How to Choose Your Dress for a Formal Event
Choosing a formal dress that fits your vibe and the event is half the fun of going out. Here are a few tips on how to select a beautiful long formal dress that will have you feeling confident and comfortable at your special celebration.
- Consider the Season and Venue - In the spring, at outdoor settings, and during daytime events, long party dresses in pastels and other bright hues look best. For evening events, celebrations in the winter, and parties at fancy formal venues, bold colors or rich jewel tones are go-to shades for long cocktail dresses.
- Get Inspired - Part of choosing a formal dress is looking for style inspiration. Instagram and YouTube are great places to start gathering ideas. You can also check out new formal dress trends on the runway, see what styles are being worn on the pageant stage, and check out what your favorite celebrities are wearing to their formal events this season. See flattering styles that match your personality? Then shop for formal evening dresses in similar designs to find one that’s just right for you.
- Decide On Fabric and Color - Choose a formal dress in your favorite color or fabric, or consider your skin tone and the colors that highlight it. Then you can shop for formal evening gowns in your chosen shade, or look for styles in your favorite textures. Do you love the way silk feels against your skin or the way chiffon flows with movement? Perhaps you like the way a long formal dress in jersey fabric hugs your curves. If you like a sparkly dress, go for a glitter-knit dress or a formal dress with sequins and rhinestones.
- Keep it Classic - When in doubt, a classic black formal dress is always in style. Other timeless styles include elegant long formal gowns with lace, sleeved long cocktail dresses, and strapless simple prom dresses.
Follow these tips and feel confident that your chosen formal dress will be just right for you and your special occasion. When you’re ready to choose your formal evening gown, shop PromGirl’s collection for a one-of-a-kind look that takes your night from special to extraordinary.
