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Ellie Wilde EW38109 Fitted Stretch Mesh Hot-Stone V-Neck Gown
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Description
About the Dress: Ellie Wilde EW38109
The Ellie Wilde EW38109 is a long, body-contoured stretch mesh gown covered in all-over hot-stone (rhinestone and crystal) accents from neckline to hem. It has a deep V-neckline, adjustable spaghetti shoulder straps, a high front slit, and a sweeping train. The back features a lace-up closure with substantial skin exposure through the lacing, giving it a dramatic open-back effect. Ellie Wilde EW38109 is available in Champagne, Gunmetal, and Light Blue.
Fit & Silhouette
EW38109 is a fitted silhouette — it hugs the body through the bust, waist, and hips all the way down the leg. This is not a fitted; there is no flare below the knee. Instead, the high front slit gives you the movement you need without changing the sleek line of the gown. The stretch mesh fabric has a degree of give, which helps the dress conform closely to your shape. The adjustable shoulder straps let you dial in the fit at the top, and the lace-up back allows further adjustment through the torso. Ellie Wilde sizes EW38109 in standard sizes 00 through 16. Because the fit is close and the fabric is stretchy, most customers find this dress true to their usual size. If you are between sizes, sizing up and having the back taken in slightly by a tailor is the easier alteration.
Fabric & Detail
The base fabric is stretch mesh — a fine, slightly sheer knit that moves with the body and holds its shape under the hot-stone surface. Hot-stone accents (rhinestone and crystal stones) cover the full surface of the dress, qualifying under the 75% dominance rule for both the mesh and hot-stone tags. The stone coverage creates a consistent sparkle across the entire gown rather than just at the bodice or hem. A bow accent sits at the front waist as a styling detail. Internal structure in the bodice — suggested by the empire seam band construction — supports the fit at the chest. The lace-up back is both functional for fit and a key design feature of EW38109.
Key Features
- All-over hot-stone (rhinestone/crystal) coverage on stretch mesh base
- Deep V-neckline with visible dip
- Adjustable spaghetti shoulder straps
- Lace-up open back with substantial skin exposure
- High front slit for ease of movement
- Sweeping train
- Bow accent at the front waist
- Internal boning/structure at the bodice
- Available in Champagne, Gunmetal, and Light Blue
- Sizes 00–16
Style & Occasion
Ellie Wilde EW38109 is built for prom, formal evening events, and any occasion where a high-impact, fully embellished fitted gown is the right call. The combination of all-over stones, open back, and high slit makes this dress a strong statement piece for prom night or a formal evening gala. It is not a subtle dress — the stone coverage catches the light from every angle. Style it with strappy heels and minimal jewelry; the dress does the work. In Champagne, the stones read warm and golden under event lighting. In Gunmetal, the same stones shift cooler and more dramatic. Light Blue is a listed colorway that adds a softer option for customers who want the same embellishment in a lighter tone. The deep V-neck and open lace-up back mean this gown is best suited to customers who are comfortable with a daring silhouette.
Size & fit
- Fitted (corset, high slit). Bust, waist and hips all matter. Go by your largest measurement.
- Length: Long
- Neckline: V-Neck
- Details: Hotstone, 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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- 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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WE ACCEPT RETURNS!
For Online Purchases Only. All in-store purchases are FINAL.
We hope you LOVE your dress — but if you're not completely satisfied with your online purchase, you may request:
- 100% Store Credit (no expiration).
- A one-time exchange, OR
- A return with a 30% restocking fee, OR
You must notify us of a return within 5 days of delivery (including weekends and holidays — we are open 7 days a week).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — Marlas Fashions accepts returns and exchanges on the Ellie Wilde EW38109, and trying a dress at home before committing is genuinely part of the process we expect. Here is exactly how it works.
Returns are accepted for store credit that never expires, a direct exchange for a different size or color, or a refund minus a 30% restocking fee. That restocking fee exists because each dress is individually inspected before it ships and again when it comes back, but it is a real cost to factor in when you are deciding. Store credit is the simplest path for most customers — you keep the full value and can apply it to the right size or a completely different style.
For exchanges specifically on EW38109, the most common scenario is a size swap. The stretch mesh fabric has some give, which means the fit can feel different from a structured satin gown of the same labeled size. If you are between a 4 and a 6 in fitted styles, ordering the 6 and having the lace-up back drawn in is often the cleaner move than returning. But if you want to try both and send one back, that is a legitimate use of the return window.
To try the dress at home, keep the original packaging and the tags on the garment. Do not steam or alter the dress before you decide — an altered dress cannot be returned or exchanged under any circumstances. Try it on with the undergarments and shoes you plan to wear. The lace-up back on EW38109 is easier to assess fit with a second person helping to lace it to your actual tension, since the fit through the hips and waist shifts noticeably depending on how the back is tied.
The return window begins from the date of delivery. Reach out to our team as soon as you know the dress is not working — the earlier you contact us, the more options we can offer, especially if there is an alternate size in stock. Shipping costs for returns are the customer's responsibility unless the wrong item was sent.
If you are unsure whether to exchange or return, or if you want to confirm stock before sending the dress back, contact our concierge team directly — they can check live inventory and walk you through the fastest path to getting the right dress for your event.
Most fitted long prom gowns split into two camps: heavily beaded satin or sequin gowns that are stiff and heavy, or plain stretch dresses that are light but flat. The Ellie Wilde EW38109 sits in a different category — it uses a stretch mesh base with all-over hot-stone (rhinestone and crystal) surface coverage, which gives you the full sparkle of an embellished gown with the flexibility and body-contouring fit of a stretch fabric.
The practical difference is noticeable. Because the base is stretch mesh rather than structured satin, EW38109 moves with you. The high front slit adds additional mobility for walking, dancing, and sitting, which is not something you get with a mermaid gown that has no slit. A true mermaid silhouette is tight through the knee with a flare below and no slit — EW38109 stays sleek all the way down, with the slit doing the work instead.
The lace-up open back is another distinguishing feature. It is not just aesthetic — it means the fit through the torso is adjustable after you have the dress on, which is genuinely useful in a fitted gown where a centimeter of difference changes how the whole silhouette reads. The adjustable shoulder straps give you a second point of fit control at the top.
The all-over stone coverage is what most customers notice first in photos, but in person the distribution matters. The stones run consistently from the neckline to the train rather than concentrating at the bodice or hem. Under event lighting — ballroom, venue spotlights, flash photography — the effect is consistent catch-and-reflect rather than a single focal zone.
The deep V-neckline with a genuine dip, the bow accent at the front waist, and the sweeping train round out the design details. Taken together, EW38109 is a coherent statement gown rather than a dress with one strong feature surrounded by plain fabric. If you are comparing it to a similar-price fitted gown, the question is whether you want stone coverage across the whole dress or concentrated embellishment in specific areas. EW38109 is the former — total surface coverage, full-length fitted silhouette, maximum impact.
The lace-up back on the Ellie Wilde EW38109 is a continuous ribbon or cord that threads through eyelets running down the center back of the dress. It works the same way as a corset lace — you tighten or loosen it by pulling the ribbon at each eyelet pair, then tie it off at the bottom. The open-back design means most of the back skin is exposed through and around the lacing, so the lace itself is part of the visual effect as well as a functional closure. You can absolutely adjust it on the night of the event, but it is a two-person job. Reaching your own back to pull the lacing evenly is awkward, and an uneven lace creates an asymmetrical fit through the waist and hips. Have a friend, family member, or your school's event coordinator help you lace it to the right tension before you leave. Once it is tied, the fit stays put — stretch mesh does not shift the way satin does, so you should not need to re-lace mid-evening. The adjustability is the main practical advantage of this closure type. If your measurements sit between two sizes, the lace-up back lets you fine-tune the fit after the dress is on rather than relying entirely on the labeled size. Most customers find that ordering their usual size and adjusting at the back gives them the best result.
Yes, and EW38109 works well as a statement gown within a coordinated group because it is available in three colorways — Champagne, Gunmetal, and Light Blue — which gives a court or damas group options to tone-match or contrast intentionally.
The most common approach for prom courts is to have the lead wearer in one colorway and the group in a complementary shade. Champagne reads warm and golden under event lighting; Gunmetal reads cool and dramatic; Light Blue is softer and more pastel in tone. All three share the same hot-stone surface treatment, so the sparkle level is consistent across colors — the group looks unified even when the colorways differ.
For damas groups, where the silhouette match matters as much as the color, EW38109 is a single style in a consistent fitted cut, so the line reads the same across different body types while the color varies. Order all dresses in the group at the same time if possible — dye lots for the mesh base can vary slightly between production runs, and ordering together reduces the risk of a visible shade difference.
Marlas Fashions does not have a formal group-order discount program, but if you are coordinating a larger group purchase, contact our team to confirm current stock levels across all three colorways before placing individual orders. Stock in fitted styles tends to sell through faster in popular sizes.
Ellie Wilde EW38109 runs true to size for most customers. The stretch mesh base has some give, which helps the fitted silhouette conform to your shape without requiring an exact match between your measurements and the size chart. The general guidance: if you are between sizes, size up. The lace-up back can be tightened to bring in extra room through the torso, but there is limited ability to add room if the dress is too small through the hips. The dress is sized 00 through 16 in standard sizing. Measure your bust, waist, and hips and compare against the Ellie Wilde size chart — hips are usually the governing measurement in a fitted long gown. If your hip measurement falls between sizes, take the larger size. If your bust and hips are different sizes, consider a professional alteration at the bust after ordering for your hip measurement. The high front slit means the skirt does not restrict leg movement the way a fully closed fitted gown would, which makes the overall fit experience more comfortable than the silhouette might suggest. The adjustable straps let you set the shoulder height independently of the back lacing, which is useful if you are petite or have a longer torso. For height: the gown has a sweeping train, so if you are under 5'4", plan for a hem alteration.
EW38109 is designed for high-impact formal occasions where a fully embellished fitted gown is appropriate. The primary occasions are prom, formal evening events, and evening galas. The combination of all-over hot-stone coverage, deep V-neckline, open lace-up back, and high front slit places this dress firmly in the category of statement formal wear.
It is a strong choice for prom night — the stone coverage photographs extremely well under event lighting and flash photography, and the fitted silhouette with high slit reads as a serious formal gown without being traditional or conservative. For formal evening events and galas at a venue with evening dress code, EW38109 fits the brief exactly.
This dress is not suited for wedding-guest wear. The combination of the deep V, fully open back, and high slit makes it too revealing for most wedding dress codes and guest etiquette expectations. It is also not a match for mother-of-the-bride or bridesmaid contexts.
For customers considering this for a pageant: EW38109 has the stones and the slit, but does not meet the full over-the-top triple criterion (heavy beading plus high slit plus open back simultaneously classified as pageant-level) under the product rules as currently applied. That said, in practice the dress reads as a pageant-competitive gown for many regional events — check the specific pageant's dress requirements against the spec. Contact us directly by texting us at +1 416-536-2956 or messaging us on WhatsApp at +1 213-868-3131 - our luxury dress concierge is ready to help.
The Ellie Wilde EW38109 has internal structure in the bodice — the empire seam band construction and boning provide support at the chest without requiring an external bra. For most customers, no additional bra is needed or possible given the deep V-neckline and open back. The stretch mesh fits close to the body, and the adjustable straps contribute to keeping the bodice in place.
For the bottom half, seamless or adhesive underwear works best under the fitted stretch mesh. Visible underwear lines show through the fabric because of how closely it sits against the body. Thong-style or stick-on options are the standard choice for this type of gown.
If you have a larger bust and feel you need additional support beyond the built-in structure, silicone stick-on bra cups sized to your bust can be layered inside the bodice before you put the dress on. Make sure they are fully adhered before lacing the back — adjusting them after the back is laced is difficult. Avoid traditional adhesive tape directly on the stones, as it can dislodge surface crystals.
The high front slit does not affect undergarment choice significantly — the fitted stretch mesh panels on either side of the slit hold their position without additional securing. Most customers find the gown stays in place well through a full evening of movement.
The two photographed colorways — Champagne and Gunmetal — read differently in person than they can in online photos, and the hot-stone surface adds a variable depending on the lighting in the room. Champagne is a warm, golden-ivory tone. Under incandescent or warm event lighting (common in ballrooms and banquet venues), the Champagne colorway shifts warmer and the stones pick up amber and gold tones. In flash photography it reads as a light, bright gown. If you are fairer-skinned, Champagne can blend with skin tone more than you expect — look at reference photos from your venue's lighting conditions if possible. Gunmetal is a cool, dark grey with metallic undertone. It reads more dramatically under most lighting and the stones appear to have a cooler, silver-white sparkle. It photographs with strong contrast, especially at evening events. For customers with medium to deep skin tones, Gunmetal tends to be a strong choice because the contrast between the colorway and the stone sparkle is more pronounced. Light Blue is a listed colorway that is not yet photographed on this style. If you are considering Light Blue, contact our team for current stock availability and to ask whether swatch samples or additional images have become available since this listing was published. Light Blue will read as a pastel-to-mid blue tone with the same hot-stone coverage as the other two colorways.