Special Occasion Clothing

A bride can spend hundreds of dollars on a bridal headpiece for her dream wedding. But your fabulous headpiece, encrusted with crystals or adorned with fleur-de-lis, won't look spectacular if it...

If you haven't been to a nightclub recently, you may be finding yourself at a loss outfit-wise for your next girl's night out. When it comes to club attire, women are especially challenged to work...

The opportunity to play dress up can be a thrilling experience for the entire family. Putting on a costume can instantly make you feel and behave like a new person. When dressing up in colonial...

This technique is excellent for a solid t-shirt in a sturdy yet comfortably soft cotton fabric. The t-shirt that you paid a little more for and as it happens you are getting a little tired of but,...

Many gowns are sewn from thin fabric and held up with tiny straps. The manufacturer's assumption is that the wearer will go braless, but more often, this is not the case. It takes a certain figure...

This article is about how you can save a bundle on your ideal wedding dress. The tips are especially geared to budget-conscious brides that want to spend less in this economic downturn but still...

Do you need to squeeze into a dress or outfit in the next few days but it won't fit? Relax here are a few ways to look slim you down so you can still wear your gown.

Pin Up Girls are just lovely. They are curvy and sexy without showing too much! Here's how I accomplished the pin up girl look for less than $100!

With many bridal stores to choose from and hundreds of dresses at each one, shopping for your wedding dress can seem overwhelming. Save time and effort by knowing the best gown cut for your body...

Gowns for a Sweet 16 party should be appropriate to the age of the wearer as well as the location and formality of the event. For a formal occasion, a ball gown would be a fitting choice. For...

The 1980s introduced a trend in fashion in which men and women wore loose-fitting tops and jackets (often with shoulder pads), while pants, skirts and dresses were often tight to reveal more body...

The most popular dress colors for the upcoming holidays are the classic shades of black, red and ivory. While everyone can wear these colors, each shade has a particular makeup need to enhance or...

Making a family tree can be fun, but when it is put on a sweat suit, everyone can see who is in your family!

Designing is a great way to express the ideas that you have in your mind. Putting things down on paper makes it easy for you to remember. Keep your drawings for a reference in the future....

A silk corsage is a great alternative to one made from fresh flowers. It can be made ahead of time, and unlike real flowers, the silk ones stay beautiful forever. It's simple to make a corsage...

The article is about how to make Halloween spectacular with a touch of Ivy.

You know the drill: time is short, and an important event is starting in a little under an hour. What to do? In an exclusive eHow interview, Project Runway Season 6 contestant Shirin Askari gives...

A semiformal dress code means that the event requires a touch of glamour but not as much as to ask for an evening gown and a tuxedo. The semiformal ress code is flexible but not casual. If you are...

Of course, this one is for the ladies. High heels can make you feel instantly more glamorous, confident and sexy. But they can also wreak havoc on your ankles, calves and back! Comfort and...

Whether you are sewing your own dress with sequins or adding a bit of personality to a store-bought dress, arranging sequins can be a challenge. Think about color, shape and style to create a...

Whalebone in corsets helped women whittle their waists and achieve the perfect hourglass figure in the days before Spandex. Today, nylon, polyester and steel boning shapes strapless evening wear,...

Sequins are disk-shaped beads that are typically made of plastic and used to adorn clothing, accessories and costumes.

If you've been invited to a dinner party, play or concert, you may wonder what party dress choices are available to you. This article describes the various styles in detail.

Drag queens are known for their larger-than-life personalities and performances. Making a statement as a worthy entertainer means ensuring that your name is on everyone's lips. There's no better...

There are a hundreds of outfit choices this Halloween but how should you decide which one to buy? If you want to look your best, pick the outfit that’s most flattering to your body type. Here’s...

Conservative clothes are fine for every day living, but if you've fantasized about wearing something provocative, an American swing club is a great place to do it. An American swing club is one...

How to feel sexy in lingerie is about being comfortable with yourself. Tease your man and be confident and know that you're sexy

Resort wear is a popular style for summer and vacation destinations. The style has spilled over into everyday fashion with its light nautical style, with light greens, blues, yellows and whites,...

Wrist corsages are an elegant alternative to corsages that are pinned to a dress or jacket. They are also a practical solution for strapless gowns that have no place to pin flowers. Wrist corsages...

Prom is one of the most important nights of a teenager's life. For a girl, one of the keys to a perfect night is a perfect dress. A variety of prom dress designers are available, all with a...

The hem on a chiffon dress needs to be rolled. What does that mean? Take a look at the hem on dresses made of other fabrics. They have "flat" hems on them. Because chiffon is a...

So you have the cocktail dress, you have the invitation, but your not sure what pantyhose to wear, or if you should wear them at all. Maybe these helpful tips will help you decide.

Do you feel like your idea of glam is just a sham? Let Mitchell Hall, Project Runway Season 6 contestant and bona-fide Southern gentleman, offer some exclusive eHow pointers about dressing for...

Prom is a special occasion for a young lady--a definitive date that possesses storytelling fodder for the rest of one's life. The dress should be as special as the event itself and as unique as...

Shopping for that perfect prom dress is an exciting time for many teenage girls. Almost as important as your dress, shoes and accessories are the right undergarments. For the most flattering look,...

The biggest wedding memento to cherish and keepsake is the wedding dress. The dress is the ultimate reminder of the day of commitment, the love shared, and enjoyments by all. Whether it is a new...

Wearing improper exercise gear can actually lead to a less-effective workout. From the underwear women choose to the shoes they exercise in, each article of clothing needs to be tailored to her...

Different styles and classifications of evening wear suit a wide range of events, budgets and locales. A semiformal wedding requires a different type of clothing than the Met Costume Institute...

A Quinceanera is a traditional rite of passage for Latin American girls. Symbolizing their passage from girlhood to adolescence, the Quinceanera is a formal, solemn affair including a Mass...

Prom may be one of the most memorable events of your high school experience. Naturally, you'll want to find the most memorable prom dress to match. It may be that that perfect dress is not...

Bollywood is India’s film-making industry and is increasingly becoming an object of interest world-wide because of the unique style of Bollywood movies. If you’ve been invited to a Bollywood party...

A wedding should be special and unique to each couple, and the wedding dress should reflect the bride's personality and flair. If you can't find the dress you are looking for, it's time to...

The Warped Tour is a festival in which extreme sports and music come together. It is sponsored by Vans and was founded in 1994. Originally featuring only punk rock bands, the Warped Tour has grown...

A rope bra can be part of a costume or a high fashion outfit. Making a rope bra requires very little time. Sewing is not necessary but can make the bra more durable. Selecting a soft rope is...

Semiformal dress is a murky fashion category that can include cocktail parties, church services and weddings. It can be hard to know what's too informal or too dressy, especially because there are...

Today, cloaks are the exception and no longer the rule as they were once. However, the movies have kept alive the dramatic image of cloaks. Images of Zorro, Batman, Superman and the Phantom of the...

A garter is a woman's undergarment that is made of a piece of fabric, which fits around the waist and hips, and two or more straps that attach to and hold up stockings. Also known as a garter...

Heading down the aisle when you're an older widow is a momentous occasion. Allow the ceremony and your marriage to be the focus of the day, but sort through dress and accessory options well...

Making a floral garland headdress is simple with proper planning. Most problematic is choosing the right number of flowers, since the amount you'll need depends on the garland's size, the size of...

Selecting your formal prom dress can be a difficult task. Most proms occur in April or May, so start shopping a few months beforehand. This allows you to try on many dresses and find the one...