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Portia and Scarlett PS26416C Strapless Sweetheart Beaded Fitted Gown
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Description
About the Dress: Portia & Scarlett PS26416C
The Portia and Scarlett PS26416C is a long, fully beaded strapless gown built for maximum impact. It features a sweetheart neckline, structured boning through the bodice, a high front slit, an open back, and a floor-length train. The entire surface — from the sweetheart bust to the hemline — is covered in beading, giving the dress a head-to-toe sparkle in every colorway: Red, Fuchsia, Gold, and Silver. This is a bold, high-drama gown designed for the front row of any high-formality event.
Fit & Silhouette
Portia and Scarlett PS26416C is cut as a fitted gown — it contours through the bust, waist, and hips from top to hem. Vertical boning channels radiate from the center of the bodice, giving the torso a sculpted, secure hold without relying on straps. Fabric gathering at the stomach and hip adds soft definition at the midsection. The silhouette stays close to the body throughout, with a high front slit that opens movement from the thigh down. This is not a fitted — there is no below-the-knee flare. The fit is sleek and continuous.
Fabric & Detail
The dress is constructed over a mesh base that carries dense beading across every surface. There are no plain or matte sections — the beading runs continuously from the structured sweetheart top through the ruched midsection and down to the floor-length train. Boning channels are visible in the bodice and provide the structural support that replaces shoulder straps. The back opens fully across the upper and mid back, with fabric present only at the top edge of the sweetheart and at the center-back zipper seam. A high front slit runs from the thigh and is finished in the same beading as the rest of the gown.
Key Features
- Fully beaded mesh construction — beading covers the entire dress from bust to hem
- Strapless sweetheart neckline with structured boning channels through the bodice
- Ruching at the stomach and hip for added waist definition
- High front slit for movement and dramatic visual effect
- Open back — the full upper and mid back is exposed, fastened by a center-back zipper
- Floor-length train
- Available in Red, Fuchsia, Gold, and Silver
Style & Occasion
Portia and Scarlett PS26416C is designed for prom and pageant-level events where maximum sparkle and a bold silhouette are the goal. It also works well for holiday galas and New Year's events given the fully beaded construction. The high slit and open back make this a statement look rather than a conservative one — it suits shoppers who want to be seen. Pair it with strappy heels and minimal jewelry to let the beading carry the look. Because the gown is available in Red, Fuchsia, Gold, and Silver, it photographs well in every setting and works across a wide range of skin tones. Alteration-friendly hemline and train allow for height adjustments without compromising the beaded finish. Marlas Fashions is an authorized Portia and Scarlett retailer and carries this style in all four colorways.
Size & fit
- Fitted (high slit, corset). Bust, waist and hips all matter. Go by your largest measurement.
- Length: Long
- Neckline: Sweetheart, Strapless
- Details: Beaded, 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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- Once shipped, delivery typically takes 2–5 business days within North America.
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Portia and Scarlett PS26416C Strapless Sweetheart Beaded Fitted Gown with Sweep Train
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Frequently Asked Questions
The PS26416C is an overtly high-glamour gown. The combination of full-surface beading, an open back, a high front slit, and a floor-length train places it in a specific tier of formality — one where maximum sparkle and a dramatic silhouette are expected and celebrated.
Prom is the primary occasion this gown is designed for. If you want to walk into prom and have the dress be the first thing people notice, this is the style to consider. The fully beaded construction catches light from every angle, and the sweetheart neckline and open back give it a red-carpet quality that reads instantly as a prom-level statement.
Pageant competition is the other occasion this gown directly addresses. The level of embellishment — beading covering every inch from bust to train — matches what pageant judges and audiences expect from a stage-ready gown. It is available in four colorways (Red, Fuchsia, Gold, Silver), and each photographs well under stage lighting.
Holiday galas and New Year's Eve events are also well-matched to this dress. The beaded surface is active enough to carry a room in a ballroom or event space setting, and the silhouette is formal enough that it will never look underdressed at a black-tie-adjacent occasion.
It suits wedding-guest occasions best at evening or black-tie receptions; for semi-formal or cocktail events, a lighter style would be a better fit. The open back and high slit place it outside the modesty range expected at weddings, and the level of embellishment is heavier than what most semi-formal or cocktail dress codes call for.
If you are deciding between this and a less embellished gown for the same event, the PS26416C is the bolder choice. If your event has a specific dress code or venue restriction around back exposure, you may want to consider a covered-back alternative from the Portia and Scarlett line. The Marlas Fashions team is available to help you weigh that decision — text or WhatsApp us and we can walk through the options with you.
The PS26416C is built around a few structural choices that work together to create a long, lean silhouette across a range of body types. Here is how each element contributes.
The strapless sweetheart neckline draws the eye upward and frames the collarbone and shoulders. Because the neckline has a soft center dip at the bust, it creates the impression of a lifted, defined chest regardless of cup size. Women with a fuller bust will benefit most from the boning — structured channels radiate from the center of the bodice and give genuine support without straps, so the fit does not rely on tight cinching alone.
The boning through the torso is the most important fitting element. It holds the bodice against the ribcage and keeps the gown in place even when you move. For women with a shorter waist, the boning compresses the vertical distance between bust and hip, which adds the appearance of length through the torso. For women with a longer torso, it defines the waist clearly and prevents the bodice from reading as a shapeless column.
The ruching at the stomach and hip area is sewn into the gown rather than being a separate panel, so it drapes across the midsection and softens that zone without adding bulk. This is a useful detail for anyone who carries weight in the stomach — gathered fabric scatters the eye rather than pulling it to a single point.
The fitted cut through the hips hugs the body continuously from waist to thigh. This works best on hourglass and athletic frames that have clear waist definition. If your hips are wider than your waist by four or more inches, the fitted skirt will show that curve, which can be a flattering effect. If you carry weight more evenly from waist to hip, the boning and ruching in the upper body will still create the appearance of a defined waist.
The high front slit adds vertical line from the thigh down and creates movement when you walk. For petite wearers, this elongates the leg visually. For taller wearers, it proportions the lower half against the structured upper body. The floor-length train behind anchors the hemline and keeps the proportions dramatic rather than casual.
For the best fit, measure your bust, waist, and hips and compare against the Portia and Scarlett size chart rather than ordering your usual dress size. This gown fits close to the body and is designed with minimal ease. If you are between sizes, ordering up and having the gown taken in at the waist or hips by a local tailor is the most reliable path to a perfect fit.
Marlas Fashions ships the Portia and Scarlett PS26416C from warehouses in Los Angeles, New York, and Toronto. Standard delivery takes 7 to 12 business days from the date your order is confirmed. Rush shipping is available if your event date is coming up quickly — contact us before placing your order and we will confirm whether rush fulfillment is possible for your colorway and size.
US orders ship from the LA or NY warehouse with no duties or customs fees. Canadian orders ship from the Toronto warehouse, also with no duties. International orders ship from Los Angeles or New York and are fully tracked to your door. Delivery windows for international destinations vary by country, so reach out if you need an estimate for a specific location.
All orders include tracking information sent to your email once the shipment leaves the warehouse. If you have a hard event deadline, flag it when you order and the team will do their best to prioritize your shipment. Marlas Fashions has been shipping special-occasion gowns for over 40 years and every dress is inspected before it leaves the warehouse.
Marlas Fashions accepts returns on the Portia and Scarlett PS26416C for store credit, exchange, or a refund less a 30 percent restocking fee. Store credit never expires, so if you return the gown and are not sure yet what you want next, the credit stays on your account until you are ready to use it.
Before ordering, we recommend measuring your bust, natural waist, and fullest hip and comparing those numbers against the Portia and Scarlett size chart. This gown fits close to the body, and because it is fully structured with boning, it has very little stretch or give. Ordering based on measurements rather than your usual garment size reduces the chance of a fit issue.
If you receive the gown and it does not fit as expected, contact the Marlas Fashions team right away and they will walk you through the return or exchange process. Items must be returned unworn and with tags attached. If you are choosing between two sizes or two colorways, ordering both and returning the one that does not work is a reasonable approach given the store credit policy — you will not lose the value of the return.
Most fully beaded gowns rely on a single structural element — either boning or a fitted cut — to hold the dress in place. The PS26416C uses both. Visible boning channels run from the center of the bodice outward, and the fitted cut hugs continuously from bust through hip. The result is a gown that stays secure and maintains its shape through a full evening of movement without needing straps.
The ruching at the stomach and hip is a design detail that most heavily embellished gowns skip because it is difficult to execute in beaded fabric without the gathering looking heavy. Portia and Scarlett builds it into the midsection of the PS26416C specifically for the waist-defining effect — it is a tailoring choice, not a decorative one.
The open back is also a structural contrast that sets this gown apart. A fully beaded dress that also has a completely bare back is unusual because the open back exposes the back as a design feature rather than covering it with more embellishment. The result is a gown with two distinct visual planes — the sparkle-dense front and the clean, bare back — which gives it more dimension than a gown that is simply embellished on all sides.
Finally, the availability in four colorways (Red, Fuchsia, Gold, Silver) at the same design specification means you can choose the colorway that photographs best at your venue without compromising on any design feature.
The PS26416C closes at the center back with a zipper that runs along the spine. The rest of the back is open — the full upper and mid back is exposed on all colorways, with the zipper providing structure at the center seam without a fabric panel behind it.
Because the closure is a zipper rather than a lace-up or corset system, it does not offer adjustment after the dress is fastened. The fit is determined entirely by the size you order. This is why accurate measurements are important before you purchase — the boning in the bodice holds the gown securely, but if the size is off at the bust or hip, there is no built-in way to compensate once the zipper is closed.
A local tailor can take in the sides of the bodice or let out seam allowance if the fit needs minor adjustment. The high beaded construction makes alterations more involved than on a plain fabric gown, so factor in alteration time when planning around your event date. If you are between sizes, ordering up and having the gown tailored to fit is generally safer than ordering down and trying to stretch into it.
Text or WhatsApp our team at +1 416-536-2956 or +1 213-868-3131 if you want guidance on sizing before you order — we are happy to help you work through the measurements and make the right call.
Yes, and the four-colorway range makes coordination straightforward. If your group or court wants to wear the same silhouette in different colors, the PS26416C is available in Red, Fuchsia, Gold, and Silver — all at the same design specification. Every member of the group wears the same boning structure, the same sweetheart neckline, the same open back, and the same train, which creates a cohesive look in photos while still allowing individual color distinction.
For pageant courts specifically, the matching silhouette approach photographs extremely well under stage lighting because the beaded surface reflects light consistently across all four colorways. If your court has four or more members, each person can take a different color without any color repeating.
For prom groups where not everyone wants the same gown, the Portia and Scarlett design language is consistent across multiple styles in the PS26 collection — contact the Marlas Fashions team and they can suggest coordinating styles that share the same neckline or silhouette family without being identical to the PS26416C.
The PS26416C runs consistent with standard Portia and Scarlett sizing, but because it is a fully structured fitted gown with boning, it has almost no stretch or ease built in. This means your measurements need to be accurate — do not estimate or use clothing sizes as a proxy.
Measure your bust at the fullest point, your natural waist (the narrowest part of your torso, usually an inch or two above your navel), and your fullest hip. Write all three numbers down and compare them against the Portia and Scarlett size chart on the product page. If any single measurement falls in a larger size bracket than the others, order the larger size and have the gown tailored down in the areas where it is too big. It is much easier and less expensive for a tailor to take in a beaded gown than to let it out.
For reference, most customers find that if they are between a standard and a plus size at the hip, ordering the larger size and having the bodice taken in produces the best result. The boning in the bodice can be adjusted by a skilled tailor without disrupting the beading pattern.