I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling a little fatigued by the endless stream of LBDs and naked dresses that flood my feed every party season. This year, I have my heart set on discovering something fresh.
Right on cue, at this week’s CFDA Awards, the industry’s chicest shelved their sheer slips and black minis in favour of the endlessly elegant cream satin dress trend. Olivia Dean, for example, wore a warm cream strapless satin gown that bordered on butter yellow to the event. Paired with a Thom Browne tartan bag and pointed pumps, her look was uncomplicated, elegant and impossibly chic.
Ashley Graham took the trend in a more minimalist direction, opting for a boat-neck maxi with soft draping that floated elegantly past her ankles. Instead of the clingy fits we’ve come to associate with partywear, her relaxed silhouette felt, in my opinon, chicer.
Glossy, luminous and fresh, the neutral tone feels elevated and modern—catching the light for a radiant finish and nodding to the glamour of events season in a more understated way.
Paloma Elsesser offered another interpretation, stepping out in a Simkhai gown featuring a beaded halterneck and fluid satin skirt. With tonal satin heels to match, she doubled down on the gleaming texture, creating a look that was cohesive and confident.
While the trend took off in the form of dresses this week, I also spotted the colour and fabrication worn in the form of a chicest 3-piece set by Lily Allen. Styling a Colleen Allen lace-trim bra, voluminous skirt and elegant stole, the soft, neutral palette lent the daring silhouette an unexpected sense of restraint.
Timeless yet on trend, the cream satin dress feels like the breath of fresh air party season has been waiting for. So, if you’re ready to give the usual black and sheer options a well-deserved rest, scroll on to shop the best cream satin styles to wear this time around.
Shop Cream Satin Dresses:
Style with tonal heels for a fresher take on winter party dressing.
The lace-trim dress trend isn't showing any signs of slowing down.
These come in sizes XS—3XL.
I'm calling it—cream satin minis will overtake LBDs this winter.
Style this silky slip on its own or layer it underneath a warm knit.
The attached scarf detailing adds such an elegant element.
I'm banking this ahead of peak party season.
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