Costarellos Light Blue Gowns: Ciel, Pearl Blue and Light Blue Compared

Light blue is the softest colour in evening wear, and Costarellos calls its version Ciel, the French word for sky. This season there are four light blue pieces at Costarellos at Coveti: the new Lenina gown with sequin floral appliqué, the Minari strapless gown, the Kalissa guipure lace dress in Pearl Blue and the Shayna beaded lace midi. Prices run from $2,430 to $3,590. For other houses, see our edit of light blue evening gowns.

Quick answer

• Newest: the Lenina Lurex Georgette Sequin Applique Gown in Ciel, $3,260, strapless with a front slit.
• Most formal: the Minari Lurex Georgette Strapless Gown in Ciel, $3,590; the house says it fits slightly small.
• Lace option: the Kalissa Guipure Lace Dress in Pearl Blue, $2,430, one of the house’s repeat styles.
• Shorter: the Shayna Beaded French Lace Crepe Midi Dress in Light Blue, $3,220.
• Cover up: the Sida Lurex Georgette Bolero in Ciel, $790, matches the Lenina and the Minari.

The four light blue pieces

1. Lenina Lurex Georgette Sequin Applique Gown in Ciel

$3,260. Lurex georgette, gathered across a strapless bodice, with sequin flowers climbing from the waist and a front slit. Main fabric: 100% polyester. Fit note: True to size.

2. Minari Lurex Georgette Strapless Gown in Ciel

$3,590. A strapless lurex georgette gown with a draped bodice and a long, fluid skirt. Fit note: Fits slightly smaller; Form-fitted, so check the size guide before you order.

3. Kalissa Guipure Lace Dress in Pearl Blue

$2,430. Guipure lace, which is a heavy lace with no net between the motifs, so the pattern stands on its own. Fit note: True to size; Fitted.

4. Shayna Beaded French Lace Crepe Midi Dress in Light Blue

$3,220. Beaded French lace over crepe, at midi length, for a cocktail dress code. Fit note: True to size.

Costarellos light blue pieces compared

Source: Costarellos product pages (Details and Sizing tabs), read 15 November 2026. Prices are Coveti list prices in US dollars.

Ciel, Pearl Blue and Light Blue: what is the difference?

On the packshots, Ciel is a clear, cool sky blue with a soft sheen from the lurex thread. Pearl Blue on the Kalissa is greyer and quieter, closer to a powder blue. Light Blue on the Shayna sits between the two, with the beading adding sparkle. If you want the gown and the bolero to match, buy both in Ciel.

How to style a light blue gown

Silver and pearl suit light blue better than yellow gold. A nude sandal keeps the look light; a silver one makes it more formal. In winter, a light blue gown with the Sida bolero in the same shade looks planned, where a black coat over it looks like an afterthought. Read how to wear a bolero with an evening gown for the details. Light blue works well at weddings because it is soft and rarely clashes with a bridal palette; see Costarellos wedding guest dresses.

Wearing it around the world

United Kingdom and Europe: winter black tie means a long wool coat over the gown and a closed pump; sheer black tights are fine under a long hem. North America: gala season runs from November to February, and a gown with a cover for the shoulders works for both the ceremony and the dinner. Gulf states: evening dress codes often ask for covered shoulders and arms, so pair a sleeveless gown with a long sleeve bolero and a wrap, and choose floor length. Australia: the party season falls in summer, so the lighter georgette gowns suit outdoor evenings better than velvet. Coveti ships Costarellos worldwide.

How Costarellos sizing works

Costarellos cuts in French sizes, FR 34 to FR 46 for most gowns. Subtract 28 for the UK size: FR 36 is a UK 8 and a US 4. Most styles carry the house note “true to size”, and the model on the brand site is 180cm wearing FR 36. Where a style fits differently, the note on the product page says so, and the table above repeats it. For measurements, read the Costarellos size guide.

Frequently asked questions

What colour is Costarellos Ciel?

Ciel is the house name for a clear, cool sky blue. On lurex georgette it has a soft metallic sheen.

How much is the Costarellos Lenina gown?

The Lenina Lurex Georgette Sequin Applique Gown in Ciel is $3,260 at Coveti.

Does the Costarellos Minari gown run small?

Yes. The house note says: Fits slightly smaller; Form-fitted.

Is a light blue gown appropriate for a winter wedding?

Yes. Light blue is a common choice for evening weddings in every season. Add a matching bolero and a wool coat in winter.

Is there a matching cover up for the Ciel gowns?

The Sida Lurex Georgette Bolero in Ciel ($790) is cut from the same lurex georgette and matches the Lenina and the Minari.

Read next: how to wear a bolero with an evening gown, Costarellos strapless gowns, Costarellos sequin gowns, Costarellos dresses by colour, light blue evening gowns, blue dresses.