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Ellie Wilde EW38113 Strapless Corset Ballgown
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About the Dress: Ellie Wilde EW38113
Ellie Wilde EW38113 is a strapless sweetheart ballgown built around a structured corset bodice and a dramatic tiered ruffle skirt. The silhouette is full and a-line from the waist down, with the volume coming entirely from layered cracked-ice tulle — a glitter-scattered, sequin-flecked fabric that catches light at every angle. The bodice is finished with lace appliqués and sequin and stone accents, and visible boning channels run the full length of the corset. A high slit breaks through the front of the skirt for contrast, and the gown finishes with a train at the back. Separate spaghetti straps are included with the dress if you prefer a strapped look.
Fit & Silhouette
Ellie Wilde EW38113 is a true ballgown: structured through the torso and full through the skirt. The corset bodice has built-in boning that holds its shape without the need for additional undergarments. It laces up at the back, which gives you real flexibility to fine-tune the fit across the ribs and waist on the day you wear it. The skirt starts at natural waist height and flares into tiered ruffles that build volume all the way to a floor-length hem and short train. The high front slit adds ease of movement. This gown is available in sizes 00 to 16. Sizing follows standard Ellie Wilde measurements — check the size chart and measure your bust, waist, and hips before ordering, as formal sizing often differs from ready-to-wear.
Fabric & Detail
The skirt fabric is cracked-ice tulle — this is Ellie Wilde's name for a glittered, sequin-scattered tulle that has a broken, reflective surface rather than a flat shimmer. Each tiered layer catches light differently depending on how you move. The corset bodice is covered in lace appliqués with sequin and hot-stone accents layered on top. The stones sit flush with the lace and add concentrated sparkle to the neckline area and bodice panels. Boning channels are clearly visible through the bodice fabric. The back of the bodice laces up with a corset closure, leaving a substantial portion of the back open through and around the lacing.
Key Features
- Strapless sweetheart neckline with structured corset bodice
- Visible boning channels throughout the bodice
- Lace appliqués with sequin and hot-stone accents on bodice
- Cracked-ice glitter-sequin tulle tiered ruffle skirt
- High front slit for movement and proportion contrast
- Lace-up open back with substantial back exposure
- Floor-length a-line silhouette with train
- Separate spaghetti straps included
- Available in Candy Crush, Chocolate, Lavender, and Rose Gold
- Sizes 00 – 16
Style & Occasion
Ellie Wilde EW38113 is built for prom, formal dances, and evening galas where a full ballgown silhouette makes sense. The cracked-ice tulle keeps the dress feeling current rather than traditional — it reads more editorial than classic princess. The high slit and open lace-up back add edge to what would otherwise be a conventional ballgown shape. This gown also works well for Sweet 16 celebrations, debut balls, and pageant appearances where a high-impact, fully embellished look is expected. The Rose Gold colorway photographs warm and champagne-toned. Candy Crush reads as a soft blush-pink, Chocolate is a deep warm brown, and Lavender is a cool pastel purple — all four colorways interact with the cracked-ice glitter differently and are worth comparing in person or via our concierge before you order.
Size & fit
- Flowy (a-line, ballgown, corset, high slit). Bust and waist matter most; the skirt has room for hips.
- Length: Long
- Neckline: Strapless, Sweetheart
- Details: Beaded, Floral Appliques, Open Back, Ruffles, Train
- Between sizes? Text a stylist and we'll help you choose.
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- Arrives in 7–12 business days, or 4–6 with Express (+$35).
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The short answer is that EW38113 does a few things most ballgowns at this level do not do at the same time. Most full-volume ballgowns at prom price points give you either an embellished bodice or a statement skirt — this gown does both, and the way the two halves are styled is deliberately contrasted rather than matched.
The bodice is tight, structured, and heavily detailed: lace appliqués sit directly on the corset panels, and sequin and hot-stone accents are layered on top of the lace. The boning is visible through the fabric, which gives the bodice a graphic, architectural quality rather than the smooth, opaque look you get from most satin corsets. The sweetheart neckline is a clean traditional shape, but the open lace-up back cuts away a substantial portion of the back panel, so the dress reads as surprisingly bare from behind.
The skirt is the opposite of minimal. Ellie Wilde calls the fabric 'cracked ice' — it's a glittered, sequin-scattered tulle where the reflective particles are distributed unevenly across the surface, creating a broken-light effect rather than a uniform shimmer. The skirt is built in tiers of this fabric, and as the layers move, each one catches light at a slightly different angle. That movement quality is genuinely hard to replicate in photographs, which is why this dress tends to look more interesting in person than in any static image.
The high front slit is the third design decision that sets it apart. On a dress with this much skirt volume, a slit is not just a styling detail — it changes the silhouette entirely when you walk, creating a moment of exposed leg against all that tulle that most ballgowns avoid. The combination of a conservative sweetheart front, an open back, and a high slit means the dress shows different proportions depending on which angle you see it from.
Finally, the separate spaghetti straps included with the dress let you configure the look two ways — strapless for the full ballgown effect, or with straps for additional support during a long night. That option is genuinely practical and not something every designer includes at this price point.
Ellie Wilde EW38113 is designed specifically for high-impact formal occasions where a full ballgown with heavy embellishment is expected and appropriate. Here is a realistic breakdown by occasion type.
Prom is the primary fit. The gown has everything a prom dress is supposed to have — a strapless sweetheart corset bodice, a full tiered skirt, heavy embellishment, a high slit, and a train — and it delivers all of that in a silhouette that photographs well in a group and holds up under venue lighting. It is one of the stronger choices in this price range for a main prom event.
Formal dances and evening galas are also natural fits. If the occasion calls for a floor-length gown and you want something with genuine visual weight, EW38113 works. The cracked-ice tulle reads as evening fabric rather than daytime party fabric, so it suits a gala setting without feeling overdressed in the wrong direction.
Sweet 16 and debut balls are good fits when the event calls for a ball gown and the honoree wants something with sparkle and volume. This is a dress that reads as an event dress, not a guest dress, so it suits a person who is meant to be seen.
Pageant is a reasonable context when the competition or showcase calls for a fully embellished gown. The lace bodice, the cracked-ice skirt, the high slit, and the open back all point toward pageant-level styling.
Wedding guest is not a fit for this dress. The open lace-up back, sweetheart corset, and high slit make this a statement gown best suited to events where you are the center of attention rather than a guest. It is built for a person who is the focus of attention, not a guest in someone else's event.
Cocktail parties, semi-formal events, and homecoming dances at the typical high school level are generally too casual for a gown with this level of construction and embellishment. You could technically wear it, but the dress will feel out of proportion to the occasion.
If you are uncertain whether this gown fits your specific event — particularly a formal wedding celebration, a regional pageant, or an international debut — our team can help you think through the fit. You can reach us by text at +1 416-536-2956 or via WhatsApp at +1 213-868-3131.
The back of EW38113 closes with a lace-up corset system rather than a zipper. The lacing runs vertically through the center of the back panel, and the bodice is structured so that tightening or loosening the lacing changes the circumference of the fit at the ribs and waist.
In practical terms, this gives you roughly one full dress size of adjustment range. If you fall between sizes on the size chart, ordering the size closest to your bust measurement and then adjusting the lacing at the waist is a workable approach for most body proportions. What the lacing cannot fix is a bust cup that is significantly too large or too small — the boning channels are fixed, so if the upper cup is the wrong size for your frame, lacing adjustments will not correct that.
The open back design means that a substantial portion of the back is exposed through and around the lacing even when the dress is fully tightened. This is intentional. If you are expecting a fully closed back panel with just a lace-up accent, this is not that dress — the back is genuinely open.
For alterations, the corset back construction means a seamstress can adjust side seams without disturbing the lacing system. If you need significant resizing, consult a bridal or formal-wear tailor before your event rather than altering it yourself. Budget two to four weeks for alterations on a gown with boning.
Ellie Wilde runs true to standard bridal/formal sizing, which typically runs one to two sizes smaller than ready-to-wear. If you wear a size 8 in everyday clothes, a size 10 in formal is a common starting point, but the only reliable method is to measure your bust, waist, and hips and compare them directly to Ellie Wilde's size chart.
For this gown specifically, the most important measurement is your bust, because the boning in the corset bodice is cut to a fixed cup shape. If your bust and waist measurements point to different sizes, order to the bust and use the lace-up closure to adjust the waist. The lacing gives you real flexibility at the waist and rib cage.
EW38113 is available in sizes 00 to 16. Sizes 16 through 20 are part of the standard run on this style. If you are between sizes or have specific proportions that make formal sizing tricky — for example, a smaller waist relative to your hips, or a fuller bust — a formal-wear tailor can adjust the side seams after delivery. Order at least eight to ten weeks before your event to allow time for shipping and any alterations.
The corset bodice on EW38113 is boned throughout, and for most bust sizes the boning alone provides enough structure to wear the dress comfortably strapless for a full event. The boning channels are clearly defined and the bodice is cut to hold its shape without relying on external support.
For additional security — especially if you plan to dance for several hours or if you have a fuller bust — a few options work well with this construction. A strapless adhesive bra or fashion tape applied to the inner bodice panel adds an extra layer of hold. Because the back is open through the lacing, a traditional banded strapless bra is not compatible with this dress; anything that requires a back band will show.
The separate spaghetti straps included with the gown are the other option. If you prefer the look of straps or want the added security for a long evening, the straps attach at the bust and give you a different silhouette — still formal, but with a slightly different neckline proportion. The dress works in both configurations; it comes down to personal preference and comfort level.
Brief-style underwear in a color close to your skin tone works cleanly under the high slit. The skirt volume from the tiered tulle means undergarment lines are not visible through the skirt body.
EW38113 can be hemmed, but the tiered ruffle construction makes it a more involved alteration than hemming a simple a-line gown. Each tulle tier is cut and finished separately, so shortening the hem means adjusting the length of multiple layers rather than a single skirt panel. A tailor with experience in formal-wear or bridal alterations will know how to do this correctly — a general tailor without formal-wear experience may not.
If you are petite, the standard recommendation is to wear the heel height you plan to wear on the night to your fitting, so the tailor hems to that exact length. For a gown with a train, hemming the front and sides without disturbing the train line requires careful measurement from multiple points.
Budget four to six weeks for alterations on a tiered tulle gown, and get a quote before you commit — tiered skirt hemming is more labour-intensive than a standard hem and the cost reflects that. Alterations are not included with the purchase, but our team can advise on what to ask for when you meet with a tailor.
The boned corset bodice provides genuine support, which means the dress does not shift or require constant adjustment once it is properly laced. For most wearers this is a comfort advantage over strapless dresses that rely only on boning without lacing — the back tie keeps everything in place through movement.
The high front slit is the feature that makes the most practical difference for dancing. Without it, a full ballgown with this much skirt volume would restrict your stride significantly. The slit opens up the front of the skirt and gives you a normal range of leg movement, so walking, dancing, and going up stairs are all manageable.
The cracked-ice tulle is a lightweight fabric relative to the visual volume it creates. Tiered tulle skirts carry weight, but because each layer is thin, the combined weight is less than a comparable satin or mikado ballgown. Most wearers find the gown comfortable for a full evening.
The one adjustment period to expect is getting used to the physical footprint of the skirt. In a venue with close spacing between tables or people, a ballgown with this much volume requires some awareness of how much space you occupy. That is true of any full ballgown and not specific to this style.
Rose Gold in the cracked-ice tulle reads as a warm, champagne-tinted pink with a golden undertone. In most lighting conditions it photographs more pink than it looks in person — under warm venue lighting it shifts toward champagne gold, and under cool or white light it reads more clearly pink. If you have seen it in photos and expected a deeper rose tone, the in-person version is softer and warmer.
The other three colorways each interact differently with the cracked-ice glitter. Candy Crush is a soft blush-pink, lighter and more pastel than Rose Gold. Chocolate is a deep warm brown — a less common choice for a gown in this silhouette, and one that photographs dramatically differently from the others. Lavender is a cool pastel purple that reads true to its name in most lighting.
All four colors are available in the same size range. If you are torn between two colorways, the cracked-ice fabric means any color will look more dynamic in motion and under event lighting than in a still photograph. Marlas Fashions carries physical stock from our Los Angeles and New York warehouses — if you want to see a swatch or talk through which color works for your complexion and venue lighting, contact our team before you order.