CHOOSING THE PERFECT EVENING DRESS

Shopping for that perfect evening dress can prove difficult if you have no real idea of what you’re looking for. You might be tempted into buying a traditional, time-honoured garment or you may instead opt to pursue the latest fad, without consideration for your body shape. Thankfully there’s a better way at choosing a cocktail dress that flatters for figure and is fabulous for many occasions.

When it comes to selecting the right evening dress, there’s three main factors you should consider:

Dress shape – just like wedding dress styles, there are many different evening dress styles to choose from, including A-line, ball gown and so on. It’s important that you choose a style that best suits your body type and one that makes you feel fantastic.

Many of us will instinctively choose a dress that conceals what we perceive to be our least attractive features, but it’s important to instead choose a dress that emphasises your best qualities.

When buying an evening dress, it’s important to note what area is accentuated the most. It may be the legs, the bust, or perhaps even the wearer’s face. Always ask for the advice of our staff who will happily help you choose a dress that is perfect for you.

The fit – a perfectly fitted dress enables you to feel confident and relaxed. A dress that fits too tightly will make you feel paranoid and uncomfortable about your appearance. Likewise, if a dress is too loose, you may be worried about it falling down when you walk.

Dress Colour – the colour of a dress has a dramatic effect on a person’s overall look and not every colour suits every woman. Some colours are more appropriate for particular shades of skin and hair colour and our consultants will advise you on which dress is the perfect match for your appearance.

Accessorise wisely – rather than attempting to add every single item that goes with a particular dress, it’s better to instead focus on enhancing the dress by augmenting it with a select few items that help to define a particular look. Many evening dresses work well with many different types of accessories. When searching for that special dress, ask yourself:

• Will it be compatible with different types of handbags?
• How many different types of footwear will go with the dress?
• Which colours of footwear and bags will go with the dress?
• Which colours of jewellery will work well with the dress?

Dress Length – the length of the dress plays a vital role in determining its overall allure and appeal. Evening dress lengths range from just above the knee to just above the ankle. Shorter dresses help provide the illusion of height and are great for women who have more diminutive physiques. It’s important that women of a shorter stature don’t go for longer dresses as this has a tendency to make them appear even more compact.

Women of a taller stature have more in the way of variety when it comes to dress length but they too have to be mindful not to choose a dress that doesn’t suit them. In particular, shorter dress lengths can make them appear even taller, especially if they have to be quite thin. It’s important that taller women select a dress that provides an even sense of proportion.

EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE

Our promise to you is to deliver “exceptional” service, rather than “expected” service. We strive to help every woman look her absolute best for her grand occasion by helping her choose an immaculate new dress that is perfect for her.