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Portia and Scarlett PS27156 V-Neck Mesh Fitted Gown
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About the Dress: Portia and Scarlett PS27156
Portia and Scarlett PS27156 is a long fitted beaded gown built for maximum impact. The entire dress — from the structured bodice down to the hem — is covered in beading and sequin embellishment, giving it a continuous luminous surface in every colorway. It is available in Gold, Pink, and Silver, and the silhouette is sleek and body-hugging from top to bottom with a dramatic train and a high front slit that opens up the stride. This is a standout gown for prom, pageant competition, and formal evening events.
Fit & Silhouette
PS27156 is a fitted gown that contours through the bust, waist, and hips all the way down. The silhouette stays close to the body and the high front slit allows comfortable movement at the hem. Boning is built into the bodice, which gives the top structure and keeps everything in place without relying on a heavy undergarment. The gown traces a straight, narrow line to the floor and finishes with a sweeping train. This cut works particularly well on taller figures and on anyone who wants a clean, unbroken vertical line. The open back is a defining feature — the whole back is bare down to the low back, with only a small tie at the nape, so it is worth planning ahead for an adhesive bra or similar solution.
Fabric & Detail
The base of Portia and Scarlett PS27156 is a sheer mesh underlayer. Over that, the gown is covered from top to hem in beading, sequin, and hot-stone surface embellishment. The coverage is heavy and consistent — there is no plain section or contrast panel on the exterior. The Silver colorway shows a slight illusion quality in the side waist area where the mesh underneath catches the light, but the beading runs continuously across it. All three colorways — Gold, Pink, and Silver — carry the same construction and the same level of embellishment. The finish is glossy and catches light strongly from every angle.
Key Features
- Full-length fitted silhouette with a floor-sweeping train
- Deep v-neckline with wide shoulder straps
- Full-surface beading and sequin embellishment, bodice to hem
- Built-in boning for structure and support
- High front slit for ease of movement
- Fully open back with small tie closure at the nape
- Available in Gold, Pink, and Silver
- Sheer mesh base with heavy beaded surface treatment
Style & Occasion
Portia and Scarlett PS27156 is designed for events where you want to make a strong entrance. It is an ideal prom gown for anyone who wants full coverage in embellishment with a fitted, high-drama silhouette rather than a ballgown. It is also a serious choice for pageant competition — the full beading, the train, the open back, and the overall construction align directly with stage-ready pageant styling. Beyond prom and pageant, it suits formal evening galas and black-tie-level events where a heavily embellished gown is expected. The open back and the high slit make it too overtly sexy for wedding-guest contexts, so it is best kept to dedicated formal occasions. Gold suits warm skin tones and stage lighting. Silver reads cool and modern under white or blue light. Pink is a strong, saturated option that photographs well in both indoor and outdoor settings. Pair with strappy heeled sandals, minimal jewelry, and a simple updo to keep the focus on the gown.
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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Portia and Scarlett PS27156 ships in 7 to 12 business days under standard delivery. If you need it faster, rush options are available — contact the team to check current availability and lead times for this specific style before placing your order.
Marlas Fashions ships from warehouses in Los Angeles and New York for US orders. Canadian customers are served from a Toronto warehouse, which means no duties or cross-border customs fees on Canadian shipments. US domestic orders are also duty-free. Every order ships with tracking so you can follow the package from the moment it leaves the warehouse to when it arrives at your door.
International shipping is available to most countries worldwide. Delivery times for international orders vary by destination, but all international shipments include tracking. If you are ordering internationally and have a hard deadline — a prom date, a pageant date — build in enough lead time and flag your date to the team so they can advise on which shipping method is appropriate.
For any questions about lead times, rush availability, or international delivery to your specific country, the customer team can give you a current answer faster than the product page can.
Portia and Scarlett PS27156 is built for high-visibility formal events — specifically ones where over-the-top embellishment and a fitted, dramatic silhouette are exactly what the occasion calls for.
Prom is the clearest fit. The gown is fully beaded from top to hem, has a train, an open back, and a high front slit. That combination is designed for prom night in a way that few other silhouettes match. If you want a gown that photographs strongly, moves well on the dance floor because of the front slit, and stands out in a room full of dresses, PS27156 is built for that.
Pageant competition is the other primary use case. Under pageant rules v2.0, a fully beaded long gown with over-the-top embellishment qualifies for pageant regardless of back style. The open back, the train, and the stage-ready sparkle across all three colorways — Gold, Pink, and Silver — make this a strong pageant choice. Silver in particular works well under stage lighting.
Formal evening events and black-tie galas are also appropriate contexts. The gown reads as a serious formal piece rather than a party dress, and the level of embellishment fits a black-tie dress code comfortably.
There are some events this gown is not the right match for. As a wedding guest, this gown suits evening and black-tie receptions best, where its open back and fitted silhouette align well with the formality of the event. The open back and fitted silhouette suit evening receptions and black-tie galas best; for more conservative wedding ceremonies, a style with additional coverage may be a more comfortable choice.
It is also not a military ball gown. Military ball dresses need a covered back, and the open back here is a clear disqualifier.
For holiday parties or New Year's Eve events, the gown could work if the dress code is genuinely formal, but it is worth knowing that the high slit and open back make it more of a statement than a standard cocktail gown. If the event is black-tie or gala-level, it fits. If it is a casual holiday party, it is probably too much.
Bottom line: wear PS27156 where the event expects you to show up in full glamour — prom, pageant, formal galas. Those are the occasions this dress was designed for.
Portia and Scarlett PS27156 is a fully fitted gown, which means it works best when the fit is precise from the start. Here is how it reads on different builds.
For hourglass figures, this is a very straightforward match. The gown follows the natural curve from bust through waist to hip without adding volume anywhere, so the silhouette is clean and uninterrupted. The boning in the bodice supports the bust and keeps the v-neckline sitting flat rather than pulling forward.
For athletic or straight figures, the fitted cut and the heavy beading actually work in your favour. The all-over embellishment catches the eye across the whole surface of the dress rather than drawing attention to a single focal point, which creates the impression of more curvature than the body outline alone would suggest. The high front slit adds a diagonal line at the hem that breaks up the straight vertical and gives movement to the lower half.
For pear-shaped figures, the deep v-neckline draws the eye upward and creates width across the chest to balance the hip line. Because the embellishment runs at the same density everywhere, there is no contrast between a plain skirt and a decorated bodice that would highlight the lower half. The train behind the hem also extends the eye downward and back rather than across.
For petite figures, the main thing to manage is the length. This gown has a train, which means it will need hemming for anyone under about 5'8" in heels. The fitted silhouette and the single unbroken embellished surface both work well for petite frames because they do not cut the body at the waist or hip the way a two-piece or contrast dress would. A seamstress can take length from the hem and the train without touching the embellishment on the bodice.
For plus-size figures, the key is getting the boning adjusted so it sits correctly at the natural waist. Because this gown is fitted through the torso, a half-size or full-size adjustment from a tailor before wearing will make a meaningful difference to how it holds. The open back is something to consider in advance — medical-grade fashion tape and a low-back adhesive bra work well with this construction.
The wide shoulder straps provide support and keep the deep v-neck in place across a range of bust sizes. This is not a strapless gown, so there is a structural element at the shoulder that helps the bodice behave correctly even with movement.
Marlas Fashions accepts returns in exchange for store credit that never expires, a straight exchange for another size or style, or a refund minus a 30% restocking fee. The store credit option is the most flexible if you are not sure what you want next — there is no expiry date, so you can use it whenever you are ready.
If you are between sizes or unsure whether the fitted silhouette of PS27156 will work for your measurements, ordering and trying it at home before a final decision is a reasonable approach. The gown is a straight fitted cut, so fit at the waist and hip is important, and seeing it on your own body with your own shoes is more useful than relying on measurements alone.
One thing worth knowing for this specific style: because PS27156 is a beaded gown with boning and a train, any alterations done before the return window closes will affect your return options. If you take the dress to a tailor before deciding whether to keep it, it is generally no longer returnable. Hold off on alterations until you are certain about the purchase.
For questions about a specific order, the return window, or the exchange process, reach out to the team directly and they can walk you through the steps.
The detail that separates Portia and Scarlett PS27156 from other beaded gowns at the same price point is the combination of a fully open back with a fully beaded surface. Most gowns in this category make a trade-off — either the back is covered and the embellishment is heavy, or the back is open and the front is more restrained. PS27156 does both at full intensity.
The boning inside the bodice is also an important structural difference. A lot of beaded mesh gowns at this length rely only on the mesh tension and the strap to hold the bodice up. The boning here adds a rigid structure that keeps the v-neckline sitting flat and the waistline defined regardless of how long you are wearing it or how much you move. That matters at a prom or pageant where you are in the dress for several hours.
The high front slit is a functional distinction too. It gives you real stride at the hem, which is something a lot of floor-length fitted gowns sacrifice. The slit on PS27156 is at the front rather than a side seam, which means it is visible and intentional — it is part of the styling of the gown, not just a practical opening.
The three colorways — Gold, Pink, and Silver — each have a distinct personality under different lighting, which means the dress reads differently depending on the venue without the construction changing.
The back of Portia and Scarlett PS27156 is fully open — the entire back is bare from the nape down to the low back. The only closure is a small tie or bow at the very top of the back, at the nape of the neck, which secures the two sides of the neckline and holds the wide straps in position.
There is no zip, no hook-and-eye column, and no lace-up panel. The adjustment is entirely in the tie. This means the gown does not have the typical incremental size adjustment you would get from a corset back or a zip closure — the fitted body of the gown is doing the work of holding the silhouette, and the tie is there to anchor the neckline.
Because the back is open and the closure is minimal, undergarment planning matters. An adhesive low-back bra or medical-grade fashion tape along the edges of the back opening are the standard solutions for keeping the gown in position and ensuring coverage where you want it. The boning in the bodice provides support from the front and sides, which reduces how much you need from the back.
If you need a size adjustment in the body of the gown, that needs to come through alterations — taking in or letting out the seams of the fitted skirt — rather than through the closure itself.
Yes, PS27156 works well as a standout gown within a group context. The most common approach is to use it as the featured or lead dress and match the damas or court in a coordinating colour rather than the same style. For example, if you are wearing Silver, a court in lighter silver or pale grey reads as a cohesive group without competing directly with the level of embellishment on PS27156.
For Gold, warm champagne or ivory on the damas creates a warm-toned palette that photographs well together. For Pink, a court in blush or dusty rose provides enough contrast to distinguish the featured gown while keeping the colour story consistent.
If the whole group wants to wear heavily beaded gowns, PS27156 is dramatic enough in silhouette — the open back, the train, the front slit — that it will still read as the lead dress even if others in the group are also embellished.
For coordinating a larger group across multiple styles or designers, the Marlas Fashions concierge team can help. Text or WhatsApp +1 416-536-2956 or +1 213-868-3131 and they can advise on what is in stock and what pairs well with PS27156 for group orders.
Portia and Scarlett PS27156 runs in line with standard Portia and Scarlett sizing, which tends to follow the designer's own size chart closely. Because this is a fitted gown with boning, the fit at the waist and bust is less forgiving than an a-line or ballgown would be — there is no give in the skirt to absorb a half-size difference.
The three measurements that matter most for this gown are bust, natural waist, and hip. Measure at the fullest point of each, wearing the same undergarments you plan to wear with the dress. If your measurements fall between sizes on the chart, size up rather than down for a fitted gown — a gown that is slightly too large can be taken in by a tailor with much less disruption to the embellishment than one that needs to be let out.
Height is also relevant because this gown has a train. If you are under 5'8" in heels, budget for a hem alteration. The beading runs to the hem and the train, so confirm with your tailor that they have experience with beaded gowns before having it shortened.
If you want a second opinion on sizing before ordering, the Marlas team can help you compare your measurements to the size chart and advise on which size has worked for other customers with similar measurements.