Ellie Wilde EW38217 Sweetheart Lace Corset Glitter Tulle Ballgown

Fit & Silhouette

EW38217 follows a true A-line ballgown shape. The bodice is fitted through the bust and waist with boning inside the corset construction, so it holds its shape and supports you without a separate strapless bra. From the waist the skirt fans out into a full, sweeping ballgown silhouette that moves beautifully when you walk or dance. Thin spaghetti straps sit over the sweetheart neckline to keep the neckline in place. The fit is structured but not stiff — the skirt has real give and motion. Sizes 00–16 are available; the brand cuts to standard US sizing, so if you are between sizes, sizing up and taking in the bodice is the most common alteration approach.

Fabric & Detail

The skirt is glitter tulle — it catches light as you move and gives the gown its shimmer without being heavy. The bodice overlay is sheer lace with floral appliqués placed across the corset panel, which sits over the tulle layers underneath. Beading accents are worked into the lace and appliqué areas, adding dimension to the bodice. The back closes with a zipper for a clean, secure fit. The skirt is lined so the tulle layers sit comfortably against your skin, and both side seams carry hidden pockets large enough for a phone.

Key Features

• Sweetheart neckline with thin spaghetti straps
• Sheer lace-appliqué corset bodice with boning
• Glitter tulle A-line ballgown skirt
• Floral appliqués and beading on the bodice
• Hidden pockets in the skirt
• Zipper back closure
• Fully lined skirt
• Sizes 00–16

Style & Occasion

Ellie Wilde EW38217 is designed for prom, sweet 16 celebrations, and debut balls. The glitter tulle skirt and lace corset bodice read as fully formal, so this is the kind of dress that photographs brilliantly under ballroom and venue lighting. It is available in Magenta, Dark Red, and Navy Blue — all three are bold, saturated colors that photograph with good depth. Magenta is the brightest and most vibrant of the three; Dark Red reads as a rich jewel tone; Navy Blue is deep and classic. Pair with strappy heeled sandals or pointed-toe heels and keep jewelry minimal — small drop earrings or a delicate necklace let the lace bodice do the work. If you are dressing a court or group of friends, the navy and dark red options pair well with a range of complementary accent colors.