Prom Dresses
Rachel Allan Sequin Glitter Stretch Jersey Prom Dresses
Sequin glitter stretch jersey solves the fundamental tension between sparkle and movement. Traditional sequined fabrics sacrifice flexibility for embellishment, but this engineered material maintains four-way stretch while supporting surface decoration. The jersey base gives and recovers while sequins and glitter particles move with the fabric rather than restricting it. Rachel Allan uses this technology for body-conscious silhouettes that require genuine mobility, creating gowns that shimmer through every dance move without the stiffness that typically accompanies heavy embellishment.
Dual Sparkle Systems
The fabric combines two distinct light-catching mechanisms working simultaneously. Glitter particles embedded in the jersey itself create continuous background shimmer across the entire surface, while applied sequins provide concentrated sparkle points that catch light more aggressively. This layered approach eliminates sparkle gaps, ensuring every square inch of the dress reflects light to some degree. The glitter maintains shimmer even when the dress stretches and sequins separate slightly, so the sparkle density stays visually consistent regardless of fabric tension.
Compression With Glamour
The stretch jersey provides gentle body compression that smooths your silhouette while the sequin glitter layer adds visual excitement. You get the shaping benefits of structured knit fabric combined with the impact of full embellishment, a combination that typically requires wearing a fitted slip under a heavily decorated overlay. Here, both functions exist in a single material. The compression keeps everything in place during active movement while the sparkle ensures you photograph with maximum impact under any lighting conditions.
Recovery Performance
Unlike fabrics where sequins can separate from the base material during stretching, sequin glitter stretch jersey maintains embellishment integrity through repeated expansion and contraction. The sequins are attached to a substrate that moves with them rather than fighting against their placement. After stretching, the fabric returns to its original dimensions and the sequins resettle into their intended positions without creating permanent gaps or bunching. This recovery property means the dress maintains consistent sparkle distribution from first wear through final photos.
