Embellished Mini Dresses: 10 Party Dresses with Diamante, Sequins and Gold
Embellished Mini Dresses: 10 Party Dresses with Diamante, Sequins and Gold
The short answer: the best embellished mini dress keeps the shape simple and puts the shine in one place. Our pick is the Preston Mini Dress by Rebecca Vallance, with diamante only on the bust cups and pocket edges. For gold, choose the Highclere Mini Dress, a black mini with three gold metal flowers. For full sparkle, the Cambridge Mini Dress in Gold is strapless sequin. See every style in designer mini dresses.
An embellished mini is the party dress at its most efficient. It does the work of the jewellery, it stands out in a crowded room, and it packs small. The difference between expensive and cheap looking is placement. Rebecca Vallance, the Sydney label founded in 2011, tends to put embellishment where tailoring would put a seam: the edge of a neckline, a pocket, a bow, a collar. The dress underneath stays clean.
Embellished mini dresses by type
| Embellishment | Effect | Dresses |
|---|---|---|
| Diamante trim | Sparkle at the edges | Preston Mini Dress, Noemie Mini Dress in Black, Noemie Mini Dress in Cream |
| Diamante bows | Playful, feminine | Imogen Mini Dress in Black, Venus Mini Dress in Black, Venus Mini Dress in Gold |
| Gold hardware | Polished, grown up | Highclere Mini Dress |
| Sequin | All over shine | Cambridge Mini Dress in Gold, Cambridge Mini Dress in Blue Topaz, Glimmer Mini Dress |
| Metallic lace | Texture with shimmer | Nottingham Mini Dress in Blue Topaz, Nottingham Mini Dress in Gold |
Our picks
1. Preston Mini Dress
New this month. Hydrangea blue crepe, diamante embellished bust cups, diamante trimmed patch pockets, and an A-line skirt. The most wearable dress here, for cocktails, races and summer weddings.
2. Highclere Mini Dress
Also new. Black crepe with short puff sleeves, front cut outs and three gold metal flowers down the bodice. The polished choice.
3. Cambridge Mini Dress in Gold
Strapless, sequin and gold, with an A-line skirt. Pair it with the Cambridge Cape in Gold for a full look.
4. Cambridge Mini Dress in Blue Topaz
The same strapless sequin mini in an icy blue topaz.
5. Imogen Mini Dress in Black
Strapless black with an oversized bow edged in diamante. For New Year’s Eve.
6. Venus Mini Dress in Gold
Puff sleeves, a cut out bodice and custom diamante bows in gold.
7. Noemie Mini Dress in Cream
A cream circular mini with diamante at the crew neck. An engagement party dress.
8. Nottingham Mini Dress in Blue Topaz
Metallic corded lace with sheer long sleeves and black satin bows.
9. Glimmer Mini Dress
Liquid sequin and diamante with hand made trims. The most embellished piece in the edit.
10. Noemie Mini Dress in Black
The black version of the Noemie, with diamante at the neckline and a skirt that moves.
How to care for an embellished dress
Every dress here is dry clean only. Rebecca Vallance asks that embellishments be covered, and removed where possible, before dry cleaning, and that you avoid rough surfaces and jewellery that can catch. Store them flat and folded in tissue rather than on a hanger, which can stretch a sequin bodice.
Frequently asked questions
What is an embellished dress?
A dress decorated with added detail such as sequins, diamante, beads, metal hardware and appliqued lace.
Where do you wear an embellished mini dress?
Cocktail parties, Christmas parties, New Year’s Eve, engagement parties and evening wedding receptions where the dress code allows a short hem.
How do you accessorise an embellished dress?
Keep jewellery minimal. Let the dress do the work and add a simple heel and a small clutch.
Can you wash an embellished dress at home?
No. The Rebecca Vallance embellished minis are dry clean only.
Read next: Rebecca Vallance Christmas party dresses, little black dresses and sweetheart neckline dresses.
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