An evening event is coming up and you’re wondering which evening dress is best? The possibilities for women are numerous: from short over knee-length to floor-length evening dresses in an elegant or casual style.
The invitation to an evening event also raises the question: What do I wear? The choice of clothes should be consistent and women would like to feel comfortable in their outfit.
Special features of the evening dresses
Classic evening dresses are characterized by their special fabric and the elegant cut. The evening dress is appropriate for festive occasions as well as most evening events, such as dance balls, operas or a gala. Many evening dresses are very figure-hugging and adapted to the respective season.
For formal occasions, such as balls or the opera, offers a long evening dress. This variant of the evening dresses extends at least over the knee, but usually up to the ankle. The long evening dresses are cut down rather far down to give the wearer the necessary legroom while dancing.
Ball Gowns – Evening dresses for special occasions
Pompous and extravagant are flowing ball gowns. They are known from films such as “Sissi”, the Empress from Austria. Ball gowns are worn at formal and very significant events. Typical of ball gowns are the corset-like tops, the wide-cut skirts and the noble fabric of silk, satin or chiffon. In the broadest sense also wedding dresses belong to the category of evening dresses. Typical is the white color of the wedding dresses.
Dress code at weddings
Especially at weddings: elegant, but by no means the bride steal the show. If you are not the bride yourself, avoid the colors cream, beige and white in your wardrobe. Also, wedding guests should refrain from eye-catching pattern combinations, prints or bright colors in the cloakroom, because that too could steal the show from the bride. The art is to find the right combination. Not too sexy but not too casual. Of course in black is not recommended, after all, a wedding is not a funeral.
The “little black dress”
Short evening dresses or often called cocktail dresses are for casual events or parties. These clothes only reach to the knee. The most famous cocktail dress is probably the “little black dress”. That stands out from other evening dresses due to its classically elegant cut.
The short evening dresses can also be distinguished by their cut. Handkerchiefs reach to the knee have a straight cut and are tight at the waist. Often sheath dresses without sleeves and collar. Say, they have a simple timeless style and can be worn on all occasions. Loose, straight and more in a sporty style are shirt blouse dresses. A typical dress from the 50s is the petticoat dress. The festive dress has a Rock-a-Billy character with its wide puffy underskirt, lace and ruffles.
These evening dresses required the respective dress code
Often the organizer specifies a dress code. For example, “White Tie” is an elegant dress code that is often found at royal events, such as plain dresses with long gloves, a stole or a bolero jacket, while the “black tie” focuses on a festive, elegant wardrobe such as such as cocktail dresses or long evening dresses.
Under “Cut” woman understands an over knee or knee-length, elegant and stylish dress.Also common is a costume with a matching hat.The dress code “Cocktail” is the most casual version. Leger does not stand for summer dress and casual style, but for stylish casual elegance. According to the motto, the woman puts on a cocktail dress, which usually goes to the knee. The shape of the cocktail dress can also vary between figure-hugging, sixtees-like or an A-line shape. One should, however, always keep in mind. For evening dresses, no matter what motto, does not apply: in the short term is the spice.
