Looking for a Mermaid Folktale where the mermaid princesses father gives her a dress so she can go on land??

Question

I read this story a long time ago and as said in the title, the mermaids father gives her a " royal dress" made out of fishnets, pearls, coral and preciouse stones. I can't remember the origin of it but if someone knows of what I speak please let me know!

Answer 1

It's The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Anderson

Answer 2

make it up!! ;)