Choosing Your Formal Dress
Have you been invited to a ball, semiformal, or special
occasion? Among the thoughts going through your mind is probably
the question of what to wear.
You should consider several factors in choosing your dress. If
you are accompanied by a date, is he wearing a tuxedo or suit?
What dress style is appropriate for the occasion? The more
formal the occasion, the more formal your dress should be. How
will the dress look on you for your body type?
The cocktail dress has a knee-length skirt and may have full
sleeves or no sleeves. The cocktail dress is perfect for the
evening party or semiformal, where your date will wear a necktie.
If you are going to a ball or formal occasion, you should
consider an A-line dress, a strapless gown, or a halter dress.
The A-line dress has a full-length skirt with a very wide
bottom. This classic style is worn for formal occasions such as
proms and balls, where your date will wear a tuxedo. If you are
pear-shaped, this style will be particularly flattering on you
as it minimizes your hips and thighs, while accentuating your
upper body.
The strapless gown, sometimes known as the tube dress, flatters
women with hourglass figures and nice shoulders.
The halter dress has a full-length skirt and is held by straps
around the neck and across the back. This style flatters the
arms and back, which are exposed.
Spend some time choosing your dress to make yourself look
beautiful and have a great time at your formal.