Ellie Wilde EW37041 Fitted Hot-Stone Gown with High Slit and Open Back

Fit & Silhouette

EW37041 fits close through the entire body. The silhouette is fitted — not fitted — which means the contour runs continuously through the bust, waist, and hips all the way to the hem rather than flaring at the knee. The high slit opens the skirt at the front, making the dress walkable and giving the train room to move. Ellie Wilde gowns follow standard US bridal sizing, which runs smaller than regular ready-to-wear. Measure your full bust, natural waist, and fullest hip and compare them to the brand's size chart before ordering. Most customers find they need one size up from their usual. If your measurements fall between two sizes, choose the larger — the structured fit does not have built-in ease, and taking a seam in is far simpler than letting one out. A skilled seamstress can also raise the slit or shorten the train if needed.

Fabric & Detail

The base of EW37041 is a stretch jersey fabric that allows the fitted silhouette to move with the body. Sheer mesh panels appear at the side waist and in the center-front plunge area, creating subtle illusion sections without adding bulk. Over the stretch base, rhinestone hot-stone crystals cover approximately 80 percent or more of the gown surface, giving it a fully embellished look rather than accented spots. A gathered knot detail at the center waist and hip adds dimension to the fitted line. The train extends from the back hem and reads as a formal statement from every angle.

Key Features

• Sweetheart neckline with spaghetti straps
• Fully open back — entire back exposed from neckline to low back
• Rhinestone hot-stone crystal coverage across the full gown
• Illusion mesh panels at side waist and center-front plunge
• Pronounced high slit at the front skirt
• Center-waist gathered knot detail
• Sweeping train at the back hem
• Fitted silhouette through bust, waist, and hips
• Stretch jersey base fabric for ease of movement
• Available in Black, Dusk, Lavender Frost, Macadamia, and Navy Blue

Style & Occasion

Ellie Wilde EW37041 is built for high-profile events where the dress is meant to be noticed. It works for prom, formal evening events, galas, and pageant competitions. The open back, high slit, and full rhinestone coverage put it firmly in statement-gown territory rather than understated formal wear. For prom, pair it with strappy heels and minimal jewelry — the gown does the heavy lifting. For a gala or formal evening event, a simple metallic clutch and a sleek updo keep the attention on the embellishment. The spaghetti straps mean a standard strapless bra will not work; fashion tape, a low-back bra, or adhesive cups are the practical options. The gown is available in Black, Dusk, Lavender Frost, Macadamia, and Navy Blue — each colorway carries the same rhinestone coverage and construction.