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Ellie Wilde EW37040 Fitted Glitter Lace Sweetheart Gown
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Description
About the Dress: Ellie Wilde EW37040
Ellie Wilde EW37040 is a long fitted gown built on a glitter lace and mesh base, with floral lace appliqués covering the full length from bodice to hem. The sweetheart neckline sits at the top of a structured bodice with internal boning, and the silhouette hugs the body through the bust, waist, and hips before opening into a dramatic high slit and a flared train at the back. This gown is photographed in Bluebell, Emerald, and Wine.
Fit & Silhouette
Ellie Wilde EW37040 is a true fitted gown — it follows the body closely through the bust, waist, and hips all the way to the floor. The bodice has internal boning that adds structure and keeps everything in place without a bra. The high slit runs up one leg and gives the silhouette a bold, dramatic look. The hem finishes with a train that fans out at the back. Because this dress fits close to the body, Ellie Wilde's standard size chart is your best starting point. Measure your bust, waist, and hips and match the largest measurement to the chart. If you are between sizes, size up — a seamstress can take in extra fabric, but there is no room to let a too-small gown out. Most customers need minor alterations at the hem to match their height, which is completely normal for a floor-length gown.
Fabric & Detail
The base of EW37040 is a glitter lace layered over a sheer mesh foundation. Floral lace appliqués and embroidery are placed across the entire gown, giving the surface a textured, dimensional look. The glitter finish catches light with every movement. The bodice includes a sheer mesh panel at the midsection that blends into the lace overlay. Up close, the craftsmanship in the appliqué placement is one of the standout features of this gown.
Key Features
- Glitter lace over mesh base construction
- Floral lace appliqués and embroidery across the full gown
- Sweetheart neckline with internal boning
- Fitted through bust, waist, and hips
- Dramatic high slit
- Lace-up crisscross open back with full back exposure
- Flared train at the hem
- Thin shoulder straps
- Available in Bluebell, Emerald, and Wine
Style & Occasion
Ellie Wilde EW37040 is built for prom, formal galas, and evening events where a bold, fitted gown makes a statement. The high slit, open crisscross back, and glitter lace surface make this a dress for occasions where you want to stand out. It works equally well for formal evening events and black-tie-adjacent galas. Bluebell is a cool, soft periwinkle that photographs beautifully under event lighting. Emerald is a rich, saturated green that reads as dramatic and polished. Wine is a deep jewel-toned red-purple that suits both warm and neutral complexions. Style this gown with strappy heels or minimalist pointed-toe pumps to let the dress take center stage. Keep jewelry simple — a small pendant or stud earrings balance the texture of the lace without competing with it. Marlas Fashions is an authorized Ellie Wilde retailer, and every dress is inspected before it ships.
Size & fit
- Fitted (high slit, corset). Bust, waist and hips all matter. Go by your largest measurement.
- Length: Long
- Neckline: Sweetheart
- Details: Embroidery, Floral Appliques, Open Back, Train
- Between sizes? Text a stylist and we'll help you choose.
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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 EW37040 Fitted Glitter Lace Sweetheart Gown with High Slit
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ellie Wilde EW37040 is a fitted gown, meaning it follows the body closely through the bust, waist, and hips without any flare or volume below the waist until the high slit and train at the hem. Because the silhouette is so close to the body, sizing is one of the most important decisions you will make with this dress.
Start by taking three measurements: your full bust, your natural waist (the narrowest part of your torso, usually about an inch above the belly button), and your hips (the fullest part, usually about seven to nine inches below the natural waist). Use all three measurements together when checking Ellie Wilde's size chart. The rule is to match your largest measurement — whichever of the three is biggest determines your size. If your measurements fall between two sizes, always go up. A dress that is slightly too large can be taken in cleanly by a seamstress, but a dress that is too small cannot be let out because there is no extra seam allowance built into the construction.
The internal boning in the bodice provides structure and helps the dress keep its shape once it is on. Most customers find the bodice fits well off the rack in terms of shaping and support, but everyone's torso proportions are different. If your waist and hip measurements push you to different sizes on the chart, go with the hip measurement and plan to have the waist taken in slightly if needed — this is a straightforward alteration.
Hem alterations are almost always necessary on a floor-length fitted gown unless you happen to match the sample height exactly. Bring the dress to your seamstress before your event and wear the shoes you plan to wear on the night, so the hem is cut to the right length. If you are planning alterations, order the dress as early as possible to give yourself enough time — most alterations on a fitted gown take one to two fittings.
If you are unsure whether a particular size will work for your proportions, or if you want to talk through the sizing in more detail before ordering, contact the Marlas Fashions concierge team by text at +1 416-536-2956 or WhatsApp at +1 213-868-3131. They can walk you through the chart measurement by measurement and help you choose with confidence.
Ellie Wilde EW37040 is built for high-impact formal occasions. The combination of glitter lace, a fitted silhouette, a dramatic high slit, and a fully exposed crisscross open back places this gown firmly in the category of bold, statement-making eveningwear. Here is how it maps to specific events.
Prom is the primary occasion this gown is designed for. The fitted silhouette, glitter lace surface, sweetheart neckline, and train hit every note of a classic prom gown while the high slit and open back push it into a more dramatic direction. If you want to make a strong entrance, this dress does that.
Formal evening events and galas are also excellent settings for EW37040. The gown's construction — structured boning, floral appliqués, full-length train — reads as genuinely formal rather than just party-dressed-up. At a black-tie-adjacent gala or a formal charity event, this dress fits the dress code comfortably.
Formal evening dances and awards ceremonies work well with this gown too. Anywhere the setting calls for a floor-length gown and there is room to move, the high slit is a practical feature as much as a style one.
For wedding-guest occasions, it works best at evening or black-tie receptions where formal, fashion-forward gowns are warmly welcomed. The high slit, fully open back, and body-conscious fitted silhouette make it too bold for a guest role at a wedding, where the general expectation is that the bride is the focal point of the room.
The three available colors each suit different occasions slightly differently. Bluebell is lighter and photographs softly, making it popular for prom where pastel and cool tones are common. Emerald is bold and rich, well-suited for galas and formal evening events where jewel tones stand out. Wine reads as sophisticated and can work across both prom and formal evening settings depending on the overall aesthetic you are going for.
In short: if your event is prom, a formal gala, or a black-tie evening event and you want a fitted glitter lace gown that makes a statement, EW37040 is a strong match. As a wedding guest, this gown suits evening and black-tie receptions best, where its fitted silhouette and glitter lace feel right at home.
Ellie Wilde EW37040 is currently available in three colors: Bluebell, Emerald, and Wine. All three are photographed on the product page so you can see how each color reads on the gown's glitter lace surface.
Bluebell is a soft periwinkle-blue with cool undertones. The glitter lace in this color catches light in a way that looks luminous under event lighting without being overwhelming. It is one of the more popular prom shades because it photographs well in both indoor and outdoor settings.
Emerald is a rich, saturated green — think deep jewel tone rather than bright or neon. On the glitter lace surface it has a dramatic, polished look. This color tends to stand out in a crowd and works particularly well under warm event lighting.
Wine is a deep red-purple that sits somewhere between burgundy and plum. It reads as sophisticated and works on a wide range of skin tones. Because it is a darker color, the glitter detail on the lace shows up well without the overall effect being too flashy.
All three colorways use the same construction and silhouette. The glitter overlay means each color has a dimensional quality that shifts slightly depending on the angle and the light. If you are deciding between colors and want a better sense of how a specific shade looks in person, reach out to the Marlas Fashions team — they can answer questions based on the stock they have seen directly.
The back of EW37040 is a lace-up crisscross design with the full back exposed around the lacing. This means the straps cross over each other at the back in a crisscross pattern, and the skin of your back is visible on either side of the lacing. It is a genuinely open back — not a cut-out or a peekaboo detail, but the entire back surface showing around the lace-up closure.
The lace-up construction does give you a small amount of adjustability at the back, which is useful if your waist-to-hip ratio means you are splitting between sizes. Tightening the lacing can bring in the back slightly. That said, this is not a substitute for proper sizing — the adjustability is limited and should be treated as fine-tuning rather than a size correction.
The Bluebell back view (image position 2 on the product page) shows the full back construction clearly. The same construction applies across all three colorways: Bluebell, Emerald, and Wine. If you have concerns about back exposure and whether this gown suits your event or personal comfort level, it is worth reviewing that image before ordering. This is a full open back, and the design is intentional — it is one of the defining style features of EW37040.
Most customers wearing EW37040 will need at least a hem alteration. This is a floor-length fitted gown, and unless you happen to match the sample height exactly, the hem will need to be adjusted so it skims the floor correctly and the train sits the way it is meant to. Always bring the shoes you plan to wear on the night to your fitting — even a one-inch difference in heel height changes where the hem should sit.
Beyond the hem, some customers find they need minor adjustments at the waist or bust. The bodice has internal boning that does a lot of the shaping work, but if your proportions mean you are between sizes or your waist and hip measurements point to different sizes on the chart, a skilled seamstress can make adjustments without compromising the structure.
One thing to keep in mind with heavily embellished gowns like EW37040 is that alterations take longer than on plain-fabric dresses. The lace appliqués and glitter overlay require care when cutting and re-hemming so the decorative elements are not disrupted. A seamstress experienced with embellished gowns will know how to handle this, but it is worth asking about when you book your appointment.
Order early. Give yourself enough time to receive the dress, have it altered, do a final fitting, and still have a buffer before your event. Rushing alterations on a structured fitted gown is stressful and avoidable with good planning.
The bodice of EW37040 has internal boning that provides structured support without a separate bra. For most body types, the boning in the sweetheart neckline area holds the front of the bodice firmly in place, and no additional bra is needed. This is one of the practical advantages of a structured, boned bodice on a sweetheart gown.
Because the back is fully open with a lace-up crisscross design, a standard bra is not wearable with this dress — the back straps and band would be entirely visible. Stick-on bra cups are an option if you want additional coverage or support beyond what the boning provides, though many customers find the boning alone is sufficient.
For the bottom half, a seamless or low-rise option works best given the fitted silhouette and the high slit. Anything with a visible waistband or bulk at the hips will affect how the dress lies against the body.
If you are unsure whether the bodice support will work for your body type, or if you have specific fit concerns before ordering, reach out before you purchase. The Marlas Fashions team has experience with this style and can give you straightforward advice based on the dress's construction.
Marlas Fashions ships Ellie Wilde EW37040 from warehouses in Los Angeles and New York. Orders ship within 7 to 12 business days under the standard timeframe. If you need the dress sooner, rush shipping is available — contact the team before placing your order to confirm rush availability for your specific delivery address and timeline.
US and Canadian customers pay no import duties or customs fees. Canadian orders ship from the Toronto warehouse, so domestic delivery times within Canada are typically efficient. International orders ship from the US warehouses with full tracking provided from the moment the package leaves the warehouse.
All shipments include tracking so you can follow the package from dispatch to your door. Marlas Fashions ships worldwide, so if you are outside North America, international tracked shipping is standard.
If you have a hard event deadline — prom, a gala, a specific event date — factor in your alteration timeline on top of the shipping window. Order early enough that you receive the dress, complete any necessary alterations, and still have time before the event. If your event date is close and you are concerned about the timeline, reach out to the Marlas Fashions team before ordering so they can advise on the best shipping option for your situation.
Marlas Fashions accepts returns on Ellie Wilde EW37040 with the following options: store credit that never expires, a direct exchange for a different size or color, or a refund with a 30% restocking fee deducted from the original purchase price.
To be eligible for a return, the dress must be in its original, unworn condition with all tags attached. Items that have been worn, altered, or are missing tags cannot be returned. If you ordered the dress and it has already been hemmed or taken in by a seamstress, it is no longer eligible for return — this is worth keeping in mind if you are planning alterations.
The no-expiry store credit option is genuinely useful if you are not ready to choose a replacement immediately. It stays on your account and can be used toward any future purchase from Marlas Fashions.
If you receive the dress and have questions about whether it qualifies for a return, or if you want to start an exchange, contact the Marlas Fashions team directly. They can walk you through the process and make sure your return or exchange goes smoothly.