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Ellie Wilde EW38090 Glitter Tulle Beaded Illusion Corset Fitted Gown
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Description
About the Dress: Ellie Wilde EW38090
Ellie Wilde EW38090 is a long fitted gown built from glitter tulle, metallic lace appliqués, sequin fabric, and beading with stone accents. The bodice is constructed with an illusion mesh corset panel that puts the boning channels on full display, framing a strapless sweetheart neckline. From the bust through the hips the fit is close and structured, then the silhouette opens into a dramatic flare below the knee, finished with a trailing hem and a bold high slit. Detachable over-the-shoulder straps are included with every order so you can wear it two ways. EW38090 is available in Chocolate/Gold, Emerald, Navy Blue, and Wine, in sizes 00 – 16.
Fit & Silhouette
Ellie Wilde EW38090 is cut to fit close from the bust straight through the waist and hips before flaring below the knee. The internal boning in the illusion corset bodice holds everything in place without needing a separate strapless bra for most wearers. The high slit at the skirt provides freedom of movement and adds to the drama of the flared hem. The silhouette reads as sleek and fitted until you move, at which point the flared lower skirt and the slit open up the shape. If you are between sizes, size up — the corset lace-up back adjusts the fit through the torso and can be taken in by an inch or two at alterations if needed.
Fabric & Detail
The foundation of EW38090 is glitter tulle, which gives the skirt its body and its shimmer. Over that, metallic lace appliqués are placed across the bodice and carry into the skirt, surrounded by sequin fabric, hand-placed beading, and stone accents. The illusion mesh panel in the bodice is sheer enough to show skin through the boning structure while the lace and beading sit on top of it for coverage and texture. The metallic thread running through the lace catches the light differently at every angle. The result is a dress that is entirely covered in embellishment — there is no plain section.
Key Features
- Glitter tulle base with metallic lace appliqués, sequin, beading, and stone accents
- Illusion mesh corset bodice with visible boning channels
- Strapless sweetheart neckline
- Full lace-up corset back with open back exposure through the lacing
- High slit at the skirt
- Trailing hem at the back
- Detachable over-the-shoulder straps included
- Sizes 00 – 16
- Available in Chocolate/Gold, Emerald, Navy Blue, and Wine
Style & Occasion
Ellie Wilde EW38090 is built for high-impact formal events where a fully embellished, show-stopping gown is the right call. It is a strong choice for prom, formal dances, pageants, and evening events where the dress is meant to command the room. The Chocolate/Gold colorway photographs especially well under ballroom and stage lighting. Emerald is a deep jewel tone that works well for evening events year-round, and Navy Blue is a classic formal color that pairs with most metallic accessories. The Wine colorway is available to order even though it is not shown in the current photography — contact us for details. For accessories, keep jewelry minimal: the embellishment on EW38090 carries the look on its own. A simple strappy heel and a small clutch are all you need. The detachable straps give you a backup option if you want a little extra security during the event.
Ellie Wilde EW38090 is an authorized Ellie Wilde style carried at Marlas Fashions, an authorized designer retailer with over 40 years in the business. Every dress is inspected before it ships.
Size & fit
- Fitted (corset, high slit). Bust, waist and hips all matter. Go by your largest measurement.
- Length: Long
- Neckline: Strapless, Sweetheart
- Details: Beaded, Corset Back, Floral Appliques, Metallic, Open Back, Train
- Between sizes? Text a stylist and we'll help you choose.
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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- 100% store credit, a one-time exchange, or a refund (30% restocking fee).
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Ellie Wilde EW38090 Glitter Tulle Beaded Illusion Corset Fitted Gown
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Frequently Asked Questions
We want you to feel confident ordering EW38090, so here is exactly how our return and exchange policy works.
If the dress arrives and it is not right for you — wrong fit, wrong color, or you simply changed your mind — you have a few options. You can return it for store credit that never expires, exchange it for a different size or colorway, or return it for a refund less a 30% restocking fee. The store credit option is the most flexible because it has no expiry, meaning you can apply it toward any future purchase at Marlas Fashions whenever you are ready.
To be eligible for a return or exchange, the dress must be unworn, unaltered, and in its original condition with all tags attached. Because EW38090 has stone accents and delicate metallic lace appliqués, we ask that you try it on carefully on a clean surface and avoid contact with jewelry or rough surfaces that might snag the embellishment.
A few things to keep in mind when sizing. EW38090 runs in standard sizing from 00 to 20. The lace-up corset back adjusts through the torso, which means if you are between sizes in the waist, sizing up and lacing the back tighter is often the right move. If you are between sizes in the bust or hips, those measurements should guide your size choice because the corset lacing only adjusts the back panel. Check the Ellie Wilde size chart against your full bust, natural waist, and hip measurements before ordering — not just your usual dress size.
If you receive the dress and are unsure whether to keep it or exchange it, please reach out to us before doing anything to the dress. We can help you assess the fit over photos or video so you do not end up with an alteration that voids the return window.
For sizing questions specific to your measurements, our team is available to walk you through it. You can text or WhatsApp us at any time — details are in the FAQ below.
Ellie Wilde EW38090 ships from our Los Angeles or New York warehouse for US orders, and from our Toronto warehouse for Canadian orders. Standard delivery takes 7–12 business days from the date your order is placed. If your event is coming up fast, rush shipping is available — just reach out before you order and we will confirm what turnaround is realistic for your date.
For US and Canadian orders there are no import duties. International orders ship worldwide with full tracking, though duties may apply depending on your country.
Because EW38090 is a fully embellished, fully lined gown with structured boning, it ships in a dress box rather than a garment bag. We recommend opening it as soon as it arrives, hanging it immediately, and allowing any travel creases to fall out overnight. Light steaming on the reverse side of the tulle skirt is safe if needed — avoid direct contact between the iron and the metallic lace appliqués or the stone accents.
If you are ordering well ahead of prom or a formal event, standard shipping is almost always fine. If your event is within three weeks of ordering, flag your event date in the order notes or send us a message so we can confirm the timeline for your specific size and colorway. Some colorways may ship slightly faster depending on warehouse stock levels at the time you order — Chocolate/Gold, Emerald, and Navy Blue are the three photographed colorways and tend to be well-stocked, while Wine is available to order and may have a slightly different lead time.
We have been shipping designer gowns for over 40 years and every EW38090 is inspected before it leaves the warehouse. Tracking information is sent to you by email as soon as your order ships, so you can follow it every step of the way.
Most beaded prom gowns use a single type of embellishment — sequin fabric, or beading, or lace — applied over a plain base. EW38090 layers four separate embellishment types together: glitter tulle as the base, metallic lace appliqués placed over the tulle, sequin fabric integrated into the design, and individual beading with stone accents added on top of all of that. The result is a dress where every section of the surface is doing something different with light.
The illusion corset bodice is the other detail that sets this style apart. Rather than a solid fabric bodice with beading on top, EW38090 uses a sheer illusion mesh panel as the bodice surface, with the boning channels visible through it and the metallic lace appliqués sitting on top of the mesh. This construction gives the bodice a layered, architectural look that is difficult to photograph fully — it reads much better in person.
The silhouette is also deliberately different from a standard column gown. It fits tightly from bust to hip, then flares below the knee with a train at the back and a high slit at the front. This creates a shape that is structured and body-conscious from the front and dramatic and movement-friendly from the side.
Finally, the included detachable over-the-shoulder straps are a practical differentiator. Most strapless gowns in this category do not include a strap option. EW38090 comes with straps in the box, giving you a genuinely different wearing option without any additional purchase.
The back of Ellie Wilde EW38090 is a full lace-up corset closure. The lacing runs from the top of the back panel down to well below the waistline, and because the back is open through the lacing, you can see the adjustment happening as the gown is tightened or loosened.
In practical terms the corset back gives you roughly two to three inches of adjustment through the torso. If you are between sizes in the waist, this is enough to comfortably size up and lace the gown to your measurement. If you have a smaller ribcage and a larger hip, you can size to the hip and use the lacing to bring in the waist. A helpful friend or a seamstress can lace it for you and tie it off in under two minutes once you know the right tension.
The lacing does not significantly adjust the bust or the hip circumference — those are set by the dress size. This is why we recommend using your full bust and hip measurements as your primary size guide, and treating the lacing as a waist and torso fine-tuning tool rather than a major sizing substitute.
For the best result, have someone else lace the gown while you are standing in your event shoes so the hem sits at the right height and the bodice tension is set at the posture you will be holding all evening.
Yes, and the three available colorways make coordination straightforward. If you are the main event — the prom queen candidate, the quinceañera honoree, or simply the person who wants to stand out — Chocolate/Gold is the most distinctive option because the warm metallic tones are less common than black or navy in a group. Emerald and Navy Blue both work well as a lead gown in a group where the court or damas are in a coordinating but different style.
Because EW38090 is an Ellie Wilde style, it pairs naturally with other Ellie Wilde gowns from the same season. If your group is coordinating within the Ellie Wilde line, your court dresses can share a colorway or pick up on a complementary tone — for example, a group in navy and gold coordinates naturally with the Chocolate/Gold of EW38090.
For groups ordering multiple gowns, we recommend placing all orders at the same time and noting the group in your order so we can confirm stock across the sizes your group needs. Contact us before ordering if your group has more than four people — we can check availability across colorways and sizes in one go so no one ends up with a late or substituted shipment.
Ellie Wilde EW38090 runs in standard sizing from 00 to 20. The fit is consistent with Ellie Wilde's standard sizing chart, which runs close to US standard dress sizing. That said, because this is a structured fitted gown with boning, it does not have the stretch or give that jersey or chiffon dresses offer.
Measure your full bust, natural waist, and fullest hips and compare each measurement to the Ellie Wilde size chart. If any one of your three measurements falls between sizes, size up to accommodate that measurement — the corset lace-up back can bring in the waist, but neither the bust nor the hip can be let out without a significant alteration.
If you are unsure between two sizes, you can text our team at +1 416-536-2956 or reach us on WhatsApp at +1 213-868-3131 with your measurements and the colorway you are ordering — we are happy to give you a specific recommendation for EW38090 based on your numbers.
Height matters too: EW38090 is cut for a standard sample height of around 5'8" in heels. If you are shorter than 5'5", budget for a hem alteration at the front to clear the high slit opening properly. If you are taller than 5'11", check with us about the train length before ordering.
Ellie Wilde EW38090 is designed for high-formality events where a fully embellished, dramatic gown is the expected dress code. It is an excellent choice for prom, formal dances, evening galas, and pageants where stage presence matters.
The illusion corset bodice, open lace-up back, and high slit make this a bold, body-conscious gown. It is not suited to events where modesty or a covered back is important — such as religious ceremonies, conservative formal dinners, or wedding-guest situations where a low-key look is more appropriate.
For pageant use specifically, EW38090 checks the boxes that matter on stage: full-body embellishment, a defined silhouette, a high slit for movement and presentation, and enough back drama to read from a distance. The Chocolate/Gold colorway in particular photographs well under stage lighting.
For prom, this is a statement gown — the kind that photographs well in a group but stands out individually. If you want to be the most dressed person in the room, EW38090 is the right call.
Ellie Wilde EW38090 has a structured illusion corset bodice with boning channels, and for most wearers the built-in support is sufficient to go without a separate strapless bra. The boning holds the bodice firmly against the torso and the lace-up back keeps tension across the full back panel.
If you prefer additional support, a low-back adhesive bra in a shade that matches your skin tone works under the illusion mesh panel without showing. Avoid strapless push-up bras with hard plastic cups — they can sit awkwardly against the boning and be visible through the sheer mesh.
For the lower half, the high slit means any undergarment needs to stay above the slit opening when you are standing straight. High-cut briefs or seamless shorts that end at the upper thigh work well. Avoid anything with a visible waistband that sits above the hip seam of the dress.
Shapewear is generally not necessary given the structured nature of the bodice, but if you prefer it, a high-waist seamless brief that ends just below the bust line works without interfering with the corset lacing.