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Ellie Wilde EW38202 Lace Mermaid Gown
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Description
About the Dress: Ellie Wilde EW38202
Ellie Wilde EW38202 is a long lace mermaid gown built on an embroidered tulle base with allover lace and stone accents from top to hem. Thin spaghetti straps frame a deep V-neckline over a boned bodice, and the silhouette hugs the body through the bust, waist, and hips before flaring into a dramatic sweep train below the knee. The lace-up back is completely open through the lacing, making the back one of the most striking elements of the gown.
Fit & Silhouette
EW38202 is a true mermaid: the dress is closely fitted from the chest down through the hips, then releases into a full flared skirt with a floor-sweeping train. The boned bodice gives the torso real structure and support — no separate corset undergarment needed. Because the fit is intentionally close through the hips, Ellie Wilde recommends sizing to your fullest measurement. The gown is available in sizes 00 to 16, so both straight and plus-size shoppers will find their size in the same style.
Fabric & Detail
The base fabric is embroidered tulle, and lace covers the entire surface — from the boned bodice down through the flared skirt and train. Stone accents are scattered across the lace throughout the gown, catching the light as you move. The boning is built into the bodice lining, and the lace-up back closure runs from mid-back to just above the flare, leaving the full back visibly bare through and around the lacing. The train is a natural extension of the mermaid flare rather than a separate attachment.
Key Features
- Embroidered tulle with allover lace and stone accents
- Deep V-neckline with thin spaghetti straps
- Boned bodice for built-in structure and support
- Lace-up back — completely open back through the lacing
- Mermaid silhouette with floor-sweeping sweep train
- Sizes 00 – 16
- Available in Apricot, Bluebell, Emerald, and Light Teal
Style & Occasion
Ellie Wilde EW38202 is designed for prom. The combination of the open lace-up back, deep V front, fitted mermaid cut, and allover lace with stone accents makes it a clear statement gown for prom night. If you want to stand out in the crowd, the Apricot colorway is a warm, luminous choice that photographs beautifully under event lighting. Emerald is the bolder pick — a deep jewel tone that lets the lace and stone accents really show. Bluebell and Light Teal offer softer alternatives for those who want something different from the typical prom palette. Pair with strappy heels and minimal jewelry — the gown does the work. The stone accents and lace surface mean you do not need much else to complete the look.
Size & fit
- Fitted (corset, mermaid). Bust, waist and hips all matter. Go by your largest measurement.
- Length: Long
- Neckline: V-Neck
- Details: Embroidery, Floral Appliques, Hotstone, 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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We know timing matters — especially for prom, weddings, quinceañeras, and special events.
- Receive your dress within 7–12 business days, depending on designer availability.
- You’ll receive text updates as your order moves from processing to shipping.
- Once shipped, delivery typically takes 2–5 business days within North America.
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We offer rush options where you can receive your dress within 4–6 business days. Text us at +1 416-536-2956 before ordering and we’ll confirm the fastest possible delivery date.
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Returns
- 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
- A return with a 30% restocking fee, OR
You must notify us of a return within 5 days of delivery (including weekends and holidays — we are open 7 days a week).
We have no control and accept no responsibility for the sizing selected. Please carefully review the size chart before ordering. If you need assistance with sizing, we’re happy to help — text us at +1 416-536-2956.
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If an item becomes unavailable, we will offer alternatives or provide the option of a full refund for that item.
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Yes, you can order Ellie Wilde EW38202 to try on at home, and Marlas Fashions does accept returns — here is how the policy works so you can make a confident decision.
If the gown does not work out, you have three options: store credit (which never expires, so you can use it any time for any future purchase), a direct exchange for a different size or color, or a refund minus a 30% restocking fee. That restocking fee exists because designer gowns like EW38202 are handled, inspected, and re-prepared before they can go out to another customer. The store credit and exchange routes avoid that deduction entirely, which is worth keeping in mind if there is any chance you might want a different size or a different Ellie Wilde style.
To be eligible for any of the three options, the gown needs to be returned in its original condition — unworn, with tags attached, and not altered. This is standard for formal wear retailers and protects the integrity of the product for the next customer.
For EW38202 specifically, fit is the most common reason shoppers return a gown, so here is what helps: EW38202 is a fitted mermaid with a boned bodice, and the fit is intentionally close through the hips. Before you order, measure your bust, natural waist, and fullest hip, then compare those numbers to Ellie Wilde's published size chart rather than going by your usual dress size. Ellie Wilde designs to the hip measurement on a mermaid silhouette — if you are between sizes, sizing up is almost always the right call, since the boned bodice and lace-up back give you meaningful adjustment room in the torso.
If you land with a gown that fits through the hips but is slightly large in the waist or bodice, a skilled seamstress can take it in. That is a straightforward alteration on a boned gown. If you need the length adjusted for your height, a hem is also very manageable (more on that in the alterations question below).
Bottom line: ordering to try on at home is a reasonable approach with this style, as long as you take your measurements first and go in knowing the return window and conditions.
Ellie Wilde EW38202 ships from Marlas Fashions' warehouses in Los Angeles and New York, with a second distribution point in Toronto that serves Canadian customers — meaning Canadian orders ship domestically with no duties or customs charges. For US customers there are also no cross-border duties.
Once your order is placed, standard delivery runs 7 to 12 business days from the time the gown leaves the warehouse. That window covers the majority of orders shipping within North America under normal conditions. If your prom or event date is coming up quickly, rush shipping is available at checkout. Rush gets your order prioritized and can significantly shorten that window — but because gown availability and rush slots vary, it is worth checking with the team before you finalize your order to confirm what timeline is realistic for your specific date.
Marlas Fashions also ships internationally. Every international shipment goes out with full tracking so you can follow the gown door to door. International transit times vary by destination, but tracked shipping means you always know where your order is. If you are ordering outside North America, build in a little extra lead time to be safe, especially during peak prom season when carrier networks are busiest.
One practical tip: if you have a firm event date, place your order as early as you can. EW38202 is a detailed gown — embroidered tulle, allover lace, stone accents, boned bodice — and popular colorways like Apricot and Emerald can sell through quickly in certain sizes. Ordering early also leaves time for alterations after the gown arrives, which is something most wearers do to get a perfect fit (more on that in a later question).
If you want to confirm stock for your size and color before ordering, or if you need help figuring out whether rush shipping will get EW38202 to you in time, reach out to the Marlas team directly — they can check live inventory and give you a reliable answer on timing.
The detail work is the main difference. A lot of lace mermaid gowns have lace on the bodice and plain tulle or chiffon on the skirt. EW38202 has embroidered tulle as its base fabric and lace covering the entire gown from top to train — the surface texture is consistent all the way down, which looks more intentional and more polished from every angle.
The stone accents scattered through the lace add a second dimension. They are not concentrated in one spot — they are distributed across the full gown, so the dress catches light continuously as you move rather than only when you turn a certain way. That matters a lot on a dance floor or under event lighting.
The boned bodice is another genuine feature. Many gowns that look structured are not actually boned — they rely on the fabric and the fit to hold their shape. EW38202 has real boning built into the bodice, which means the top of the gown holds its position through the night without you having to think about it.
Finally, the back. The lace-up closure on a mermaid gown is not unusual, but EW38202's back is genuinely open through the lacing — the full back is bare, and the lace-up runs from mid-back through the silhouette. If you want a gown where the back is as deliberate as the front, this style delivers that without requiring any accessories or alterations to make it happen.
The lace-up back on EW38202 is a crisscross lacing that runs down the back of the gown, crossing over the open back from one side to the other. Because the full back is open through the lacing, the adjustment range is meaningful — you can tighten or loosen the lacing to fine-tune how the boned bodice fits your torso.
In practical terms, this means if you are between sizes and you have sized up to accommodate your hips (which is the right call on a fitted mermaid), the lace-up back can take in some of the extra room in the waist and ribs. It does not replace a seamstress fitting, but it gives you real flexibility on the night without any alterations needed.
The lace-up also affects how the gown looks from behind. Because the back is substantially open through and around the lacing, the back of EW38202 is one of its most visible design elements. If you are looking for a gown where the back view is just as striking as the front, this closure style achieves that. If you prefer a more covered back, this particular style is not the right fit — the open back is a core part of the design, not a minor detail.
EW38202 is available in four colorways — Apricot, Bluebell, Emerald, and Light Teal — which gives a court or damas group a few natural options. The most common approach is to put the group in one color and have the honoree in a different one, or to coordinate the group across two complementary shades from the available palette.
For a prom court specifically, Apricot and Bluebell work well together as a warm-cool pairing. Emerald and Light Teal are both in the green family, so they coordinate closely if you want a tonal group look.
For damas groups where uniformity is more traditional, ordering multiples of the same style and color is straightforward — Marlas carries multiple units in stock sizes and can confirm availability for group orders. If you are ordering five or more gowns for a group, it is worth calling or messaging ahead to confirm stock levels for the specific sizes and color your group needs, rather than placing individual orders separately. That way the team can flag any potential stock gaps before you commit.
EW38202 is sized to Ellie Wilde's standard size chart, which runs from 00 to 24. The gown is cut close through the bust, waist, and hips — that fitted-through-the-hips mermaid silhouette means the hip measurement is the most critical number when you are selecting a size.
Ellie Wilde recommends measuring your fullest hip and using that number as your primary guide. If your hip measurement puts you between two sizes, size up. The boned bodice and lace-up back give you adjustment range in the torso, so a gown that fits cleanly through the hips and has a little room in the waist is easier to work with than one that is tight through the hips and perfect in the waist.
For customers who fall between standard sizes or who have a significant difference between their waist and hip measurements, ordering the larger size and having a seamstress take in the bodice is the cleaner approach. The boning makes alterations in the bodice more structured than on an unboned gown, which most alterations professionals are comfortable working with.
If you are unsure about sizing or want to compare your measurements to the chart before you order, text or WhatsApp the Marlas concierge team at +1 416-536-2956 or +1 213-868-3131 — they can walk you through the chart and help you pick the right size based on your actual measurements.
EW38202 is designed primarily for prom. The combination of the dramatically open lace-up back, the deep V-neckline, the fitted mermaid silhouette, and the allover lace with stone accents makes this a bold, event-specific gown built for prom night rather than a versatile multi-occasion style.
The open back and deep V front, while stunning, do narrow the range of appropriate settings. Occasions with stricter dress codes — formal weddings as a guest, galas, black-tie events — generally call for more coverage, so EW38202 is not the right pick for those contexts. For prom, however, the styling is ideal: it is a full-length lace gown with genuine construction details and a train, which reads as exactly the right level of dressed-up for the occasion.
If you are shopping for a different kind of formal event and fell in love with the lace-and-stone aesthetic of EW38202, Ellie Wilde makes other styles in similar fabrics with different necklines and back treatments that might be a better fit for those settings. The Marlas team can make suggestions based on your event type.
The boned bodice in EW38202 is built to provide real support without an additional undergarment. For most wearers, no strapless bra or separate corset is needed — the boning holds the top of the gown firmly in place, and the lace-up back lets you adjust the fit to your torso.
For the thin spaghetti straps: they contribute to keeping the gown positioned on the shoulders but are not load-bearing in the way straps on an unboned gown would be. The structure comes from the bodice, not the straps.
For undergarment coverage at the bottom, a seamless brief or thong works best under the closely fitted mermaid skirt. Anything with visible lines or bulk through the hips will show through the fitted lace. Stick with something smooth and low-profile.
If you have concerns about support based on your cup size, the alterations team at your local tailor can add additional internal support cups to the bodice lining. This is a common modification on boned gowns and does not affect the external appearance of the dress. It is worth building into your pre-event alterations appointment if support is a priority for you.