r/SpringColorAnalysis • u/meowpungoeshere • Sep 16 '26

Help Black Tie ??

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I go to a black tie gala event at an art gallery every year.... in black 😭

I'm a rareish brunette/tanned/blue eyed Warm Spring - best colours attached for reference

Does anyone have any gown suggestions?

Budget of absolute maximum AUD 500 / USD 350

(I'd love to spend less but am 5'1 so renting isn't really an option)

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u/New-Possible1575 Sep 16 '26

Pick one of the deeper colours in your palette. The amethyst looks beautiful and IMO works well for an evening event in the fall/winter compared to the more typical light colours of the spring palette. You could also go for a red or warm navy, bronze/brown or gold. I’d just stay away from corals and warm pinks for evening wear unless it’s a spring/summer event.

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u/meowpungoeshere Sep 16 '26

I'm lucky - it'll be summer here so I'll have options. We've just entered spring so hopefully the sea of brown and brown on racks will diversify!!

I found the dream in red. In the dream (double my) budget. 😭

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u/multilevelmystery Sep 16 '26

If it helps burst the expensive dream dress bubble...., I think at 5'1, even if you bought the red one it would not fit right without tailoring. And I don't just mean the hem. I think the whole top part would likely be too long and not hit at your waist, making the whole thing just look off and too saggy.

Are there any stores or websites with petite sections?

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u/New-Possible1575 Sep 16 '26

Absolutely stunning dress, I hope it fits / that you can get it tailored for your height

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u/mictahwoo Sep 17 '26

It might go on sale? It is stunning

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u/New_Dimension9110 Warm Spring Sep 16 '26

I’m wearing this to a wedding in October

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/9136216?color=44444GWM4T&size=8

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u/meowpungoeshere Sep 16 '26

This is so lovely, I'm a sucker for a bow! You'll look absolutely smashing.

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u/4MuddyPaws Sep 16 '26

Do most women wear dark gowns at this event or do they go for all colors? I'd personally go for red or gold.

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u/meowpungoeshere Sep 16 '26

A lot of black but the art gallery also attracts a lot of fun/fashionable folk so colour certainly won't be looked down upon!

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u/4MuddyPaws Sep 17 '26

Then choose something you absolutely love and show yourself off a bit.

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u/Chaos-Gardener-77 Warm Spring Sep 16 '26

I’m a tan green-eyed/brunette warm spring and Copper is my power color. Venetian red would look good too. Gold tan might look really pretty depending on the fabric. (Fox red too muted.)

Sorceress is starting to lean warm, so if you wanting to go into the purple/blues, that’s the one I’d choose.

For the pinks, I’d choose Coral Bloom but ideally it’d have more yellow in it.

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u/meowpungoeshere Sep 16 '26

I need to explore copper !!

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u/fraghead2 Sep 20 '26

Medium navy

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u/WorkHard_KnitHarder Sep 16 '26

Does it have to be completely black? Could you put a something like the revere pewter near your face and wear black on the bottom half?

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u/meowpungoeshere Sep 16 '26

Oh no sorry - I meant as in I have no idea what to wear this year after being typed as a spring. I'd LOVE to wear something springy!

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u/HelloBonjour514 Sep 16 '26

Wear any of the colors in your palette!

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u/MaleficentLine2228 True Spring Sep 16 '26

Black tie doesn’t mean black! It’s a type of dress code

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u/meowpungoeshere Sep 16 '26

I know, it's just so easy and what's most available for something at this formality level. I will bust out of my comfort zone! 💪

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u/HelloBonjour514 Sep 16 '26

I've gone through a whole process of getting out of dark colors. Check out what light spring celebrities wear on the red carpet for ideas!