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Portia and Scarlett PS26800C Strapless Plunge Sequin Fitted Mini Dress
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Description
About the Dress: Portia and Scarlett PS26800C
Portia and Scarlett PS26800C is a short strapless sequin mini dress built for maximum impact. The neckline is a deep plunge sweetheart — structured, strapless, and held in place with interior boning. The entire dress is covered in beading and sequins from the bodice straight down to the hem, making it fully beaded top to bottom. A front high slit adds movement and attitude. This is a bold, heavily embellished short dress designed to stand out.
Fit & Silhouette
PS26800C is a fitted silhouette that contours through the bust, waist, and hips. The boned strapless bodice gives it structure and keeps everything in place through the night. The fitted cut runs sleek through the body, and the front slit opens up stride and movement without changing the overall silhouette. This dress runs true to size for most customers. It is available in sizes 00 through 16, so there is a size for a wide range of body types. If you are between sizes, sizing up and having the waist taken in by a tailor is the recommended approach for the best fit across the bodice and hips.
Fabric & Detail
The fabric base is fully covered in sequin beading with embroidery detail worked through the embellishment. The beading runs from the top of the bodice all the way to the hem — there is no plain fabric section visible anywhere on the dress. The interior has boning built into the bodice, which provides support without a separate undergarment in most cases. The back closes with a clean zipper. The finish is rich and catches light at every angle.
Key Features
- Strapless plunge-sweetheart neckline
- Fully beaded and sequined from top to bottom
- Embroidery detail throughout the beading
- Interior boning for structured support
- Front high slit for movement
- Zipper back closure
- Available in Multi, Peacock, Gold, Lilac, Red/Fuchsia, Silver, and Teal
- Sizes 00–16
Style & Occasion
Portia and Scarlett PS26800C is built for high-energy nights. It is a natural choice for homecoming, cocktail parties, semi-formal events, after-prom, New Year's Eve, and holiday parties. The fully beaded surface and strapless sweetheart neckline make it one of the most dressed-up short options in the PS26800C lineup. The Multi colorway features a champagne beige base with multicolor beading that works across a wide range of skin tones. Teal, Peacock, Gold, Lilac, Red/Fuchsia, and Silver are the other available colorways, so there is an option to match almost any event color theme or personal preference. For homecoming court groups or cocktail event parties, multiple people can coordinate across the available colorways while wearing the same style. Style it with a strappy heel and a small clutch — the dress does the work.
Size & fit
- Fitted. Bust, waist and hips all matter. Go by your largest measurement.
- 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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- Receive your dress within 7–12 business days, depending on designer availability.
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- Once shipped, delivery typically takes 2–5 business days within North America.
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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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Yes — Marlas Fashions accepts returns, and here is exactly how it works so you can shop with confidence. When your dress arrives, try it on carefully before removing any tags or altering the garment in any way. Keep the original packaging and do not wear it, steam it, or have it altered until you are certain you are keeping it. As long as the dress is in its original, unworn, unaltered condition with all tags attached, you are eligible to return or exchange it. The return window opens from the date your order arrives. Returns are accepted for store credit that never expires, an exchange for a different size or colorway, or a refund less a 30% restocking fee. That restocking fee covers the inspection and re-preparation of the garment — it is standard for formal dresses across the industry and is not unique to Marlas. If you are genuinely unsure between two sizes, ordering both and returning the one that does not fit is a reasonable approach as long as both are kept in original condition. For PS26800C specifically, the fitted silhouette and boned bodice make sizing especially important. The boning holds the bodice firmly in place, so a size that is even slightly too small across the chest or ribs will feel restrictive and will not look right. When in doubt, go up one size — the waist and hips on a fitted dress like this are much easier for a local tailor to bring in than the bodice is to let out. If you are comparing colorways and want to see how the Multi and Teal options look side by side before making a final call, ordering both and returning the one you do not want is completely doable under the return policy — just keep both in unworn, unaltered condition. If you have a specific event date and are worried about timing, reach out before you order. The team can confirm current stock availability and expected delivery so you have a clear picture before you buy. Knowing your event date helps us help you plan the return window realistically.
Most short sequin dresses at the homecoming and cocktail price point are sequined on the outside but plain or lightly structured underneath. PS26800C is built differently, and the differences are visible and functional. First, the embellishment is fully beaded from the top of the bodice to the hem — not just sequin fabric laid over a base, but actual beading and embroidery worked through the sequin surface. That gives the dress a heavier, richer texture and a depth of light reflection that flat sequin fabric does not have. Under event lighting, the difference is noticeable. Second, the bodice has interior boning. On most short sequin party dresses, the bodice relies on the stretch of the fabric or a basic lining to hold its shape. PS26800C has structured boning channels built in, which means the strapless sweetheart neckline stays in position and maintains its shape throughout the night — no adjusting, no slipping. Third, the neckline itself is a deep plunge sweetheart, not a simple straight-across strapless band. The sweetheart shape frames the collarbone and neckline in a way that photographs well and looks intentional rather than generic. Fourth, the front high slit adds a design element that most fully beaded mini dresses skip. On a heavily embellished fitted dress, the slit creates movement and prevents the dress from feeling stiff or restricting your stride. Finally, the colorway range — Multi, Peacock, Gold, Lilac, Red/Fuchsia, Silver, and Teal — is broader than most comparable styles. The Multi colorway in particular, with its champagne beige base and multicolor beading, is visually distinctive and photographs differently than a solid-color sequin dress. For a customer comparing PS26800C against a simpler sequin mini, the main trade-offs are weight and structure: this dress is heavier and more substantial, which some people love and some find less comfortable for long nights of dancing. If lightweight and easy movement are your top priorities, a simpler option might suit you better. If you want a fully finished, structured, heavily embellished dress that looks expensive and holds its shape, PS26800C is a strong choice.
The PS26800C closes with a standard zipper at the back. The back itself is fully covered — there is no open-back or lace-up panel, just a clean zipper closure running up the center back. The zipper is a fixed closure, which means the fit at the back is set by your measurements rather than adjustable lacing. This is worth knowing before you order: if you are between sizes, you cannot loosen or tighten the back the way you can on a corset-back gown. Getting the right size is especially important for the bodice — the boning holds the front in shape, but the back zipper has to close cleanly for the dress to fit correctly. If the zipper closes but feels snug across the ribs or back, that is a signal the dress is one size too small. A slight gap at the top of the zipper can often be corrected by a tailor with a simple alteration to the back seam, but a zipper that will not close at all means you need the next size up. If you have specific measurements and want a recommendation on sizing before ordering, reach out to the team and they can walk you through the size chart for this style in detail.
Yes — PS26800C is well suited to group coordination because it comes in seven colorways: Multi, Peacock, Gold, Lilac, Red/Fuchsia, Silver, and Teal. A court or group can each wear a different color in the same style, which is one of the most popular approaches for homecoming courts and semi-formal event groups. The Multi colorway features a champagne beige base with multicolor beading, which pairs well alongside the solid-color options because it picks up light from multiple directions and photographs distinctly from the single-color versions. Groups often use Multi as the standout option for a lead or center position while the rest of the group wears a coordinated solid colorway. For groups ordering together, it is worth confirming stock availability across colorways before placing individual orders, since not every colorway may be available in every size at the same time. The team can check current inventory across colorways for your group if you reach out with your size needs and event date — that way everyone can confirm their color and size before the event.
PS26800C runs true to size for most customers. It is available in sizes 00 through 16, with standard sizing across the range. For a fitted, boned, strapless dress like this one, your bust and waist measurements are the most important numbers. Measure your bust at the fullest point, your natural waist, and your hips at the widest point, then compare those numbers directly to the size chart. If your bust and waist fall into different sizes on the chart, size to your bust — the waist on a fitted dress can be taken in by a tailor more easily than the bodice can be let out. Customers with a larger hip-to-waist ratio sometimes find that sizing up for the hips means the waist is slightly loose — a tailor can correct that quickly and inexpensively. The bodice boning is the least forgiving part of the fit, so never size down hoping the dress will stretch into place. If you are unsure, size up. If you would like a personalized size recommendation based on your exact measurements, text or WhatsApp the Marlas concierge team at +1 416-536-2956 or +1 213-868-3131 and they can help you pick the right size before you order.
Yes — the bodice of PS26800C has interior boning built in, which provides structural support without requiring a separate strapless bra in most cases. The boning holds the sweetheart neckline in shape and keeps the bodice from shifting during the night. For most customers, no additional undergarment is needed under the bodice. If you prefer extra security or have a larger bust, a strapless adhesive bra or bra tape can be worn underneath without affecting the fit or the exterior appearance of the dress. For the bottom half, smooth seamless underwear works best under a fitted sequin mini — anything with visible seams or bulk can show through the fabric. If you are concerned about coverage given the front high slit, bike shorts or seamless shorts worn underneath are a popular option for comfort and confidence on a dance floor. The dress is fully lined internally, so there is no scratching from the beading or sequins against your skin.
PS26800C is a mini-length dress, so hemming for height is less common with this style than it would be for a floor-length gown. That said, if the dress sits shorter than you prefer or if you are petite and want to adjust the proportions slightly, a tailor can hem the bottom edge. Hemming a fully beaded dress is more involved than hemming a plain fabric dress. The beading along the hem edge needs to be carefully finished so the embellishment does not unravel or lose its edge. This is a standard alteration for an experienced formal-wear tailor, but it is worth asking specifically about beaded hem work when you go in for a fitting — not every tailor handles it regularly. The bodice length and strap structure are not designed to be altered for a petite fit on a strapless dress, so the primary adjustment point is the hem. If you are very petite and concerned about how the length will fall, check the dress length measurement on the size chart before ordering and compare it to a dress length that works well for you at your height.