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Ellie Wilde EW38040 Strapless Beaded Corset Gown
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Description
About the Dress: Ellie Wilde EW38040
Ellie Wilde EW38040 is a floor-length fitted gown built in satin-faced jersey with beading and stone accents from bodice to skirt. The neckline is strapless with a soft scoop edge, and the bodice is fully boned with a lace-up corset back. A high slit runs up the skirt, and a beaded bow-shaped floral appliqué sits at the hip as the signature detail. Separate spaghetti straps are included as an optional accessory. Available in Chocolate, Fuchsia, Light Pink, Navy Blue, Ocean Blue, and Raspberry.
Fit & Silhouette
EW38040 is a sleek, body-skimming gown that contours through the bust, waist, and hips all the way to the floor. The boned corset bodice cinches the waist and holds its shape throughout the night. The high slit allows for full movement without pulling. The lace-up back lets you dial in the fit at home — useful if you land between sizes. This gown is cut true to size; Ellie Wilde recommends ordering your standard size and scheduling alterations for hemming if needed, as floor-length gowns almost always need length adjustments based on your height and heel choice.
Fabric & Detail
The base fabric is satin-faced jersey — a stretch fabric with a smooth, slightly lustrous surface that photographs well and moves with the body. Beading and hot-stone accents are distributed across the bodice and continue into the skirt, so the dress catches light from every angle. The standout detail is a beaded bow-shaped appliqué at the hip constructed from the same beading and stones. Boning channels run vertically through the corset bodice, giving the top of the gown a structured, sculpted look without requiring a separate strapless bra for most wearers. The lace-up corset closure at the back is finished cleanly and is adjustable after the dress arrives.
Key Features
- Strapless scoop neckline with fully boned corset bodice
- Lace-up corset back with substantial back exposure
- Satin-faced jersey base with all-over beading and hot-stone accents
- Beaded bow-shaped floral appliqué at the hip
- High slit for ease of movement
- Floor-length with a small train
- Separate spaghetti straps included as optional accessories
- Available in six colorways: Chocolate, Fuchsia, Light Pink, Navy Blue, Ocean Blue, Raspberry
- Sizes 00 – 16
Style & Occasion
Ellie Wilde EW38040 is styled for prom, formal dances, and evening events where you want a gown that makes an impact. The combination of an open corset back, high slit, and all-over beading makes it a bold choice for prom night and formal galas. The included spaghetti straps give you a slightly more covered alternative look if you prefer it. For shoes, a strappy heeled sandal in metallic gold, silver, or a tone that matches your colorway works well — the high slit shows footwear, so it is worth choosing something you like. Keep jewelry minimal: the beading does most of the work, so small earrings or none at all let the gown read clearly. A small beaded or metallic clutch rounds out the look. The gown is available in Chocolate, Fuchsia, Light Pink, Navy Blue, Ocean Blue, and Raspberry — each colorway is photographed so you can see the exact shade before ordering.
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, Floral Appliques, 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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- 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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- 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
The EW38040 has a fully boned corset bodice, which is the best built-in support a strapless gown can offer. The boning channels run vertically through the entire bodice, and the lace-up back closure lets you cinch the fit precisely around your waist and ribcage. For most wearers, this combination means no additional strapless bra is needed — the corset structure holds the bodice in place on its own once laced to your measurements.
That said, a few things are worth knowing before you decide on undergarments.
First, the lace-up back needs to be properly tightened to do its job. If the back is left loose, the bodice will not grip the way it should. When the dress arrives, take your time lacing it snugly — not uncomfortably tight, but firm. Most customers find this easier with a second person helping.
Second, the gown is made from satin-faced jersey, which is a stretch fabric. It moves with the body rather than holding a rigid shape the way a structured ballgown does. This means the corset boning is doing more work to anchor the top than it would in a stiffer fabric. If you have a larger bust and prefer the security of a bra, a low-back adhesive bra or a stick-on silicone bra is a good option — these work with the open back and will not be visible.
For the bottom half, seamless underwear in a tone matching your skin or your colorway is the practical choice given the satin-faced jersey fabric and the high slit. Bike shorts or shapewear under this particular silhouette tend to roll or show at the slit, so seamless low-profile options work better.
The separate spaghetti straps included with the dress are an optional accessory — they attach to the top of the bodice and give you a slightly different neckline look. Some wearers find them useful as a secondary security measure if they plan to dance energetically. They do not add structural boning support, but they do give a psychological reassurance that the gown is staying in place.
If you have specific fit concerns about your bust size relative to the boning, our team can advise — we have dressed many customers in boned corset gowns and can help you figure out the right approach before your dress ships.
The Ellie Wilde EW38040 is built for prom first and foremost — the strapless beaded corset bodice, the high slit, and the dramatic lace-up open back are all details that read as a statement prom gown. If your event is a formal dance, a school gala, or a prom-adjacent evening affair, this is firmly in the right category.
Beyond prom, EW38040 works well for formal evening events where a bold, body-skimming floor-length gown is appropriate. If you are attending a gala, a charity ball, or a formal awards evening, the all-over beading and structured bodice give it the polish those events call for. The gown photographs extremely well under event lighting, which is worth noting if the venue will have a lot of photography.
There are a few events where this gown is not the right fit. The open corset back, the high slit, and the sleek bodycon silhouette make it too daring for a wedding guest role — it reads as the centre of attention rather than a guest, and our tagging deliberately excludes wedding-guest for that reason. It is also not styled for mother-of-the-bride or any event where a more covered or conservative look is expected.
For military ball, the open back is an automatic disqualifier per event-appropriateness rules, so skip this one if that is your event.
The six colorways expand its range a little. Chocolate and Navy Blue read more subdued and sophisticated for a formal evening event that is not prom. Fuchsia, Raspberry, and Light Pink are more classic prom energy. Ocean Blue sits in the middle — vivid enough to stand out at prom, refined enough for a gala if the rest of your styling is understated.
If you are comparing this to a simpler long gown for a formal dinner or an evening fundraiser, the level of embellishment on EW38040 is high — the beading and stones cover the full length of the dress, and the open back is substantial. If the event leans conservative, a less embellished option may be a better match. If the event is prom or a high-glamour formal evening, EW38040 is exactly what it was designed for.
For any questions about whether this gown fits your specific event, reach out to our team — we are happy to help you decide.
Floor-length gowns almost always need hemming unless you are close to the sample height the designer cuts for, which is typically around 5'9" in heels. If you are shorter than that — which most people are — the train and floor length will likely need to be taken up.
The right approach is to decide on your shoes first, then try the dress on with those heels before bringing it to a seamstress. The hem line should skim the floor or sit just above it so you are not stepping on the train when you walk. For the high slit side, the hem typically matches the main hem but your seamstress will confirm this when pinning.
Hemming is one of the most straightforward alterations on a gown like this. Budget for it as part of the overall cost of wearing the dress. Most bridal and formalwear alterations shops can complete a hem in one to two fittings. Book early — alterations shops fill up quickly around prom season.
Beyond hemming, the lace-up back on EW38040 handles a lot of the fit adjustment at the waist and ribcage, so you may not need additional alterations there. If the bust cups need reshaping or the hips need taking in, a skilled seamstress can adjust the jersey and beaded panels, though beaded alterations are more labour-intensive and cost more than plain fabric alterations. Factor that in when getting your quote.
The satin-faced jersey base fabric is the main reason this gown holds up well for a long evening. Jersey is a stretch fabric — it gives with your body when you move, sit, stand, or dance rather than pulling tight the way a rigid structured fabric would. The high slit takes care of the lower-half mobility so you are not fighting the skirt when you walk or move quickly. The boned corset bodice is firm by design. It will feel structured, especially for the first hour or so. Most wearers find they stop noticing it once they are used to it, similar to wearing a structured strapless gown of any kind. The lace-up back should be snug but not so tight that breathing is restricted — lace it to where it feels secure and supportive, not compressed. For dancing specifically, the high slit is a practical detail: you have full leg movement without the skirt restricting your stride. The beading and appliqué are sewn to the fabric rather than glued, so normal dancing movement will not cause them to loosen or fall off. The one thing worth noting for a very long evening is that the corset boning is firm against your ribcage. If you tend to find boned bodices uncomfortable after several hours, wearing the included spaghetti straps and lacing the back slightly less tightly may help.
All six colorways — Chocolate, Fuchsia, Light Pink, Navy Blue, Ocean Blue, and Raspberry — are photographed on the product page, which makes it easier to compare than gowns where only one color is shown. The satin-faced jersey fabric has a slight sheen that picks up light, so the colors tend to read a little more luminous in person than on a standard screen, especially under event lighting.
Chocolate is a warm, deep brown — it reads sophisticated and is one of the less common prom colors, which makes it a strong choice if you want to stand out differently than the typical jewel-tone crowd. Navy Blue is a classic deep navy with a dressy, formal feel. Ocean Blue is brighter and more vivid than Navy — closer to a teal-adjacent blue. Fuchsia and Raspberry are both in the pink-red family; Fuchsia is a bright hot pink and Raspberry is slightly deeper and more red-leaning. Light Pink is soft and pale.
Under warm event lighting, the beading and hot-stone accents will catch and reflect light regardless of colorway, so all six read as glamorous in a ballroom or event venue. Under flash photography, lighter colorways like Light Pink and the brighter tones like Fuchsia tend to read most vividly.
If you are unsure between two colors, our team can share additional context — text or WhatsApp us and we can help you compare.
After wearing, spot-clean any marks on the jersey fabric with a damp cloth and mild soap before they set. For a full clean after the event, take the gown to a dry cleaner who has experience with beaded and embellished formalwear — mention the beading, hot-stone accents, and the satin-faced jersey base so they use the correct process. Do not machine wash or machine dry.
For storage, hang the gown in a breathable garment bag — not a plastic dry-cleaning bag, which traps moisture. Store in a cool, dry space away from direct sunlight. The beading and stones are hand-sewn, so avoid compressing the gown under other garments in a closet for extended periods.
For travel, the gown folds most safely by turning it inside out and folding along the seam lines, not across the beading. Pack it in the top of a suitcase or in a dedicated garment bag that can be hung in an overhead compartment or lay flat in a large case. The jersey fabric resists creasing better than satin or chiffon, so light travel wrinkles typically shake out on their own when the gown is hung. Steam gently from a distance if needed — do not press an iron directly onto the beading or stones.
The high slit means footwear is visible, so it is worth choosing shoes deliberately. A strappy heeled sandal is the strongest pairing — metallic gold, silver, or a tone that matches or contrasts your colorway cleanly. Nude or skin-tone heels also work and let the gown read without distraction. Avoid chunky platform shoes, which visually break the sleek line of the silhouette.
For jewelry, the all-over beading and stone accents do most of the visual work. Simple or minimal jewelry reads better than stacked or heavily layered pieces. Small stud earrings, delicate drop earrings, or no earrings at all are the cleaner choices. A bracelet or ring is fine; a full statement necklace competes with the strapless neckline and the beading in the bodice, so most wearers skip it.
For a bag, a small beaded or metallic minaudière or clutch keeps the look cohesive. The gown is floor-length so you will not be carrying a bag for most of the evening — a small evening clutch with room for your phone and essentials is the practical choice.
If you are wearing the included spaghetti straps, the same rules apply — the beading level is unchanged, so minimal jewelry still reads best. Hair up shows off the open corset back; hair down is also fine but partially obscures the lace-up detail.
Ellie Wilde EW38040 ships in 7–12 business days under standard shipping. Rush options are available if you need it sooner — contact us before ordering to confirm rush availability for your colorway and size.
Marlas Fashions ships from Los Angeles and New York warehouses for US orders, and from our Toronto warehouse for Canadian orders. There are no customs duties on US or Canadian shipments. International orders ship worldwide with full tracking from our US warehouses.
All shipments include a tracking number so you can follow the package from dispatch to delivery. If you have a specific event date, let us know when you order and we can advise on the safest shipping window. For any shipping questions, reach out to our concierge team by text at +1 416-536-2956 or by WhatsApp at +1 213-868-3131 — we will confirm timelines for your specific location and size availability. Every Ellie Wilde EW38040 that leaves our warehouse is inspected by hand before shipping, so the beadwork, seams, and closures arrive exactly as the designer intended.