elora! She is designed with a high neckline that is halter style, a slanted sleeveless bodice, and a form fitting silhouette. Her bodice is fitted all the way down to mid thigh where she flares out into a trumpet style hemline. She is composed of a knit material with a mesh sequin overlay that displays a damask detailed pattern. Zipper located mid back.

    Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24.5" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.

     

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    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6636

    Category Name: Mermaid Dresses

    Price: $55.97 $149.90

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  • Caressa Sequin Evening Gown

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    Introducing our Caressa! She features a v neckline, padded cups, and spaghetti straps that cross over at the back and lead to a lower back cut out and a zipper closure. She has a form fitting silhouette that leads to a mermaid floor length hem and a high thigh side slit. Caressa is composed of a lined knit material with a mesh overlay that is adorned in a geometric sequin pattern.

    Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust,  23" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.  

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    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-0084

    Category Name: Mermaid Dresses

    Price: $29.97 $79.90

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  • Mara Crepe One Shoulder Gown
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    Turn heads from every angle in a homecoming dress like the sleekly stunning Mara gown. She features a dramatic single-shoulder seamed bodice with scalloped lace insets at the back and waist, a side zip, and a body-hugging slim skirt that pools gently at the hem. Mara is made from a crepe material with moderate stretch. Complete the look with a rhinestone clutch and a faux fur wrap.

    Fit & Features

    • One-shoulder neckline
    • Scalloped lace inserts
    • Sheer back
    • A-line silhouette
    • Lined crepe fabric
    • Form hugging fit, moderate stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6731

    Category Name: Mermaid Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $49.90

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  • Karina Rhinestone Trim Formal Dress

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    You'll know how to make an entrance in our gorgeous Karina formal dress. She features a sleeveless bodice, tank-like shoulder straps that lead to a detailed strappy back, a V neckline with a dual rhinestone trim accent, padded cups, a high waist seam, and a fitted mermaid length silhouette with a ruffle detail back. Dress is composed of a crepe fabric, offering a curve hugging fit with moderate stretch.

    Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.

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    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-0072

    Category Name: Mermaid Dresses

    Price: $32.97 $89.90

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  • Yajaira Formal Sequin Gown

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    Set the scene with a sultry look in our Yajaira. She has a form fitting silhouette, a deep v neckline that has a mesh detail at the center, and bungee spaghetti straps. The straps cross over in the back and lead to a zipper closure at the low back. Her hem is floor length and includes a partial lining, and she is a composed of a mesh material with a sequin pattern detail that offers minimal stretch.

    Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 35.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
     

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    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6646

    Category Name: Mermaid Dresses

    Price: $40.97 $109.90

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  • Verena Formal Gown

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    Showcase sheer elegance in our Verena! She has a deep V neckline, back zipper closure, long lace sleeves with sequin detailing, and a form fitting silhouette. Her skirt meets high waist with a horizontal seam and leads down to mermaid style hem.The back of her hem sweeps the floor with a lace detailing. She is composed of a crepe material that offers a moderate stretch.

    Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 35.5" hips. She is wearing a size 5.

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    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-0024

    Category Name: Mermaid Dresses

    Price: $31.97 $74.90

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  • Paloma Cowl Back Sequin Gown

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    Radiate old-school glamour in our stunning sequined Paolma gown! She features a seamed, tank-style deep V bodice, a dramatic draped cowl back, a side zip with hook-and-eye closure, and a long, straight slim skirt. Paloma is cut for a bodycon fit from bust through thigh and fully lined. She's made from woven mesh and smooth knit materials with minimal stretch.

    Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.

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    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-0110

    Category Name: Mermaid Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $79.90

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  • Lorena Off The Shoulder Gown

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    Make an elegant entrance in our lovely Lorena gown.

    Fits & Features

    • Off Shoulder Neckline I Double Fold-Over With V Design 
    • Back Zip With Hook & Eye Closure
    • Floor Length, Slim-Line Skirt With Thigh-High Slit & Fluted Hem
    • Fully Lined, Woven Crepe Fabric
    • Bodycon Fit I Moderate Stretch 

    Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.

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    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-0066

    Category Name: Mermaid Dresses

    Price: $29.97 $64.90

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  • Teagan Sequin Gown

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    Make our glittering dreams come true in the beautiful Teagan sequin gown! Her fit is curve hugging in all the right ways, she has a V neckline, spaghetti straps that are adjustable and lead to a low back line. Her hem sweeps the floor in a dreamy way. She is composed of a knit sequin fabric that offers moderate stretch. Showcase that hourglass shape in this showstopper!

    Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.

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    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6409

    Category Name: Mermaid Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $89.90

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  • Cordelia Velvet Evening Gown

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    Parade pure elegance. Our Cordelia evening gown features a v neckline, a fitted bodice with cut out detailing at the waist, and spaghetti straps that lead to a lace up detail down the back. Cordelia offers a fitted silhouette and a floor length hem. She is composed of a velvet material that offers slight stretch.

    Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 35.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.

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    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-0242

    Category Name: Mermaid Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $59.90

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  • Leilani Formal High Slit Dress

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    Make an entrance they'll never forget in our breathtaking Leilani dress! She features an off the shoulder neckline, a cowl neck with pleated detailing, adjustable spaghetti straps and a slim fit bodice that leads to a sweeping floor length accented with a high side slit. Dress is composed of a smooth knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch.

    Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small

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    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-0181

    Category Name: Mermaid Dresses

    Price: $29.97 $59.90

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  • Jacinda Lace Cutout Waist Gown

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    Show a hint of skin in our elegant lace Jacinda gown! She has a curve-flattering cut and features adjustable cross-back spaghetti straps anchored by a V-neck bodice with scallop trim, a cutout panel at front waist, and a long, slim-line skirt. Jacinda is fully lined, slips on, and is made from lace mesh and woven materials with a hint of stretch.

    Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small

     

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    Style Number/Barcode: 05002-0243

    Category Name: Mermaid Dresses

    Price: $29.97 $64.90

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