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Portia and Scarlett PS26813C Strapless Sweetheart Fully Beaded Corset Mini Dress
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Description
About the Dress: Portia and Scarlett PS26813C
Portia and Scarlett PS26813C is a short strapless sweetheart mini dress covered entirely in beading and sequins from top to bottom. The bodice is boned for structure, and the dress closes at the back with a zipper. It is photographed in Ivory/Gold and Black/Gold, and also comes in Pink. This is a fitted, fully beaded mini built for evenings where you want to stand out.
Fit & Silhouette
PS26813C fits close to the body through the bust, waist, and hips — a true fitted silhouette with no flare. The boned strapless bodice holds its shape and keeps the dress in place without straps. The hem falls short, well above the knee, giving the dress its mini proportions. This cut is designed to show off the figure; it runs true to size, so order your standard size. If you are between sizes, size up for the most comfortable fit through the hips.
Fabric & Detail
The entire surface of Portia and Scarlett PS26813C — bodice and skirt — is covered in beading and sequins. There is no break or plain fabric panel anywhere on the dress; it is fully beaded from the sweetheart neckline to the hem. The beading catches light from every angle, shifting between the base color and gold depending on the lighting. The boned bodice gives the dress structure and a smooth, polished finish at the strapless neckline.
Key Features
- Strapless sweetheart neckline
- Fully beaded and sequined surface — bodice and skirt
- Boned bodice for structure and support
- Fitted silhouette through bust, waist, and hips
- Short mini length
- Covered back with zipper closure
- Sleeveless
- Available in Black/Gold, Ivory/Gold, and Pink
- Sizes 00–16
Style & Occasion
Portia and Scarlett PS26813C is built for high-energy evenings where the dress needs to hold its own under bright lights. It is a natural fit for homecoming, cocktail parties, semi-formal events, and after-prom.
Pair it with strappy heeled sandals and minimal jewelry to let the beading do the work. A small metallic clutch in gold or black keeps the look cohesive. The Ivory/Gold colorway works especially well under warm lighting; the Black/Gold is a strong choice for darker, more dramatic settings. Pink offers a softer option with the same full-sparkle surface.
Marlas Fashions is an authorized Portia and Scarlett retailer. Every dress is inspected before it ships, and our team is here to help you find the right size and color for your event.
Size & fit
- Fitted. Bust, waist and hips all matter. Go by your largest measurement.
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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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- Tell us within 5 days of delivery.
- 100% store credit, a one-time exchange, or a refund (30% restocking fee).
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Portia and Scarlett PS26813C Strapless Sweetheart Fully Beaded Corset Mini Dress
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — you can absolutely order PS26813C, try it at home, and return or exchange it if it does not work out. Marlas Fashions accepts returns for store credit (which never expires), exchanges, or a refund minus a 30% restocking fee. That restocking fee covers the inspection and re-preparation every dress goes through before it can be resold, and it applies to refunds only — store credit and exchanges do not carry it. To be eligible, the dress needs to come back in its original, unworn condition: tags attached, no alterations, no damage, no signs of wear. We inspect every return carefully, so please do not remove tags or make any changes to the dress before you are certain you are keeping it. For a beaded mini like PS26813C, trying it at home is genuinely useful. Sizing in a fully beaded strapless dress can feel different than a standard cocktail dress — the boning holds the bodice firmly, and fit through the hips matters more than you might expect. Having the dress at home lets you move around in it, check how it sits at the strapless neckline, and decide whether the fit is working before your event. If you are ordering two colorways to compare — for example, Ivory/Gold versus Black/Gold — that is a common approach and our return process handles it straightforwardly. Every PS26813C order is hand-inspected before shipping so the fit and finish arrive flawless. If you are between sizes on the PS26813C, send our team your measurements before ordering and we will advise. Popular colorways of the PS26813C sell out quickly each season, so early orders get first pick. Our stylists fit the PS26813C in the boutique every week and know exactly how it runs. Order the PS26813C early enough to leave a week or two for a tailor to fine-tune the fit before your event.
Portia and Scarlett PS26813C ships from our warehouses in Los Angeles, New York, and — for Canadian orders — Toronto. Standard delivery takes 7 to 12 business days from the time your order is placed. If your event is coming up quickly, rush shipping is available at checkout and can significantly cut that window down. We ship to the United States, Canada, and internationally. US and Canadian customers pay no import duties — there are no surprise charges at the door. International orders ship with full tracking so you can follow your dress every step of the way. One thing worth knowing: PS26813C is a stocked style in multiple colorways, which generally means it moves through our fulfillment process quickly. If you are ordering for a specific date — homecoming, a holiday party, New Year's Eve — we recommend placing your order as early as possible to leave time for any alterations if needed. Tailors typically need one to two weeks, and you will want the dress in hand before you book your appointment. If you need a firm estimate for your event date, our team can check current stock and give you a realistic shipping timeline before you commit. Text us at +1 416-536-2956 or reach us on WhatsApp at +1 213-868-3131 and we will look it up for you. We have been helping customers time their orders for over 40 years, and we know how to make sure your dress arrives with time to spare. Every PS26813C order is hand-inspected before shipping so the fit and finish arrive flawless. If you are between sizes on the PS26813C, send our team your measurements before ordering and we will advise. Popular colorways of the PS26813C sell out quickly each season, so early orders get first pick. Our stylists fit the PS26813C in the boutique every week and know exactly how it runs.
The main difference is the fully beaded surface. A lot of short party dresses have beading on the bodice only, with a plain or lightly embellished skirt. PS26813C is covered in beading and sequins from the sweetheart neckline straight down to the hem — there is no plain panel anywhere. That gives it a noticeably heavier sparkle than most short cocktail dresses in a similar price range. The boned bodice is the other standout detail. Many strapless mini dresses rely on stretch fabric alone to stay up. The boning in PS26813C gives the strapless neckline real structure, which means the dress holds its shape through a full evening of dancing or moving around without you needing to adjust it constantly. The covered zipper back is also worth noting. For events like homecoming or semi-formal, a clean covered back keeps the look polished and means the dress works across a wider range of venue dress codes than an open-back version would. It is a dress that photographs extremely well under event lighting — the beading reflects both direct and ambient light, so it looks just as good in photos as it does in person.
PS26813C closes at the back with a standard zipper. The back is fully covered — there is no open-back panel, no lacing, and no exposed skin at the back. The zipper runs the length of the bodice and gives you a clean, flush closure. Because the closure is a fixed zipper rather than a lace-up or corset back, there is no room to adjust the fit once the dress is made. This means getting the size right at ordering is important. The boned bodice is structured to hold a specific shape, so if the dress is too large through the bust or hips, it will not pull in the way a corset-back dress might. If you are between sizes, size up — it is always easier for a tailor to take a dress in than to let it out through a beaded surface. If you have specific measurements you are unsure about, our team can help you compare them against the size chart before you order.
PS26813C is available in Black/Gold, Ivory/Gold, and Pink, which gives a group some options for coordinating without everyone being in the same color. A popular approach for homecoming courts is to put the honoree in one colorway — often Ivory/Gold — and the rest of the group in Black/Gold or Pink, keeping the silhouette consistent while making each person distinguishable. For group orders, we recommend reaching out to us before placing individual orders so we can confirm stock across all three colorways in the sizes your group needs. Availability across multiple colorways and sizes simultaneously is not always guaranteed, and it is better to confirm before the group commits. We can also help coordinate timing so all dresses arrive together. Contact us by text or WhatsApp and we will sort out the details for your group. Every PS26813C order is hand-inspected before shipping so the fit and finish arrive flawless. If you are between sizes on the PS26813C, send our team your measurements before ordering and we will advise.
PS26813C runs true to size for most customers. It is available in sizes 00 through 16, which covers a wide range without needing special ordering. The fitted silhouette means the dress follows your measurements closely through the bust, waist, and hips, so accurate measurements matter more here than they would with an a-line or flowy style. The boned strapless bodice is the most size-sensitive part of the dress. If the bodice is too large, it will gap at the neckline and the boning will not sit correctly. If it is too small, the strapless neckline will feel tight and restrict movement. We recommend measuring your bust, natural waist, and hips and comparing them directly against the Portia and Scarlett size chart rather than going by the size you typically wear in everyday clothing. If you are genuinely between two sizes — for example, your bust fits a size 4 but your hips fit a size 6 — size up and have the bodice taken in by a tailor. That alteration is straightforward on a strapless dress. Taking the hips out of a beaded dress is a more complex alteration, so it is better to have extra room in the smaller area than to be too tight in the larger one.
Because PS26813C is strapless with a boned bodice, the dress itself provides the primary support structure — you do not need a traditional bra. The boning holds the front and sides of the bodice firmly against your body, and most customers find the built-in structure sufficient on its own for an evening event. If you prefer additional coverage or support, a strapless bandeau or strapless bra in a nude or color-matched tone is the standard choice. Avoid anything with a back band that sits high on the back — with a zipper closure running the length of the bodice, any undergarment that shows above the zipper line will be visible. Low-rise strapless options work best. For the bottom half, seamless underwear in a tone matching your dress colorway is the simplest option under a fitted beaded skirt. The beaded surface means texture from underwear edges can occasionally show through on very fitted styles, so smooth, low-rise cuts are the most practical choice.
Yes, PS26813C can be hemmed, though beaded hems require a tailor with experience working on beaded and sequined garments — not every tailor handles them regularly, so it is worth confirming before you book. The process involves removing beads at the hem line, cutting the fabric, re-hemming, and re-securing the edge so it does not unravel. Done well, the alteration is not noticeable. For petite customers, the short length of the dress already works in your favor — a mini dress sits high enough that even a small amount of additional shortening is minimal work. For taller customers, the hem length may sit higher than expected; if you want more coverage, that is worth factoring into your decision before ordering since letting a beaded hem down is not possible once fabric has been removed. We recommend booking your tailor appointment as soon as your dress arrives, especially if your event is on a fixed date like homecoming or a holiday party. Build in at least one to two weeks for the alteration before your event date.