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Ellie Wilde EW38008 Fully Beaded Sequin Tulle Corset Gown
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Description
About the Dress: Ellie Wilde EW38008
The Ellie Wilde EW38008 is a long strapless fitted gown built from embroidered tulle covered in sequin and beading from the neckline to the hem. It comes in three colorways — Black, Red, and Light Gold — and is available in sizes 00 to 16. Ellie Wilde EW38008 is designed for high-impact formal occasions where you want the dress to do the talking.
The bodice has a scoop-style strapless neckline and a structured corset interior with visible boning channels that hold the shape and support the fit. Separate spaghetti straps are included if you prefer extra security through the night.
Fit & Silhouette
EW38008 is fitted through the bust, waist, and hips with a high front slit that opens the skirt for movement and a sweep train that trails behind. This is not a fitted — the skirt does not grip tightly all the way to the knee before flaring. Instead, the contoured fit releases into a fluid, slit-front silhouette that moves with you.
The corset back laces up to customize fit across the torso, which makes this gown work well across a range of body shapes. Sizes run from 00 to 20, and the adjustable lacing gives added flexibility at the waist.
Fabric & Detail
The base fabric is embroidered tulle. The surface is covered top to bottom in sequin and beading — the entire gown qualifies as fully beaded, with no plain panels. The embroidery runs through the bodice and continues into the skirt, creating a pattern that catches the light from every angle.
The beading is dense at the bodice around the neckline and boning channels, and the same coverage continues through the skirt to the hem and train. In photographs the dress reads as deeply textured; in person the surface shifts and shimmers as you move.
Key Features
- Embroidered tulle with full sequin and beading coverage
- Structured corset bodice with visible boning
- Strapless scoop neckline with separate spaghetti straps included
- Lace-up corset back with open back exposure
- High front slit for movement
- Sweep train
- Available in Black, Red, and Light Gold
- Sizes 00 – 16
Style & Occasion
Ellie Wilde EW38008 is built for prom, formal dances, evening galas, and pageant stages. The fully beaded surface and structured corset make it a strong choice for any event where floor-length formal dress is expected and standing out is the goal.
Black reads as the most dramatic and versatile of the three colorways — strong on a dark stage and clean in photographs. Red is bold and high-contrast, especially under event lighting. Light Gold has a warmer, luminous quality that photographs beautifully and works well for spring and summer formal events.
Style it with strappy heeled sandals or pointed-toe heels to keep the silhouette long and uninterrupted. Because the beading covers the full gown, keep jewelry minimal — small drop earrings or studs are enough. The dress is the statement.
Marlas Fashions is an authorized Ellie Wilde retailer with over 40 years in the industry. Every dress is inspected before it ships. Ships in 7–12 business days from Los Angeles, New York, and Toronto warehouses, with rush options available. We ship to the US and Canada with no duties, and worldwide with full tracking.
Size & fit
- Fitted (corset, high slit). Bust, waist and hips all matter. Go by your largest measurement.
- Length: Long
- Neckline: Scoop, Strapless
- Details: Beaded, Corset Back, Embroidery, Open Back, Train
- Between sizes? Text a stylist and we'll help you choose.
Shipping
- Arrives in 7–12 business days, or 4–6 with Express (+$35).
- Free shipping over $250 to Canada and the USA.
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We know timing matters — especially for prom, weddings, quinceañeras, and special events.
- Receive your dress within 7–12 business days, depending on designer availability.
- You’ll receive text updates as your order moves from processing to shipping.
- Once shipped, delivery typically takes 2–5 business days within North America.
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We offer rush options where you can receive your dress within 4–6 business days. Text us at +1 416-536-2956 before ordering and we’ll confirm the fastest possible delivery date.
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- Tell us within 5 days of delivery.
- 100% store credit, a one-time exchange, or a refund (30% restocking fee).
- Online purchases only; in-store purchases are final.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This is one of the most common questions we get about fitted gowns, and it is a fair one. The Ellie Wilde EW38008 is designed specifically so that the high front slit solves the movement problem. The gown is contoured through the bust, waist, and hips — so yes, the silhouette is close to the body — but the high slit opens the skirt from the front, giving your legs full range of motion. You can walk quickly, climb stairs, and dance without fighting the fabric.
The corset interior is structured with visible boning, which does two things: it holds the bodice firmly in place so you are not adjusting it all night, and it distributes the weight of the fully beaded fabric evenly across your torso rather than letting it pull at a single point. Many customers find a well-fitted corset gown more comfortable for a long event than a boned strapless dress without a lace-up back, because the lacing lets you get the fit genuinely right rather than relying on a fixed zipper.
The lace-up corset back is also adjustable at the event itself. If you feel it loosening after a few hours of dancing — which can happen as beaded fabric settles and warms up — you or a friend can tighten the lacing without leaving the venue. That is a real practical advantage.
The separate spaghetti straps are included by the designer for exactly this scenario. If you are going to a long event with a lot of dancing, we recommend wearing the straps. They are not shown in the images because many customers prefer the strapless look for photos, but for hours of movement the straps keep the bodice anchored and let you focus on the night rather than the dress.
The sweep train is lightweight tulle rather than a heavy structured train, so it moves with you rather than catching underfoot. On a dance floor the train will drift behind and around you — most customers find it manageable after a few minutes of getting used to it, and it contributes to the dramatic sweep of the silhouette rather than restricting you.
Bottom line: the high slit, the adjustable corset back, the included straps, and the lightweight train all work together to make this a gown you can genuinely wear for a full evening of dancing.
The Ellie Wilde EW38008 is a versatile long formal gown that works well across a wide range of high-dress-code occasions — it is not prom-exclusive by any means.
The fully beaded embroidered tulle surface, structured corset silhouette, sweep train, and high slit all read as elevated formal dressing rather than specifically teenage or seasonal. That means this gown is well-suited for:
Prom and formal dances — the obvious fit. The drama and the fully beaded coverage make it a standout on a formal dance floor in any of the three colorways.
Evening galas and charity events — the sweep train and bead-to-hem coverage put this solidly in gala territory. In Black or Light Gold it has the polish expected at high-end evening events.
Pageant competitions — the fully beaded construction, structured corset, and high slit give this gown the stage presence required for pageant competition. It reads as Miss Universe styling rather than a simple formal gown.
Formal evening events generally — black-tie optional or formal dress code events, awards ceremonies, and formal anniversary or milestone celebrations are all realistic occasions for this dress.
What this gown is not well-suited for: casual cocktail events, wedding guests looking for a modest option (the open back and high slit make it a dressed-for-the-stage gown rather than a wedding-appropriate option), or daytime events. It is designed to be worn at night, in strong light, in front of an audience.
Colorway matters for occasion too. Black is the most event-neutral and travels across the widest range of formal occasions. Red is bold and works best when you want maximum impact — pageant stages and formal dances especially. Light Gold has a warm, ceremonial quality that works well for spring galas and formal celebrations.
If you are unsure whether EW38008 is right for your specific event, reach out to the Marlas Fashions concierge team — text or WhatsApp at +1 213-868-3131 or text +1 416-536-2956 — and they can help you figure out if this is the right dress for your occasion and whether rush shipping is an option if your date is close.
Because the EW38008 is fully beaded with sequin, embroidery, and beading over an embroidered tulle base, it requires careful handling before and after wearing.
Cleaning: Do not machine wash or tumble dry. Professional dry cleaning by a cleaner with experience in beaded formal gowns is strongly recommended. Before dropping it off, point out the boning and the lace-up corset closure so the cleaner can handle those areas correctly. Spot cleaning small areas at home is possible with a clean damp cloth and minimal pressure, but avoid rubbing the beaded surface — it can loosen embellishments.
Storage: Hang the gown on a padded hanger inside a breathable garment bag — not a plastic bag, which can trap moisture and cause embellishments to yellow or loosen over time. If storing long-term, lay it flat in an acid-free garment box with tissue between the layers of fabric.
Travel: For travel, fold the skirt loosely around acid-free tissue rather than compressing it tightly. The tulle base can recover from light folds, but sharp creases in a heavily beaded fabric are difficult to remove without professional steaming. If possible, transport the dress in a garment bag in the cabin rather than checked luggage.
Steaming: Use a handheld steamer on the lowest setting, held at a distance from the fabric — never press an iron directly onto the beaded surface.
Because EW38008 is covered in beading and sequin from the neckline to the hem, the general rule is: let the dress be the statement and keep accessories restrained.
Shoes: Strappy heeled sandals with a thin heel keep the silhouette long and uninterrupted — the high slit shows the shoe, so a clean, elegant sandal reads best. Pointed-toe pumps in a matching or neutral metallic work well too. Avoid chunky platform shoes or anything with heavy embellishment that competes with the beading at the hem.
Earrings: Small drop earrings or simple studs — crystal, diamond, or pearl — are enough. The neckline is fully beaded, so oversized statement earrings sit against an already-busy surface and tend to get lost or look cluttered. Simple and small wins here.
Necklace: Skip it. The strapless scoop neckline is already covered in beading, and a necklace adds nothing while potentially clashing with the embellishment pattern.
Bag: A small metallic clutch in gold, silver, or the same colorway as the gown keeps the look cohesive. Black satin for the black colorway, gold or champagne for Light Gold, and a simple red or gold for the Red.
Hair: An updo exposes the strapless neckline and the open corset back — both strong design features of this dress — so it is the natural choice if you want to show off the construction.
The corset structure in EW38008 is one of its strongest fitting advantages. The lace-up back allows the torso fit to be adjusted within a range — so if your waist and hips fall between standard sizes, you have real flexibility rather than having to choose strictly between a size up or a size down.
The boning in the bodice gives the waist definition and lifts through the bust, which creates a structured hourglass shape on a wide range of body types. The fitted silhouette works well on straighter figures because the corset sculpts the waist, and it works well on curvier figures because the lacing allows a genuine custom fit.
The high front slit elongates the leg line visually, which helps create height and length regardless of actual height. For petite wearers, the slit is especially effective — it draws the eye down and lengthens the silhouette. For taller wearers, the sweep train adds drama behind without shortening the leg line.
The dress is available in sizes 00 to 16. We recommend measuring your bust, waist, and hips and comparing to Ellie Wilde's size chart rather than ordering your usual size, because the structured corset is sized to the body rather than to a loose garment measurement. If you are between sizes, sizing up and taking in the corset lacing gives a cleaner result than sizing down.
Marlas Fashions ships EW38008 from warehouse locations in Los Angeles, New York, and Toronto depending on your location and stock availability. Standard shipping takes 7 to 12 business days. Rush shipping is available if your event date is close — contact us before ordering to confirm rush availability for your specific colorway and size.
Shipping to the US and Canada has no duties or customs fees. International orders ship worldwide with full tracking. Canadian orders ship from the Toronto warehouse, which typically means faster delivery and no cross-border delays.
If you need the dress by a specific date, reach out before placing your order so we can confirm the timeline for your size and colorway. Heavily beaded gowns like EW38008 are inspected individually before they leave the warehouse, so lead time is consistent but worth confirming if your event is within three weeks. Every Ellie Wilde EW38008 that leaves our warehouse is inspected by hand before shipping, so the beadwork, seams, and closures arrive exactly as the designer intended.
Marlas Fashions accepts returns on unworn, unaltered dresses with all tags attached. Returns can be processed as a store credit (no expiry), an exchange for a different size or colorway, or a refund less a 30% restocking fee.
Store credit is the most flexible option — it never expires, so you can apply it to any future purchase at any time. If the fit is close but not quite right, an exchange for the same style in a different size is usually the fastest path to getting the dress you want.
For a gown at this price point and with this level of construction, we strongly recommend ordering far enough in advance that you have time to try it on at home before your event. That window also gives you time to arrange local alterations if needed — the corset back gives a wide adjustment range, but taking in the waist seam or hemming the train are common adjustments that a local tailor can do quickly.
If you have questions about fit before ordering or want to confirm whether your measurements put you between sizes, reach out before you buy — that is easier to sort out before the order than after.
The corset back on EW38008 is a full lace-up closure that runs from just below the shoulder blades to the top of the hip. The back is open through and around the lacing, meaning the back is genuinely exposed rather than covered — this is part of the design, not a fitting gap.
To lace it correctly: start from the top and work the lacing downward, pulling each cross evenly so the tension is distributed across the full length of the back. Do not pull the top tight before working down, or the lower back will remain loose. Once laced all the way down, tie off at the bottom. Most wearers find it easiest to have a second person do the lacing.
For events, we recommend lacing it at home first to check the fit and the tension, then loosening it slightly before transport so the fabric is not under stress during travel. Re-lace when you arrive.
The boning inside the bodice does the structural work — the lacing adjusts fit and keeps the back closed, but the shape of the bodice comes from the boning channels, not from how tightly you pull the lacing. A moderately snug lacing is more comfortable for a long event than an extremely tight one, and the boning holds the silhouette either way.