sorry to hear about your dress troubles...

i found some alternatives for you to maybe think about??  

http://www.millybridal.com/store/comersus_viewItem1.asp?idProduct=496&idCategory=50

if you are tall - i think this one would look great on you =)

http://www.millybridal.com/store/comersus_viewItem1.asp?idProduct=556&idCategory=50

this isnt the mermaid shape you like - but i think this dress is HOT and i think the cut would be flattering -- and the deep v would elongate you

http://www.millybridal.com/store/comersus_viewItem1.asp?idProduct=631&idCategory=50

http://www.millybridal.com/store/comersus_viewItem1.asp?idProduct=652&idCategory=50

thank you so much! Im going to check them out now.

my suggestion --->   if you are going to move forward with a mermaid-y style, go for a design with some shirring or pleating or something to take the focus 

do not buy anything in shiny satin - it is unforgiving!   =)

with the amount of money millly charges - you can buy 2 dresses ;-)

I love that last dress that you posted D1rty

Those are stunning d1rty!!!