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Portia and Scarlett PS27123C Sweetheart Jersey Fitted Gown
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Description
About the Dress: Portia and Scarlett PS27123C
Portia and Scarlett PS27123C is a fully beaded long fitted gown with a strapless sweetheart neckline, a front high slit, an open back, and a sweep train. The entire dress — from the sweetheart bust to the hem — is covered in beading in a geometric and scalloped pattern, giving it a consistent all-over sparkle. It photographs in Dark Rose and champagne beige, so you can choose the colorway that suits your skin tone and event palette.
Fit & Silhouette
PS27123C is cut to contour closely through the bust, waist, and hips. The silhouette stays fitted all the way down, with a front slit that opens at the thigh and a gentle sweep at the hem. This is not a flared or trumpet silhouette — the fit is close and column-like until the slit and train break the line at the floor. The strapless bodice sits at the natural bust with a sweetheart dip at center front, and the back is completely open from the neckline down to below the waistline.
Fabric & Detail
The base of Portia and Scarlett PS27123C is a stretch jersey knit, which gives the dress its close, comfortable fit without stiffness. The jersey is covered top to bottom in beading worked into a geometric and scalloped surface pattern. Because the beading runs continuously from the bodice across the skirt, there is no unembellished section — the dress meets the fully-beaded standard from neckline to hem. A sweep train adds modest length at the back.
Key Features
- Fully beaded from sweetheart bust to hem in a geometric and scalloped pattern
- Strapless sweetheart neckline with a visible center-front dip
- Fitted stretch jersey construction for close, comfortable wear
- Front high slit for ease of movement
- Completely open back from neckline to below the waistline
- Sweep train at the hem
- Available in Dark Rose and champagne beige
Style & Occasion
Portia and Scarlett PS27123C is suited to prom, pageant competitions, formal galas, and evening events where fully beaded gowns are appropriate. The open back and front slit give it a bold, high-impact profile that reads well on a stage or a red carpet. Dark Rose is a deep, saturated pink that photographs with strong contrast; champagne beige reads as a warm neutral that blends close to the skin under stage lighting. Pair with strappy heeled sandals, minimal jewelry — the beading carries the look on its own — and a small clutch. Marlas Fashions is an authorized Portia and Scarlett retailer, and every dress is inspected before it ships.
Size & fit
- Fitted. Bust, waist and hips all matter. Go by your largest measurement.
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Shipping
- Arrives in 7–12 business days, or 4–6 with Express (+$35).
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- Once shipped, delivery typically takes 2–5 business days within North America.
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Portia and Scarlett PS27123C has a fully open back — there is no zipper or lace-up running down the spine. The back is bare from the neckline to below the waistline, and the dress is held in place entirely by the structure of the strapless bodice at the front and the stretch of the jersey base fabric. Because the base is a stretch jersey knit, the gown has a small amount of natural give, which means it conforms to your torso rather than requiring an adjustable closure to fine-tune the fit. The bodice is structured and boned internally to hold itself up without straps or ties.
What this means practically is that sizing is especially important on this particular style. The jersey stretch gives you a little room, but it is not the same as a corset-back gown where you can pull a lace tighter or loosen it to accommodate a variance of an inch or two at the bust or waist. You want to order to your truest measurements — bust, natural waist, and hips — and compare them against Portia and Scarlett's size chart. If your bust and hips fall in different sizes, most tailors recommend sizing to the larger measurement and having the smaller point taken in, because letting out a fully beaded gown at the hip seam is significantly more involved than taking it in at the waist.
Because the back is completely open, there is also nothing to hide a bra strap. The structured bodice is designed to be worn without a traditional bra; adhesive cups or a low-back strapless solution work best here. If you are planning to dance or move actively, a light application of body tape along the top edge of the bodice gives extra security without affecting the fit.
If you are between sizes or uncertain whether the stretch will be enough, our team is available to help you read your measurements against the size chart before you order. Text or WhatsApp us at the concierge line and we can walk you through it in a few minutes.
Portia and Scarlett PS27123C is a fully beaded long fitted gown with an open back and a front high slit. That combination puts it firmly in the high-impact category — it is built for events where the expectation is a showstopper gown, not a quiet formal dress.
Prom is the clearest fit. The all-over beading, the sweetheart neckline, and the bold silhouette are exactly what the prom gown category is built around. If you want to make a strong entrance and be remembered on the night, this is the kind of dress that does that work.
Pageant is a strong second occasion. The fully-beaded surface running from the bodice to the hem, combined with the high slit and open back, gives it the visual scale that pageant competition calls for — the kind of gown that reads clearly from the back of a large auditorium. It suits Miss Universe–style staging where embellishment and presence are part of the scoring.
Formal galas and evening events are also realistic contexts, particularly events with no dress code ceiling — charity galas, award ceremonies, or high-profile celebration dinners. The gown does not read as a quiet evening dress; it is conspicuously embellished and deliberately dramatic. Guests who want to be understated would be better served by a different style.
Contexts where this gown may be more than the moment calls for: a cocktail-code wedding as a guest, a confirmation or bat mitzvah where modesty is expected, a military ball where a covered back is typically required, or any function where the dress code is business-formal or semi-formal. The open back alone makes it unsuitable for events that call for a covered back, regardless of how formal the event otherwise is.
For quinceañera courts, damas, or group events: the high-impact styling could work for a court where the group is expected to wear bold gowns, but the silhouette and color would need to be coordinated carefully with the quinceañera gown itself. See the FAQ below on group and court matching for more detail.
If you are unsure whether this level of embellishment fits the specific event you have in mind, a quick message to our concierge team can help you think it through.
Portia and Scarlett PS27123C runs close to true to size for most customers, with the fitted stretch jersey construction giving a small amount of natural give. The measurements that matter most for this style are the full bust, the natural waist, and the full hip — because the dress is fitted through all three points with no adjustable closure to compensate for a gap between them. Pull up Portia and Scarlett's size chart and compare your three measurements directly. If you land cleanly within one size across all three, order that size. If your bust and hip fall in different sizes, size to the larger of the two and plan for a minor waist take-in with a local tailor — that is a straightforward alteration on a fitted gown. Avoid sizing down with the expectation that the stretch will expand enough to accommodate; the beaded surface has less stretch than the jersey beneath it, and forcing the fit will stress the embellishment at the seams.
Portia and Scarlett PS27123C can work within a group or court context, but it takes some coordination to make it land right. The fully beaded surface and the open back mean this gown has a strong individual presence — it is not a quiet, neutral bridesmaid-style dress that recedes into a group. If you are considering it for a damas or court, the key questions are: does the quinceañera gown have comparable embellishment, and is the silhouette of the court meant to match or complement the quinceañera? A fully beaded court gown reads well when the honoree's gown is also heavily embellished and the production value of the event is high. In a simpler setting, the beading may outshine the event itself. For a bridal party, the open back and front slit make it a strong choice for a modern, fashion-forward wedding — but it is not suited to a traditional or modest setting. Color coordination across a group in this style is straightforward: Dark Rose and champagne beige are the available colorways, so a uniform group would need to commit to one. If mixing colorways across group members, confirm the shades are photographed together before committing to the order.
Portia and Scarlett PS27123C has an internally structured and boned bodice designed to support the bust without a bra. The strapless sweetheart design relies on that internal structure plus the compression of the stretch jersey to hold the gown in position. Because the back is completely open, a traditional bra is not an option — straps would be fully visible with no coverage to hide them. The practical choices are adhesive cups, a low-back strapless bra, or fashion tape applied along the inner top edge of the bodice for additional security. For the skirt, the jersey fabric is substantial enough that shapewear underneath is optional — it is more a comfort and smoothness preference than a structural necessity. Avoid undergarments that cut across the upper thigh, since the front slit opens at thigh height and visible lines there would show through the slit. Full-coverage shorts or a thong are the practical options, depending on how far the slit sits when you move. Call or text our Toronto boutique at 416-536-2956 and our stylists will help you find your perfect dress.
PS27123C is cut for a standard tall height with a sweep train — if you are shorter than the standard fit model, the hem will likely need to be adjusted. Fully beaded hems require a tailor with experience in beaded gowns specifically; the beading along the hem edge needs to be carefully removed, the hem taken up, and the beading re-secured or replaced. This is more involved and more expensive than hemming a plain or chiffon gown, so budget for it and book your tailor appointment early. When you visit your tailor, bring the shoes you plan to wear so the hem is set at the right height — a high heel will change where the gown falls. Let your tailor know that the base is stretch jersey and that the surface is fully beaded, because that combination requires different handling than a structured satin gown. Waist and side-seam alterations are typically straightforward if minor. Taking in significantly at the hip or bust on a fully beaded style is harder, which is why getting the size right at the order stage saves both time and alteration cost.
Dark Rose is a deep, saturated cool-toned pink — richer and deeper than a blush, closer to a medium rose. Under warm event lighting it holds its depth and reads as a bold color choice. In photographs, Dark Rose tends to render accurately; the contrast between the color and the beading's light reflection gives it strong visual definition. Champagne beige is a warm neutral that sits close to a light skin tone on many complexions — it reads as a near-skin color under stage or overhead lighting, which is part of why it is popular for pageant. In daytime photos or daylight, champagne beige is clearly a warm tan-gold rather than a white or ivory. Under intense stage lighting, the beading catches the light and the base color recedes, which reads as a luminous, high-contrast effect. Both colorways are available, and Portia and Scarlett photographs consistently across stock images, so the colorway shown in the product image is a reliable reference. If you are choosing between the two, consider the lighting at your event: Dark Rose holds its color under all conditions, while champagne beige is more sensitive to the warmth and intensity of the light source.
Marlas Fashions ships PS27123C from warehouses in Los Angeles, New York, and Toronto. Standard delivery takes 7 to 12 business days from the time the order is placed. Rush shipping is available if your event date is close — contact us before ordering to confirm rush availability for your destination. US and Canadian customers pay no import duties. International orders ship worldwide with full tracking. Canada orders ship from the Toronto warehouse, keeping delivery times and costs low for Canadian customers. Once your order ships, you will receive a tracking number so you can follow the parcel. If your event date is fixed, reach out before ordering and we can confirm whether standard shipping or rush is the right option for your timeline. Every PS27123C order is hand-inspected before shipping so the fit and finish arrive flawless. If you are between sizes on the PS27123C, send our team your measurements before ordering and we will advise. Popular colorways of the PS27123C sell out quickly each season, so early orders get first pick.