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Portia and Scarlett PS26005 Strapless Lace Mermaid Gown
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Description
About the Dress: Portia & Scarlett PS26005
Portia and Scarlett PS26005 is a strapless long mermaid gown built around a boned corset bodice, an all-over floral lace appliqué skirt on a sheer mesh base, and scattered sequin sparkle from neckline to hem. The silhouette fits tight through the bust, waist, and hips before flaring into a sweep train at the floor. A detachable choker tie piece is included — it floats at the neck and is not structurally connected to the dress, so you wear it or skip it depending on your preference. Available in Ivory/Nude, Pink, Black, Cream, and Champagne Beige.
Fit & Silhouette
PS26005 is a true mermaid — fitted straight through the body, hugging every curve from bust to hip, then releasing into a flared sweep train at the floor. The boned corset bodice holds everything in place without a separate undergarment, so the fit is firm and secure all night. The strapless cut keeps the neckline clean and open. Because the skirt is narrow through the thighs, movement is deliberate — this gown photographs beautifully and commands a room. Order by your largest measurement and size down if you fall between sizes; the boning provides structure rather than stretch.
Fabric & Detail
The base of Portia and Scarlett PS26005 is a sheer mesh shell that gives the gown its lightweight, dimensional feel. Over the mesh, large floral lace appliqués cover the entire dress from the bodice down through the skirt, creating an all-over botanical texture. Scattered sequins are sewn throughout the mesh layer, catching light with every step. Boning channels run vertically through the bodice — visible in detail shots — providing the internal structure that replaces a strapless bra. The back is fully open from neckline to waist, with a clean open-back finish. A sweep train extends from the hem.
Key Features
- Strapless scoop neckline with included detachable choker tie accessory
- Boned corset bodice with visible boning channels — no separate strapless bra needed
- All-over floral lace appliqués on sheer mesh base
- Scattered sequin sparkle throughout mesh layer
- Full open back, bare to the waist
- Mermaid silhouette — fitted through hips, flaring to a sweep train
- Available in Ivory/Nude, Pink, Black, Cream, and Champagne Beige
- Inspected before shipping from Marlas Fashions
Style & Occasion
Portia and Scarlett PS26005 is designed for prom, pageant competitions, and high-glamour events where a fully embellished, show-stopping gown is expected. The all-over lace and open back make it a natural choice for pageant contestants who need presence on stage and in photos. For prom, the mermaid silhouette and strapless corset combination is one of the most-photographed looks of the season — it holds up all night and looks equally strong in a gymnasium or a ballroom. The detachable choker adds a fashion-forward option for those who want to layer the neckline. Pair with strappy heeled sandals, drop earrings, and an updo to keep the open back as the focal point. Colors available: Ivory/Nude, Pink, Black, Cream, and Champagne Beige — each showing the lace and sequin detail differently, with Black offering the sharpest contrast and Ivory/Nude the softest romantic look.
Size & fit
- Fitted (corset). Bust, waist and hips all matter. Go by your largest measurement.
- Length: Long
- Neckline: Strapless
- Details: Floral Appliques, Open Back, Train
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- Arrives in 7–12 business days, or 4–6 with Express (+$35).
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Portia and Scarlett PS26005 Strapless Lace Mermaid Gown with Corset Bodice
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Frequently Asked Questions
PS26005 is positioned by Portia and Scarlett as a prom and pageant gown first and foremost. The design choices — fully open back, all-over lace appliqués, scattered sequins, mermaid silhouette, boned corset, sweep train — are all hallmarks of a gown built to perform under stage lighting and in professional photographs. That is the primary use case.
For prom, it fits right in. The strapless mermaid with a corset bodice is one of the most-searched prom silhouettes every year. The open back adds drama without being over the top for a prom context, and the sweep train works well on a dance floor when hemmed properly for your height. Every colorway — Ivory/Nude, Pink, Black, Cream, and Champagne Beige — photographs differently: Black has the sharpest contrast and shows the lace pattern most dramatically; Ivory/Nude has the softest, most romantic feel; Pink sits between the two.
For pageant competitions, the dress ticks almost every box a competitor needs. The full-length mermaid silhouette with a train reads formal and commanding from a distance. The all-over embellishment (lace, sequin, floral appliqués together) gives the gown the OTT presence judges notice. The open back adds visual interest during the walking portion of a competition.
For other occasions: the open-back design and the overtly glamorous embellishment level mean this gown is specifically suited to high-fashion or competition contexts. As a wedding guest or formal dinner gown, it suits evening receptions and black-tie events where a fully glamorous look is welcome. If you are looking for a gown that photographs well and makes a statement from across a room, this is the right choice. If you need something more subdued or covered, a different PS style would be a better fit.
Customers attending non-prom formals sometimes consider this gown, but our team recommends thinking about the dress code of your specific event before ordering. If the event calls for full-length glamour and there are no restrictions on open backs, PS26005 works. If the event is more conservative, we would point you toward a covered-back option.
The included detachable choker tie is worth considering for the occasion too — in pageant, wearing the choker can add a high-fashion editorial look; for prom, skipping it keeps the neckline cleaner. Both approaches work with the gown.
The PS26005 is a strapless mermaid gown with a boned corset bodice, and the combination of those two things together is what makes it work across a wide range of body shapes — not just one. Here is how it plays out by body type.
For hourglass figures, this gown is almost purpose-built. The boned corset cinches the waist, the mermaid skirt emphasizes the hip curve, and the strapless neckline draws the eye across a balanced shoulder-to-hip line. The result is a silhouette that looks deliberately sculpted.
For pear-shaped figures — narrower on top, fuller through the hips and thighs — the strapless corset bodice adds visual width and structure at the bust, balancing the hips rather than fighting them. The mermaid flare at the floor pulls attention downward in a flattering way. Many customers with this shape specifically seek out fitted mermaid gowns because the silhouette follows the body's natural curve rather than hiding it.
For petite figures, the key is hemming. PS26005 is designed with sweep train length for taller wearers, so shorter customers will need an alteration — typically shortening from the hem or the waist — to avoid the skirt bunching at the floor. A good seamstress can take this in at the waist seam to preserve the mermaid shape. In heels, petite customers in a properly hemmed version of this gown look proportional and striking.
For fuller figures and curvier builds, the boning does the shaping work. You do not need additional shapewear under this dress — the corset structure holds and smooths internally. The all-over floral lace appliqué is consistent from top to bottom, which means there are no horizontal breaks that would cut the figure at an unflattering point. The eye reads the lace pattern as a continuous vertical texture, which elongates.
For taller, more straight-through-the-hip figures, the mermaid silhouette adds curve at the flare point. The fitted skirt through the thighs creates the illusion of hip definition even if it is not naturally present.
One consistent note across body types: order by your largest measurement — bust, waist, or hip — and use the designer's size chart. The corset can be taken in by a seamstress if needed, but it cannot be let out, so it is always better to arrive at your fitting with a dress that needs minor taking-in rather than one that is too small.
Orders ship within 7 to 12 business days under standard shipping. Rush processing is available if you need the dress sooner — contact us before ordering to confirm availability for your date.
Marlas Fashions ships from warehouses in Los Angeles and New York. Canadian customers are served from our Toronto warehouse, and there are no duties charged on orders to the United States or Canada. International orders ship worldwide with full tracking included, so you can follow your package from the moment it leaves the warehouse.
If your event is within the next few weeks, reach out to us first so we can check current stock and processing times for your specific colorway and size. Some colors and sizes ship faster than others depending on warehouse inventory at the time of order. We want to make sure you have enough time for any alterations before your event date, so planning ahead by at least three to four weeks beyond the standard shipping window is recommended.
Marlas Fashions accepts returns for store credit, exchanges, or refunds. Refunds are processed less a 30% restocking fee. Store credit never expires, so you can apply it to any future purchase whenever you are ready.
Because prom and pageant gowns often need to be tried on at home to confirm fit, we recommend ordering early enough that you have time to try the dress, assess the fit, and either exchange for a different size or take it to a seamstress for adjustments. Minor alterations — taking in the corset, hemming the train, adjusting the bust — are standard for fitted gowns like this one and are usually less expensive than a return and reorder.
If you receive the dress and the fit is significantly off, contact us right away and we will walk you through the exchange or return process. All items must be in original unworn condition with tags attached to qualify for return or exchange. Contact us directly by texting us at +1 416-536-2956 or messaging us on WhatsApp at +1 213-868-3131 - our luxury dress concierge is ready to help.
Most strapless mermaid gowns at this price point offer either a lace bodice or a sequin skirt — not both at the same time, and not all-over from neckline to hem. PS26005 layers floral lace appliqués over a sheer mesh base with scattered sequins sewn throughout, so the embellishment is consistent from the top of the bodice all the way down through the train. Under stage or ballroom lighting, the sequin scatter catches light at every angle while the lace adds texture that reads as dimensional rather than flat.
The second differentiator is the boned corset construction. Many strapless gowns use boning only in the bodice lining, which provides minimal structural support. PS26005 has visible boning channels — you can see them in the bodice detail shots — which means the dress holds its shape independently and supports the bust without a separate undergarment.
The detachable choker is a small but notable detail. It lets you change the look of the neckline without altering the dress itself. Most gowns at this silhouette offer one fixed neckline; this one gives you two options in the same purchase.
Finally, the open back on this gown is full — bare from neckline to waist — which is a more dramatic statement than the partial open backs common on most fitted prom gowns. That level of back exposure is distinctive in photographs and on stage.
PS26005 has a fully open back — the back is bare from neckline to waistline with no zipper or lace-up closure running down the center. The dress fastens and adjusts at the sides of the corset bodice rather than at the back. The boning structure holds the bodice firm around the torso, and the fit is set by the size of the gown rather than by a back lacing system.
Because there is no lace-up adjustment at the back, fit at the bust and waist is determined by the size you order. This is why ordering by your largest measurement and having a seamstress take in where needed is the recommended approach. A skilled seamstress can alter the corset side seams to fine-tune the fit without affecting the lace appliqué or the open back design.
The detachable choker tie at the neckline is a separate piece that ties or clips at the neck — it does not connect to the bodice and does not provide structural support. It is purely an aesthetic accessory that you can wear or leave off.
Yes — PS26005 works well as a statement gown for a prom queen, pageant titleholder, or group lead when the rest of the court is in coordinating but distinct styles. Because the gown is available in multiple colorways — Ivory/Nude, Pink, Black, Cream, and Champagne Beige — groups often choose the lead gown in one color and coordinate the court in a complementary Portia and Scarlett style in a second color.
For a prom court, the mermaid silhouette and open back make PS26005 visually distinct from most A-line or ball gown styles that courts and damas typically wear, so the lead naturally stands out without the group looking mismatched. If you want the entire group in PS26005, the available colorways give enough variety for a cohesive but differentiated look in group photographs.
For pageant titleholder and court coordination, the OTT embellishment level of this gown is a natural fit for a lead title holder. Court members are often styled in simpler fitted gowns to let the title holder's more embellished look carry the stage.
If you are coordinating a group order, contact us to confirm current stock across sizes and colors before placing individual orders — this makes sure everyone in the group gets their preferred size and avoids back-order surprises close to the event date.
PS26005 runs consistent with standard Portia and Scarlett sizing. The corset bodice is structured and does not have stretch, so accurate measurements are essential before ordering.
Measure your bust at the fullest point, your natural waist, and your hips at the widest point. Compare all three measurements to the Portia and Scarlett size chart and order by whichever measurement puts you in the larger size. It is much easier for a seamstress to take in a corset than to let one out, so erring slightly large is the right call when you are between sizes.
If your measurements put you solidly in one size with no ambiguity, order that size. If you are right on a boundary between two, go up. Customers who ordered down when between sizes occasionally find the corset too restrictive through the ribs even if the bust measurement is technically within range — the boning does not flex the way an unstructured bodice would.
For height, PS26005 is designed with a sweep train that fits approximately a 5'7" to 5'9" frame in heels. Shorter customers should plan for a hem alteration. Taller customers may find the train length works without any alteration depending on heel height.