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Ellie Wilde EW37027 Fitted Lace Mermaid Trumpet Gown
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About the Dress: Ellie Wilde EW37027
The Ellie Wilde EW37027 is a long fitted lace mermaid trumpet gown built for maximum impact. It features lace floral appliqués across the bodice and skirt, beaded accents woven through the lace, a dramatic crisscross lace-up open back, and a sweep train that trails as you move. This gown is available in Magenta, Light Blue, and Sea Mist.
Ellie Wilde EW37027 is designed for anyone who wants a gown that commands attention from every angle — front and back. The combination of structured lace, a fitted silhouette, and that open back makes it one of the most striking options in the Ellie Wilde collection.
Fit & Silhouette
EW37027 follows a true mermaid trumpet cut — it hugs the body through the bust, waist, and hips, then flares out below the knee into a soft trumpet hem with a sweep train. This is a body-contouring silhouette, so it requires accurate measurements to size correctly.
The bodice is structured with visible boning channels that hold the shape and keep everything in place throughout the night. The v-neckline opens into a narrow center-front plunge, giving a sleek, elongating effect without excessive exposure up front. The back is where the real drama happens: crisscross lace-up straps frame an open back with full back exposure visible around the lacing.
We strongly recommend ordering by your largest measurement and having a seamstress take in where needed. Standard sizing typically runs true to the designer's size chart — always measure bust, waist, and hips, and compare all three to the Ellie Wilde size guide before choosing your size.
Fabric & Detail
The gown is constructed in lace throughout, with floral appliqués layered across the bodice and continuing down into the skirt. Small rhinestone and bead accents are worked into the appliqués, catching light as you move. The lace sits over a structured underlayer that maintains the mermaid shape without feeling stiff.
The sweep train is part of the skirt construction — it flows naturally from the trumpet flare and adds length at the back without needing a bustle. The crisscross back straps are part of the lace-up closure, which allows some adjustment at the waist and back for a more customized fit.
Key Features
- Long fitted mermaid trumpet silhouette with sweep train
- V-neckline with narrow center-front plunge detail
- Lace construction with floral appliqués and beaded accents
- Structured bodice with visible boning channels
- Crisscross lace-up open back — adjustable fit
- Available in Magenta, Light Blue, and Sea Mist
- Ellie Wilde style EW37027
Style & Occasion
Ellie Wilde EW37027 is built for prom. The combination of a sleek fitted mermaid silhouette, lace floral details, an open back, and a train gives it the kind of presence that works on a large ballroom floor. It reads formal and polished from the front, and dramatic and bold from the back.
For shoes, a strappy heeled sandal in metallic silver, gold, or a colorway that matches your gown works best — the open back and low-cut back mean your shoes get noticed too. Keep jewelry minimal: a pair of simple drop earrings or small studs let the lace and the back do the talking. A delicate bracelet works if you want a little extra shine at the wrist.
Magenta is a vivid, warm pink-red — very bold and high-impact under event lighting. Light Blue reads soft and cool, almost lavender-adjacent in some lighting conditions. Sea Mist is a muted sage-green with grey undertones, understated and distinctive on the floor. All three are photographed so you can compare them directly.
Size & fit
- Fitted (mermaid). Bust, waist and hips all matter. Go by your largest measurement.
- Length: Long
- Neckline: Sweetheart
- Details: Floral Appliques, Open Back, 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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Frequently Asked Questions
This is one of the most common questions we get about mermaid silhouettes, and it's a fair one — a dress that looks incredible in photos but locks up your stride the moment you step onto the dance floor is not worth it.
The Ellie Wilde EW37027 is a fitted mermaid trumpet, which means it is snug through the hips and thighs and then flares below the knee. That flare is what makes movement possible. Once the skirt opens at the knee, you have enough room to walk naturally, take stairs, and get onto a dance floor without short-stepping every move. The trumpet flare on EW37027 is generous — it is not a micro-flare that only gives you a few extra centimetres. It opens into a full trumpet hem with a sweep train, so there is real skirt volume to move in once you get past the hip.
The bodice is structured with boning channels, which actually helps here. A boned bodice holds its shape and stays in place so you are not constantly adjusting or worrying about the top shifting during the night. The crisscross lace-up back also allows for some adjustment — you can have it laced a touch looser through the waist if you want a little more breathing room for a long evening, without the gown looking sloppy from the front.
The honest reality of any mermaid gown is that you will take smaller steps than you would in an a-line or a ballgown. If you are a very active dancer who wants to do full splits or high kicks, this silhouette is not designed for that. But for walking confidently, slow dancing, group photos, regular dancing at a normal prom or formal, and standing at an after-party — the EW37027 is genuinely wearable for a full evening.
One practical tip: try the gown on with the shoes you plan to wear before the event and walk around for at least fifteen to twenty minutes. That tells you quickly whether the stride length works for you and gives you time to request a slight adjustment at the hem or skirt opening if needed. Most alterations on the skirt flare are straightforward and inexpensive.
For sizing, order to your hip measurement if your hips are your largest measurement — sizing down to force a tighter hip will make the stride restriction worse, not better. A seamstress can take in the bodice or waist; getting more room in the hip after the fact is a much bigger alteration.
Product photography, especially studio shots, tends to compress and flatten color. Here is what each colorway actually reads like based on the photographs and typical behavior of these tones under event lighting.
Magenta is the boldest of the three. In photos it looks like a vivid hot pink with strong red undertones — in person and under warm ballroom lighting it intensifies, so it reads as a true statement color. If you want to be the person who stands out in a crowd on the floor, Magenta is the pick. It photographs extremely well, which matters for prom night pictures. The lace and floral appliqués on the Magenta version have excellent contrast and definition because the deep background color makes the dimensional texture pop.
Light Blue is the softest option. It can read almost periwinkle or lavender in certain lighting conditions — cooler overhead lighting brings out the blue, warmer lighting softens it toward a blued lilac. If you are looking for something that still feels special and distinctive but not as loud as Magenta, Light Blue is a strong choice. It also tends to complement a wide range of skin tones.
Sea Mist is the most understated of the three. It is a muted sage-green with grey undertones — not a bright green, and not a true grey, but somewhere in between. Under warm lighting it can read almost eucalyptus. It is the most unusual colorway on the floor and tends to look sophisticated rather than overtly flashy. If you want to wear something that other people will not be wearing, Sea Mist is the one.
All three colorways are photographed and available in this listing, so you can compare them side by side before deciding. The lace construction, floral appliqués, and beaded accents look slightly different across the three colors — the texture is most visible in Magenta because of the contrast, and softest in Sea Mist.
If you are still undecided after reviewing the images, our team can help. Text us at +1 416-536-2956 or reach us on WhatsApp at +1 213-868-3131 — we are happy to talk through which colorway works best for your venue lighting, skin tone, and what your group or court is wearing.
Lace gowns with structured boning need a little more care than a simple chiffon dress, but nothing complicated. For cleaning, professional dry cleaning by a specialist in formal wear is the safest route — especially for a gown with lace appliqués, beaded accents, and a structured bodice. Avoid any home washing method. If you get a small spot during the event, blot it gently with a clean damp cloth and let it dry before doing anything else. Do not rub lace — the appliqués can distort. For steaming, gentle steaming works well on lace if you keep the steamer moving and do not hold it in one place. Keep the steamer a few inches from the fabric and work in short passes. Do not steam directly over the beaded areas — heat and moisture directly on beads or rhinestones can loosen the adhesive over time. Hang the gown vertically when steaming so gravity helps the fabric release wrinkles. For travel, the best approach is to lay the gown flat in a large garment bag with acid-free tissue paper loosely stuffed into the bodice and along the skirt to prevent hard creases. If you are flying, carry the gown on if at all possible rather than checking it. Rolling is not recommended for a structured lace gown — folding it loosely with tissue is better.
Because the EW37027 has a low open back and a crisscross lace-up back construction, your shoes are more visible than they would be on a covered-back gown. That means your shoe choice actually matters — people will see them.
For Magenta, metallic silver or gold strappy heeled sandals work beautifully — they keep the focus on the gown without competing with the color. A nude-toned or champagne beige sandal also works well if you want to elongate the leg line without adding another color. Avoid shoes in a contrasting color — the gown is bold enough on its own.
For Light Blue or Sea Mist, silver or champagne metallic sandals are the cleanest choice. A soft blush or pale gold works for Sea Mist specifically.
For jewelry, this gown is already doing a lot of visual work — lace texture, floral appliqués, beading, and an open back. Simple is better. Small drop earrings or studs in silver, gold, or crystal are the strongest choice. A delicate bracelet is fine if you want a little extra shine at the wrist. Skip a necklace entirely — the v-neckline and open back mean there is nothing to anchor a necklace to, and a statement necklace will compete with the lace bodice detail rather than complement it.
Mermaid trumpet gowns are genuinely flattering for a wide range of body types, but they work differently depending on your proportions, and it is worth being honest about that.
If you have an hourglass figure, this silhouette is essentially designed for you — it follows your natural shape and the trumpet flare gives a strong, dramatic finish.
If you are pear-shaped with fuller hips and thighs, a mermaid can work very well because it follows and celebrates that shape rather than hiding it. The key is making sure you size to your hip measurement and have the bodice taken in if needed, rather than sizing up through the whole gown.
If you are more straight-figured or athletic, the mermaid trumpet can still work beautifully — the boned bodice creates definition at the waist, and the lace and floral appliqués add visual curves. The gown creates shape rather than just following it.
If you carry weight in your midsection, a mermaid is not the most forgiving silhouette at the stomach, and an a-line or fit-and-flare might be more comfortable for a full evening. That said, the structured boning in EW37027 does provide smoothing and support through the torso, which helps.
For height, this gown works on tall and medium heights naturally. If you are petite, the sweep train and floor-length hem will require hemming — budget for that alteration, and wear the shoes you plan to wear to the fitting.
Marlas Fashions ships the Ellie Wilde EW37027 from warehouses in Los Angeles and New York, with Canadian orders fulfilled from our Toronto location. Standard delivery takes 7 to 12 business days to most North American destinations. Rush shipping is available at checkout if you need the gown faster — select the rush option and the timeline will be shown before you confirm your order.
Shipping is tracked worldwide, so you will receive a tracking number once your order is dispatched and can follow the gown from the warehouse to your door.
For US and Canadian customers, there are no duties or import fees on top of what you pay at checkout. International orders ship worldwide with full tracking — duties and import regulations vary by country, so check with your local customs authority if you are ordering from outside North America.
If you have a hard deadline — a prom date, a specific event — add it in the order notes at checkout or contact us directly so we can flag your order for priority handling. We would rather know early than try to solve a timing problem at the last minute.
Marlas Fashions accepts returns and exchanges on unworn, unaltered gowns in original condition with tags attached. If you receive the EW37027 and the fit is not right, you have a few options: store credit that never expires, a direct exchange for a different size or colorway, or a refund minus a 30% restocking fee.
The store credit option is the most flexible — it never expires and can be applied to any future order, so if you want to try a different size or a completely different gown, the credit is there when you are ready.
For anyone who is unsure about sizing, we recommend treating the first order as a fit check. Order your most likely size based on your measurements and the designer's size chart, try the gown at home before any alterations are made, and contact us if the fit is off. Do not have the gown altered before you are certain you are keeping it — alterations void the return eligibility.
If you need to start an exchange or return, contact us through the website or reach out directly and we will walk you through the process. Our team can also help you identify the right size before you order if you want to avoid the back-and-forth entirely.
There are a lot of long lace prom gowns on the market, and on a screen they can look similar. The EW37027 has a few specific things that separate it from the average fitted lace gown.
First, the back. Most long lace gowns in this silhouette have either a zipper back or a simple corset lace-up. The EW37027 has a crisscross lace-up open back where the full back is exposed around the straps — it is a much more dramatic back view than a standard lace-up. From behind, this gown looks completely different from a gown with a covered or zipper back.
Second, the boning. The bodice has visible boning channels that provide real structure. A lot of lace gowns at this price have minimal internal structure, which means the gown relies entirely on fit. The boning in EW37027 shapes the torso and holds the neckline in place even when you are moving, dancing, or standing for long periods.
Third, the appliqué quality. The floral appliqués are dimensional — they are layered lace elements with beaded accents, not a flat printed or embroidered pattern. They add texture and depth that reads differently in person than it does in photos.
Finally, the three colorways are genuinely different from each other — Magenta, Light Blue, and Sea Mist cover a wide range, and Sea Mist in particular is an unusual color choice that you will not see on many competing gowns.