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Portia and Scarlett PS26725 Strapless Glitter Jersey Corset Mini Dress
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Description
About the Dress: Portia and Scarlett PS26725
Portia and Scarlett PS26725 is a short, strapless, sweetheart-neck mini dress in a stretch glitter jersey fabric. The bodice is structured with visible boning channels beneath a twisted drape that forms a knotted detail at the center-front bust, creating a narrow keyhole cut-out just below the knot. The fitted, ruched skirt hugs the hips and stops at a short mini length. PS26725 is available in blue, chocolate-brown, emerald-green, and red.
Fit & Silhouette
Portia and Scarlett PS26725 is cut to fit close to the body from the sweetheart neckline straight through to the hem. The boned bodice holds its shape and stays in place without straps, while the ruched skirt panels follow the natural curve of the hips. This is a true bodycon silhouette — fitted at every point. The strapless, sleeveless design keeps the lines clean and the focus on the figure. The back rises to the upper shoulder-blade level, giving a covered, high-back finish that contrasts with the bold front detail.
Fabric & Detail
The base fabric is a stretch jersey knit with an all-over glitter treatment woven into the surface, giving the dress a consistent shimmer in any light without heavy sequins or hot-stones. The glitter is built into the fabric itself, so it lies smooth against the body and moves with it. Inside the bodice, boning channels run vertically to create the corset-style structure. The twisted knot at center-front bust adds a sculptural focal point, and the keyhole cut-out below it keeps the look current. The ruched panels through the skirt and side seams add texture and help the fabric conform to different body shapes.
Key Features
- Short mini length
- Strapless sweetheart neckline
- Stretch glitter jersey fabric with all-over shimmer
- Structured boning channels in the bodice
- Center-front twisted knot with keyhole cut-out
- Ruched skirt and hip panels
- High, covered back
- Fitted, sleeveless, bodycon silhouette
- Available in blue, chocolate-brown, emerald-green, and red
Style & Occasion
Portia and Scarlett PS26725 is built for events where you want to stand out and move freely. It works well for homecoming, cocktail parties, semi-formal dances, and after-prom. The glitter fabric catches the light on a dance floor without weighing you down, and the stretchy jersey base means the dress moves with you rather than against you. Style it with a strappy heel and minimal jewelry to let the center-front knot detail do the work. The high back keeps the look polished from behind, and the bold colorway options — blue, chocolate-brown, emerald-green, or red — make it easy to stand out from the crowd. Marlas Fashions is an authorized Portia and Scarlett retailer, and every dress is inspected before it ships.
Size & fit
- Fitted (corset). Bust, waist and hips all matter. Go by your largest measurement.
- Length: Short
- Neckline: Strapless, Sweetheart
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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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Portia and Scarlett PS26725 has a structured boned bodice that provides significant built-in support on its own. The vertical boning channels run through the entire bodice and hold the strapless sweetheart neckline firmly in place, so most wearers do not need to add an extra strapless bra underneath. That said, how much additional support feels right is personal. If you typically need a bra for a strapless style, a low-cut strapless adhesive bra or a bra in the same colorway as your skin tone works well here. Avoid anything with a band that might peek above the sweetheart neckline. Because the fabric is a stretch glitter jersey that lies smooth and close to the body, visible bra lines will show through, so seamless options are best. Shapewear-wise, the ruched skirt panels through the hip area naturally smooth and shape the silhouette, which reduces the need for additional shapewear underneath. If you want a little more compression, a high-waist shortie in a neutral tone worn under the skirt portion is the practical choice — it will not bulk up under the fitted hem. The center-front keyhole cut-out at the bust is a narrow opening, so it does not expose the undergarment area, but keep it in mind when you choose your neckline tape or body adhesive to secure the neckline edges. A few strips of fashion tape along the sweetheart edge on both sides will keep the neckline from shifting during movement. The high, covered back means you do not have to worry about a bra band showing at the back — the fabric covers the shoulder-blade area fully. Overall, the built-in structure in the bodice of PS26725 does a lot of the work for you. Most customers find the boning alone is enough for a full evening of dancing, but a little fashion tape at the neckline edge is always a good idea for peace of mind.
Portia and Scarlett PS26725 sits at the semi-formal to cocktail level — it is not a casual dress, but it is not a full-length formal gown either. The glitter fabric and structured bodice give it enough polish for homecoming, semi-formal dances, cocktail parties, and after-prom celebrations. The short mini length and bodycon fit make it feel current and party-ready rather than traditional-formal, which is exactly the right energy for those events. For homecoming specifically, PS26725 is one of the better choices in this category. The glitter jersey catches the light on a dance floor, the boned bodice keeps everything secure through hours of movement, and the mini length gives you full range of motion. The ruched skirt holds its shape even after you have been dancing for a while, which is a practical advantage over some chiffon or pleated alternatives. For cocktail parties and semi-formal events — graduation dinners, birthday celebrations, bat mitzvahs, or a casual evening event — the dress reads polished and intentional without being overdressed. You can dress it up with a strappy metallic heel and chandelier earrings, or keep it minimal with a pointed-toe pump and small hoop earrings. It is not the right choice for a formal black-tie event or as a wedding guest dress at a traditional ceremony — the bodycon mini is better matched to events where a short, fitted, sparkly dress is clearly appropriate. The four colorway options also help with occasion matching: blue and emerald-green read festive and fun; chocolate-brown and red read a little more mature and polished. All four work for the events above. If you are unsure whether PS26725 is the right fit for a specific event you have in mind, the team at Marlas Fashions is happy to help you think it through. Every Portia and Scarlett PS26725 that leaves our warehouse is inspected by hand before shipping, so the beadwork, seams, and closures arrive exactly as the designer intended.
Yes, PS26725 can be altered by a local tailor or seamstress. The glitter stretch jersey is a knit fabric, so it behaves a little differently than woven fabrics — it does not fray at a cut edge the way a woven does, but it does require a rolled or narrow hem finish to keep the edge clean and prevent the fabric from curling. A tailor familiar with stretch knits will know the right approach. If you want the hem taken up, that is straightforward. Taking it down is generally not possible because the original hem allowance is minimal on a bodycon mini. The side seams can also be let in or taken out slightly to adjust the fit through the hips or waist, but because the ruched panels are built into the side and hip area, significant seam adjustments can affect the ruching distribution. For height, if you are on the shorter side, wearing a higher heel raises your hemline proportionally — a 3- to 4-inch heel on a mini dress can make a meaningful visual difference without touching a needle. If you are tall and the dress sits higher than you expected, a tailor can add a few centimeters at the hem using matching glitter jersey fabric if available, though color-matching after the fact can be tricky. Order early so you have time for alterations before your event.
The stretch glitter jersey base fabric is one of the most practical choices for a full night of dancing. It has natural four-way stretch, which means the fabric moves with your body in every direction rather than pulling or restricting you. Unlike structured woven fabrics, the jersey skirt section has enough give that you can move freely without the hem riding up constantly or the fabric feeling tight across the thighs. The boned bodice is the firmer part of the dress — that is by design, because the boning is what keeps the strapless sweetheart neckline in place without straps. Most wearers find the bodice comfortable once the dress is on and fitted correctly. If the bodice feels too tight across the ribcage when you breathe, the dress is too small in the bust — size up and have the waist taken in if needed rather than sizing down for the waist. The ruched panels through the skirt are also part of why the dress sits comfortably through movement — the gathered fabric has more give than a flat-cut panel. Overall, PS26725 is one of the more dance-friendly bodycon styles available because the base fabric does the work of keeping you comfortable while the boning and structure keep the look polished.
The glitter in PS26725 is a woven-in lurex treatment on a stretch jersey base, which means the shimmer is subtle and even in natural or indoor lighting, and more visible and reflective under venue or camera flash lighting. In person, the dress has a consistent low-level sparkle rather than the intense mirror-like flash of sequins or hot-stones. In photos — especially event photography with flash or professional lighting — the glitter reads more dramatically and the color can appear slightly lighter or more saturated than it does in a dressing-room setting. Blue and emerald-green tend to photograph with strong color saturation and the glitter reads clearly. Chocolate-brown photographs warm and rich — it can appear almost gold-toned under certain lighting, which is a flattering effect. Red photographs bold and high-contrast, particularly under flash. All four colorways look true-to-tone in natural daylight. If you are ordering online and comparing the product images on the Marlas Fashions listing, those images represent the dress under standard photography lighting, which is closer to how it will look under venue lighting than to how it looks under direct sunlight. If color accuracy matters for your event, the team at Marlas can help you confirm the colorway details before you order.
Because PS26725 has a lot of visual detail built into the dress — the center-front knot, the glitter fabric, and the ruched skirt — the best accessory approach is to keep things simple and let the dress lead. For shoes, a strappy sandal heel or a pointed-toe stiletto in metallic gold, silver, or a tone that matches your dress colorway is the most versatile choice. Nude-tone heels elongate the leg without adding visual noise. For blue or emerald-green, silver or gold both work. For red, gold reads warmer and slightly more glamorous. For chocolate-brown, gold or bronze is the natural match. Avoid chunky platform shoes — they fight with the sleek bodycon silhouette. For jewelry, small hoop earrings or delicate drop earrings are enough. The neckline is strapless and sweetheart-shaped, so a necklace is optional — if you want one, a thin chain with a small pendant sits nicely below the sweetheart curve. Skip a statement necklace, as it competes with the knot detail at the bust. A simple clutch in a matching or neutral metallic tone finishes the look without adding bulk.
The ruched panels through the skirt and hips of PS26725 are genuinely flattering for a range of body shapes because the gathered fabric allows some give while still fitting close to the body. The boned, structured bodice creates definition at the waist and supports the bust, which works well for those who want support without a bra. For curvier figures, the stretch jersey accommodates hips and thighs without pulling flat — the ruching disguises minor fit variations. For straighter figures, the center-front knot detail and the ruching create the appearance of curves. When choosing your size, always size to your largest measurement — bust, waist, or hips — and have a tailor adjust from there if needed. PS26725 is available in sizes 0 through 24, so there is a wide range. The glitter stretch jersey has enough give that the dress accommodates minor fit variation between standard size increments better than a woven or structured fabric would. If you are between sizes, size up — the boned bodice in particular will be uncomfortable if it is too small across the ribcage.
Marlas Fashions ships Portia and Scarlett PS26725 from warehouse locations in Los Angeles and New York, with Canadian orders fulfilled from the Toronto location — no duties on US or Canadian shipments. Standard delivery takes 7 to 12 business days from the time your order is processed. Rush shipping is available if you need the dress sooner, and every shipment includes tracking so you can follow your order from dispatch to delivery. Marlas ships worldwide, so international customers outside North America can order with tracked international shipping. If you have a specific event date and need to confirm whether standard or rush shipping is the right choice, reaching out to the Marlas team before you order is the safest approach. Marlas Fashions has been an authorized retailer for over 40 years, and every dress is inspected before it leaves the warehouse. If you are between sizes on the Portia and Scarlett PS26725, our team can talk you through the size chart against your own measurements before you order.