Gilded Details That Command the Night: Katie May's Valerie Dress

18 Likes • April 30, 2026

Katie May Collection, the Los Angeles darling of statement eveningwear since 2010, artfully blends sensual silhouettes with modern restraint in pieces like fluid gowns and corseted bodices that exude romantic minimalism and body-conscious drape. Enter the Valerie Dress in Gilded Rose ($285), a textured masterpiece where intricate gilded rose detailing—rendered in a lustrous mix of 67% polyester, 19% nylon, and 14% metallic—elevates elevated femininity to confident allure. Fully lined with a hidden back zip for seamless wearability, this dry-clean-only beauty drapes liquidly over the body, hugging curves while allowing fluid movement for those nights demanding unmissable presence. Leaning into texture's reign with its beaded, shimmering surfaces, the Valerie sidesteps satin basics, delivering polarized glamour in a soft, gilded neutral that's cocktail-to-gala ready—pure insider magic for the woman who arrives unforgettable.

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Story Details

Brand: Katie May Collection
Matched Pieces: 3
Price Range: $268 - $285
Retailers: Revolve
Categories: Dresses, Dresses: Mini
Published: April 30, 2026

Color Notes

Guilded Rose Champagne Garden English Garden

Style Keywords

Katie May Collection Dresses Dresses: Mini Guilded Rose Revolve Valerie Dress Champagne Garden English Garden Romantic floral resort evening wear Joyful elegant garden party celebration

Style Signals

Overall Style

Romantic floral resort evening wear

Mood

Joyful elegant garden party celebration

Primary Focus

Strapless tube-style midi dress with fitted bodice and flared A-line skirt, featuring intricate multicolored floral print of green leaves and pink roses on light green base, detailed rose patterns, worn by blonde model at outdoor event

Instagram Context

It’s all in the details… Valerie - Guilded Rose #detailing

About Katie May Collection

Katie May Collection: Founded in Los Angeles in 2010, Katie May Collection is known for statement eveningwear that balances sensual silhouettes with modern restraint. The brand specializes in fluid gowns, slip dresses, and corseted bodices rendered in satin, crepe, and floral prints, designed for nights that demand presence. Its aesthetic is defined by romantic minimalism, body-conscious drape, elevated femininity, and confident allure.

Look Breakdown

Every piece in this story, with richer fit and category context.

Katie May Collection Dresses Revolve

Valerie Dress

$285

This is a strapless mini dress constructed from a floral brocade fabric. The dress features a fitted bodice and a slightly flared skirt.

Color Guilded Rose

Category Dresses / Dresses: Mini

Retailer Revolve

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Katie May Collection Dresses Revolve

Valerie Dress

$285

This mini dress features a strapless, fitted bodice and a short, straight skirt. The fabric is a textured brocade with a floral pattern in shades of pink, green, and gold.

Color Champagne Garden

Category Dresses

Retailer Revolve

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Katie May Collection Dresses Revolve