You may only have a few occasions in your life when you wear an evening gown. You need to take advantage of that opportunity. This doesn’t just mean choosing the right evening gown — you also need to add the finishing touches to complete your look.
If you are lucky enough to have the opportunity to wear an evening dress, you need to make sure your appearance is as attractive as possible. Here are some tips.
1. Be Fancy
You will probably find that most evening dresses are very different from what you are used to. Embrace the opportunity to look glamorous. Don’t be afraid to choose something very different from what you usually wear, whether it’s in terms of style, color, or luxury. After all, formal evening gowns are supposed to be extravagant.
2. Experiment with the Arm
If you want to bring sophistication, a long-sleeved evening gown is ideal. For a more youthful look, opt for a strapless, off-the-shoulder, or short-sleeved dress.
3. Choose a Long Dress
Evening dresses are almost always long. If you want to show off your legs, your best bet is a dress with slits on one side or even on both sides. Alternatively, try a high-low dress. This provides a long formality but allows you to show more of your figure.
4. Wear the Right Undergarments
You won’t be able to wear your dress with confidence if you don’t have the right underwear to feel comfortable in. Consider this when you choose gown. For example, if you need a supportive bra, a backless gala dress might be a bad choice for you.
Also, if you choose a tight dress, you need to pay extra attention to your underwear. It is important that nothing is visible under your dress from any angle.
5. Complete Your Outfit
You should complete your look with well-fitting accessories, shoes and an evening bag. In fact, you may want to consider an evening gown according to the jewelery you plan to wear. For example, if you want to include a particular necklace, your dress should have the right type of neckline. If you want a sparkly accessory, your dress should be matte.
As for shoes, you’ll need a pair of heels or, at the very least, flats with embellishments. High heels are usually required for gala dresses with long hemlines, as they prevent you from tripping over them.
Heels should be narrow — thick heels never fit. If you’re attending an event with a guy date, make sure your heels don’t take you too high above him. Finally, if you are not sure about the color of the shoes, choose black. It will go with any type of dress, not just a black evening gown.
Lastly, you will need an evening bag. It should be a clutch that matches the style of your dress and shoes. Black, silver, and gold clutches tend to work well with almost anything.
The right evening dress will make the event an unforgettable evening. Make sure you stand out — in a good way! — by finding a dress you like and feel comfortable wearing.
