With the holiday party season just around the corner, it's time for parties and social events. Whether it is a fancy company soirée or a posh evening wedding, deciding on party formal dresses can be a little confusing. However, you don't have to be a fashion designer or need designer clothing to be perfectly dressed for a formal event. With some basic guidelines and a bit of creativity, you can be the center of attraction at any party.
For formal party dresses, the key ingredients are style, fit and class. A formal party dress for women or girls is not about over-embellishment, it is all about choosing a style which oozes class, sophistication and creativity. Also, though there is a wide array of choices in formal party dresses and semi-formal party dresses, and you may want to experiment with something that you have seen on your favorite celebrity, it is very important to select one that flatters your body type and your style. Read more on designer evening dresses and dress patterns.
Formal Party Dresses Tips
- The first step is always to check the party invitation. Usually the invitation will give you a clue into the formality of the event or even the dress code such as white tie event or a black tie event etc.
- Try on a lot of different dresses to find the right style and fit for you. You may like a dress for the style or color but it may not be the right fit for you. Pay close attention to the fit of each garment for the formal event. If there is any pulling, bunching or creasing, then go up a size. Take a friend with you for moral support and a second opinion.
- Colors play an important role in selecting formal party dresses for women. For example, for a fancy wedding, you may want to stick with cocktail dresses of basic or understated colors. Black, navy and other neutral colors are great to wear to a wedding. For a semi-formal event, you have more freedom to choose from a wider array of dress colors. For these events, you can wear pinks, bright blues, or other fun colors.
- Consider the quality of fabric and details of construction. Think about texture or shine. Look for something with a special touch that takes the garment beyond everyday wear.
- Choose accessories to go with your dress like earrings, bracelet, a necklace, a clutch bag and shoes. Your shoes should match the color of the dress or wear black shoes. Don’t over-accessorize; you want your dress to get the attention.
The array of fashion styles available from chic halter dresses to glittery cocktail dresses, stand-up collar dresses, sheath dresses, jacket dresses, embellished dresses, off-the-shoulder dresses, corset dresses, the list is endless. The following are a few popular choices that will help you decide on what style is best for you and the occasion.
Classic Black Dress: The little black dress is a must have for every women. It not only flatters every body shape and size, it is also something that will never go out of style. There are tons of options available in these dresses from long, short, one shoulder, off shoulder etc. A black dress is a perfect choice for formal wedding parties and Christmas party dresses for women. Just pair it up with dangling earrings, heels and you are all ready to make an entrance.
Long Flowing Gowns: This season, the flowing gowns have introduced the long Cinderella look of elegance and sophistication. Ball gowns are the hottest fashion trend for this season. Right from all the celebrities on the red carpet to all the fashion week models, everyone has been seen wearing these. There are a lot of options in long flowing gowns. You can make it creative and opt for different necklines and shapes. The fabric of these kinds of dresses should preferably be silk, velvet or satin which will give it a rich look. Opt for colors such as dull gold, white (not for weddings), blacks, navy blues or even red if you want to stand out.
Halter Dress: A halter dress is another great choice for formal party dresses. A halter dress is sexy, sophisticated and stylish and is perfect for almost any occasion. You can dress it up or dress it down. For a formal event, select fabrics that give a rich look and feel. But remember never to accessorize with necklaces. You can instead wear dangling earrings and bracelets to complete the look.
