Elie Saab is built for the occasion, so styling it is less about reinvention and more about letting the embellishment lead. Whether you are dressing for a wedding, a gala, and a milestone evening, here is how our editors wear the Lebanese couture house.
Let one statement piece do the work
An Elie Saab gown is already a complete look. Keep jewellery fine and sculptural, choose a column heel and a slim clutch, and resist layering. The bead embroidered gowns and sequin pieces carry the room on their own.
Style by body line
- Hourglass: the corseted bodices and sculpted waists were made for you. Let the fabric skim and finish with a fine heel.
- Tall: floor-length column silhouettes elongate beautifully, and the vertical run of embellishment draws the eye the length of the line.
- Petite: choose a clean shoulder and a defined waist, and a heeled sandal to draw the leg out, so the couture proportions stay balanced.
- Rectangle: a defined waist and a fine jewelled belt introduce gentle curve, and a draped, asymmetric neckline adds movement.
Daytime and separates
Elie Saab is not only gowns. The house tailoring and embellished separates dress up easily, so pair a tailored blazer with fluid trousers for an evening that does not call for a full gown, and add a heeled mule. Browse the wider designer jackets and trousers for the building blocks.
Occasions
Think red carpet, galas, premieres, weddings as a guest, and Ramadan and Eid dressing, the moments that ask for grandeur. For more, read whether Elie Saab is a luxury brand and explore brands like Elie Saab, then shop the full Elie Saab edit at Coveti.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you style an Elie Saab gown?
Keep everything else quiet. Fine sculptural jewellery, a column heel, and a slim clutch let the hand embellishment lead. The gown is the statement, so avoid layering and busy accessories.
What shoes work with Elie Saab?
A fine column heel and a jewelled sandal both suit the eveningwear, lengthening the line under floor-length and midi gowns. For separates, a pointed mule keeps the look polished.
Can you wear Elie Saab to a wedding as a guest?
Yes, the house is a favourite for wedding guests and the wider wedding party. Choose a colour away from white and ivory out of respect for the bride, and let the embellishment carry the occasion.
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