Prom Dresses
The Difference Is in the Density
Most sequined dresses have gaps where you can see the base fabric peeking through. Beaded net doesn't work that way. The mesh backing disappears completely under thousands of tiny beads positioned so close together they create a solid sheet of shimmer. That density is what makes these Rachel Allan gowns photograph with such richness. The emerald reads like actual jewel tone, not craft store glitter.
The mesh structure underneath keeps everything surprisingly lightweight. You get full-body sparkle without the stiffness that comes with heavily beaded solid fabrics. This matters more than you'd think when you're moving through a crowded venue or spending hours on a dance floor.
Color That Actually Builds Depth
Beaded net fabric in these saturated shades (the deep emerald, that bold fuchsia, the midnight navy) creates layered color the way gemstones do. Light hits different beads at different angles, so you're not seeing flat color. There's dimension and movement built into the material itself. The high slit design on these silhouettes shows off how the fabric catches light from hip to hem.
The fitted bodice construction with cutout detailing relies on beaded net's structure. The fabric has enough body to hold shape around curves without requiring heavy boning or lining that would add bulk. Thin straps work because the material does its own architectural work. That's the technical advantage you're paying for with this particular fabric choice.
