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Ellie Wilde EW38011 Strapless Beaded Glitter Jersey Corset Gown
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Description
About the Dress: Ellie Wilde EW38011
Ellie Wilde EW38011 is a long strapless beaded gown built on a glitter stretch jersey base. The silhouette is fitted and sleek through the body, flaring slightly below the knee, and a high front slit gives the skirt its dramatic movement. A short sweep train finishes the hem. The dress ships with separate spaghetti straps included, so you can wear it strapless or add the straps for a different look.
Beading and stone accents run across the bodice and skirt, adding surface dimension without covering every inch. The glitter jersey base already carries its own sheen, so the overall effect is polished and bold at the same time. Available in Aqua, Black, Hot Pink, Light Yellow, Navy Blue, Red, Royal Blue, Sakura Pink, and Steel Blue/Silver.
Fit & Silhouette
Ellie Wilde EW38011 is cut to contour through the bust, waist, and hips. The skirt flares gently from the knee down, which softens the fitted line and makes it easier to move and walk. The high slit opens at the front, giving the skirt extra room while keeping the look sleek. This is not a full ballgown — it is a body-skimming silhouette that reads refined and confident rather than voluminous.
The sweetheart neckline has a visible dip at center front. The strapless design keeps the top clean, and the included spaghetti straps let you adjust the coverage if you prefer. Sizes run 00 through 24, which is a wider size range than most prom styles from Ellie Wilde carry.
Fabric & Detail
The base fabric is glitter stretch jersey — a smooth, slightly stretchy knit that has fine metallic threads woven through it, so the fabric catches the light on its own without needing a sequin overlay. It holds its shape well, fits close to the body, and does not wrinkle easily, which makes it practical for long event nights.
Beading and stone accents are layered over the jersey. The beading is concentrated rather than blanket coverage, which keeps the dress from feeling heavy. Illusion mesh panels run along the side bodice, adding a sheer detail that breaks up the jersey fabric visually. The corset back features boning channels visible in the back construction, confirming the structure the supplier spec sheet describes.
Key Features
- Glitter stretch jersey base fabric with beading and stone accents
- Strapless sweetheart neckline with visible center dip
- Separate spaghetti straps included
- Corset back with boning — laces to fit
- High front slit for ease of movement
- Illusion mesh side panels on bodice
- Short sweep train at hem
- Fitted through bust, waist, and hips; flares below the knee
- Available in 9 colors, sizes 00 – 16
Style & Occasion
Ellie Wilde EW38011 is built for prom and formal evening events where a sleek, fitted look reads stronger than a big ballgown. The minimalist strapless neckline and the glitter jersey base keep the styling clean — the beading and the high slit provide the drama without layering on extra ornamentation. This is the dress for someone who wants to stand out through fit and line rather than volume.
For styling, keep accessories minimal. A simple metallic strappy heel, small drop earrings, and a clutch in a tone pulled from the dress color are all it needs. A sleek updo shows off the strapless neckline and the corset back at the same time. If you plan to wear the included spaghetti straps, opt for earrings over a necklace to avoid overcrowding the neckline area.
Colors like Red, Hot Pink, and Royal Blue make a strong entrance for prom night. Aqua, Sakura Pink, and Steel Blue/Silver are softer options that photograph well under venue lighting. Black and Navy Blue are versatile choices that style easily and read formal across most venues.
Marlas Fashions is an authorized Ellie Wilde retailer. Every dress is inspected before it ships. Standard delivery is 7–12 business days with rush options available. We ship from Los Angeles and New York to US customers, from Toronto to Canadian customers with no cross-border duties, and worldwide with full tracking.
Size & fit
- Fitted (high slit). Bust, waist and hips all matter. Go by your largest measurement.
- Length: Long
- Neckline: Strapless, Sweetheart
- Details: Beaded, Corset Back, Train
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- 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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Ellie Wilde EW38011 Strapless Beaded Glitter Jersey Corset Gown with Sweep Train
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Ellie Wilde EW38011 is a dress that does its best work when you keep accessories minimal and intentional. The glitter jersey base, beading, and high slit already give the look plenty of movement and surface interest — accessories should frame the dress, not compete with it.
For shoes, a strappy metallic heel is the most natural pairing. Gold, silver, or a metallic tone that matches your dress color keeps the look cohesive. A slim block heel or a kitten heel works just as well if you plan to dance or stand for long periods, since the high slit gives you full range of motion regardless of heel height. Nude or champagne beige heels elongate the leg through the slit opening, which works especially well on the Aqua, Sakura Pink, and Light Yellow colorways. For the Red, Hot Pink, and Royal Blue versions, a matching-tone heel or a classic silver metallic is a clean choice.
For jewelry, start with earrings. The strapless sweetheart neckline leaves your collarbone open, so you have two options: a delicate pendant necklace that sits at the base of the throat, or long drop earrings that draw the eye down toward the neckline. Choose one or the other — both together tends to overload the neckline zone. Diamond or crystal drop earrings work in every colorway. For a bolder statement on the Red or Hot Pink version, geometric gold earrings read modern and strong.
If you are wearing the included spaghetti straps, skip the necklace entirely and let the straps define the neckline. A pair of simple studs or small hoops keeps the balance clean.
For hair, a sleek updo — a high bun, a chignon, or a low twisted style — shows off both the strapless neckline and the corset back simultaneously. If you wear your hair down or in a half-up style, you will partially conceal the corset back lacing, which is one of the dress's defining details. Loose curls swept to one side are a middle-ground option if you prefer hair down.
For a clutch or small bag, a hard-case minaudière or a slim envelope clutch in metallic or in a color pulled from the dress reads more polished than a large bag at a formal venue. Keep it small — the fitted silhouette and the train need space without extra bulk at the hip.
Finally, a light coat or wrap in a neutral — white, ivory, or silver — works well as cover for outdoor photos or cold venues without interrupting the overall look.
The Ellie Wilde EW38011 is a body-skimming silhouette, which means it reads very differently depending on your proportions — and there are specific things to know before ordering.
For hourglass figures, this dress is a natural fit. It is designed to contour through the bust, waist, and hips, and the glitter stretch jersey fabric has enough give to follow that shape without pulling or gapping. The high slit breaks the long vertical line of the skirt at the thigh, which draws attention to the leg and adds visual movement without changing the overall fitted profile.
For pear-shaped figures — where the hips are wider than the shoulders — the strapless sweetheart neckline can help widen the perceived shoulder line. The beading concentrated on the bodice draws the eye upward, which balances the broader hip. The flare below the knee also means the skirt does not cling through the thigh the way a pure sheath silhouette would, which many pear-shaped wearers prefer.
For athletic or straighter figures, the built-in boning in the corset back creates waist definition that the fabric alone may not provide. The sweetheart neckline creates the appearance of a curved bustline even without significant natural bust volume. A padded bra or stick-on cups can add additional shaping at the neckline if needed.
For fuller figures, the glitter stretch jersey accommodates curves well — it moves with the body rather than against it. The corset back is adjustable through lacing, which means you can tighten or loosen the fit at the back to get it right across your waist and back without altering the rest of the gown. The sizes run 00 through 24, so there is genuine range here, and the silhouette reads consistently across the full size run.
For petite figures, note that this is a full-length gown with a sweep train. If you are under 5'4" without heels, you will likely need a hem alteration to bring the front floor length into the right position and to keep the train from dragging excessively. Budget for that alteration when planning your total spend.
For tall figures, the extra length works in your favor — the high slit and sweep train both read more dramatic on a longer frame, and the fitted silhouette carries cleanly from the shoulder to the floor without any proportion issues.
If you are between sizes, size up and have the corset back laced to your fit — that is what the adjustable closure is there for.
Marlas Fashions ships the Ellie Wilde EW38011 from warehouses in Los Angeles and New York for US orders, and from Toronto for Canadian orders. Standard delivery takes 7 to 12 business days from the time your order is placed. Rush shipping is available if your event date is coming up quickly — reach out before ordering to confirm whether a rush option can meet your timeline for your specific colorway and size.
For Canadian customers, there are no cross-border duties charged on orders shipped from the Toronto warehouse, so the price you see is the price you pay. For international customers outside the US and Canada, Marlas ships worldwide with full tracking on every order, so you can follow the package from dispatch to delivery.
If you have a specific event date, it is worth contacting the team early to confirm availability in your color and size. Some colorways in the EW38011 may have shorter lead times than others depending on current stock levels at the warehouse. Planning 3 to 4 weeks ahead of your event gives you time to receive the dress and handle any alterations — particularly important for a fitted gown like this one where fit adjustments at the hem or waist are common.
Marlas Fashions offers three options if the dress is not the right fit: store credit that never expires, a direct exchange for a different size or colorway, or a refund less a 30% restocking fee. The store credit option is the most flexible if you are not sure yet what you want instead — it has no expiration date, so you can take your time.
If you are trying the dress at home to check fit before committing, make sure you keep the original packaging and all tags attached and unworn. Returns are accepted on unworn, unaltered dresses in original condition. Because the EW38011 is a fitted, body-skimming gown, fit at the waist and hips is the most common adjustment point — if the corset back lacing is not enough to close the gap, a size exchange is usually the right path rather than alterations to the side seams.
For sizing questions before you order, or to walk through fit specifics for your measurements, the Marlas Fashions concierge team is available by text at +1 416-536-2956 or WhatsApp at +1 213-868-3131.
Most fitted prom gowns in this category use a sequin or full-glitter overlay as the primary surface. The EW38011 takes a different approach: the base fabric itself is a glitter stretch jersey, which means the metallic sheen is woven into the structure of the fabric rather than applied on top as a coating. The result is a dress that moves more fluidly and does not shed the way a heavy sequin gown can over a long event night.
The beading and stone accents are layered over the jersey selectively rather than covering the entire surface, which keeps the dress from feeling overloaded. The illusion mesh panels on the side bodice add a sheer detail that most fitted gowns in this price range do not include — it creates a subtle cut-out effect without actual open exposure.
The corset back with visible boning is also a structural distinction. Many gowns with a lace-up back use it as a decorative closure only, without real boning support. The EW38011 has boning channels built into the back construction, which means the waist shaping comes from the structure of the gown, not just from how tightly it is laced. The included spaghetti straps are a practical addition that gives you a styling choice most comparable gowns do not offer out of the box.
The corset back on the EW38011 uses a lace-up closure with boning channels built into the back panel. The boning runs vertically through the back construction and provides the structure that keeps the back flat and the waist shaped when the gown is worn. This is a functional corset back, not a decorative one.
To put the dress on, loosen the lacing fully before stepping in, pull the gown up into position at the bust, and then lace the back up from the bottom to the top. Tightening from the bottom first and working upward gives you more control over where the shaping sits. Once laced, tie off at the top with a bow or tuck the ends under the lacing for a cleaner look.
The lace-up closure allows approximately one to two full dress sizes of adjustment at the back. If you are between sizes, this is the mechanism that resolves the fit — size up to get the right hip and bust fit, then lace the back to your waist. If you have a narrower back and a fuller bust, the same principle applies.
Note that the front and hip fit of the gown is set by the cut of the dress, not by the corset lacing — the lacing only adjusts the back. If the gown is pulling across the hips when the back is laced to your waist size, the correct response is to size up, not to loosen the back further.
Yes. The EW38011 works well in a group setting because the color range is wide enough that everyone can wear a different colorway while the silhouette reads consistent across the group. Available colors include Aqua, Black, Hot Pink, Light Yellow, Navy Blue, Red, Royal Blue, Sakura Pink, and Steel Blue/Silver — that is nine options, which is enough variety for a full prom court or a larger damas group without repeating.
The fitted silhouette and strapless sweetheart neckline read as a uniform look from a distance even when the colors differ, which is what makes a group of gowns photograph well together. The glitter jersey base means all colorways will catch light similarly under venue and stage lighting, which helps the group look cohesive in photos.
For damas or court groups, ordering early and from the same retailer ensures the gowns come from the same production run, which keeps the fabric dye lots and beading coverage consistent. Reach out to Marlas Fashions with your group size and color selections to confirm stock availability across all the sizes you need.
The EW38011 runs in standard Ellie Wilde sizing from 00 through 24. Ellie Wilde gowns generally run close to true size, but because this is a fitted silhouette that contours through the bust, waist, and hips simultaneously, small differences between your measurements and the size chart matter more than they would in a gown with a flared or A-line skirt.
The most important measurements to check are your full bust, natural waist, and full hip. Measure yourself in the undergarments you plan to wear with the gown. Compare each measurement against Ellie Wilde's size chart individually — if any one measurement falls between sizes, size up to the larger size for that measurement and use the corset back lacing to adjust the fit at the waist. This is the intended function of the adjustable closure.
Do not attempt to size down expecting the lacing to take in the gown significantly across the hips or bust — the lacing adjusts the back only. If the hip or bust measurement requires the next size up, that is the size to order.
For the hem, the gown is designed for a height of approximately 5'8" to 5'9" in a standard heel. If you are shorter, plan for a hem alteration at the front — the sweep train length at the back is generally worn as-is, but the front floor length should not drag. Budget for professional alterations when planning your total cost for this gown.