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Black evening dresses are incredibly popular and have many benefits. They are flattering, versatile and timeless but sometimes it is nice to have a bit of a change, no? Whilst perfect for many ladies, the problem with the black evening dress is that it is unlikely to make you stand out from the crowd. For any evening event or dinner that you attend, there are likely to be numerous other ladies wearing a black evening dress. But black is not the only colour and dresses are not the only choice. Here are a few alternatives for those who like to be a little bit different.

Animal Print

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Animal print is the perfect choice for evening  wear. It adds colour, pattern and texture to a dress for additional interest. It also is really glamorous and the perfect alternative to black. The combination of black and neutral colours is also really flattering for most people. To make your outfit really eye catching, you could try accessorising with a red clutch bag. This beautiful Long Black And Brown Animal Print Halter Dress has delicate and intricate straps at the back.

Metallic

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Metallic dresses look great for the evening and this beaded bronze taffeta dress is no exception. Choose the best metallic evening dress for you by looking at your skin tone. If your skin has warm under tones of orange, yellow and olive, a gold or bronze dress will suit you best. For those with cool skin undertones of pink, blue and purple, silvers and pewters will look best.

Red

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A red dress is a classic way of catching everyones eye. A red dress will instantly make you the centre attention just like in the Chris De Burgh song  ’ Lady in Red’. Looking good in red (as with any other colour) is all about finding just the right shade for you. Those with dark hair will tend to look best in deeper and darker reds whilst those with blond hair will look best with more scarlet and bluey shades of red. this silky chiffon, triple layer red dress would work especially well for a festive or Christmas party.

Evening Trousers and Top

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If Alexa Cheung can wear trousers and top instead of a dress for last years Costume Institute Gala, then you can substitute your black evening dress for a pair of evening trousers and a glamorous. Whilst dresses are the most traditional choice for ladies evening wear, trousers are also perfectly acceptable and sometimes, it pays to be a little different. There are two popular choices of trousers for the evening. Masculine style formal trousers or more fluid chiffon ones. These black chiffon double layered trousers can be combined with a simple evening top for a really elegant look.  

Printed

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This teal satin dress is one of the most stunning evening dresses that you could choose. It combines a black bodice with a printed skirt for an glamourous evening look. if team isn’t your colour then look for prints in other colours. Red, purple, white or green all look good when combined with black for an evening dress.