Frequently Asked Questions

What should I wear to a roaring 20s or Great Gatsby party?

Sparkle, beads and a little feather. Vintage Dancer's guide to the roaring twenties says fancy 1920s party dresses were sleeveless, ankle- to knee-length gowns accented with beading, sequins, fringe and some feathers, in rich jewel tones or soft pastels. So the easiest roaring 20s outfit starts with shine: the one-shoulder Glitter Beads gold style brings glitter and beading, and the geometric sequin mermaid gowns read pure art deco. If you're after a great gatsby dress without the costume feel, finish it the way the guide does, with a headband or tiara, a long pearl necklace and gold arm bangles. Prefer a classic flapper dress shape? The guide calls it the most popular look to recreate, but any gatsby dress gets there with the right accessories, and that headband turns any 1920s outfit into a full gatsby outfit.

What should I wear to a gala?

Long, dramatic and dressed to the dress code. Who What Wear's guide on what to wear to a gala says most galas lean black-tie optional, so black-tie rules apply, and that it's better to be slightly overdressed than underdressed, and that maxi lengths and long trains beat short hemlines. It also says to skip the simple slip and go dramatic, which is where gold sequins earn their keep. Our All Eyes On You gown and the bronze-gold puff-sleeve maxi were both made for galas, and the Sequin Backless Gold maxi lists galas next to prom and weddings. That's the dress code covered before the car arrives.

What should I wear to a masquerade ball?

Drama, shine and something you can dance in. GLS Collective's masquerade guide covers what to wear to a masquerade ball, saying these events are about extravagance, often with a white-tie dress code, and points to beads, sequins and feathers, rich jewel tones, and metallics like gold and silver that shimmer under ballroom lights. The same guide says comfort matters because you'll be on your feet all night. So a masquerade dress in gold sequins does half the work before the mask goes on: the All Eyes On You gown has a mermaid hem and a backless finish, and the bronze-gold Glitter Sequin style adds long sleeves and a high side slit. Either one makes a masquerade ball dress that does the talking.

Can the mother of the bride wear gold?

Yes, and it's a classic. GLS Collective calls gold a classic color for mother of the bride dresses, saying it brings elegance, luxury and warmth in any style, and suggests full or three-quarter sleeves for a more conservative look or a mermaid shape for a bolder one. For a mother of the bride gold dress with coverage, the Gold Plus Size Maxi Sequin Dress has long sleeves, a high neckline and a mermaid tail in sizes L to 4XL. Want a gold mother of the bride dress with more curve? The rose gold sequin fishtail pairs long sleeves with a mermaid hem.

What colors go with gold?

Black, white, nude and every jewel tone. InStyle says gold can be styled the same way as a neutral, and its guide to pairing a gold dress names black for a chic contrast, nude to let the dress lead, white for an eighties edge, and ruby, emerald and amethyst for a jewel-box finish. So if you're wondering what colors go with gold, start with your shoes and bag rather than a second loud color. Still asking what color goes with gold when the dress is sequined? The guide's tip is to keep the styling simple and let the accessories do the work, which is how the gold Cut Out High Slit mini looks best.

What should I wear to a casino night?

Dress for the room you're walking into. Rain Rock Casino's guide says casino dress codes range from casual to black tie, with cocktail dresses for semi-formal nights and floor-length gowns for black-tie events, and that comfortable shoes matter because you'll spend hours sitting and walking the floor. It also suggests a light layer, since casinos are well air-conditioned. For a casino night outfit with high-roller energy, the gold Cut Out High Slit mini handles a cocktail-dress code, and the Sequin Backless Gold maxi covers black tie.

What shoes go with a gold dress?

Nude, black, metallic or a bold jewel tone. InStyle's guide to shoes for a gold dress says nude heels let the dress do the talking while lengthening the leg, black heels with opaque black tights make gold modest and modern, and a thin gold strappy sandal adds a subtle glint without needing a perfect match. Still deciding what color shoes with gold dress looks to try? The same guide suggests ruby knee-high boots for daytime and emerald or amethyst heels for extra glam. If you're choosing what shoes to wear with gold dress styles like the Layered Gold Ruffle mini, its own description suggests strappy heels and a mini bag.

Gold Dresses

Some colors walk into a room. Gold makes an entrance, and every gold dress on this rail was picked to do exactly that: sequins that throw light, glitter that photographs like a flash went off, and gowns slit high enough to mean business. Call it the main-character color.

Shopping gold dresses for women who'd rather be seen than blend in? Start with the sparkle and work backwards, because a sparkly gold dress can be a mini that lives for birthdays or a floor-length gown that owns the gala, and you'll find both here, along with rose gold, bronze gold and a light-gold metallic for anyone who likes her shine a little softer.

Prom, hoco and every big entrance

Big night? The All Eyes On You gown is a gold prom dress in geometric sequins, with a plunging deep V, a backless finish and a sleek mermaid hem made for prom, parties and galas. Want more movement? The bronze-gold Glitter Sequin style pairs puffed long sleeves with a cross-wrap V and a high side slit, which makes it the gold sequin prom dress for anyone planning to dance.

Shorter dance, same shine. The one-shoulder Glitter Beads style counts prom among its occasions, so it doubles as a gold homecoming dress with glitter, beads and a cut-out at the waist. Rose gold fans, the Backless High Slit sequin maxi was made for festive parties and proms, so it's our rose gold prom dress with chain straps and an open back. Going two-tone? The long-sleeve white sequin gown carries art-nouveau sequin detailing in gold, a white and gold prom dress with a mermaid line.

Gowns that mean business

Dress code says formal? Floor length says it louder. The Sequin Backless Gold maxi is a gold formal dress with a mermaid silhouette that hugs every curve, plus a plunging neckline and a bare back, and for gold formal dress for women shoppers who want sleeves, the bronze-gold puff-sleeve style was made for galas and formal events. Hunting a long gold dress? Pick your gold gown by how much leg the slit shows.

Evening plans? Catching the light from across the room is the job of a gold evening dress, and the geometric sequin mermaid styles do it with a plunging V up front and a deep V-back, sequin and bead detail included, which makes them our gold beaded dress pick. In the gold formal gown lineup, the All Eyes On You is the showstopper, and the Sequin Backless Gold is the gold sequin dress with a sequin-embellished bodice and a deep V.

Prefer metal to sequins? The Backless Metallic Gold Pleated maxi is a gold metallic dress with a light-gold finish, an empire waist and an A-line skirt. Cold venue? Look at the gold long sleeve dress options, from the puff-sleeve bronze gold to the high-neck plus size sequin maxi. Want the most elegant gold dress on the rail? The rose gold ball gown style mixes a kimono sleeve on one side with a spaghetti strap on the other, then leaves the back bare.

Short, sparkly and fully booked

Not every celebration needs a train. The gold Cut Out High Slit mini is the short gold dress for nights you plan to remember, with rhinestone-accented sequins, cut-outs and a front high slit. Its description names cocktail parties, birthdays and formal occasions, so it pulls triple duty as a gold cocktail dress, a gold birthday dress and the sexy gold dress of the bunch.

Party on the calendar? For a gold party dress with a softer side, the Layered Gold Ruffle mini brings a strapless neckline, a flowy ruffled A-line skirt and sparkly nude-gold fabric. Pair any of them with strappy heels and a mini bag, and your gold birthday outfit is sorted.

Weddings and New Year's Eve

Wedding invite? Shining without competing with the bride is the rule for a gold dress for wedding season, which is why the light-gold metallic maxi was made for summer weddings and the Sequin Backless Gold maxi lists weddings next to prom and galas. Either works as a gold wedding guest dress once the dress code says formal.

Countdown plans? Maximum shine is the whole new years eve dress brief. The Gold Plus Size Maxi Sequin Dress lists Christmas parties and New Year's Eve as its occasions, with long sleeves, a high neckline and an art-nouveau sequin finish that ends in a floor-length mermaid tail, and every sequin gown here earns its place among new years dresses.

Rose gold and every curve

Warm metal, softer glow. Among the rose gold dress options, the rose gold sequin fishtail has a round neckline and long sleeves, and the draped one-sleeve sequin maxi comes in rose gold alongside white, black, green and red. For a rose gold formal dress, the ball gown style with its high front slit was made for special events and formal occasions.

Curves, take the spotlight. The plus size rose gold pleated fishtail runs XL to 3XL with long sleeves and a flared ruffle hem made for parties, proms and formal events, and the Gold Plus Size Maxi Sequin Dress goes from L to 4XL. Either one is a plus size gold dress built for the photos, and the high-neck style doubles as the plus size gold formal dress for a full, modest look.

Want a different length? Gold minis live in mini dresses and floor-length color picks in maxi dresses. More shine waits in sequin dresses, the bridal party in bridesmaid dresses, the big night in prom dresses, and the finishing touch in high heels.