Jenny Packham Dresses by Colour: Gold, Pink, Green, Blue, Red and White
Jenny Packham Dresses by Colour: Gold, Pink, Green, Blue, Red and White
Jenny Packham names its colours the way a jeweller names stones: Illusion, Ammonite, Liquorice, Cardinal, Lagoon. The names are lovely and not much help when you are looking for a green dress for a winter wedding. This guide translates the Autumn Winter 2026 shades at Luxury Handbags into plain colours, with the dresses that come in each one.
The house shade names, translated
- Illusion: gold sequins on a nude base.
- Ammonite, Platinum, Moonstone: silver and pale grey beadwork.
- Liquorice: black. Ink: navy.
- Cardinal: deep red. Nutmeg: wine red.
- Lagoon, Calypso, Eucalyptus: soft mint and sage greens.
- Thistle, Lilac: lavender. Purple Muscadine: plum.
- Snow, Vanilla, Oyster, Parchment: white, ivory and cream.
Gold Jenny Packham dresses
The Lina in Illusion is the full gold gown with long sleeves; the Sweet Silva in Illusion adds cape sleeves; the Xenia in Illusion has a plunging neck and a ruched waist. The shorter option is the Nima in Saffron.
Pink Jenny Packham dresses
The Gracie in Ballerina Pink has a sheer cape, the Nova in Ballet Pink long sheer sleeves, and the Zola in Peach Fizz a draped waist. The Anita in Pink Pearl is plain crepe with beaded cuffs, and the Debut in Tourmaline Pink is a crepe cocktail dress with three jewelled bows.
Green Jenny Packham dresses
Green is the strongest story of the season. The Rosalie in Fern Green is a deep emerald slip gown; the Marnie in Green Opal and Madeleine in Parakeet are sleeved. The mint greens are the Opera in Calypso, the Gold Rush in Lagoon and the Ines in Eucalyptus, and the Berkley in Lagoon is an off the shoulder cocktail dress.
Blue Jenny Packham dresses
Navy comes as Ink: the Trinity, the Petal, the Cherry and the plain Estelle. Paler blues are the Sunstead in Haze and the Dubois in Larimar Blue, a crepe cocktail dress. The deep teal is the Only You in Blackthorne Blue.
Red Jenny Packham dresses
The Juliette in Cardinal is a sequin column on strong straps, the Sisi in Cardinal a sleeved gown with a crystal collar, and the Marnie in Cardinal fades from red to gold. The Gold Rush in Nutmeg is wine red with a cape.
Purple Jenny Packham dresses
The Opera in Thistle and Eugenie in Thistle are lavender; the Lauretta and Lisette come in Lilac; the Xenia, Lacie and Ines come in plum.
White and ivory Jenny Packham dresses
These are evening dresses, not bridal, though they suit a bride’s evening change. The Santa Fe in Snow and Iris in Snow are white beaded gowns; the Ophelia in Oyster and Benue in Vanilla are ivory, and the Juniper in Vanilla is a short crepe dress with a cape.
Colours at a glance
| Colour | House names | Number of new styles |
|---|---|---|
| Gold and metallic | Illusion, Ammonite, Platinum, Moonstone, Mocha, Bronze, Saffron | 20 |
| Black | Liquorice | 11 |
| Pink | Ballerina Pink, Ballet Pink, Pink Pearl, Peach Fizz, Magenta, Tourmaline Pink | 9 |
| Blue | Ink, Haze, Larimar Blue, Blackthorne Blue, Hawks Eye Blue, Midnight Kiss | 9 |
| Green | Fern Green, Green Opal, Parakeet, Lagoon, Eucalyptus, Calypso | 7 |
| Purple | Thistle, Lilac, Purple Muscadine | 7 |
| White and ivory | Snow, Vanilla, Oyster, Parchment, Ammonite | 7 |
| Red | Cardinal, Nutmeg | 4 |
How to choose a colour
Start with the event. Black tie and winter evenings suit the deep shades: Liquorice, Ink, Cardinal and Purple Muscadine. Spring and summer weddings suit the soft ones: Lagoon, Haze, Thistle and Ballet Pink. Gold Illusion is the most flattering on most skin tones because the nude base sits close to the skin, and the beads add the colour. Silver Ammonite and Platinum suit cool skin tones and winter light.
Jenny Packham at a glance
- Founded: 1988, in London, by the designer Jenny Packham, who trained at Southampton College of Art and Central Saint Martins.
- Known for: hand applied beading, sequins and crystal on fluid evening gowns, and a bridal line.
- Royal record: Catherine, Princess of Wales has worn at least eight Jenny Packham dresses, including the gown for the Olympic Gala Concert at the Royal Albert Hall in 2012 and a gold cape gown for the No Time to Die premiere in 2021.
- Made in: designed in London; the current pieces name India and China as the country of make.
- At Luxury Shoes : the Jenny Packham collection, shipped worldwide by DHL Express and FedEx International Priority, insured and signature required.
Read next: Jenny Packham black dresses, sequin dresses and wedding guest dresses.
Frequently asked questions
What colour is Illusion at Jenny Packham?
Gold sequins and beads on a nude base, so the dress reads gold against the skin.
What colour is Ammonite?
A silver and pale grey beadwork shade.
Which Jenny Packham colour is best for a wedding guest?
The soft greens, blues and pinks: Lagoon, Haze, Eucalyptus and Ballet Pink. Avoid Snow and Vanilla, which read as white.
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