1920s Gala Dress

A 1920s gala dress has to hold its own under ballroom chandeliers, and silver sequins manage that by throwing light back at every turn. This version of our mermaid gown sets them in Art Deco rays over beaded mesh, sleeveless and long enough to brush the floor. It joins our 1920s evening gowns as the pick for charity balls, museum fundraisers and countdown parties at a hotel.

A Silver Sequin Gala Dress for New Year's Eve

Silver sequins suit the last night of the year: it sits well beside champagne towers, mirrored decor and confetti cannons. The fitted mermaid shape looks sharp in a group shot at midnight, and the floor-length hem keeps the outfit formal enough for a ticketed event with a seated dinner.

Planning Your Look Around a Silver Dress

Cool tones flatter this dress most, so reach for silver-tone earrings, a crystal-look headband and gray or ivory gloves. Pack a shawl for the coat check line. Choose heels you can stand in through speeches and an auction, then try the gown on with them before the night, since the hem should skim the floor once you are wearing them.

Gala Dress FAQ

Will silver sequins look good in photos?

They reflect flash and stage lighting, so expect plenty of sparkle in pictures. Even when the photographer works without flash, the sequins pick up the candles and chandeliers in the room.

Does the gown stretch?

The supplier describes the fabric as non-stretch. Measure your bust and hips, check both against the size chart and go up a size if you fall between two.

Can I wear it to more than one event?

Yes. Swap the headband for a hair clip and add a stole, and the same gown suits a winter wedding or a theatre benefit later in the season.

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