Evening Wear

Evening wear refers to clothing suited to a formal occasion. Finding a perfect dress or suit for a special occasion often requires the services of a retailer specialising in formal wear.

Finding the right formal dress for an occasion such as a wedding, engagement party or twenty-first birthday often involves looking for a dress made with materials not used in every day clothing and requires a visit to a specialist retailer. Evening wear stores where formal dresses and ball gowns can be tried on and fitted often have a relaxed salon atmosphere. For many people, the difference between evening dresses, cocktail dresses and formal dresses may not be immediately clear. A knowledgeable retailer will assist in selecting the right evening wear to suit the specific occasion and stated dress attire on the invitation.

Men’s formal evening wear is often defined as a suit or tuxedo, and there are many hiring options available, as most men will wear a formal dinner suit on rare occasions. There are also rental options for women’s evening wear, which is cost-effective if the formal dress is to be worn only on a single occasion. Concerning wedding dresses and bridesmaid dresses, decision-making regarding dresses is made even more difficult due to the number of bridesmaids and their different shapes. Fabric choices alone can pose a challenge when choices include materials such as silk, satin, velvet and chiffon. Knowing all the options in terms of beading and embroidery adds a further range of choices. A professional evening wear specialist brings a wealth of experience to such decisions where a number of factors must be considered.