By: Ask Bill
Submitted: 2010-04-24 14:19:43 | Word Count: 602
The long white dress - what a classic! When I think about this particular fashion item, the first thing comes to mind has to be a wedding dress. But there is more to a long white dress than nuptials and wedding rings. There are a wide variety of styles suitable for any occasion and for any body types. From formal wear to casual street wear, there are tons of selections out there. With that said here are some of the most fabulous white dress styles that you will go gaga for.
The Formal Gown
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As stated before, there is more to the long white dress than a wedding gown. Which is why, just because a gown happens to be white, doesn't mean that it is meant to be worn on your wedding day. There are a ton of beautiful gowns that are worthy of wearing to any formal event. So if you are on the hunt for a nice non-wedding white gown, why not try something that has a simple yet classic shape, such as a strapless, empire waist gown. It is such a beautiful shape that is flattering on most body types. Also aim for a gown that uses light materials such as chiffon. Materials like chiffon has this great quality of being formal yet not too formal, and effortlessly elegant.
Style Tip: When opting for a simple white gown, accessories are your friend. But depending on the occasion choose your accessories. For example if it is a semi-formal day event, you can go easy with the accessories like gold rope necklaces and maybe some bangles. On the flip side if you are going formal, use more dressier and bolder accessories such as an elegant collar necklace or a bib necklace.
The Maxi Dress
The maxi dress, which is a simple sleeveless, v-neck long dress is yet another classic look that is just as versatile and elegant at the time. It doesn't matter if you are going out for a day of shopping or hanging out at the beach, the maxi dress is the epitome what a summer dress should be. Light yet sexy, this amazingly beautiful silhouette is a great look for any woman that has a a pear shaped body or just anyone that has amazing shoulders to show off. There's really nothing much to say about this dress other than it is simplistically stunning.
Style Tip: Since it is a rather simple dress with a simple silhouette, think of it as a blank canvas that you can play with. Using accessories like bold necklaces, multiple bracelets and belts (especially skinny belts) can really add amazing dimension to your outfit.
The Shirt Dress
I am a firm believer of the shirt dress. Personally I have a few of them on my closet, and let me tell you, it is an amazing dress to have when you need put something on quick. Also what I love about the shirt dress is that it is so effortless and easygoing yet chic at the same time. It is truly the ultimate casual dress.
Style Tip: With a shirt dress, you can definitely play around with it. You can layer it with a cute leather jacket or a structured vest and it will still look fabulous. Also adding interesting footwear like high boots and ultra high heels can definitely add a little sass to the look.
So there you go, some of the hottest long white dress styles out there in the market. Hopefully this inspired you to check out the many fabulous white dresses hitting the stores this season.
