Scanlan Theodore Evening Wear: Gowns, Silk Dresses and Evening Bags

By Gemma Deeks, Coveti Fashion Editor. Updated 14 October 2026.

Scanlan Theodore is best known for workwear, and it also makes gowns and evening pieces. Coveti has 25 Scanlan Theodore gowns and silk dresses in stock, plus the evening bags, opera gloves and brooches to finish them. This edit is for weddings, galas and long dinners.

For the full dress range, see the best Scanlan Theodore dresses and the Turban dress.

At a glance

• Gowns: full-length silk, sateen and Crepe Knit, many with a one-shoulder and twisted turban necklines.
• Evening bags: the feather bucket bag, frame clutches and satin nano bags.
• Sizing: AU sizes, which match UK sizes.

Gowns and silk dresses

1. Gown: Beaded Tulle Gown in Chocolate

100% polyester, lined in 94% silk and 6% elastane. It has a regular fit, with hand crafted beading and a relaxed outer layer. It is full length.

2. Gown: Cornelli Gathered Gown in Black Stone

100% polyester, lined in 100% cotton voile. Scanlan Theodore gives it a regular fit and adds a bralette bodice, a fits up to C cup bust and an elastic casing under bust for range. It finishes at a full-length. Coveti also has it in Camel Stone.

3. Dress: Cotton Sateen Pleat Dress in Bitter Chocolate

98% cotton and 2% elastane. It has a soft elasticated casing at neckline and a sleeveless. It is below-the-knee length. Coveti also has it in Trench.

4. Gown: Crochet Gown in White

60% cotton and 40% nylon. The shape is a slim fit upper. Details run to a funnel neckline, a signature poppy button closure at back neck and hand made crochet.

5. Gown: French Tinsel Gown in Black Gold

11% nylon, 40% viscose and 49% polyester, lined in 100% silk. Scanlan Theodore shows the French Tinsel Gown in Black Gold for Signature Collection, in a technical polyester. Expect a regular fit, plus a relaxed outer layer, a fitted under bodice and a strapless neckline.

6. Dress: Silk Chain Jacquard Drape Dress in Burnt Chocolate

100% silk. It has a regular fit. Details include a point collar and stand, detachable shoulder pads and a front slit opening. Coveti also has it in Pink.

7. Dress: Silk Chain Jacquard Dress in Indaco Blue

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

8. Dress: Silk Chain Jacquard Wrap Dress in Dark Spice

100% silk. It has a regular fit. Details include a point collar, a front button closure and shoulder pads. Coveti also has it in Mink.

9. Gown: Silk Desert One Shoulder Gown in Chocolate

100% silk. It is cut to a loose fit, with a one shoulder neckline with adjustable shoestring drawcord and a trapeze hem. It is full length.

Evening bags

10. Evening bag: Beaded Poppy Drawstring Bag in Chocolate Fuchsia

The Beaded Poppy Drawstring Bag is made from satin fabric, lined in satin fabric. It has an internal slip pocket and an adjustable and detachable leather strap.

11. Evening bag: Feather Bucket Bag in Bianco

The Feather Bucket Bag has an ostrich feather exterior, lined in satin. It has a 62 cm brass chain strap. Coveti also has it in Black, Caffe, Pistachio and Sable.

12. Evening bag: The Bracelet Bag in Black

The Bracelet Bag is made from sheep nappa leather, lined in microfibre suede. It has a custom metal handle and a handle drop 7 cm. Coveti also has it in Cream.

13. Evening bag: The Carry All Embellished Nano in Biscotto

The Carry All Embellished Nano is made from Italian cow leather suede and plain leather trims, lined in cotton twill. It has clear crystal embellishment embroidery and a detachable strap with 55 cm drop for shoulder and crossbody wear. Coveti also has it in Denim.

14. Evening bag: The Carry All Satin Nano in Nero

Scanlan Theodore makes The Carry All Satin Nano in satin and Italian shiny calf leather trims, lined in cotton twill. It has a detachable strap with 55 cm drop for shoulder and crossbody wear and an internal zipped pocket.

15. Evening bag: The Confetti Flora Bag in Variegato

The Confetti Flora Bag has a hand embroidered sequins embellishment on satin exterior, lined in satin. It has hand embroidered sequin embellishment and a 62 cm detachable brass chain strap.

Gloves and brooches

16. Finishing touch: Crystal Cascade Brooch in Gold Quartz

Scanlan Theodore makes the Crystal Cascade Brooch in Italy, in brass with 14k gold plating and Preciosa crystal. It is 5 cm wide and fastens with a clutch back lapel pin. Coveti also has it in Light Rose.

17. Finishing touch: Italian Shell Brooch in Light Gold

Scanlan Theodore makes the Italian Shell Brooch in Italy, in brass with glass crystal and feather. It measures 43 mm.

18. Finishing touch: Leather Opera Gloves in Camelia

Nappa leather, silk lining. The Leather Opera Gloves are opera-length gloves made in Italy from nappa leather with a silk lining. They reach about 60 cm, well above the elbow.

Dress codes

Black tie: a full-length gown, opera gloves and a clutch. Cocktail: a silk midi with a frame bag, and a sateen midi works too. Wedding guest: avoid white and ivory, and choose a colour gown with a feather bag for a day ceremony.

Frequently asked questions

Does Scanlan Theodore make evening gowns?

Yes. It makes full-length gowns in silk, sateen and Crepe Knit each season.

Is Scanlan Theodore good for a wedding guest dress?

Yes. The silk and sateen dresses and the gowns suit weddings. Avoid the white and ivory pieces.

What is the Scanlan Theodore feather bag?

The Feather Bucket Bag is a small bucket bag covered in feathers on a chain strap, made for evening.

Do Scanlan Theodore gowns need altering?

Full-length gowns are cut for a model around 175 cm, so shorter wearers may need a hem.

Read next

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