Portia and Scarlett Portia & Scarlett PS27008 Beaded

Portia and Scarlett PS27008 Mauve front view long gown with sweetheart neckline, fitted silhouette, boned corset bodice and corset bodice, photographed on a model for prom

Portia and Scarlett PS27008 Sweetheart Mesh Fitted Gown with Sweep Train

$1,049 CAD

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What is the return and exchange policy for PS27008 — can I try it on at home and send it back if it doesn't fit?

Yes, you can try Portia and Scarlett PS27008 at home. Marlas Fashions accepts returns and exchanges on unworn, unaltered dresses in original condition with all tags attached. You have a return window after delivery to decide — try the dress on at home, assess the fit, and contact us if you need to make a change. When you return a dress, you have three options: store credit that never expires, a straight exchange for a different size or colorway, or a refund minus a 30% restocking fee. The store credit and exchange routes give you the most flexibility — especially useful if you are between sizes on PS27008 and want to try the next size up or down. The refund-minus-restocking option is there if you need cash back, though most customers find the credit or exchange path easier when they are working toward an event date. A few practical points to keep in mind: try the dress on a clean, smooth surface and avoid wearing it with makeup, deodorant, or perfume during the try-on. A heavily beaded fitted gown like PS27008 has a specific fit through the bust and hips, and the boning in the bodice means you will know fairly quickly whether the sizing is right.

How fast does Portia and Scarlett PS27008 ship and where does it ship from?

Marlas Fashions ships Portia and Scarlett PS27008 from warehouses in Los Angeles and New York, with Canadian orders fulfilled from our Toronto location. Standard delivery takes 7 to 12 business days from the date your order is placed. If you have a specific event date coming up, rush shipping options are available at checkout — select the fastest available option for your region and we will prioritize your order accordingly. We ship worldwide with full tracking on every order. United States and Canadian customers pay no import duties or customs charges — the price you see is the price you pay. International customers outside North America will receive a tracked shipment, and delivery timelines for international destinations vary by country, so reach out to us before ordering if you need a firm estimate for your location. For prom or pageant season especially, we always recommend ordering as early as your budget allows. PS27008 is a popular style in all four colorways — Mocha/Gold, Light Blue, Silver, and Mauve — and availability can shift quickly as events approach. Even with standard shipping timelines, leaving extra time before your event gives room for any alterations you may want after the dress arrives. A fully beaded fitted gown like this one often benefits from a minor hem adjustment depending on your height and heel choice, and that takes a few days with a local tailor. If you have already ordered and need a status update, or if you need to coordinate delivery around a specific date, contact the Marlas Fashions team directly. We monitor orders throughout the shipping window and can flag any delays as soon as we are aware of them. Tracking information is emailed to you as soon as your order ships so you can follow the package in real time.

What makes Portia and Scarlett PS27008 different from other beaded fitted prom gowns?

Most heavily beaded fitted gowns at this price point use scattered or all-over bead placement with no clear pattern direction. PS27008 uses diagonal linear beading that runs consistently from the bodice through the full skirt length. That directional pattern does something structurally useful — it creates vertical and angled lines that read as longer and leaner on the body rather than just shiny all over. The built-in boning in the bodice is also a real differentiator for a strapless gown. A lot of strapless beaded dresses rely on non-boned corset-style closures or light interior boning that shifts during wear. PS27008 has visible boning channels integrated into the bodice structure, which means the sweetheart neckline stays put from the start of the event to the end. For a fully fitted strapless gown, that structural reliability matters a lot in practice. The front high slit adds a practical element too. A fully fitted gown with no slit makes walking and dancing difficult. The slit on PS27008 is placed at the front, which is cleaner looking than a side slit and gives more freedom of movement. The small train at the back completes the formal length without being so dramatic that it requires constant management. It is a gown built to be worn, not just photographed.

How does the back closure on PS27008 work and how adjustable is it?

The back of Portia and Scarlett PS27008 closes with a lace-up corset-style closure. This is one of the more practical back constructions for a heavily fitted beaded gown — it allows for precise adjustment on the day of the event rather than requiring the dress to be an exact zipper match to your measurements. To put the dress on, loosen the lacing fully, step into the gown, and have someone tighten and tie the laces at the back. The lace-up system draws the back panels together and can be tightened or loosened slightly to accommodate normal body variation across a season. It is not infinitely adjustable — the base fit still needs to be close to your measurements — but it gives about an inch of real adjustment in each direction, which is meaningful for a structured fitted gown. If you are between sizes on the Portia and Scarlett size chart, the lace-up back is a reason to consider sizing up rather than down. A dress that is slightly too large can be laced tighter; a dress that is too small in the hips or bust cannot be laced looser than the panels allow. The corset closure also means there is no zipper to worry about splitting — a practical advantage for a fully beaded fitted gown that will be worn through an entire evening of dancing. Every PS27008 order is hand-inspected before shipping so the fit and finish arrive flawless. If you are between sizes on the PS27008, send our team your measurements before ordering and we will advise. Popular colorways of the PS27008 sell out quickly each season, so early orders get first pick. Our stylists fit the PS27008 in the boutique every week and know exactly how it runs. Every PS27008 order is hand-inspected before shipping so the fit and finish arrive flawless. If you are between sizes on the PS27008, send our team your measurements before ordering and we will advise.

Can I match PS27008 with a court, damas, or event group in different colors?

Yes, and the four available colorways on PS27008 make this straightforward. The dress is offered in Mocha/Gold, Light Blue, Silver, and Mauve — all four carry the same diagonal beaded pattern and fitted silhouette, so a court or group wearing different colors will still look coordinated because the gown design is identical across colorways. For a prom court or pageant group, one common approach is to assign one colorway per member or let each person choose from the available options, with the matching silhouette providing the visual unity. For a quinceañera court where PS27008 is being used for damas, selecting a single colorway for the entire group is the more traditional approach, though the multi-color arrangement works well for modern presentations. When ordering for a group, place all orders at the same time to ensure you are pulling from the same production run and colorway availability. Color can vary slightly between different production lots, so ordering together is the most reliable way to get true color consistency across the group. Call or text our Toronto boutique at 416-536-2956 and our stylists will help you find your perfect dress.

How does PS27008 fit — does it run true to size, and how should I measure?

Portia and Scarlett PS27008 runs fitted through the bust, waist, and hips, so accurate measurements are essential before selecting a size. The dress does not have much ease built in — it is designed to sit close to the body — so measuring at the fullest point of your bust, the narrowest point of your waist, and the fullest point of your hips and comparing those three numbers directly against the Portia and Scarlett size chart is the correct approach. If your measurements place you between two sizes, size up. A fitted beaded gown is easier to take in than to let out, and the lace-up back closure provides a small amount of additional adjustment. Do not size down assuming the dress will stretch — the beaded mesh construction has very little give. For height, PS27008 includes a small train, so the gown is cut for wear with heels. If you are on the shorter side, plan for a hem alteration — most formal tailors can shorten a beaded gown, though it is a more involved alteration than hemming a plain fabric dress and will add to alteration cost. Budget for that if needed.

What events and occasions is Portia and Scarlett PS27008 appropriate for?

PS27008 is appropriate for prom, formal galas, pageant competitions, and evening black-tie events. The fully beaded fitted silhouette and small train position it firmly in the formal and semi-formal long gown category. For pageant specifically, the heavy top-to-bottom beading, structured sweetheart bodice, and overall presentation of the gown align well with evening wear and preliminary competition rounds where full-length embellished gowns are standard. As a wedding guest, this dress suits evening receptions and black-tie celebrations best, where its strapless sweetheart neckline, high front slit, and fitted silhouette complement a more formal, dressed-up atmosphere. It is also not a suitable choice for mother-of-the-bride or similar conservative formal occasions. Its natural home is prom, gala, and pageant, where over-the-top embellishment is exactly what the occasion calls for. Every PS27008 order is hand-inspected before shipping so the fit and finish arrive flawless. If you are between sizes on the PS27008, send our team your measurements before ordering and we will advise. Popular colorways of the PS27008 sell out quickly each season, so early orders get first pick.

What undergarments work best under PS27008 given that it's strapless and fully fitted?

Because PS27008 is strapless with built-in boning in the bodice, a separate strapless bra is generally not needed and in many cases will create visible bulk under the beading. The boning in the bodice is designed to provide bust support on its own, and for most cup sizes through about a D, the internal structure is sufficient. For fuller bust sizes, a low-profile strapless longline bra or a boned bustier worn under the gown can add support without affecting the fit significantly, though you should try this combination before the event to confirm the dress still closes properly at the back. For the bottom half, seamless shapewear in a nude or skin-tone shade is the most practical option under a fitted beaded gown. Avoid anything with leg lines that would show through the high slit. Thong-cut seamless underwear or seamless shorts that end above the slit line are the best choices. Because PS27008 has a mesh base fabric, any undergarment color will be visible if it contrasts strongly with the beading — skin tone is always the safest choice regardless of the colorway you order.

Portia and Scarlett PS27008 Sweetheart Mesh Fitted Gown

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WE ACCEPT RETURNS!

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