Metallic Gowns: 11 Designer Silver, Gold and Lame Gowns

A metallic gown can mean three different things: a beaded gown that shines because of what is sewn on it, a lame cloth that shines because of what it is woven from, and a metallic jacquard that shines in a pattern. We start with the beaded kind from Jenny Packham, then add lame and jacquard from Oscar de la Renta, Emilia Wickstead, Simkhai and Gemy Maalouf. More in silver evening gowns, gold evening gowns and designer evening gowns.

Key facts

• Search demand: “metallic gown” 1,300, “silver evening gown” 1,600 and “gold gown” 5,400 a month in the US (Google Ads, September 2026)
• Pieces in this edit: 11
• Price range at Coveti: $1,420 to $9,914
• Three kinds: beaded, lame, metallic jacquard
• Beaded metallic is the heaviest and the most formal; lame is the lightest

Beaded metallic: silver

1. Jenny Packham Kimiko Dress in Ammonite, $7,400

Jenny Packham. Silver beading with a high neckline on a sculpted gown.

2. Jenny Packham Fiore Dress in Ammonite, $7,400

Jenny Packham. A plunging V neck framed by split sleeves, in silver.

3. Jenny Packham Leia Dress in Ammonite, $7,400

Jenny Packham. A high neckline and a short sheer cape over vertical silver embellishment.

4. Jenny Packham Lucille Dress in Platinum, $6,870

Jenny Packham. Silver beading that softens into lilac at the hem.

Beaded metallic: gold and bronze

5. Jenny Packham Lina Dress in Illusion, $8,440

Jenny Packham. High neck, long sleeves, pale gold.

6. Jenny Packham Rey Dress in Mocha, $7,400

Jenny Packham. A strapless column in deep bronze. Size up.

Lame and metallic jacquard

7. Oscar de la Renta Lam Column Gown, $9,914

Oscar de la Renta lame column, the purest version of the cloth.

8. Emilia Wickstead Regina Dress in Silver Metallic Cloque, $4,310

Emilia Wickstead in silver metallic cloque, structured and sculptural.

9. Simkhai Viella Metallic Jacquard Gown in Gold, $1,420

Simkhai metallic jacquard in gold, the accessible entry to the shape.

10. Gemy Maalouf Metallic Mermaid Dress, $6,190

Gemy Maalouf metallic mermaid dress.

11. Markarian Clover Silver Gown, $4,950

Markarian Clover gown in silver.

Beaded vs lame vs jacquard

In photographs, beading wins: each bead throws a point of light, so the gown sparkles under a flash. Lame looks liquid in person but can read as one flat sheet on camera. Jacquard sits in between. If you sit for long, lame creases least. For a gown with sleeves see Jenny Packham long sleeve dresses; for paler shades read champagne gowns.

How to style a metallic gown

Match jewellery to the metal of the dress, and keep it to one piece. Choose shoes in the same metal for a long line, and a matte clutch so two shiny surfaces do not fight. Metallic with metallic only works in the same tone. For a festive evening see New Year’s Eve dresses.

Frequently asked questions

What is a metallic gown?

A gown that shines because of metal content: beading and sequins, a lame cloth woven with metallic thread, and a metallic jacquard.

Is a metallic gown appropriate for black tie?

Yes. Beaded silver and gold gowns are among the most formal choices for black tie.

Is silver more formal than gold?

No. They are equally formal. Silver reads cooler and more modern; gold warmer and more classic.

Does a metallic gown photograph well?

Beaded metallic photographs best because each bead catches the flash. Lame can look flat on camera.

Which designers make metallic gowns?

At Coveti: Jenny Packham, Oscar de la Renta, Emilia Wickstead, Simkhai, Gemy Maalouf and Markarian, 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.