Portia and Scarlett XO042: Fit-and-Flare Prom Gown with Pleated Bodice
Product Overview
- Sparkle Factor: Delicate Pleated Detailing on Structured Satin Bodice
- Silhouette: Figure-Highlighting Fit-and-Flare with Soft Flared Train
- "Wow" Detail: Sweetheart Neckline with Thin Straps & Lace-Up Back
Prom night calls for a gown that combines modern style with timeless appeal, and the XO042 delivers exactly that. This sleek, figure-flattering design ensures you'll look stunning in photos, feel confident on the dance floor, and create unforgettable prom memories.
Stylist's Tip
The pleated detailing on the bodice adds elegant texture that photographs beautifully, so keep jewelry simple and let the gown shine. The sweetheart neckline is classic and flattering for prom photos—consider delicate drop earrings or a tennis bracelet. The lace-up back allows you to customize the fit perfectly, which is ideal for all-night comfort at prom. Style your hair in soft curls or an elegant updo to showcase the thin straps and open back.
Dress Details and Specifications
Dress Details
- Sweetheart neckline creates timeless, feminine appeal perfect for prom photos.
- Structured satin bodice with delicate pleated detailing adds elegant texture.
- Thin straps provide sleek, modern finish and comfortable support.
- Open lace-up back allows adjustable, customizable fit for all-night comfort.
- Smooth fitted skirt highlights the figure beautifully and flows gracefully.
- Soft flared train adds elegant movement ideal for prom dancing.
Dress Specifications
- Style Number: XO042
- Designer: Portia and Scarlett
- Fabric: Satin
- Neckline: Sweetheart
- Back Style: Open Lace-Up Back
- Sleeves: Thin Shoulder Straps
- Available Colors: Emerald, Ice, Pink, Yellow
Ships Nationwide
Free shipping on orders over $350. Insured delivery with signature required across the USA.
Modern style meets effortless appeal in this prom-ready Portia and Scarlett gown—designed to highlight your figure and make your big night absolutely unforgettable. Explore all fit-and-flare prom dresses to find your perfect look.
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
How does pleated detailing enhance the prom gown's overall look?
The delicate pleated detailing on the XO042's bodice is a sophisticated design element that elevates this prom gown from simple to stunning. Pleating involves carefully folding fabric into precise, structured lines that create texture and dimension. On this gown, the pleating adds visual interest to the bodice while maintaining a sleek, modern aesthetic that's perfect for prom. The technique serves multiple purposes: it creates flattering vertical lines that elongate the torso, adds a couture-level detail that photographs beautifully, and provides subtle structure to the bodice without bulky boning.
What makes satin an ideal fabric choice for prom?
Satin is one of the most popular prom gown fabrics for excellent reasons, and the XO042 showcases why. Satin has a smooth, lustrous surface that creates that classic formal elegance everyone associates with special occasions. The fabric's natural sheen reflects light beautifully, making it photograph exceptionally well—crucial for all those prom pictures you'll treasure. The smooth finish also feels luxurious against skin and doesn't cling uncomfortably like some synthetic fabrics. For prom specifically, satin offers practical advantages: it drapes elegantly, creating beautiful movement when you walk or dance; it doesn't wrinkle as easily as some other formal fabrics; and it maintains its shape throughout a long night.
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
