Rodarte's Stunning Mermaid Gowns Will Run You $25,000

The Rodarte dresses that had fashion lovers and mermaid wannabes alike fawning during New York Fashion Week have hit Moda Operandi for a S/S 15 pre-sale, and wowza, are they expensive. The midi-length dresses come in at a comparatively modest $10,000 a pop—while for the lady desiring a full-length, ball-ready gown, we're talking more of a $25,000 investment.

The three floor-length gowns from the collection, all fit for only the most glamorous of mermaids, range anywhere from $22,000 to more than $25,000 which makes this day just like any other: We are once again forced to choose between investing in a new motor vehicle, and buying a hand-painted net gown with feather embroidery, iridescent sequins, and Swarovski crystal embellishments.

Keep scrolling to see the three most expensive dresses in the collection. May the fashion porn begin!

Meghan Blalock
Managing Editor

Hailing from the heart of the South and cutting her teeth on the mean streets of New York, Meghan has six years of experience covering fashion, style, celebrities, culture, and human behavior. A longtime devotee of rap music, tacos, and generally perfect weather, she is excited to put down roots in Los Angeles. Her top three style staples are a good pair of cutoff shorts, virtually any kind of colorful digi-print, and a solid set of shades.