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Ellie Wilde EW38139 Sequin Beaded Corset Fitted Slit Gown
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Description
About the Dress: Ellie Wilde EW38139
The Ellie Wilde EW38139 is a long fitted gown built on a satin-faced jersey base and covered in sequin, beading, and stone accents from the boned corset bodice all the way to the sweep train. The sweetheart neckline frames the bust cleanly, and detachable off-the-shoulder straps are included so you can wear the dress two ways. This is a bold, heavily embellished gown made for a formal event where you want to stand out.
Fit & Silhouette
The EW38139 is a fitted silhouette — it follows the body closely through the bust, waist, and hips without flaring into a ballgown. The boned corset bodice gives real structure and support, so the dress holds its shape and stays in place through the night. A high slit opens at the leg for ease of movement, and the skirt panels splay into a sweep train at the floor. This is not a fitted cut; it is a straight fitted line with a dramatic slit and trailing hem.
Fabric & Detail
The base fabric is satin-faced jersey — a smooth, slightly stretchy knit that sits close to the skin and moves comfortably. On top of that base, the gown is finished with all-over sequin, hand-placed beading, floral appliqués, and stone accents. Boning channels are visible inside the bodice (confirmed in the close-up image), which is what gives the corset top its structure. The detachable off-the-shoulder straps attach easily and are included with every order. The sweep train adds length and drama at the back.
Key Features
• Satin-faced jersey base with sequin, beading, and stone accents throughout
• Boned corset bodice with sweetheart neckline
• Detachable off-the-shoulder straps included
• Full open back from shoulder blades to below the waist
• High slit for ease of movement
• Sweep train
• Floral appliqués across the bodice and skirt
• Available in Bronze, Emerald, Navy Blue, Raspberry, and Red
• Sizes 00 – 16
Style & Occasion
The Ellie Wilde EW38139 is built for prom, formal galas, and evening events where full embellishment and a fitted silhouette are the point. The open back and high slit give it a very daring look, so this is not a dress for conservative dress codes. Wear it to prom, a black-tie formal, or an evening gala. The detachable straps let you switch between an off-the-shoulder look for photos and a strapless look on the dance floor. For shoes, a strappy metallic heel or a simple pointed-toe stiletto in gold or silver lets the embellishment do the work. Keep jewelry minimal — small hoops or simple drop earrings are enough. The raspberry colorway photographs with warm, vivid tones; bronze and navy read more formal and understated in person. All five colorways are available to order.
Size & fit
- Fitted (corset, high slit). Bust, waist and hips all matter. Go by your largest measurement.
- Length: Long
- Neckline: Off-Shoulder, Sweetheart
- Details: Beaded, 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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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).
We have no control and accept no responsibility for the sizing selected. Please carefully review the size chart before ordering. If you need assistance with sizing, we’re happy to help — text us at +1 416-536-2956.
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The EW38139 is designed for high-impact formal events. Prom is the obvious fit — the combination of a boned corset bodice, all-over sequin and beading, a high slit, and a sweep train is exactly what a standout prom gown is supposed to deliver. Beyond prom, this dress works for formal galas, black-tie evening events, and high-end formal dinners where full-length embellished gowns are expected and encouraged. The open back and high slit give the dress a daring, glamorous edge, which means it reads confidently on a red carpet or at an awards-style evening event. It is not the right dress for events with a conservative or modest dress code. The full open back (exposed from the shoulder blades to below the waist) and the high slit mean this gown would not be appropriate for a church ceremony, a modest formal, or most wedding guest situations where a covered back is expected. It is also not a typical bridesmaid option for the same reason. For military ball or confirmation events that require more coverage, you would want to look at something with a covered back. The detachable off-the-shoulder straps do add a bit more coverage through the shoulders and upper arm when attached, but the back remains fully open regardless. That said, at prom, galas, and evening events where glamour is the dress code, the EW38139 is a strong choice. It photographs exceptionally well, it holds its shape all night because of the boning, and the sweep train gives it a runway presence that shorter or less embellished gowns cannot match. Sizes run from 00 to 20, so most customers will find their standard size without needing alterations to the silhouette — though taking in or letting out a fitted gown is always an option through a local tailor. Every Ellie Wilde EW38139 that leaves our warehouse is inspected by hand before shipping, so the beadwork, seams, and closures arrive exactly as the designer intended.
The raspberry colorway in the product photos is a warm, saturated berry-pink — not hot pink and not dusty rose. In person it reads with slightly more depth than it does on screen because the sequin and beading layer catches light differently depending on the angle, which adds dimension the camera tends to flatten. Under warm indoor lighting it looks rich and vivid; under cooler ballroom or venue lighting it shifts toward a deeper magenta tone. If you are choosing between raspberry and red, raspberry is the softer, more pink-leaning option — red is a true saturated red with no pink in it. If you are between raspberry and bronze, those are very different reads: bronze photographs darker and reads as a warm metallic neutral in person, which works well in spaces with gold or amber lighting. Emerald is a deep jewel green that photographs almost the same as it looks in a dimly lit room — very consistent. Navy blue is the most versatile colorway across different venue lighting conditions because it reads formal without competing with the embellishment. The rule of thumb for all five options: the sequin and stone accents catch light in every colorway, so the base color choice is really about what reads best against your skin tone and your venue's lighting scheme. If your venue uses warm amber uplighting, bronze and raspberry will pop. If the venue has white or cool LED lighting, emerald, navy, and red tend to stay truest to what you see in the photos. We always recommend ordering your first-choice colorway with enough lead time to exchange if the shade is not quite right when it arrives — see the returns section for how that works. If you want a second opinion before ordering, our team can talk through the colorways with you and tell you what other customers have said after receiving each one in person.
For cleaning, spot treatment is the safest first step — use a damp cloth on any isolated marks before considering a full clean. Dry cleaning is strongly recommended for a fully beaded and sequined gown like this one; the combination of heat and agitation in a standard wash cycle can loosen beading adhesive and pull sequins from their stitching. When you bring it to a dry cleaner, tell them specifically that the gown has stone accents and hand-placed beading, because those require a gentler solvent cycle than a standard dry clean. For storage, hang the dress inside a breathable garment bag — not a plastic zip bag, which traps moisture and can cause fabric yellowing over time. If the gown needs to be folded for travel, wrap the beaded sections in acid-free tissue paper and fold along the seam lines rather than across embellished panels. A garment bag with a firm hanger inside a suitcase is the most reliable way to travel with it. Avoid stacking anything heavy on top of a folded beaded gown; crushing can flatten the stone accents and shift the floral appliqués. If the gown arrives at your destination wrinkled, use a steamer held at least six inches from the fabric — never apply a hot iron directly to sequin, beading, or satin-faced jersey, as all three surfaces will mark or melt under direct heat contact.
Because the gown is covered in sequin, beading, and stone accents, the styling approach is to let the dress do the heavy lifting and keep accessories clean and simple. For shoes, a strappy metallic stiletto in gold or silver is the most versatile choice across all five colorways — it adds height without competing with the embellishment. A simple pointed-toe pump in champagne beige or clear works equally well if you want the focus entirely on the gown. Platform heels work too if you need the added stability on a dance floor. For jewelry, small hoop earrings or a simple drop earring in the same metal family as the shoe is enough. A chandelier earring or a statement necklace can feel too busy against a fully beaded dress; the stone accents already act as your jewelry. If you want to add a necklace, a very thin chain or a small pendant worn inside the neckline is the safest option. For raspberry, rose gold metal reads particularly well; for navy and emerald, silver or white gold is a clean match; for bronze and red, yellow gold ties the look together without over-accessorizing.
The boned corset bodice is the key detail here — it cinches and defines the waist regardless of your natural waist shape, gives the bust a lifted and structured look, and holds everything in place without a separate undergarment. This makes the gown particularly flattering if you want a defined waist and supported bust. The fitted silhouette through the hips gives the dress its sleek line. The high slit softens the overall fitted look by adding movement and lengthening the visual line of the leg. The sweep train adds length at the back, which contributes to an elongating effect. For customers who carry more volume through the hips, the satin-faced jersey base has a small amount of stretch, which gives a cleaner drape than a rigid structured fabric would. For customers who are longer in the torso, the corset bodice has enough vertical span to accommodate — but it is worth having a tailor check the bodice length relative to your natural waist before the event if you are ordering significantly outside the sample size. The gown runs in sizes 00 – 16, and the general feedback is that it fits true to size in the bodice; the waist and hips are the measurements to prioritize when selecting your size.
Marlas Fashions ships from warehouses in Los Angeles and New York, with a Canada distribution point in Toronto for Canadian orders. Standard delivery runs 7–12 business days from the date your order is confirmed. Rush processing is available if you need the gown sooner — reach out to the team before placing your order to confirm rush availability for your specific size and colorway. US and Canadian customers pay no import duties on their orders. International orders ship with full tracking, and Marlas ships worldwide. If you are ordering for a specific event date, build in the full 12-business-day window plus a few extra days for any last-minute alterations, especially for a fitted gown like the EW38139 where a precise fit matters. Every dress is inspected before it leaves the warehouse, so what arrives has been checked for quality. Marlas Fashions has been an authorized retailer of designer gowns for over 40 years, so the version of the EW38139 you receive is the genuine article, not a replica.
Marlas Fashions accepts returns for store credit that never expires, direct exchanges for a different size or colorway, or a refund less a 30% restocking fee. The store credit option is the most flexible — it gives you the full value of your purchase to put toward any other dress in the store with no time pressure. If you are ordering the EW38139 to try on at home before committing, the exchange path is a practical option: order your most likely size, try it, and if the fit is off, exchange for the size up or down. For a fitted gown with a boned bodice, getting the size right matters, so do not hesitate to reach out before ordering if you are between sizes. The team can walk you through the size chart and what previous customers in similar measurements have found. Returns are handled supportively — the goal is to get you into the right dress for your event, not to make the process feel difficult.
The EW38139 has a fully open back — the back is bare from the shoulder blades down to below the waist. The boning and structure of the corset bodice at the front is what holds the dress in place rather than a back panel or zipper. The detachable off-the-shoulder straps clip or tie at the shoulders and help anchor the bodice when worn in the off-the-shoulder configuration. Because the dress relies on the corset bodice structure rather than a back closure for fit, getting the right size in the bodice before the event is important. There is no lace-up or zipper at the back to take in or let out on the night — what you order is what you wear. If you are between sizes, a local tailor can take in the side seams of a fitted gown like this one, which is a standard alteration. The straps are straightforward to attach and remove, so switching between the off-the-shoulder and strapless look during the event takes less than a minute. If you have questions about fit or want guidance on whether to size up or down for the corset bodice specifically, our team is happy to help — text us at +1 416-536-2956 or reach us on WhatsApp at +1 213-868-3131.