Ellie Wilde EW38213 Glitter Tulle Mermaid Gown with Lace Appliqués

Fit & Silhouette

EW38213 is a true mermaid: it hugs the bust, waist, and hips closely, then opens into a flared skirt below the knee. The corset bodice with boning holds everything in place and creates a smooth, defined shape through the torso. The thin straps offer a little shoulder support without changing the overall sleek line. This gown runs in standard sizes 00 – 16. Because the silhouette is close-fitting throughout, Ellie Wilde recommends sizing to your largest measurement — typically the hips — and having the bodice altered down if needed. The lace-up back allows a small range of adjustment at the waist once the dress arrives.

Fabric & Detail

The skirt is glitter tulle layered over tulle, giving the fabric a soft shimmer that catches light without looking stiff or heavy. Lace appliqué motifs cover the bodice and continue onto the skirt, each piece applied by hand. Stone accents are set into the lace and bodice panel for additional sparkle. A sheer mesh panel runs through the corset bodice from the sweetheart edge toward the waist, keeping the structure visible while adding a subtle see-through detail at the front. The gown closes with a lace-up crisscross construction at the back, and the full back is exposed around the lacing for a dramatic open-back look.

Key Features

• Mermaid silhouette — fitted through hips, dramatic flare below the knee
• Glitter tulle skirt with layered tulle underlay
• Lace appliqué motifs across bodice and skirt
• Stone accents throughout
• Corset bodice with visible boning channels
• Sheer mesh panel in the bodice
• Sweetheart neckline with thin spaghetti straps
• Lace-up crisscross open back
• Sweep train
• Sizes 00 – 16 (standard sizing)
• Available in Black, Emerald, Strawberry, and Teal

Style & Occasion

Ellie Wilde EW38213 is designed for prom, formal dances, evening galas, and high-profile formal events. The combination of glitter tulle, lace appliqués, stone accents, and an open lace-up back puts this gown firmly in statement-dress territory. For shoes, a strappy heeled sandal in gold, silver, or a color-matched tone keeps the focus on the dress. Jewelry can be minimal — small earrings work well because the bodice detail is already strong — or you can go with a full set if you want a more maximalist look. The Black colorway is the most versatile for evening events; Emerald and Strawberry are bold choices that photograph well under event lighting; Teal is a softer alternative with the same silhouette impact. If you are coordinating with a group or court, the lace-up back and glitter tulle skirt are easy anchor points to match or complement with your damas or attendants in a coordinating color or fabric.