Shona Joy Gold Dresses: Metallic Jersey, Gold Satin and Champagne Shades

Shona Joy does gold softly. Instead of high shine lamé, the Sydney label works in a sand gold metallic jersey, a pale champagne gold satin and a warm champagne satin acetate. Here is every gold dress from Shona Joy at Coveti, how the shades compare, and how to wear gold for the party season. For the full edit, browse gold dresses and metallic dresses.

How the gold shades compare

Stellar Lurex Gold: a soft sand gold metallic jersey with a fine, low shine; the most obviously metallic of the group. La Lune Gold: a pale champagne gold satin with a warm pink cast in the light. Savanna Champagne: a warm, pale sand gold satin acetate, closer to beige than metal. None of them is a brassy yellow gold, which makes all three easy to wear against most skin tones.

Shona Joy gold dresses

1. Stellar Lurex Scoop Neck Maxi Dress in Gold

metallic jersey (76% polyamide, 21% metallic, 3% elastane), lined. Scoop neckline, keyhole open back with a twisted strap detail at centre back, fitted silhouette, maxi length. Fit: fitted style, designed to sit close against the body, with stretch to form to your silhouette.

2. La Lune Lace Back Maxi Dress in Gold

La Lune soft touch satin in LENZING ECOVERO viscose. Cowl neckline, an adjustable lace up back and a maxi skirt. Fit: close through the bust and waist; the brand recommends sizing up for a more comfortable fit and when you are between sizes.

3. La Lune High Neck Balloon Sleeve Maxi Dress in Gold

La Lune soft touch satin in LENZING ECOVERO viscose, lined. High neckline with a stand collar, balloon sleeves elasticated at the edges and gathering on the side. Fit: fitted at the waist, relaxed through the rest of the body. The most covered of the gold styles.

4. Savanna Racer Back Maxi Dress in Champagne

satin acetate (55% polyester, 45% acetate), lined. Low scoop neckline, low T bar racer back and a loose maxi skirt, with no zip. Fit: relaxed, designed to sit away from the body.

Gold separates

For a champagne gold set, pair the Savanna Scoop Neck Top in Champagne with the Savanna Bias Cut Pant in Champagne: the same satin acetate, a scoop neck top with thick straps and a slim, high rise pant. See Shona Joy matching sets for more pairings.

How to wear a gold dress

Keep the metal consistent: gold jewellery and gold hardware on the bag, never mixed with silver. Choose one texture of shine: a metallic jersey dress looks best with matte suede sandals and a satin clutch, not a sequin bag. Warm make up: bronze eyes and a soft nude lip suit these pale golds. Cover up: the Lucent Scarf in Espresso, a 330cm length of semi sheer viscose georgette, drapes over the shoulders like a stole in deep brown, which flatters gold; see how to wear a Shona Joy scarf.

Where to wear gold

Christmas and holiday parties: the Stellar Lurex; see Shona Joy holiday party dresses. New Year’s Eve: the Stellar Lurex with metallic sandals; see Shona Joy New Year’s Eve dresses. Black tie: the La Lune Lace Back in Gold. Winter weddings as a guest: the Balloon Sleeve. A note for weddings: pale gold and champagne can photograph close to ivory under flash, so check with the couple before wearing the Savanna in Champagne to a ceremony.

How Shona Joy sizing works

Shona Joy cuts in Australian sizes, and an AU size carries the same number as a UK size, so an AU8 is a UK 8. Coveti lists every style in UK sizes, and the size guide on each product page converts UK sizing to US, Italian, French and German sizes. Read the brand’s fit note before you choose: “designed to sit away from the body” leaves room, “slim fit, designed to skim the body” follows your shape without clinging, and “fitted style” sits close everywhere. Where the brand gives a sizing instruction, follow it. It recommends sizing up on the La Lune Lace Back when you are between sizes, sizing down on the La Lune Strapless Column, and sizing up on the Lambent bodysuit. For more, read is Shona Joy true to size.

Frequently asked questions

Does Shona Joy make gold dresses?

Yes. At Coveti, Shona Joy gold dresses include the Stellar Lurex Scoop Neck Maxi Dress in Gold, the La Lune Lace Back Maxi Dress in Gold and the La Lune High Neck Balloon Sleeve Maxi Dress in Gold, plus the Savanna Racer Back Maxi Dress in Champagne.

What is the Shona Joy Stellar Lurex dress made of?

The Stellar Lurex maxi dresses are a metallic jersey of 76% polyamide, 21% metallic and 3% elastane, lined, light in weight and stretchy.

Is gold a good colour for a wedding guest?

Gold suits evening and black tie weddings and the holiday season. Pale gold and champagne can read close to ivory in photographs, so choose a deeper metallic and check with the couple first.

Is the Shona Joy La Lune Lace Back in Gold true to size?

It fits close through the bust and waist, and Shona Joy recommends sizing up for a more comfortable fit and when you are between sizes. The lace up back adjusts the fit.

What shoes go with a gold dress?

Gold, nude and deep brown sandals all work. Keep the metal of the shoes and jewellery the same, and avoid silver with gold.

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