@ehBeth,
I like gaudy in concept, but not on me much, what a mistake, though I can make bold choices. Diane and I used to joke about love of sequins, which we shared but neither of us wear, especially now that we are on the old side and non-male attached at this moment in time, but in truth I have not lead a sequinny life.
Story - I had a super gaudy item from the Smithsonian, a caftan, sort of, and gave it to her as a sparkly treat. She gave it away, goodwill I suppose. I should have kept it and used it as a wall decor... (I have had friends who have done that, but with seriously good items). Re the choice on the right, as far as gaudy? Nah, way too small. Hard to tell, I might like it in person.
There was another caftan I ordered from the Smithsonian that I was fond of for years but gave away to a pal, who may have given it away to a more tall pal than either of us..