Night Dress Ideas for Her
While white tie and black tie dress events are the most formal affairs of all, evening dress does not fall far behind. But don't fret; you have a wide variety of choices for evening attire. For weddings, formals, work holiday parties, or an evening at the symphony or opera, you can find a night dress idea that works well with your personal fashion sense. When you add shoes and jewelry to the mix, you will have an outfit that allows you to put your best foot forward. Does this Spark an idea?
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Little Black Dress
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The proverbial little black dress has come a long ways since the days of your mother. You can now choose from a wide variety of materials, such as taffeta, silk, chiffon or satin. Lengths can range from short to long or anywhere in between. Styles include ruffles, bling and glitz, off-shoulder, strapless, feathers, sleeveless or more traditional styles. If the little black dress is the look you want, it is easy to find something that suits you.
Cocktail Dress
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Cocktail dress attire allows you a lot of flexibility as you plan for that special formal occasion. Available in every color of the rainbow as well as prints, you have more choices than ever from which to choose. Again, you have the option of showing some skin in an off the shoulder or strapless gown. For the brave of heart, you can even choose a plunging neckline, but keep it tasteful.
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Pants
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Pants offer yet another option for evening dress. While they may not be your first thought, you can pair skinny, shimmery leggings with a top or short cocktail dress for a festive look. Dress up traditional A-line or wider pants with a sparkly top. Choose dressier fabrics such as velvet or silk. If you want to be sure to shine in a pants outfit, go toward metallic gold, silver, bronze or copper.
Formalwear
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If you want to go all out for your special event, select a formal gown. Etiquette experts, such as Emily Post, still consider long gowns the most formal of all. However, if the event is before 6:00 p.m., a cocktail dress or glitzy short formal is perfectly acceptable. Dressy separates, such as a velveteen or silk long skirt, paired with a shimmery blouse, provide another beautiful option. This is your time to shine, so don't be afraid to pull out all the stops with bling, jewels, glamour, feathers, shine, shimmer and sparkle.
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