How To Choose the Right Dress for Your Next Formal Occasion

With a wide range of dresses for special occasions to choose from, how do you select one that will fit the event and your unique style? Most formal wear is either made exclusively for the event or can be worn to any party or gathering that you choose.

While choosing your dress for your next event take clues from the invitation and the time of day. Usually the invitation will say if it is a casual or formal event. Also take in to consideration the time of day that the function takes place, after 6:00pm usually means the dressier or the longer the dress should be.

Ball Gowns are worn to Military Balls, Quinceanera, Prom night and Black-tie events. This is the most formal of dress silhouettes, and is usually reserved for the dressiest of occasions.  Ball gowns usually have a fitted bodice and a full skirt. These dresses come in a plethora of designs from strapless, corset, halter style, as well as spaghetti strap designs.

Evening Dresses which can also be found at Sashayz are usually long and flowing and are to be worn to formal affairs such as  Formal Evening Weddings, by Bridesmaids, Diplomatic State Dinners, Debutante Balls, Proms, Charity Balls, and Awards Ceremonies.

Silhouettes such as  – Mermaid, Sheath, Empire Waist,  A-line and may have straps, halters, sleeves or are strapless. The Mermaid and the Sheath styles  are form-fitting to shows off every curve and accent your femininity. A-line and Empire Waist style dresses are narrower at the top flare out a little at the bottom.

Cocktail Dress

One of the most versatile dresses for special occasions the cocktail dress is also known as the little black dress. This formal short dress not only comes in black, but various colors including jewel tones, patterns and bright colors . Most cocktail dresses come above the knee and can be worn to Homecoming, Prom, After Five Affair, Holiday parties as well as many other special occasions.

Find the dress that will fit your special occasion needs as well as being an affordable choice at SASHAYZ.