Dont let shopping for that special evening dress intimidate you! With a little help, you can start early and find the perfect dress for evening out. Heres how:
Decide on the formality. Is it cocktail or evening attire? Cocktail and evening attire is dressier think little black dress. Long dresses are reserved for formal black-tie affairs.
The most important feature of your new dress is its style and color. Not every dress works for all body types. Dress to flatter your figure. If you arent sure what is your best asset, ask a friend or salesperson.
Once you know the type of dress, now choose a style. Instead of going trendy, select a dress that reflects classic, timeless elegance. Here are some styles to choose from.
Halter Dresses are one of the sexiest formal looks around. Several version exist including a tie-behind-the-neck look. Straps vary in size, width and fabrics. A halter dress draws attention to the upper half of the body including the face, shoulders and bust line. This is great to draw unwanted attention away from the hips and legs. Skip the necklace and opt for earrings when wearing a halter dress.
Cocktail dresses are the most...