Ellie Wilde EW38101 is an A-line prom dress with a sweetheart neckline, lace shoulder straps, corset bodice, basque waist and tiered ruffle skirt with a slit.
Key Features
- Silhouette: A-line
- Neckline: Sweetheart neckline
- Back: Lace-up corset back
- Fabric: Cracked ice fabric with lace appliqués and stone accents
- Colors: Dark Red, Light Blue, Navy Blue
- Sizes: Available in sizes 00 to 20
- Special Details: Lace shoulder straps, structured corset bodice, pointed basque waist, layered ruffle skirt and slit
Fit & Construction
The corset bodice provides structure above the basque waist, while the lace-up back allows adjustment through the closure. Layers of cracked ice fabric create a full skirt that moves in separate tiers. The slit leaves room for longer steps, and the lace straps add support at the shoulders.
The Dimitra Designs Experience
Wondering whether a corset bodice can be adjusted beyond its lacing? At Dimitra Designs in Greenville, SC, our master seamstresses with 40+ years of alterations expertise evaluate the dress before recommending changes. Alterations are separate and optional, and the construction determines what is possible. Every season we see girls from Hendersonville on our prom floor.
Online you see each designer’s prom collection. Our Greenville, SC store has 1,000+ prom and pageant dresses to try on, most in one size and one color, and the selection changes as dresses sell. Ask a Dimitra Designs stylist or call 864-467-0801 before your visit.
Cleaning
- Do not wash
- Do not dry clean
- Spot clean only by professional cleaner
- Follow material specification for cleaning instructions (Polyester, Satin, Crepe, Mikado, Tulle, Chiffon, Taffeta, etc.)
- Remove brooches or other trims before cleaning
- Do not iron or steam over beads and sequins
- Light steam only – do not iron over pleats, beads, or sequins
How to care for your dress
- Do not turn inside out
- Do not try to clean your dress at home. Spot cleaning should be done by a professional dry cleaner
- Steaming the dress will remove any wrinkles and allow the dress to return to its natural shape
- Sunlight causes fading and discoloration. Keep the dress in a dark space.
- Store your dress by hanging it in a cloth garment bag or in an acid-free box
