By: Ask Bill
Submitted: 2009-12-02 21:52:59 | Word Count: 551
When you need to do it right, make sure you do it just right. And, when it comes to dressing to the nine's, make sure your formal evening gown is a perfect ten. If you're on the hunt for that precisely perfect dress that will keep 'em in awe, you absolutely must check out these top picks! We've gathered some of the latest styles by some of the hottest designers around. Don't do your next formal evening gown without first checking out some of our seriously chic favorites. Find out what the hottest trends are by checking into these best performers.
Brave colors and over sized patterns are two of the absolute hottest ways to put your very best fashion foot forward this season. And, Aidan Mattox's 'Niteline Strapless Metallic Weave Gown' does both to the max, without losing any glamour or charm. This strapless, full-length formal evening gown boasts a bright, rich 'Pacific Blue' color palette, complete with rouche-d bodice and back, slightly scalloped neckline, and ever-flattering empire waist shape. This full, flow-y dress tucks you in with its upper interior boasting a corset-like support system, complete with boning for a seriously feminine and fitted shape.
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Plus, its back zip and hook-and-eye closure will keep you comfortable, rubber cups will keep things sitting right, and small rubber gripper along the inside of the bodice ensures a supporting, yet just-right fit. But, back to the fun stuff! This silk/metallic fiber combination dress is soft and flexible, while its over sized oriental-tinged floral print is absolutely lovely. As if this lovely (yet, not overdone embroidered detail isn't enough, the roughly inch-wide string of beading that lines the sweetheart neckline adds a soft, memorable touch to this fabulous formal evening dress. Pair with metallic flats or dressed up gladiator sandals, and you'll feel like a Greek goddess in this true gem of a gown.
If you loved the bright, unexpected coloring of Aidan Mattox's dress, but want that sass without the print, Adrianna Papell has done a funky formal evening gown just right with her 'Beaded Blouson Gown.' This seriously unique gown boasts a blouson bodice featuring cutaway shoulders, floor-length skirt, and snug fit through the hip for a beautiful A-line shape. This slip on formal gown lands roughly fifty-nine-inches from the shoulder to the hem, is fully lined, and (rather interestingly) boasts a jersey-knit, polyester/spandex combination, for one of the most comfortable formal gowns around. Plus, its mid-length v-cut neckline, cinched-in waist with billowed feel, and one-inch thick straps are nicely complimented by metal circle embellishments around the neckline and at the cinched-in waist. Definitely not a choice for the bashful, this unique dress would be lovely paired with silver open-toed heels.
Now that we've looked at a couple more risqu' options'whether for fabric or shape'let's round out our top formal evening gowns with one beautiful and timeless classic. This lovely Maggy London 'Strapless Beaded Empire Gown' boasts an empire waist and slightly scalloped neckline, just as our Aidan Mattox choice did, but this time is done in classic nude chiffon. Its two-inch thick beaded band that twists at the ruche-d neckline adds a little extra oomph to this truly classic dress. We love its silk/chiffon mix and revel in its easy swing. For an Audrey-inspired look, Maggy just can't be beaten
