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Portia and Scarlett PS27147 Strapless Fitted Hot-Stone Jersey Gown
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Description
About the Dress: Portia and Scarlett PS27147
Portia and Scarlett PS27147 is a long, fitted, strapless prom gown built on a structured stretch jersey base with scattered hot-stone embellishment across the bodice and skirt. The silhouette is sleek and body-skimming from the sweetheart neckline all the way to the floor-sweeping train. This is a dramatic, high-impact gown designed for prom, formal events, and pageant competition. Available in Fuchsia/AB, Lt. Blue, and Peacock/AB.
Fit & Silhouette
PS27147 is cut to contour through the bust, waist, and hips in a true fitted silhouette — there is no flare or volume at any point in the skirt. The bodice is structured with internal boning to hold the sweetheart neckline firmly in place without straps. Ruching runs through the stomach and hip area of the skirt, which smooths the fit and adds shape. A high front slit opens the lower skirt for movement. The gown finishes with a floor-sweeping train at the back. This dress fits close to the body throughout, so ordering by your largest measurement and planning for alterations at the waist is the standard approach.
Fabric & Detail
The base fabric is a stretch metallic jersey with a smooth, satin-like finish that hugs the body and moves with you. Hot-stone crystals are scattered across the bodice and skirt, catching light from every angle without overwhelming the clean lines of the silhouette. The sweetheart neckline has a clear dip at center front. The back features a crisscross lace-up closure with the full back left open — the lacing runs down the spine while the surrounding skin is fully exposed, giving the back its dramatic look. Boning in the structured bodice keeps the neckline anchored all evening.
Key Features
- Fitted, body-skimming silhouette from neckline to train
- Strapless sweetheart neckline with structured boned bodice
- Stretch metallic jersey base fabric
- Scattered hot-stone crystal embellishment across bodice and skirt
- Ruching through the stomach and hip area
- High front slit for ease of movement
- Crisscross lace-up back with fully open back exposure
- Floor-sweeping train
- Available in Fuchsia/AB, Lt. Blue, and Peacock/AB
Style & Occasion
Portia and Scarlett PS27147 is built for prom, formal dances, evening galas, and pageant competition. The combination of a fully structured bodice, hot-stone embellishment, dramatic open back, and floor-sweeping train makes it a standout choice for any high-glamour formal event. The high front slit adds movement and a bold edge without softening the overall sleekness of the silhouette. For shoes, a strappy high heel or platform sandal works well — the high slit means your footwear will show. Keep jewelry minimal: drop earrings or a simple ear cuff let the hot-stone embellishment and the open back do the work. The Peacock/AB colorway photographs with rich jewel tones; Lt. Blue reads softer and more pastel in person; Fuchsia/AB is a vivid hot pink with aurora borealis shimmer. Marlas Fashions is an authorized Portia and Scarlett retailer and every gown is inspected before it ships.
Size & fit
- Fitted. Bust, waist and hips all matter. Go by your largest measurement.
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- Arrives in 7–12 business days, or 4–6 with Express (+$35).
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Portia and Scarlett PS27147 Strapless Fitted Hot-Stone Jersey Gown with Train
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Portia and Scarlett PS27147 is built for high-glamour formal occasions where you want to make a real entrance. Prom is the most obvious fit — the structured boned bodice, scattered hot-stone crystals, dramatic open back, and floor-sweeping train are exactly what a standout prom look calls for. It works equally well for formal dances, evening galas, and black-tie-adjacent events where a sleek, body-skimming silhouette reads as polished and intentional rather than overdressed.
Pageant competition is another strong fit. The gown checks the key boxes for evening-gown rounds: it is fully embellished from bodice to skirt, it has a dramatic silhouette, the open lace-up back creates a memorable back view, and the floor-sweeping train adds presence on stage. The Peacock/AB and Fuchsia/AB colorways in particular photograph and read on stage with the kind of depth and shimmer that competition lighting rewards.
For formal school events beyond prom — winter formals, military ball alternatives for those who want more glamour, award ceremonies, or cotillion — PS27147 fits the brief as long as the dress code is formal or semi-formal at minimum. The high front slit and fully exposed back do push the styling toward the bold end of the spectrum, so this is a gown best suited to events where dramatic fashion is expected and welcomed.
As a wedding guest, this gown works best at evening or black-tie receptions where bold, dramatic looks are part of the atmosphere. As a wedding guest, the fully open back and body-skimming silhouette suit evening receptions and black-tie affairs best, where formal glamour is expected. It is also not a bridesmaid or mother-of-the-bride choice for the same reasons. If you are shopping for a wedding-related event, our team can point you toward styles in the Portia and Scarlett line that are better matched.
In short: PS27147 is a prom gown and a pageant-ready evening gown. If your event is formal, high-energy, and calls for something that will photograph beautifully and turn heads in person, this is the gown for it. If you are unsure whether it fits your specific event's dress code, reach out — our team is happy to help you decide.
Portia and Scarlett PS27147 has a structured boned bodice that provides genuine support without a bra. The boning runs through the interior of the bodice and holds the sweetheart neckline firmly against the chest throughout the evening — this is standard construction for a Portia and Scarlett structured prom gown, and it works as designed when the gown is fitted correctly to your measurements. You do not need an external strapless bra; in fact, wearing one can create bulk under the neckline and work against the clean sweetheart line.
The lace-up crisscross back also helps here. Because the back closure is adjustable, your alterations tailor or the lace-up itself can be tightened or loosened to dial in the exact fit through the bodice. A bodice that fits snugly at your natural bust measurement will stay in place during dancing, walking, and sitting without needing additional support from the outside.
For the skirt and lower body, the ruching through the stomach and hip area is doing some smoothing work — it gathers the fabric in a way that naturally skims over the midsection. Many customers find they do not need shapewear under this gown because the ruched stretch jersey is already doing that job. If you prefer the added compression of seamless shapewear, a high-waist thong brief or smoothing short in a tone close to your skin will work without showing under the stretch fabric.
One practical note: the high front slit means your legs will be visible when you walk. Seamless shorts or thong-style shapewear that does not extend below mid-thigh is the practical choice if you want coverage without bulk showing through the slit.
For footwear, a strappy heel or platform sandal is visible through the slit — factor that into your styling plan. The high slit also makes a strapless or adhesive body tape unnecessary for the skirt, since there is natural movement built into the design.
If you have any questions about fit or support specific to your measurements before you order, contact our concierge team — text or WhatsApp +1 416-536-2956 or +1 213-868-3131 and they can help you decide on sizing before you place your order.
PS27147 is a fitted, body-skimming gown, which means the fit runs true to the Portia and Scarlett size chart based on your actual measurements — not your typical dress size. Measure your bust, natural waist, and hips and compare them against the designer's published size chart. Because this is a fitted silhouette with ruching and a lace-up back, there is some adjustability built in, but you should still order to your largest measurement.
If your bust and hips fall in different size brackets, size up to your larger measurement. A skilled tailor can take in the waist and any excess at the bust far more easily than letting out a seam on a fitted gown. The lace-up back gives you a few extra centimeters of adjustment, but it is not a substitute for ordering the correct size — it is a finishing and fine-tuning tool, not a size-down workaround.
For height, Portia and Scarlett gowns are typically sample-length for around 5'7" to 5'9" in heels. If you are petite or plan to wear low heels or flats, budget for a hem alteration. The floor-sweeping train at the back should also be factored into your hem discussion with a tailor — bustle options exist if you want the train shortened for dancing. If you are taller, confirm the train length works for your height before ordering.
Alterations on a fitted stretch jersey gown are straightforward for an experienced seamstress.
The stretch metallic jersey base fabric is the key reason PS27147 is more comfortable than it looks. Jersey has natural give — it moves with your body rather than restricting it. You can sit, stand, and walk without the stiffness you would feel in a structured ballgown fabric like mikado or taffeta. The ruching through the hip area also gives the fabric a little extra ease across the widest point of the skirt.
The high front slit is intentional for movement. Without it, a fully fitted long skirt would restrict your stride significantly. The slit opens the lower skirt so you can take full steps and dance without pulling the fabric tight across the legs. For dancing, the combination of stretch jersey and the front slit makes this one of the more movement-friendly fitted gowns in this category.
The boned bodice holds its shape without digging in, as long as the gown is fitted correctly to your measurements. A bodice that is too tight through the ribs will be uncomfortable after a few hours; a bodice sized correctly and laced to the right tension will feel secure without restricting your breathing.
The floor-sweeping train is worth planning around on a dance floor — you may want to bustle or pin it before dancing begins. Ask your tailor about a simple button-and-loop bustle at the alterations stage so you have the option to lift the train for the reception portion of the evening and let it down for photos.
All three colorways feature aurora borealis (AB) crystal or hot-stone finish, which means the color shifts and shimmers depending on the light source. Photos — especially professionally lit product shots — tend to intensify the iridescent quality, so there can be a slight difference between what you see on screen and the in-person look under different lighting conditions.
Lt. Blue reads as a soft, cool pastel blue in person. Under bright event lighting or flash photography it picks up the AB shimmer and can look more luminous than it does in daylight. If you want a softer, less bold color statement, Lt. Blue is the quieter choice of the three.
Peacock/AB is a deep teal-green with strong color saturation and rich AB iridescence. Under stage or ballroom lighting it is one of the most photogenic colorways in this range — the depth of the color and the crystal shimmer work together in ways that read beautifully in photos and on stage. In person it is a striking jewel tone, not a neutral.
Fuchsia/AB is a vivid hot pink with strong AB shimmer. It is the highest-contrast and most attention-commanding of the three colorways. In photos it can appear very saturated; in person under warm lighting it is equally bold. If you are wearing this to a pageant or a prom where you want maximum visual impact, Fuchsia/AB delivers that.
Stretch metallic jersey with hot-stone embellishment needs gentle handling. For cleaning, professional dry cleaning is the safest option — the metallic finish and the individually applied hot-stone crystals can be damaged by machine washing or aggressive hand washing. If any crystals loosen during wear, a professional cleaner or seamstress can reattach them before long-term storage.
For storage, hang the gown on a padded hanger inside a breathable garment bag — avoid plastic dry-cleaning bags for long-term storage as they trap moisture. The floor-sweeping train should either be folded up gently and pinned or the gown should hang long enough that the train does not bunch at the bottom of the bag.
For travel, the best approach is to fold the gown in clean tissue paper inside a hard garment bag or to carry it on the plane in a soft garment bag rather than checking it. Stretch jersey gowns release wrinkles fairly well — hang the gown in a steamy bathroom for 20 to 30 minutes after travel and most minor creases will fall out. Do not steam directly onto the hot-stone embellishment; hold the steamer at a distance from the surface and let the steam work on the fabric underneath.
For shoes, a strappy high heel or platform sandal is the strongest pairing. The high front slit means your footwear is visible every time you take a step, so it is worth choosing shoes you love rather than something purely functional. A metallic heel in silver, gold, or a tone that picks up the AB shimmer of the gown works across all three colorways. For Lt. Blue, a silver or clear heel keeps the look cohesive. For Peacock/AB, a gold or bronze heel can complement the jewel tone. For Fuchsia/AB, either silver or gold works depending on whether you want contrast or warmth.
For jewelry, the hot-stone embellishment across the bodice and skirt does a lot of the sparkling work already. The most effective pairings are minimal and deliberate — a single pair of drop earrings or ear cuffs in crystal or a complementary metal is enough. If you want a necklace, a very fine chain or a simple pendant worn low sits cleanly below the sweetheart neckline without competing with the embellishment. Avoid chunky statement necklaces — the sweetheart neckline and the hot-stone bodice do not leave room for them without looking busy.
The dramatic open back is itself a styling feature — pulling hair up into an updo or a high ponytail lets the lace-up back read clearly in photos from behind, which is worth planning for prom or pageant photography.
Marlas Fashions ships from warehouses in Los Angeles, New York, and Toronto. Standard delivery takes 7 to 12 business days from the date your order is confirmed. If you need the gown sooner, rush shipping is available — contact our team when placing your order to discuss expedited options and confirm the timeline for your event date.
US and Canadian orders ship with no import duties or surprise fees at delivery. International orders ship worldwide with full tracking, and your tracking number is sent as soon as the order leaves the warehouse. Canada orders ship from the Toronto warehouse, which typically means faster delivery for Canadian customers than routing through the US.
If your event date is within four to six weeks, factor in both shipping time and any alterations time when placing your order. A gown that arrives with two to three weeks to spare before your event gives you a comfortable window for any tailoring. If you are cutting it close, reach out before ordering and our team will confirm whether your timeline is workable.