Royal blue evening gowns for galas and late dinners

Floor-length velvet for the gala and the winter wedding

January receptions are cold. The hall takes an hour to warm up, and you’ll spend part of it standing with a glass near the door. That’s why we cut this gown in velvet with long sleeves, so the shawl can stay with your coat. With a boat neck, your collarbones are on view and your shoulders stay covered.

Wear heels under it. A floor-length hem needs that height, or you’ll be stepping on it all the way to your table. Earrings with stones fit a New Year’s ball, while small studs are enough for opening night at the theater.

Want more room to walk? Our velvet midis with a side slit open only when you take a step. One of them has a stand collar that covers the throat, and we’d put your hair up for that one so the collar shows. Sheer tights and heels make the slit worth having.

When you’d rather shine than glow

Velvet glows softly. Lurex glints, because the metallic thread is knit right into it, and our royal blue lurex midi in an electric shade is easy to spot from across a candlelit restaurant. The wrap crosses at the chest, and a belt knots at your waist. It stretches as well, which you’ll be grateful for after dessert.

Shorter nights are covered too. The one-sleeve velvet mini leaves a single shoulder bare, so you’ll need a strapless bra under it. Silver suits this blue better than gold does. Skip the necklace and let the bare shoulder carry the look.

Frequently asked questions

Can a royal blue evening gown work at a black-tie wedding?

The floor-length velvet was made for exactly that kind of invitation. Bring a long coat for the walk from the car.

How should the velvet fit?

Snug all the way down, because velvet on these cuts follows your shape. Measure your bust and hips and match them to the size table, since we make each style from XS up to XL.

Is anything here light enough for summer?

One piece. It’s a knee-length satin wrap with short sleeves and a polka-dot print. Everything else is made for the cold, in velvet, lurex or a glittering knit.

Where do I see darker and lighter blues?

Darker shades live with our navy dresses, and every tone of this color is on the main royal blue page. For other colors to the floor, open long gowns for the evening.