Scanlan Theodore Dresses by Colour: Black, Navy, Brown, Green and Print

Scanlan Theodore makes its dresses in a tight palette: black and navy first, then browns, a few strong colours and a little print. Below, every dress Coveti has in stock, grouped by colour, with what it is made of and how long it is. Updated 1 October 2026.

Sizing is the same across colours. Scanlan Theodore sizes in AU, which reads the same as UK, and our Scanlan Theodore size guide has the full conversion.

Black Scanlan Theodore dresses

Black is where most Scanlan Theodore wardrobes start, and it is the colour the house cuts in the most shapes, from the Crepe Knit shirt dress to the evening gowns.

1. For black tie: Cornelli Gathered Gown in Black Stone

Cut from 100% polyester to a regular fit, with a bralette bodice and an elastic casing under bust for range. It is full-length.

2. For day: Crepe Knit Poppy Crochet Dress in Black

68% viscose and 32% polyamide. It has a hand crochet detail at neckline and sleeve and a v neckline. It is below-the-knee length.

3. For the office: Crepe Knit Poppy Shirt Dress in Black

68% viscose and 32% polyamide, with a point collar and a front button placket closure. It is mid-calf length.

4. For the office: Milano Turban Pencil Dress in Black

Cut from 74% viscose, 21% polyamide and 5% elastane to a slim fit, with a turban draping at the waist and shoulder pads. It is mid-calf length.

5. For black tie: Taffeta Gown in Black

100% polyester, cut to a slim fit. It has a strapless neckline and an inner corset structure with boning. The length is full length with train.

6. For a party: Tinsel Tulle Gown in Black Mauve

100% polyester, with shoestring straps and a structured bodice with boning. It is full length.

Blue and navy Scanlan Theodore dresses

Navy is the house neutral after black, and this season adds sky blue Crepe Knit, a lapis turban dress and an indaco silk jacquard.

7. New, for day: Crepe Knit Poppy Crochet Dress in Sky Blue

Cut from 68% viscose and 32% polyamide, with a hand crochet detail at neckline and sleeve and a v neckline. It is below-the-knee length.

8. New, for the office: Milano Turban Pencil Dress in Lapis Blue

74% viscose, 21% polyamide and 5% elastane, cut to a slim fit. It has a turban draping at the waist and shoulder pads. It is mid-calf length.

9. New, for an occasion: Silk Chain Jacquard Dress in Indaco Blue

100% silk, with a high neckline and a short sleeve. It is mid-calf length.

10. For an occasion: Crepe Knit Bow Dress in Navy

Cut from 68% viscose and 32% polyamide, with a crew neckline and bow detailing at centre front of neck. It is mid-calf length.

11. For the office: Crepe Knit Poppy Shirt Dress in Navy

68% viscose and 32% polyamide, cut to a regular fit. It has an a-line shape and a point collar. It is below-the-knee length.

12. For the office: Denim Shirt Dress in Snow Wash

100% cotton, with a pointed collar and short sleeves.

Brown, caramel and mink Scanlan Theodore dresses

The brand has no single brown. Whiskey, caramel, mink and the chocolates sit here, and they work with gold jewellery.

13. New, for a party: Beaded Tulle Gown in Chocolate

Cut from 100% polyester to a regular fit, with hand crafted beading and a relaxed outer layer. It is full length.

14. For the office: Crepe Knit Poppy Shirt Dress in Whiskey

68% viscose and 32% polyamide. It has a point collar and a front button placket closure. It is mid-calf length.

15. For an occasion: Italian Chain Print Dress in Mink

68% polyamide and 32% elastane, with a draping at waist and a side split on right side. It is mid-calf length.

16. For the weekend: Polished Voile Sweater Dress in Chocolate

Cut from 90% merino wool and 10% silk to a regular fit, with a crew neck and a knit upper. It is below-the-knee length.

17. For the weekend: Rib Crew Neck Dress in Chocolate

83% viscose and 17% polyester, cut to a slim fit. It has tubular trim at neckline and a side panel detail. It is above-the-ankle length.

18. For an occasion: Satin Drape Dress in Dark Chocolate

100% recycled polyester, with a high neckline and a draped front detail. It is full length.

Green Scanlan Theodore dresses

Green is a smaller group, and each one is a strong, saturated shade rather than a sage.

19. For an occasion: Italian Drape Dress in Jungle

Cut from 68% polyamide and 32% elastane to a slim fit, with a draping at waist and a side split on right side. It is mid-calf length.

20. For an occasion: Satin Drape Dress in Opal

100% recycled polyester, cut to a relaxed fit. It has a high neckline and a draped front detail. It is full length.

21. For black tie: Turban Gown in Emerald

100% polyester, with a narrow funnel neck with self-fabric covered buttons at centre back and a dropped shoulder. It is full length.

Pink Scanlan Theodore dresses

Pink comes as a deep garnet rose and as a softer silk jacquard.

22. For an occasion: Silk Chain Jacquard Drape Dress in Pink

Cut from 100% silk to a regular fit, with a point collar and stand and a front button closure. It is below-the-knee length.

23. For black tie: Turban Gown in Garnet Rose

100% polyester. It has a narrow funnel neck with self-fabric covered buttons at centre back and a dropped shoulder. It is full length.

Red Scanlan Theodore dresses

Crayon is the one true red this season, a vivid orange red in Crepe Knit.

24. New, for day: Crepe Knit Crochet Soft Dress in Crayon

68% viscose and 32% polyamide, with crochet detail around neckline and a self-fabric belt. It is above-the-ankle length.

Purple and lilac Scanlan Theodore dresses

Lilac and amethyst are for evening.

25. For a party: Sequin Gather Neck Dress in Lilac

Cut from 100% polyester to a slim fit, with a high gathered neckline and a pencil skirt shape. It is below-the-knee length.

26. For black tie: Taffeta Draped Gown in Amethyst

100% cotton, cut to a slim fit. It has a draped one shoulder and a back closure at shoulder line. It is below-the-ankle length.

Ivory and cream Scanlan Theodore dresses

Ivory and stone are the pale neutrals, bought for engagements and summer lunches.

27. For an occasion: Lace Dress in Ivory

100% polyester, with a front neck button fastening and silk covered buttons. It is hip length.

28. For the weekend: Soft V Neck Dress in Stone

Cut from 100% viscose to a relaxed fit, with a slit front neckline and a self-fabric belt. It is below-the-knee length.

White Scanlan Theodore dresses

White is rare in the range, and here it is crochet.

29. For black tie: Crochet Gown in White

60% cotton and 40% nylon. It has a funnel neckline and a signature poppy button closure at back neck. It is below-the-ankle length.

Metallic Scanlan Theodore dresses

The metallic dresses are tinsel and sequin, made for the party season.

30. For black tie: Cornelli Gathered Gown in Camel Stone

100% polyester, with a bralette bodice and an elastic casing under bust for range. It is full-length.

31. For a party: French Tinsel Gown in Black Gold

Cut from 11% nylon, 40% viscose and 49% polyester to a regular fit, with a relaxed outer layer and a fitted under bodice. It is floor length.

Print and two-tone Scanlan Theodore dresses

Print is used sparingly at Scanlan Theodore, which makes these two stand out.

32. New, for an occasion: Silk Twill Scarf Print Dress in Limoncello

100% silk, cut to a regular fit. It has a bias cut and a cowl neckline with fine straps. It is below-the-knee length.

33. For an occasion: Velvet Spot Draped Dress in Lilac White

72% polyester, 20% nylon and 8% spandex, with a strapless neckline and a drape detailing down wearer’s left side. It is below-the-knee length.

Which colour should you buy first?

For a working wardrobe, buy black first and navy second. Both are the colours the house repeats every season, so a black Crepe Knit dress bought now will match a black Crepe Knit jacket bought next year. For an occasion, the strong colours earn their price: emerald, cobalt and the garnet rose photograph well and do not look like anyone else’s dress.

Frequently asked questions

What colours do Scanlan Theodore dresses come in?

Mostly black, navy and browns, with a small number of strong colours (emerald, cobalt, garnet rose, crayon red) and a few prints each season. The table at the top of this page lists the shades for each colour.

Does Scanlan Theodore make a little black dress?

Yes, several. The Crepe Knit Poppy Shirt Dress and the Milano Turban Pencil Dress are the two most useful black dresses for work, and the turban and taffeta gowns cover black tie.

Are Scanlan Theodore dresses true to size?

The brand publishes no sizing correction for its dresses, so take your usual size. AU sizes read the same as UK, and a UK 8 is a US 4.

Which Scanlan Theodore dress is best for a wedding?

A colour rather than black and white. The Turban Gown in Emerald and the Silk Organza Poppy Gown in Blue suit evening weddings, and the Crepe Knit dresses suit a daytime ceremony because they do not crease.

Can I buy Scanlan Theodore dresses outside Australia?

Yes. The brand sells through its own boutiques in Australia and the United States, and Coveti ships Scanlan Theodore worldwide. See where to buy Scanlan Theodore.

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