How to Style a Maticevski Gown

A Maticevski gown arrives with its own architecture. The shape is already doing the work, so styling one is less about adding and more about knowing what to leave off. Here is how we dress it at Luxury Shoes .

Let the silhouette lead

The first rule is restraint. A Maticevski dress carries drama at the shoulder, the waist, and the hem, so the styling around it should stay quiet. A sleek chignon and a fine diamond stud usually finish the look better than a statement necklace, which tends to compete with the neckline. If the gown has a sculptural sweep at the hip, as the Presentation Wave Dress does, keep the earrings small and the wrist bare.

Choose the right shoe

A pointed heel is the safe answer. It echoes the clean line of the tailoring and lengthens the leg under evening light, which matters when the hem is asymmetric. A metallic sandal works for the darker gowns, and a covered court keeps a strapless bodice looking considered rather than bare. Avoid a chunky heel, which fights the precision of the cut.

Keep the bag small and structured

A small, structured clutch echoes the architectural shape. A soft slouchy bag reads against it. You want the accessory to feel like part of the same design language, so a hard frame in a tonal colour tends to sit best.

Get the size right

This is the part shoppers most often miss. Maticevski uses Australian sizing, which matches UK sizing, so an AU 10 is a UK 10, a US 6, and an EU 38. More importantly, the house is famous for bonded fabrics that have very little stretch. If you are between sizes, size up. The cloth holds its shape rather than giving, so a snug fit stays snug. Check the size guide on each product page for exact measurements before you commit.

Care for the bonded fabric

Bonded fabrics are technical constructions, so most Maticevski pieces are specialist dry clean only, and a few of the embellished styles ask for a gentle cold hand wash. Store the piece on a padded hanger away from direct sunlight to keep the silhouette crisp. Treat the structure as the point of the dress and it will keep its shape for years.

Where to start

If you are building a Maticevski look, begin with the gown and work outward. Browse the Maticevski collection and the wider designer dresses edit at Luxury Shoes , and read our guide to the house for the background. Deciding between labels? See brands like Maticevski.

Frequently asked questions

What shoes go with a Maticevski gown?

A pointed heel or a covered court in a tonal colour. The clean line suits the architectural cut better than a chunky heel.

Does Maticevski run true to size?

Maticevski uses Australian sizing, equivalent to UK. The bonded fabrics have very little stretch, so size up if you are between sizes.

How do you care for a Maticevski dress?

Most pieces are specialist dry clean only, and some embellished styles ask for a gentle cold hand wash. Store on a padded hanger away from direct sunlight.