Types of Party Gowns
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. Does this Spark an idea?
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A-Line
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A timeless favorite, this marginally triangle-shaped dress is worn in tea length or full length. It works well at semi-formal events.
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Empire Waist
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Empire waist The empire waist dress works great if you are have a short torso. The waist is cinched just beneath the bust line and works best on petite frames.
Sheath
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Sheath dress Sheath dresses are perfect for curvaceous figures. Beautiful in almost any fabric, they can also be worn in any length that suits you or the occasion.
Mini
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Mini dresses show off legs. She's got legs... While rarely appropriate if you're over 35, the mini dress comes in various ranges of "mini." From barely covering your seat to just above the knee, they are a great way to show off those gams.
Column
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The column dress is perfect for formal occasions. While the column dress doesn't have a waist line, it is surprisingly slimming. This is due to the fact that it is usually worn in a monochromatic color at floor length for the optimum slenderizing effect.
Halter
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The ultimate party dress, the halter, is great for nightclubs or, when worn longer, even white-tie ceremonies. If you tend to be bottom heavy it works well since it draws attention to the shoulders and cleavage.
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