Portia and Scarlett PS26407C: Couture Strapless Beaded Evening Gown
Product Overview
- Sparkle Factor: Fully Embellished Silhouette with Intricate Beadwork
- Silhouette: Body-Contouring Column with Sweep Train
- "Wow" Detail: Sculpted Sweetheart Neckline & Thigh-High Slit
There are gowns that turn heads, and then there are gowns that stop traffic. This is the latter. Every bead is strategically placed to sculpt, shimmer, and celebrate your curves, while the silhouette moves with you like liquid light. If confidence had a dress code, this would be it.
Stylist's Tip
The sweetheart neckline is designed to flatter, so let it shine without competition—skip the necklace and opt for statement earrings instead. Since the gown is strapless, invest in a quality adhesive bra or professional alterations with built-in boning for all-night support. The beadwork creates its own drama, so keep makeup classic and hair sleek to let the gown command attention.
Dress Details and Specifications
Dress Details
- Sculpted sweetheart neckline creates timeless feminine elegance.
- Fully embellished silhouette shimmers with precision beadwork.
- Intricate beading contours waist and hips for hourglass enhancement.
- Sleek column skirt flows into a graceful sweep train.
- Thigh-high slit adds dramatic movement and red-carpet allure.
- Fitted back ensures a seamless, body-hugging finish.
Dress Specifications
- Style Number: PS26407C
- Designer: Portia and Scarlett
- Fabric: Beading
- Neckline: Sweetheart
- Back Style: Fitted Back
- Sleeves: Strapless
- Available Colors: Black/Gold, Ivory/Gold, Pink, Red
Ships Nationwide
Free shipping on orders over $350. Insured delivery with signature required across the USA.
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Why Shop at Prom Headquarters?
- Personal Fit Verification: Before your order is finalized, it undergoes our signature fit verification. Our in-house stylists personally review the measurements you provide, comparing them against the designer's official size chart while considering the gown's unique silhouette and fabric. If our analysis reveals an opportunity to perfect the fit—such as using a different size for an open-back style, or that a mermaid cut may be too tight on the hips—we pause the order and reach out personally to review the findings with you. This extra step is our commitment to preventing sizing mistakes and ensuring your gown arrives with the best possible fit.
- Authenticity & Payment Security: As a 100% Authorized Retailer, your gown is guaranteed authentic. If your chosen style cannot be secured from the designer, you receive an immediate and full refund.
- Fast & Insured Shipping: Your dress is shipped with care and requires a signature for delivery, ensuring it arrives safely.
Helpful Information
What's the secret to keeping a strapless beaded gown in place all evening?
Success with strapless gowns comes down to three factors: proper fit, quality undergarments, and fabric grip. The bodice should fit snugly around your ribcage without sliding down when you raise your arms—if it shifts, it's too large. Look for gowns with silicone gripper strips or boning built into the bodice for added security. A longline strapless bra with grip technology works wonders for support and confidence. If you're between sizes, size down rather than up for strapless styles, as the weight of beading can cause larger sizes to slip. Finally, fashion tape along the top edge provides extra insurance for dancing and movement.
How does beadwork placement affect how a gown photographs?
Strategic beadwork placement isn't just about aesthetics—it's about how light interacts with the gown in person and on camera. Linear beading along the torso creates vertical lines that elongate the body in photos, while clustered beading at the bust or hips draws focus to those areas. Beads placed in curved patterns can enhance or create curves, functioning almost like contouring in makeup. In flash photography, heavily beaded areas will reflect more light and appear brighter, which is why many designers place denser beadwork strategically at focal points like the neckline or waist. Understanding your gown's beading pattern helps you work with your photographer to capture the most flattering angles.
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
