With New Years Eve a few days away, many woman are scattering trying to find evening dresses for parties they are going to be attending. A great evening dress has to be unique, comfortable, and most of all, make you look like a goddess. Buying one can be stressful, though, because there are so many options out there.
- Focus Your Efforts: Look for a dress at a department store. You’ll need a lot of options, which boutiques don’t always have. If you feel these kind of stores are overwhelming, get the salespeople to gather everything for you. Or bring along a personal shopper (like myself!).
- Consider Your Frame: Every designer makes a dress differently, so plan on trying on a few. Bias cuts add curves to the body but can pucker weirdly on many woman, while A-line dresses elongate and slim. Plunging V-necks accentuate cleavage, and a sweetheart neckline works well on a small bust. Almost every gown reveals your arms to some degree, so bring a wrap if you don’t want to expose them.
- Fit In: Formal events require floor-to-ankle-length gowns. Cocktail attire is more casual and open to interpretation; I usually go for a knee-length dress. And instead of always choosing black (which can be tiresome), try softer shades, such as rose, in silk or satin. Skip the blinged-out silvers and golds, though.
- Make adjustments: Most stores include alterations in the price, but if you need to recut the dress or change the neckline, you’re better off just buying a different gown. Stilettos also change the line of a dress, so find a good pair and bring them with you.
- Wear it well: Spandex support underwear minimizes any unflattering areas. To pull everything in like corset, try and bodysuit. And unless we are talking about old-school seamed stocking or fishnets, I avoid hosiery altogether. Put some self-tanner on your legs instead- it look so much more chic!
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