Celaena Sardothien Dresses: 10 Gown Ideas from the Books

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Teal-blue beaded mermaid gown with a sheer cape on a mannequin.

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The gowns here run from a silver-grey tulle that stays quiet until the light catches it to an embellished silver ballgown covered in crystals, beadwork and sequins, so the real question is how much decoration you want to carry.

Start with the neckline and back: a deep V or an open back rules out a necklace, and the teal mermaid cut or a heavily beaded skirt means practicing how you walk and sit before the night.

Of the group, the emerald beaded long-sleeve gown is the most formal, so save it for black tie, while the charcoal grey gown with its beaded cape and the celestial dark blue embroidered one suit nearly any formal evening.

1. Silver-grey Tulle Gown

Silver-grey tulle gown with metallic embroidery and a sheer cape on a mannequin.
The metallic embroidery catches the light beautifully and adds depth to the gown. · 📷 @chotronette

Silver-grey reads as quiet until the light catches the metallic embroidery, and that is the reason to pick it over a flat satin. Tulle also gives the skirt volume without a heavy petticoat.

The sheer cape does the dramatic work here. I would keep jewelry minimal and let the stitching carry the look, since a statement necklace would compete with it.

2. Champagne Off-the-shoulder Gown

Champagne off-the-shoulder gown with gold embroidery and voluminous sleeves on a mannequin.
The voluminous sleeves create a unique silhouette, perfect for formal occasions. · 📷 @burnett2961

Sleeves with this much volume change how a gown sits on the body, so check that you can lift your arms before you commit.

Champagne with gold embroidery is warm and forgiving, and it suits skin tones that find true silver too cold.

I would pick this one for a wedding or a formal evening where you want to be photographed. Skip a bold necklace; the off-the-shoulder line already frames the collarbone.

3. Teal Beaded Mermaid Gown with Cape

Teal-blue beaded mermaid gown with a sheer cape on a mannequin.
The teal beadwork shines against the skin, making hair and earrings simple choices. · 📷 @vanbantiling.fdr

A mermaid cut fits close through the hip and flares low, so walking and sitting need some planning. Allow for small steps and a seat you can lower into slowly.

The teal beadwork is the star, which means plain hair and simple earrings work best.

The sheer cape adds drama without bulk, and it comes off easily if the room runs warm. For a body-skimming gown like this, I would try it on with the shoes you plan to wear.

4. Celestial Dark Blue Embroidered Gown

Dark blue celestial gown with silver moon and star embroidery on a mannequin.
Silver embroidery adds detail to the dark blue fabric, reminiscent of a night sky. · 📷 @alicecorsets

Dark blue with silver moons and stars behaves like a night sky: nearly black indoors, richer under bright light. That makes it an easy choice for evening events where you want detail without a loud color.

The sparkling sheer cape finishes it, so I would not add a second layer of shine. Silver earrings and a low bun are plenty.

5. Emerald Green Beaded Long-sleeve Gown

Emerald green gown with silver sequins and beadwork worn by a person.
The deep emerald color and silver beading create a striking formal look for cooler months. · 📷 @afrozehofficial

Long sleeves, deep emerald and silver beading make this the most formal of the group, and a good pick for cooler months. Emerald suits nearly every skin tone, so it photographs well.

A matching shawl gives you warmth, so you can skip a coat inside. A single diamond-style necklace is all this gown needs, with nothing else near the neckline.

6. Off-the-shoulder Purple Gown with Gold Corset

Woman wearing a floor-length purple off-the-shoulder gown with a gold ornate corset belt.
The gold corset belt shapes the gown beautifully, enhancing the off-the-shoulder neckline. · 📷 @nakapharma

A gold corset belt over purple does the tailoring for you: it defines the waist on a dress that would otherwise fall straight from the shoulders. That works for a woman after shape without a fitted bodice.

The off-the-shoulder neckline is the quiet part, so keep hair up and the neck bare. Rich purple holds its own against gold, but I would avoid adding gold jewelry in a third shade.

7. Black Gown with Silver Wing Embroidery

Black sleeveless gown with silver sequined wing embroidery and a blue gemstone waist.
The deep V-neckline highlights the wing embroidery, making a statement without jewelry. · 📷 @_fairy_dust_boutique_

A deep V-neckline on a sleeveless black gown leaves the chest and shoulders open, so the silver wings and the blue gemstone at the waist have to do all the decorating.

Skip a necklace; it would cut across the V and fight the sequins.

Hair up shows the neckline best. I would choose silver earrings that match the wing embroidery and leave it there.

8. Black Backless Gown with Gold Embroidery

Black evening gown on a mannequin with intricate gold sequin embroidery on the back.
The intricate gold embroidery on the back makes this gown a standout from behind. · 📷 @designerdaddy_

Gold floral embroidery trailing down an open back means the gown is built to be seen leaving the room. Wear your hair up or swept to one side so the beadwork stays visible.

Check the back in a three-way mirror before you buy. An open back limits what you can wear underneath, so plan the bra or tape solution at the fitting, not the night before.

Keep the front simple: small earrings, no necklace.

9. Charcoal Grey Gown with Beaded Cape

Dark grey pleated gown with black sequin embroidery on the shoulders and neckline.
The pleats in charcoal grey create movement, making this gown understated yet elegant. · 📷 @halalbridal

Pleats give charcoal grey movement without any added shine, so the black sequins on the shoulders and neckline stand out cleanly against the fabric. This is the most understated gown in the group, and I like it for that.

Because the embroidery sits high, it frames the face on its own. Keep earrings small and hair off the shoulders so the detail isn’t hidden.

Pleated fabric hangs best when it is steamed, not pressed flat with an iron.

10. Embellished Silver Ballgown

Three silver embellished gowns with crystals and sequins displayed on mannequins.
The heavily beaded silver gowns draw attention with their intricate details and sparkle. · 📷 @reineecouture

Silver with crystals, beadwork and sequins across a floor-length skirt is the loudest choice in this style, and it should be worn that way. Every surface already catches light, so jewelry adds nothing.

Beaded gowns this heavy can weigh on the shoulders and drag at the hem, so try one on and walk a full circle before deciding. Hem length matters more here than almost anywhere else.

I would pick this for a black-tie event, and nothing less formal.

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