Ivory Evening Gowns: 10 Designer Gowns and When to Wear Ivory

An ivory evening gown is softer than white and more formal than cream. It is the colour of a black tie dinner in summer, a bride’s evening change, and a mother of the bride who wants light rather than colour. We start with Jenny Packham, then add Safiyaa, Simkhai, Carolina Herrera and Carla Zampatti. More in designer evening gowns and champagne gowns.

Key facts

• Search demand: “ivory evening gown” 480 a month in the US, peaking at 880 in June (Google Ads)
• Pieces in this edit: 10
• Price range at Coveti: $1,120 to $7,190
• Ivory vs white: ivory has a yellow undertone; white is bright and cool
• At someone else’s wedding: avoid ivory unless the couple have asked for it

Beaded ivory gowns

1. Jenny Packham Santa Fe Dress in Snow, $7,190

Jenny Packham. A high halter neck and all-over embellishment in viscose.

2. Jenny Packham Iris Dress in Snow, $6,870

Jenny Packham. Delicate straps, a draped line and fringe across the bodice.

3. Jenny Packham Atlas Dress in Parchment, $6,870

Jenny Packham. A plunging V neck and vertical beadwork in Parchment.

4. Jenny Packham Benue Dress in Vanilla, $6,640

Jenny Packham. Sleeveless with a high neck and a draped skirt, lightly embellished.

Plain and tailored ivory gowns

5. Jenny Packham Ophelia Dress in Oyster, $6,350

Jenny Packham. Cape-style sleeves and embellished shoulders on an acetate and viscose gown.

6. Safiyaa Minna Long Dress in Ivory, $3,080

Safiyaa crepe column, the cleanest line here.

7. Carolina Herrera Column Gown with Bows in Ivory, $5,690

Carolina Herrera column with bows.

8. Simkhai Serafina Strapless Embellished Gown in Ivory, $2,600

Simkhai strapless embellished gown.

9. Carla Zampatti Ivory Crepe One Shoulder Cape Gown, $1,120

Carla Zampatti one shoulder cape gown in crepe.

10. Saiid Kobeisy Embellished Long Dress in Ivory, $6,960

Saiid Kobeisy embellished long dress.

When to wear ivory

Ivory flatters warm and olive skin; on very fair skin, a beaded ivory adds the light a plain cloth lacks. If you want the same quiet with more warmth, look at champagne gowns; for colour, lilac evening gowns.

How to style an ivory evening gown

Pearls and gold suit ivory; silver can make it look yellow. Choose nude shoes, not white. A deep clutch, black velvet, navy satin, gives the look an edge. Over the shoulders on a cold night, a beaded cape such as the Astralis Cape in Moonstone. For a bride’s second look, see old Hollywood glam dresses.

Frequently asked questions

Can I wear an ivory gown to a wedding as a guest?

Not unless the couple have asked for it. Ivory is too close to bridal white.

Is ivory the same as white?

No. Ivory has a warm, slightly yellow undertone; white is bright and cool.

Is an ivory evening gown good for a bride’s evening change?

Yes. A beaded ivory gown is lighter to dance in than most bridal gowns and still reads as the bride.

What jewellery goes with ivory?

Pearls and gold. Silver can make ivory look yellow.

Which designers make ivory evening gowns?

At Coveti: Jenny Packham, Safiyaa, Carolina Herrera, Simkhai, Carla Zampatti and Saiid Kobeisy, among others.

More Jenny Packham guides

Every Jenny Packham page by Coveti fashion editor Gemma Deeks: Who is Jenny Packham, Jenny Packham gold dresses, Jenny Packham long sleeve dresses, Jenny Packham midi dresses, Jenny Packham vs Safiyaa, Jenny Packham cape dresses, Jenny Packham evening gowns, Jenny Packham mother of the bride dresses, how much Jenny Packham dresses cost and the Jenny Packham size guide. Shop the full edit at Jenny Packham at Coveti.

Sources and method

Jenny Packham product facts (cut, sleeve, fabric, fit) come from the product pages on jennypackham.com, read on 27 October 2026. Prices are the Coveti prices in US dollars on 27 October 2026, and every piece listed was in stock at Coveti that day. Search demand figures are monthly averages from Google Ads keyword data (DataForSEO) and Ahrefs, pulled the same day. Written by Gemma Deeks, Fashion Editor at Coveti.