| Donning your glad rags and heading out for an | | | | from the natural waist to a full and bellowing skirt and |
| evening’s fun is something that a lot of ladies like to | | | | the waist tends to be seamless. |
| do. If you fancy finding yourself an evening dress that | | | | This gently flared style flatters most body shapes and |
| is slightly different then vintage styling can be a great | | | | is particularly useful for anyone seeking to disguise |
| option. Many modern pieces play on vintage styles and | | | | large hips and/or thighs. The vintage princess gown is |
| if you know what suits your body shape then finding | | | | typical of late 60s and early 70s .fashion. |
| the perfect dress should be an easy feat. | | | | Another evening dress style that seems to be making |
| Whether you are heading out to a family function, | | | | a comeback is the bouffant gown which has a |
| birthday bash or dinner date, there should be an | | | | puffed-out skirt made from a sheer material such as |
| evening dress to match the occasion. | | | | net, nylon or silk. Similar to the princess gown, the |
| The empire line is a classic vintage shape and suits | | | | flared skirt is perfect for disguising a bottom-heavy |
| anyone with a pear shape or thick waist because the | | | | figure and a shorter version makes your legs the |
| material skims over the bottom half, cunningly | | | | centre of attention. |
| concealing any bits you would rather keep hidden. | | | | Straight out of the swinging 60s, the mini dress is going |
| Popular throughout the 70s, an empire cut dress has a | | | | through a resurgence and has remained popular over |
| high waistline which usually begins just beneath the | | | | the years since its first arrival. From tulip shaped to |
| bust and a long, full skirt that flows straight from this | | | | strapless versions, there are hundreds of different |
| waistline. The empire style is also handy for creating | | | | types of mini dress out there so all you need to do is |
| an illusion of height for short or petite figures. | | | | find the one you like the best. Mini dresses look |
| A ball gown is another well known evening dress | | | | particularly good on petite figures and make sure your |
| option that can make you feel and look like a princess. | | | | legs look picture perfect as a large part of them will be |
| An elegant option, a ball gown typically has a full skirt | | | | on show! |
| that begins at the natural waist and falls to the floor | | | | Last but not least for evening dresses options, the |
| and because the ball gown style visually cuts the body | | | | flapper dress that was so popular in the 1920s has |
| in half it is ideal for taller ladies out there. | | | | remained a firm favourite over the years. Exquisite |
| The princess gown, or A-line gown, is another elegant | | | | beading and fringing makes this an all round classic |
| evening dress option for events where looking | | | | look that can be worn by anyone. |
| glamorous is necessary. A fitted bodice flares out | | | | |