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Wouri mermaid dress
Fitted, then free: the mermaid dress that turns heads
Fitted to the knee, then widely flared: the dress for weddings and evenings.
FCFA 45,200From FCFA 45,200 to FCFA 64,200 depending on the fabric, tailoring included
- Weddings (guest or bride)
- Traditional marriage (dot)
- Gala evenings
- New Year's Eve
- Graduation
- Birthdays
Design your outfit: one fabric for the body, another for the collar, the sleeves or the pocket. Tap a part of the drawing.
1. Pick the part to dress
- Tailoring
- FCFA 30,000
- Fabric (3.8 m) · Blue geometric wax
- FCFA 15,200
- Total
- FCFA 45,200
About this design
Like the Wouri widening as it reaches Douala, this dress follows the body down to the knee before opening into a sweeping flare. It's the dress for weddings and grand evenings, the one that gives you a slow, confident walk. The sleeves and border can take a different fabric to highlight the flare or frame the silhouette.
A mermaid dress can't be bought in a standard size: the slightest mistake shows at the bust, waist or hips. Sewn to your measurements by an experienced Douala tailor, it sculpts without squeezing, and the flare starts at the right height so you can walk and dance. The KOUTIVA team checks every seam before delivery.
Styling tips
- Wear heels to lengthen the silhouette and let the flare swing.
- A Gold and green kente border on an Indigo ndop body creates a striking contrast.
- Wear your hair up or a sculpted headwrap to show off the neckline.
- Choose one statement piece of jewellery; the dress already does the talking.
Choosing your fabric
Gold and green kente and White bazin riche are made for weddings, traditional marriages and galas; Indigo ndop brings deep elegance to evening events, and Blue geometric wax suits more relaxed celebrations.
Complete the look
Accessories picked by our team to go with this design.
Your hair for the big day
Your outfit is made to measure: get your hair done at home too, in Douala or Yaoundé.
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Measurements needed for this design
Tap a measurement to see how to take it.
Frequently asked questions
Isn't such a fitted dress risky to order online?
That's exactly why it's made to measure. Follow the illustrated guide carefully, or ask for a KOUTIVA agent to measure you in Douala.
Can I walk and dance comfortably?
Yes, the flare starts at the knee and is positioned from your measurements to leave your legs free.
Can the border be in a different fabric?
Yes, the body, each sleeve and the border can each take a different fabric from those offered.
Does the price include the fabric?
Yes, the price shown includes tailoring and fabric. Our team calls you to confirm the order and timing.