CARLOTA ALFARO, vintage 1980s wedding evening gown, White pink beaded mermaid dressvintage evening gown dress, CARLOTA ALFARO, 1980s glam White pink beaded mermaid dress, ruffled bottom, illusion neckline Unbelievable gown from Carlota Alfaro, Haute Designer from Puerto Rico. These dresses are so impeccably made, even 40 years later I cannot find any bead loss. Vanilla background with pink beads. Base layer is a jersey knit with a mesh overlay that holds all the beading. Full gathered taffeta mermaid bottom with net shaper. Fitted