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Portia and Scarlett PS27159C V-Neck Beaded Fitted Gown
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About the Dress: Portia and Scarlett PS27159C
Portia and Scarlett PS27159C is a fully beaded, body-hugging fitted gown built for maximum impact. It opens with a dramatic plunging v-neckline supported by wide beaded shoulder straps, then follows the body closely through the torso and hips before releasing into a sweeping train. The entire garment — bodice and skirt from top to bottom — is covered in vertical beading and sequin fringe over a sheer mesh base, so the dress catches light with every movement. A prominent front-center high slit and a fully open back complete the look. This is not a subtle gown; it is designed to be the most eye-catching silhouette in the room.
Fit & Silhouette
PS27159C is cut for a very close, body-hugging fit through the bust, waist, and hips. The silhouette is fitted and sleek from the shoulder down to the knees, where it releases slightly into the train — this is a fitted gown, not a fitted, because of the front-center high slit. The construction is structured through the bodice to hold its shape against the body without added undergarments in most cases. Customers who are between sizes typically size up one size so the high slit and fitted skirt move comfortably. Petite customers should budget for hemming at the train; tall customers will find the length generous. This gown is cut to show the figure, so a precise fit matters — Marlas Fashions staff are always available to help you read the size chart before you order.
Fabric & Detail
The base of Portia and Scarlett PS27159C is a sheer mesh that serves as the foundation for the beading. Vertical rows of beading and sequin fringe run the full length of the gown — bodice and skirt — so coverage is complete top to bottom. The wide shoulder straps are themselves beaded, integrating seamlessly with the rest of the garment. The beading creates a fluid, draped quality as it catches the light, and the fringe moves naturally when you walk. The train is cut from the same fully beaded mesh, so the floor-length sweep matches the rest of the dress exactly. There is no contrast fabric or panel — every surface of this gown is covered.
Key Features
- Fully beaded mesh construction — bodice and skirt, top to bottom
- Dramatic plunging v-neckline
- Wide beaded shoulder straps
- Front-center high slit
- Fully open back down to below the waistline
- Sweeping train
- Fitted, sleek silhouette through bust, waist, and hips
- Available in Aqua, Ivory, and Pink
Style & Occasion
Portia and Scarlett PS27159C is built for prom and pageant events where a fully beaded, show-stopping gown is the expectation. The combination of a plunging v-neckline, front high slit, and fully open back makes this a dress that leads with drama rather than restraint — it suits a wearer who wants to command attention on a formal stage or dance floor. Aqua is vivid and cool-toned, photographing in blues with a green shift depending on lighting. Ivory reads as a warm off-white in person, slightly warmer than it appears on screen. Pink is a clear mid-tone pink, neither too pale nor too saturated. All three colorways are available in the same silhouette and beading. If your group or court wants to coordinate, PS27159C is available in all three colors so damas or court members can wear complementary shades. For styling, keep accessories minimal — the beading does all the work. A simple metallic heel and a small clutch are all this gown needs.
Size & fit
- Fitted. Bust, waist and hips all matter. Go by your largest measurement.
- Between sizes? Text a stylist and we'll help you choose.
Shipping
- Arrives in 7–12 business days, or 4–6 with Express (+$35).
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- Tell us within 5 days of delivery.
- 100% store credit, a one-time exchange, or a refund (30% restocking fee).
- Online purchases only; in-store purchases are final.
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WE ACCEPT RETURNS!
For Online Purchases Only. All in-store purchases are FINAL.
We hope you LOVE your dress — but if you're not completely satisfied with your online purchase, you may request:
- 100% Store Credit (no expiration).
- A one-time exchange, OR
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You must notify us of a return within 5 days of delivery (including weekends and holidays — we are open 7 days a week).
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Marlas Fashions offers three options when a dress does not work out: a full exchange for a different size or style, store credit that never expires, or a refund minus a 30% restocking fee. The restocking fee covers the cost of inspecting and repackaging the gown so it can go to another customer in perfect condition.
For a gown like Portia and Scarlett PS27159C — which is fully beaded, fitted, and has a high slit and open back — trying it on at home before committing is a smart approach. A few things to keep in mind so your return stays eligible:
First, keep all original packaging, tags, and any garment bags. A return that arrives without original tags attached will not qualify for exchange or credit. Second, wear it only on a clean, carpeted surface indoors. The beading and train on PS27159C pick up debris quickly, and a gown that shows wear or has pulled beads will not pass inspection. Third, be mindful of the fully open back — nothing tugs on the straps or the beading when you are testing the fit, because bead repairs affect resale condition.
Timing matters too. Contact Marlas Fashions as soon as you know the gown is not right — the sooner you initiate, the more options are available to you. If your event date is close, a same-style exchange in a different size can often ship quickly from the LA or New York warehouse.
If you are unsure whether PS27159C will fit your specific measurements before you order, the concierge team can walk you through the Portia and Scarlett size chart in detail and tell you which size best matches your bust, waist, and hip measurements. It is much easier to get the size right the first time than to manage a return under time pressure.
Store credit is often the most flexible option for prom season — if PS27159C turns out to be the wrong silhouette, you can apply the credit toward any other style on the site without the restocking fee applying to the new purchase.
The short answer is that PS27159C leads with minimalism in its construction even though it is maximalist in its coverage. Most fully beaded fitted gowns achieve their look through scattered sequin or flat bead application — PS27159C uses vertical beading and sequin fringe that runs continuously from the shoulder straps down to the train. That fringe moves when you move, which means the gown is not a static sparkle — it has motion and dimension that flat beading does not.
The silhouette is also unusually clean for how embellished the dress is. There are no cutouts, no overlaid lace panels, no contrast fabric sections, and no decorative belt or sash. The beading is the only design element, and it is applied consistently across 100% of the surface — straps, bodice, and skirt all match. That consistency is harder to achieve than it looks, and it is why PS27159C reads as a sophisticated, stage-ready gown rather than a party dress that happens to have sequins.
The front-center high slit and the fully open back are intentional design choices that balance the weight of the full beading. A gown this covered in embellishment could read as heavy or overdressed without the open architectural lines at the front and back — those openings keep the silhouette airy and dramatic rather than busy.
For pageant and prom applications specifically, the vertical fringe creates a lengthening effect on the body, which photographs exceptionally well under stage lighting. Competitors and prom attendees who want a gown that holds up to intense lighting and wide-angle photography consistently find that vertical-drape beading outperforms flat sequin in those conditions.
Finally, the three colorways — Aqua, Ivory, and Pink — are each distinctive enough that no two wearers in the same room will look like they are wearing the same gown, which matters for group events where the court or damas are coordinating colors rather than wearing identical dresses.
Portia and Scarlett PS27159C has a fully open back — the entire back is exposed from the shoulders down to well below the waistline, as confirmed in the back-view image. There is no lace-up closure, no zipper panel, and no hook-and-eye system at the back. The gown is held in place by the fitted, structured bodice, which wraps the torso and is secured by the wide beaded straps across the shoulders.
Because the fit relies on the bodice structure rather than a closure at the back, getting your measurement right before ordering is the most important step. The bodice is cut to grip the torso — if it is too large, it will gap and shift; if it is too small, the silhouette will not lie flat. Portia and Scarlett size their fitted gowns consistently, and the size chart is the most reliable guide.
A skilled tailor can take in the bodice from the side seams if you are between sizes, and the beaded straps can be adjusted in length by a professional who works with beaded garments. Marlas Fashions recommends finding a tailor experienced with beaded fabric before booking any alteration, because pulling a seam through beaded mesh requires different handling than standard fabric. Budget at least two to three weeks for alterations before your event.
Yes — PS27159C is available in Aqua, Ivory, and Pink, which makes it well suited for a court or damas group where members wear the same silhouette in different colors. The three colorways are distinct enough that each person reads as an individual while the group still looks cohesive as a unit.
Aqua is the most vivid of the three — it is a cool-toned teal-blue that reads clearly from a distance and photographs brightly under stage lighting. Ivory is a warm off-white that photographs close to white in bright light but has a warmer, creamier quality in person. Pink is a clear, medium-toned pink — not a blush and not a hot pink, sitting comfortably in the middle.
For coordinating a group, the most common approach is to assign the most saturated color (Aqua) to the lead or center position and place Ivory and Pink around her. All three share the same fully beaded mesh construction and identical silhouette, so the group photographs as a matched set regardless of color assignment.
If your group needs all three colors in different sizes, contact Marlas Fashions early — availability by color and size changes as prom season progresses. Ordering together as a group also makes it easier to confirm everyone's measurements against the same size chart at the same time.
PS27159C runs true to size for most customers, but because the silhouette is very fitted through the bust, waist, and hips, there is very little room for error. The most important measurement is the hip — the fitted skirt and high slit mean the hip must have enough ease to walk and move comfortably. If your hip measurement falls between two sizes, size up.
Portia and Scarlett publish a size chart with bust, waist, and hip measurements for each size. Use all three measurements, not just one. The gown is constructed to fit a proportionate frame — if your measurements split across sizes (for example, a smaller bust and a larger hip), alterations at the bodice side seams will give you the best result.
Tall customers should expect the train to sweep generously; petite customers will likely need hemming. The train on PS27159C is part of the beaded mesh, so hemming requires a tailor comfortable with beaded fabric — plan for that before your event date. Call or text our Toronto boutique at 416-536-2956 and our stylists will help you find your perfect dress.
PS27159C is designed for events where a fully beaded, dramatically fitted gown is appropriate and expected. Prom is the clearest fit — the gown has the impact, the train, and the high-slit drama that prom-night looks call for. Pageant competitions are an equally strong match; the vertical beading fringe, open back, and full coverage from top to bottom are exactly what performs well on a pageant stage.
That said, the open back and front high slit give this gown a bold, fashion-forward character that suits some formal settings better than others. The fully open back and front high slit give it a bold, dramatic look that suits evening events, galas, and black-tie affairs best when the dress code welcomes statement-making styles. As a wedding guest, the open back and bodycon silhouette suit evening receptions and black-tie affairs best, where formal glamour is embraced.
If you are purchasing PS27159C for prom or a pageant, it is one of the strongest options in this silhouette category. If you are looking for something for a different type of formal event, the Marlas Fashions team can help you find a style better matched to that dress code.
The bodice of PS27159C is structured to hold its shape and provide support without a bra. The fitted construction through the bust is designed to work on its own — an external bra would be visible against both the open back and the v-neckline, so the gown is intended to be worn without one.
For the lower half, seamless or adhesive underwear works best because the fitted beaded skirt will show lines through thicker fabric. Many customers wear a smooth, low-cut brief or a thong under fitted beaded gowns. Shapewear that ends above the high slit is also an option if you want extra compression through the hip — just make sure the shapewear hem does not show at the slit opening.
Avoid sticky or silicone-backed shapewear on the torso — the beaded mesh fabric can catch on adhesive materials, and pulling the fabric away from adhesive risks loosening beads. The gown holds its structure through the bodice construction alone, so no additional adhesive support is needed.
The most common alteration on PS27159C is hemming the train for petite customers. The gown is cut for a tall frame, and the train will pool significantly if you are under about 5'6" without heels. Because the entire garment is beaded mesh — including the train — hemming requires a tailor who has experience working with beaded fabric. Standard hem techniques do not work on beaded mesh; the beading near the hem edge needs to be removed, the fabric cut, and the beads re-sewn or the edge finished in a way that does not unravel the fringe.
For tall customers, the train length is generous and typically does not need adjustment. If anything, a tall wearer benefits from the full train length.
Side seam alterations at the bodice are the other common adjustment — if your bust and hip measurements split across sizes, a tailor can take in the bodice from the side seams. Again, beading at the seam line needs to be handled carefully.
Plan to visit your tailor at least three to four weeks before your event to allow time for fittings and any additional adjustments. Marlas Fashions recommends confirming your tailor's experience with beaded gowns before booking — not every formalwear tailor handles beaded mesh regularly.