Rachel Gilbert Dresses by Colour: Black, Gold, Wine and More

Rachel Gilbert dresses come in a tight palette that changes a little each season: black, gold, silver, wine, ivory, blue and soft greens and pinks, with a few prints. Black is the house’s biggest colour by far, and gold and silver carry the hand-embellished pieces. This guide goes through each colour at Luxury Shoes , with the dresses to look at first and the occasions each colour suits.

Every piece mentioned is in our Rachel Gilbert edit. Prices are Luxury Handbags prices.

Rachel Gilbert at a glance

• Founded: 2007, in Sydney, Australia, by the designer Rachel Gilbert.
• Known for: eveningwear and bridal, with hand-applied embellishment and an internal corset with waist tape in most gowns and minis.
• Boutiques: Paddington and The Strand in Sydney, and Emporium in Melbourne.
• Sizing: RG 00 to RG 6, which is UK and AU 4 to 18 and US 0 to 14.
• Latest collection: Resort 2027, titled Sejour.
• At Luxury Shoes : more than 190 Rachel Gilbert pieces, shipped worldwide.

Rachel Gilbert black dresses

Black is the backbone of every Rachel Gilbert collection, and Resort 2027 is no exception: close to half of the new dresses at Luxury Handbags are black. The house keeps black interesting with a single point of decoration.

• Malik Column Gown ($2,600): strapless, with a hand-embellished gold trim along the neckline.
• Riley Gown ($2,200): a high square neckline and embellished armholes.
• Aiya Dress ($1,795): a midi with hand-embellished fringing at the neckline.
• Dovetta Mini ($1,295): short sleeves and silver embellishment at the neck.
• Vista Mini ($1,395): black silk satin with long sleeves and a draped sash.

Black suits black tie, evening weddings, galas and dinners. Add one pair of silver earrings and it is finished.

Rachel Gilbert gold dresses

Gold is where the hand embellishment shows most. The Sinclair Gown in Gold ($4,995) is covered by hand from a high turtle neckline to the floor, and the Sinclair Mini in Gold ($3,295) is its short version. From earlier collections, the Remy Gown in Gold ($4,828) is a strapless column covered in flat gold and silver sequins, the Florentine Gown in Gold ($5,843) is hand beaded in tonal gold, and the Phillipe Mini in Gold ($3,958) is a densely embellished long-sleeve micro mini.

Gold is a gala colour, a New Year colour and a party colour. It is too much for most daytime weddings.

Gold and black: the Maison tiger

New for Resort 2027, the Maison family is gold and black sequins in a tiger stripe. The Maison Gown ($5,495) is a strapless column, the Maison Mini ($3,295) is an A-line with a square neckline, and the Maison Top ($2,395) and Maison Skirt ($2,995) make a set. It is the boldest print the label has at Luxury Shoes , and it suits a party better than a wedding.

Rachel Gilbert silver and metallic dresses

Silver reads cooler than gold and suits winter events and white-tie evenings. The Rosalie Gown ($4,828) is a column densely embellished with reflective silver sequins and silver claw stones, and the Rosalie Mini Dress ($3,661) is its strapless short version. The Zayn Mini ($1,895) is the most accessible metallic piece in the edit.

Rachel Gilbert red and wine dresses

Wine is the colour of Resort 2027. The Sorrento Gown ($1,995) has a long cape over the arms, the Sorrento Column Gown ($2,200) is fitted with embellished armholes, and the Mali Gown ($1,995) has a draped jersey bodice and a separate floor-length scarf. Wine suits autumn and winter weddings, and it is one of the safest colours for a wedding guest because it photographs warmly and never competes with white.

Rachel Gilbert white and ivory dresses

Ivory and creme are bridal colours at Rachel Gilbert, and the house uses them for the second look, the engagement party and the rehearsal dinner. The Anice Mini ($1,895) is ivory wool and silk with an off-the-shoulder neckline and a chandelier trim at the hem. The Rita Mini ($890) has an ostrich feather hem that can be removed for cleaning. The Lottie Dress ($990) is a column with a detachable bow at the halter neck, and the Dovetta A-Line Dress ($1,495) is a midi with silver embellishment at the neckline. For the full bridal story, read our Rachel Gilbert bridal guide.

Unless you are the bride, and unless she has asked, keep ivory for engagement parties and leave it at home for the wedding itself.

Rachel Gilbert blue dresses

Blue is the label’s daytime colour. The Brigitte Dress in Cornflower ($1,295) is a fitted midi draped into a knot at the left shoulder, and it is our first pick for a garden wedding. It is the only blue in the Resort 2027 pieces at Luxury Shoes , and it pairs well with the silver studs.

Rachel Gilbert green dresses

Green comes up often in searches for the label, and Luxury Handbags carries several pieces from earlier collections. The Anika Dress ($3,995) is a pale sage sequin slip, and the Jordan Gown ($3,040) and Amara Cape Gown ($2,450) are full-length options. Green suits spring weddings and the racing season.

Rachel Gilbert pink and blush dresses

Blush is where Rachel Gilbert is most romantic. The Mira Gown in Blush ($1,486) is a strapless column with hand-draped detailing across the bust and waist over internal corsetry, and it is one of the best-value gowns in the edit. The Oryx Mini ($2,160) is a short option in pink.

Grey and smoke

For a quieter colour, the Adele Dress in Smoke ($1,895) is a flared midi in a soft grey with a violet tone, with an asymmetric hem and embellished trim around one armhole. Pair it with the Marisol Earring in Smoke ($695), a dome of grey glass beads.

Which colour for which occasion?

For more on each occasion, see our guides to Rachel Gilbert gowns and Rachel Gilbert for the mother of the bride.

A note on colour names

Rachel Gilbert names its shades in its own words, such as Smoke, Wine, Cornflower and Creme. On Luxury Shoes , each dress also carries a simpler colour family, such as Grey, Red, Blue and Ivory, so you can filter the edit by colour.

Frequently asked questions

What colours does Rachel Gilbert come in?

Rachel Gilbert works mainly in black, gold, silver, wine, ivory and blue, with seasonal greens, pinks and greys. Black is the largest colour in every collection, and gold and silver carry the hand-embellished pieces.

What is the best Rachel Gilbert gold dress?

The Sinclair Gown in Gold is the strongest gold piece in Resort 2027, embellished by hand from a high turtle neckline to the floor. The Sinclair Mini in Gold is its short version.

Does Rachel Gilbert make a green dress?

Yes. At Luxury Shoes , the Anika Dress is a pale sage sequin slip, and the Jordan Gown and Amara Cape Gown are full-length green options from earlier collections.

Which Rachel Gilbert colour is best for a wedding guest?

Wine suits an evening wedding, and cornflower blue suits a daytime wedding. Avoid ivory and white unless the couple has asked for them.

Does Rachel Gilbert make white dresses?

Yes. Ivory and creme pieces such as the Anice Mini, the Rita Mini and the Lottie Dress are designed for bridal events, engagement parties and the second look.

What is the Rachel Gilbert Maison print?

The Maison print is a gold and black tiger stripe worked in sequins, new for Resort 2027. It comes as a gown, a mini, a top and a skirt.