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Portia and Scarlett PS27036 Strapless Mermaid Corset Gown
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Description
About the Dress: Portia and Scarlett PS27036
Portia and Scarlett PS27036 is a strapless sweetheart mermaid gown built around a structured boned corset bodice and a hot-stone-encrusted skirt that catches light from every angle. The silhouette fits close through the torso and hips, then flares out at the knee into a sweep train. It comes in three colorways — Black, Blue, and Pink — and the fully open corset back is one of its most dramatic features. This is a statement gown designed to stand out on prom night or a pageant stage.
Fit & Silhouette
PS27036 is a true mermaid: it follows the body closely from chest to knee, then opens into a flared hem with a trailing sweep. The corset bodice has clearly visible boning channels that run vertically through the structured panel, so the top holds its shape and provides real support without needing a separate strapless bra. The fit is body-conscious and form-fitting all the way through the hips. Because the skirt has no slit, movement comes entirely from the flared hem below the knee. Portia and Scarlett PS27036 runs true to size — take your normal measurements across bust, waist, and hips and compare them to the Portia and Scarlett size chart before ordering.
Fabric & Detail
The base of PS27036 is a stretch jersey that gives the skirt its smooth, contoured drape. Over that base, the entire skirt is covered in heat-set hot-stones — small rhinestone-style stones applied in a dense, all-over pattern that gives the lower half of the gown a glittering, encrusted look. The structured corset bodice is a smooth satin-finish panel reinforced with boning. Along the sweetheart neckline edge, small pearl-like trim adds a fine detail at the top of the bodice. A sweep train completes the silhouette, trailing lightly behind the hem.
Key Features
- Strapless sweetheart neckline with pearl trim along the edge
- Boned corset bodice with visible boning channels — no separate strapless bra needed
- Fully open back framed by the corset structure
- Hot-stone-encrusted stretch jersey skirt — dense rhinestone coverage from hip to hem
- Mermaid silhouette — fitted through torso and hips, flaring below the knee
- Sweep train
- No slit
- Available in Black, Blue, and Pink
Style & Occasion
Portia and Scarlett PS27036 is built for high-impact events. The combination of a boned corset top, a fully beaded skirt, and an open back puts it firmly in prom and pageant territory — this is the kind of gown that reads "Miss Universe" on stage. The sweep train adds drama without restricting walking. It works equally well for a pageant competition or a prom grand entrance. Style it with strappy heels and minimal jewelry — the hot-stone skirt does the work. Hair up shows off the open back. All three colorways photograph well under stage and ballroom lighting. Black reads sleek and dramatic; Blue and Pink both carry the hot-stone coverage beautifully. If you need to match a court or damas, Portia and Scarlett offers coordinating styles — our team can help you find the right pairings.
Size & fit
- Fitted. Bust, waist and hips all matter. Go by your largest measurement.
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Portia and Scarlett PS27036 Strapless Mermaid Corset Gown with Hot-Stone Skirt
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Frequently Asked Questions
Marlas Fashions accepts returns on PS27036. When the gown arrives, try it on as soon as possible so you have time to act if the fit is not right. Returns are accepted for store credit (which never expires), an exchange for a different size or style, or a refund less a 30% restocking fee.
Store credit is the most flexible option if you are still looking for a gown — it rolls over to any other style on the site without a time limit. The exchange option works well if you need a different size in the same dress.
For a gown with a boned corset and a mermaid skirt like PS27036, fit through the bust and hips is the most important thing to get right. Before ordering, measure your bust, waist, and hips and compare them directly to the Portia and Scarlett size chart — do not go by the size label alone. If you are between sizes, our team can advise on whether to size up or down based on where you carry more of your measurements.
PS27036 is a high-impact, overtly glamorous gown — the kind of dress built for events where standing out is the whole point. Here is a clear breakdown of where it fits and where it does not.
PROM: This is the primary fit. The combination of a boned strapless corset top, a hot-stone skirt, an open back, and a sweep train is exactly what a prom statement gown looks like. All three colorways — Black, Blue, and Pink — photograph well under ballroom lighting. If you are going to prom and want a gown that reads dramatic from every angle, PS27036 is designed for exactly that.
PAGEANT: The gown qualifies under the pageant-v2 rule at Marlas Fashions: it is a fully-embellished long gown with "Miss Universe" styling — heavy surface coverage, an open back, and a structured silhouette. If you are competing in a pageant that allows this level of glamour, it is a strong choice.
FORMAL DANCES AND BLACK-TIE EVENTS: The gown has the length and the construction for a formal evening event, but the open back and the overtly bodycon silhouette push it toward the more daring end of the spectrum. It will work in environments where dramatic styling is celebrated. It suits occasions where bold, dramatic styling is welcome, such as galas, black-tie receptions, and evening events.
WEDDING GUEST: No. The open back and bodycon fit make it best suited to evening receptions and black-tie events rather than more traditional daytime ceremonies. For wedding guest events, the open back and bodycon fit suit evening receptions and black-tie affairs best.
MOTHER OF THE BRIDE: No. The styling is aimed at the centre of the room, not a mother-of-the-bride role.
EVERYDAY FORMAL OR COCKTAIL: No. The sweep train and hot-stone skirt are not practical for seated dinners or lower-key events.
The honest summary: PS27036 is best when the venue has a stage, a dance floor, or an audience. If you want the most dramatic gown in the room at prom or a pageant, this is a strong candidate. If you are looking for something more versatile across multiple event types, a different silhouette will serve you better.
Portia and Scarlett PS27036 ships in 7 to 12 business days as standard. Marlas Fashions ships from warehouses in Los Angeles and New York, so most US orders move quickly once the gown leaves the warehouse. Canadian orders ship from the Toronto warehouse, and there are no duties on US or Canadian shipments.
International shipping is available worldwide, and every order ships with tracking so you can follow the package from dispatch to delivery.
If you have a firm event date — a prom night, a pageant date, or a formal — it is worth building in some buffer time beyond the 7 to 12 business day window. That gives you time for any minor alterations before the event without rushing. If you are cutting it close on time, rush shipping options may be available — contact our team to check availability for your specific order.
Shipping timelines can vary slightly during peak prom season in the spring, so ordering earlier gives you the most flexibility. The gown is stocked in all three colorways — Black, Blue, and Pink — so availability is generally good, but popular sizes in high-demand colors do sell through faster.
The PS27036 is designed with a mermaid silhouette and a boned corset bodice, and those two construction details work together in a specific way that affects how it fits different figures.
The boned corset top is the starting point. It has visible boning channels running vertically through the structured bodice panel, which means the top holds its shape and cinches the waist without relying on the wearer to do any work. For hourglass figures, that built-in cinch emphasizes the waist naturally. For straighter torsos, the boning creates the appearance of a defined waistline. Either way, you get a structured, smooth line from chest to hip without needing shapewear underneath.
The mermaid cut then takes over below the waist. It follows the hips closely all the way to the knee, which means it works best on figures with defined hip-to-waist proportions — it shows those curves deliberately. If you carry more weight through the hips and thighs, the fitted skirt will follow that shape closely, so it is worth trying the gown on or reviewing the exact measurements against the size chart before ordering.
The hot-stone skirt coverage is an asset for proportion as well. The dense rhinestone layer adds visual weight and interest from hip to hem, which draws the eye downward and balances a heavier top half. On leaner frames, the added volume of the encrusted skirt gives the lower body more visual presence.
The open back is worth flagging for fit purposes too. The corset structure frames the open back on both sides, which means the back closure does some adjusting work — but the open panel is fixed, and how much skin is shown is determined by the gown's cut, not the lace-up. If you have concerns about back coverage, this may not be the right silhouette.
For height: this gown has a sweep train, so it is tailored for taller wearers. If you are petite, plan for a hem alteration — the sweep will pool considerably at your height. Most tailors can shorten from the hem without disturbing the hot-stone skirt if they work carefully, but confirm with your seamstress before ordering.
Overall, PS27036 rewards figures with defined curves through the waist and hips. The corset bodice does a lot of the shaping work for you, which makes it more forgiving through the bust than most strapless gowns.
Most mermaid prom gowns use sequin fabric or an all-over glitter textile as the surface treatment. PS27036 takes a different approach — the skirt is covered in individually heat-set hot-stones over a stretch jersey base. The result is a three-dimensional encrusted surface rather than a flat reflective one. Under stage and ballroom lighting, hot-stones catch and scatter light in a way that sequin fabric does not replicate.
The corset bodice is also a structural distinction. The boning channels are visible in the front panel — this is not a standard strapless bodice with light boning sewn into the lining. It is a full corset construction, which means it holds its shape and provides support across a wider range of bust sizes than a typical strapless gown.
The fully open back is a third differentiator. The corset frames both sides of the back panel, leaving the full back exposed — which is rare in structured strapless gowns where the back construction usually involves a zipper or partial closure.
Finally, the sweep train. Many mermaid prom gowns end at the floor or have only a very short trailing hem. PS27036 has a defined sweep that photographs dramatically from behind and adds presence on a stage entrance.
The back closure on PS27036 is a corset-style lace-up that runs through the open back panel. The corset structure frames both sides of the back, and the lacing draws the two sides together — this is what allows for some adjustment in the fit through the torso.
The lace-up closure means you can loosen or tighten the back slightly at the time of dressing, which gives the gown a small amount of flexibility compared to a fixed zipper. It is not a substitute for ordering the correct size — the adjustment range is limited, typically about one size in each direction — but it does allow for minor fine-tuning.
Because the back is fully open by design, lacing the back tight will not close the open panel. The open back is a fixed feature of the gown's construction. If you want the dramatic open-back look with the lace-up framing, that is what this gown delivers. If you want more back coverage, this silhouette is not the right fit.
For the smoothest result, have a friend or family member lace the back at even tension from top to bottom before the event rather than trying to adjust it yourself.
PS27036 works well as a statement gown within a prom court or pageant group, but it reads as a lead or standout piece rather than a uniform style for the full group. The hot-stone skirt, the open back, and the sweep train give it a higher level of visual drama than most coordinating bridesmaid or damas styles.
For prom courts where one person wears a feature gown and the rest of the court wears coordinating styles, PS27036 is a strong choice for the lead. Portia and Scarlett produces a range of complementary styles in similar colorways — Black, Blue, and Pink are all common across their collection — so it is usually possible to find simpler mermaid or fitted gowns that coordinate without competing.
Our team at Marlas Fashions can help you identify coordinating Portia and Scarlett styles for a full court. Text or WhatsApp us at +1 213-868-3131 or text +1 416-536-2956 and let us know how many people are in your group, the event date, and the colorway you are working with. We will pull options that work together.
Portia and Scarlett PS27036 runs true to size. The most important measurements for this gown are bust, natural waist, and hips — in that order. The mermaid silhouette is fitted through all three, so if any one of those three measurements falls between sizes, that is the measurement to size up for.
To measure correctly: bust is measured around the fullest part of the chest with a level tape; waist is measured at the narrowest point of your natural waist, not at the hip bone; hips are measured around the fullest part of your seat and hips, typically 7 to 9 inches below the natural waist.
Compare all three numbers to the Portia and Scarlett size chart. If your measurements fall in different size columns, go with the largest size indicated. The boned corset closure has a small amount of lace-up adjustment, which helps with minor fit variation through the torso, but the hip and skirt area is fixed and cannot be adjusted at the closure.
For height, note that this gown has a sweep train. If you are under about 5'4", plan to hem the gown. The alteration is best done at the bottom hem by a tailor experienced with embellished gowns.