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Christmas is only just around the corner and it is highly likely that you will be attending at least one party over the festive period. You may well have started to put a little thougt into what sort of party dress or outfit you would like to wear. Perhaps you are attending a formal party or dinner at which it will be expected that you wear ‘black tie’ or a formal evening dress. Christmas parties are a great time to get dressed up and to make that extra effort when getting yourself ready. If you are going to a works party, it is a great way to show your colleagues how different you look when you get dressed up.
So once you have chosen a beautiful evening or party dress, you still have lots to do. You need to think carefully about shoes, accessories, hair make up and underwear. Each one of these aspects of your overall look can make or break it. A beautiful dress with the wrong accessories won’t look its best and the wrong shoes will just look, well, wrong.
Your underwear is a really important part of your outfit. It is like the foundation of a building that holds everything else in place. If you don’t get the foundations right then the whole building could fall down. Of course it is not quite as dramatic with a party dress but the right underwear can definitely make a dramatic difference.
Any dress that skims clings or drapes around the stomach, hips and thigh area can benefit from the addition of some shape wear. This will act as a support to your body, holding everything in and creating a streamlined silhouette which allows you dress to hang perfectly. Some shape wear also has the ability to make you appear (and your clothes fit) just like you have dropped a dress size.
The Trinny and Susannah high waister pants are a really affordable choice of control underwear. They start just under the bra line and finish mid thigh allowing them to smooth out your shape along the whole of you mid torso. The magic bum, tum and thigh reducer is also a good way of looking slimmer without even going near a gym. They keep any bulges under control ensuring that they do not stop your dress from hanging or draping correctly.
When choosing a bra to go with your party or evening dress you will need to think carefully about how it will work with the straps and the neckline of the dress and whether it will give the necessary support. For dressed with low backs, halter necks or no straps at all, there are a range of different bra styles which can be worn without being visible. You should also choose a bra that matches the colour of your outfit so if it does become visible it will not be too obvious.
After the fun of summer barbeque’s and garden parties, autumn and winter are great times to get a bit dressed up and go to a evening party or a ball. A ball or formal evening occasion is such a great opportunity to get dressed up in all your finery and have a really great time. A formal occasion like a ball will usually require quite an elaborate floor length gown. Here are some of our favourite evening dresses that will look amazing for almost any evening occasion.
This black and green burnt out dress is a simple shape made special with its unusual floral devore shimmer fabric with a subtle lime green lining showing through. It also has beautiful sequin detailing around the empire line, v neck and arm holes. The empire line is a universally flattering style which works amazingly well for evening wear.
This Teal print satin sleeveless evening dress has a stunning fitted bodice with a contrasting printed skirt which flares gently for an elaborate look. The striped pattern on the skirt is both eye catching and flattering. It has a bow at the back and detachable straps for those that feel uncomfortable going strapless.
This long black and brown animal print halter neck dress makes the most of the seasons trend for animal prints in a very glamorous way. The dress is floor length with delicate spaghetti strap detailing at the back. The halterneck style is also incredibly flattering. You can make the most of this dress by wearing it with a pair of black heels.
This cowl neck devore swirl design evening dress is a simple design but with an elegant twist. On the back there are some scarves which drape gracefully and move as you walk. The dress is fully lined and has a flattering cowl neck. This dress can also be worn with a wide brimmed hat for a very stylish occasion outfit.
If you want to be the belle of the ball and the centre of attention all evening then a red dress is the perfect choice. This red and black contrast band satin evening dress is a stunning choice with its elaborate flared skirt and pleated bustier top. This gown has a contrasting black satin shawl and a net petticoat to ensure that the skirt stands out beautiful.
To accessorise an evening dress choose a sparkly necklace that complements but does not compete with the dress. A simple pair or open or closed toe shoes with a high or medium heel will also set the dress off perfectly. For travelling to and from a ball or evening party, you could either wear an evening coat, a shawl or wrap or even perhaps a black tuxedo or tailored jacket. If you have long hair an elaborate up do will look amazing or even a jewelled hair accessory or fascinator hair clip. A small clutch bag is the most suitable way to carry your possessions but you won’t have room for much other than the accessories like keys and money.
Evening trousers are a great alternative to an evening dress cocktail dress for an evening event, party or special occasion. Dresses are usually the most popular choice of evening wear for ladies but trousers if worn with the right top can look just as elegant. Most evening trousers are made from a black lightweight material that drapes well. Sometimes it is possible to find evening trousers in colours like navy blue, gold, taupe or grey. You may also fond some very beautiful evening trousers that are made from a thicker cotton with a sheen or slightly shiny finish or satin or velvet. For the summer, linen can also be a great fabric for evening trousers.
Unless you have particularly chosen to wear a pair of ankle length trousers, most evening trousers will look best when they are really long, almost skimming the floor. A pair of high heels is usually by far the best option of foot wear for any evening wear but if you really can’ t walk in them, then choose a pair with a mid height heel or even a pair of pretty embellished ballet flats.
How your overall evening outfit will look is very much dependant on the top that you choose to wear. Hip length tops usually look best with evening trousers although sometime an elaborate tunic will also look great. You can choose from all sorts of different styles from sleeveless tops to blouses and even sparkly or embellished knitwear. Unless you are planning to wear a jacket, bolero or pashmina or shrug that makes a big style statement, you could add interest to your outfit by looking for a top with sequins, beading or some other interesting embellishment. Another option would be to choose a simple but elegant style of top and choose some beautiful accessories. If you choose an elaborate style of evening trousers, a simple top will usually look the best.
These Lilac Straight Leg Evening Trousers make a huge style statement with their eye catching colour. The top layer of the trousers is a floaty material that drapes perfectly for that evening look. They also have a lining which ensures that they are not see through and hang perfectly. Combine these trousers with a black top or a purple top and gold jewellery for the real wow factor.
These brown layered Cinderella evening trouserswork really well for ladies who like to look different and individual. The flattering straight leg trousers are covered by a petal like skirt which moves as you walk for a really stylish evening outfit. These trousers are also available in black. The brown trousers would look good when worn with black, a range of other neutral colours or even metallics or red.
These double layered trousers with diamante detail are a really unusual style with a floaty top layer with a slit which reveals a row of diamate as you walk. You could combine with a fitted top that also has a little diamante detail or just a plain black evening top.
It is a great time of year when the weather is still good enough to wear lovely summer dresses but the dresses have been reduced in the sale. August is a great time for picking up all sorts of bargains and if you choose carefully, your summer sales pieces will still be on trend next year and it may even be possible to adapt them to wear for the autumn and winter. Think carefully about what you buy in the sales to avoid buying clothes that you will not wear. When you do find something that you like, don’t leave it too long to buy though as you may miss out.
Here are some of the top picks of summer sale dresses from Roman Originals.
This beautiful green cotton sleeveless dress with front gathers looks amazing with all hair colours from blond to brown, red and black. It is the perfect daytime to evening dress for a summer holiday and is comfortable and cool no matter how hot the weather. The empire line style of this dress is great for skimming over tummies, hips and thighs. For the autumn try adding tights and a cropped cardigan or layering over a long sleeved t shirt. Some brightly coloured beads would also look amazing with this dress. This dress is reduced to just £22 in the Roman Originals sale.
This navy sleeveless strappy panel denim dress sundressis a really classic summer style. It is incredibly elegant with a Georgette hemline. For autumn and winter, it could easily be worn with a cardigan or jumper for an really on trend look. This dress could also be accessorised for the evening. Red shoes or a red handbag would make a really stylish outfit. The dress is reduced to just £21 in the Roman Originals summer sale making it a great investment.
A beautiful black evening dress will never go out of fashion which is what makes this ladies floral full length black evening dress such a bargain. It has an incredibly flattering and elegant shape and a beautiful devore pattern with contrasting matt texture and silky sheen. It has delicate shoe string straps and would look best when worn with a pair of heels and some glamorous jewellery. This dress is reduced by more than half to just £20 in the Roman Originals sale.
This ladies silver sleeveless floral shift dress has timeless appeal and is reminiscent of something worn by many historical style icons including Jackie O and Audrey Hepburn. This dress is perfect for the evening and daytime occasion wear. For a really ladylike look you could add grey court shoes and gloves. This dress is reduced by nearly a half to£20 in the Roman Originals sale.
You can guarantee that floral print dresses will always be on trend during the summer. This pretty floral print summer dress is perfect for summer weddings, parties and all sorts of other occasions. The pretty white and red rose print and attention to detail like the piping detail on the round neck and the full lining really give it a sense of occasion. This dress is reduced to just £20 in the Roman Originals summer sale.
We all love a party and deciding what to wear is part of the fun. Â Most ladies wear dresses to parties, but which should you choose a long or a short party dress. It depends on the party that you are going to and your own personal preferences but both party dresses have their advantages (and disadvantages).
Long dresses are great for formal parties including black tie, but you can also wear maxi dresses for less formal parties including barbecues and garden parties. It is really all about how you accessorise. To dress it up add a great pair of heels, some beautiful jewellery and a clutch bag for a more informal look some sandals and a slouchy bag will look great. A long dress is elegant and sophisticated and great for covering up your legs if you would prefer not to show them off. A maxi dress or three quarter length dress with an empire line is also great for hiding a large tummy and any sort of long dress with an a line skirt will cover up larger hips and thighs. The only problem with long dresses is that are not quite as practical or easy to dance in as short dresses.
The length of a maxi dress will usually look best if it is balanced with a fairly fitted top. This will show off your shape a little and stop it looking like a tent.
This beautiful and very eye catching long green biased cut evening dress with sequins is ideal for a black tie event or formal party. It is an unusual colour and has a very flattering biased cut and empire line, both of which help to create tat perfect silhouette for the evening.
Shorter dresses are great if you like dancing and want to be free to move around as much as possible. Â They are generally not suitable for black tie or really formal events but can be worn to almost any other party. Obviously shorter dresses are best suited to those with slim legs but donâ??t rule them out if your legs are not quite as slim you would like them to be. By picking just the right skirt length and wearing with a pair of heels of wedge shoes, you should be able to look great in a shorter style of dress. The most flattering length is usually about knee length. You should balance out the shorter skirt length with a higher neckline for maximum elegance. For example if you do choose a dress that is above the knee in length, choose a dress with a high neckline.
This sleeveless black lace shift dressis not only a great alternative to the very popular little black dress also known as the LBD, but it is right on trend for this season with black lace over a red lining for a fun and elegant style. The satin ribbon is a great way to high light a slim waist and the length is short enough to be young and fresh but long enough to be flattering for most people.