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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.
There is one piece of evening wear that is so incredibly versatile that it will be suitable for almost any evening occasion you could ever attend. It is one of those pieces clothing that really earns its place in your wardrobe with the multiple opportunities that you have to wear it. It is classic and will never go out of fashion and it can be accessorised in many different ways for a slightly different look for each occasion that you attend. If you haven’t already guessed I am talking about the black evening dress. It is the older and more formal sister of the iconic little black dress. It is suitable for even the most formal of occasions and once you have a black evening dress you will never be left with a dilemma about what to wear at a dressy party.
An evening dress will usually be floor length, although sometimes a three quarter length style will also be suitable. It is usually made of luxurious fabrics like chiffon, silk and velvet for an extravagant look. The great thing about black evening dresses is their simplicity which is what makes them so elegant. A simple black column shaped biased cut dress with spaghetti straps looks amazing and incredibly glamourous, especially when accessorised with some black heels, a sparkly necklace and clutch bag.
The beauty of this black evening dress is its simple understated elegance. It looks like it is a separate top and skirt, but it is actually a separate skirt and top. The cut of this evening dress is flattering for all body types and the short sleeves are great if you prefer to keep your arms covered up.
This black full length satin evening dress makes a feature of the neckline with the black and white stripe bow. It has a lace up back which is perfect for ensuring just the right fit. It has a really flattering shape which hugs the body flaring out at the hem.
This three quarter ength evening dress is delicate and floaty. The skirt has godets which allow it to flare out when you twirl. It also has pleated straps with sequin and flower detail on the front. It can be worn with or without the scarf depending the look you would like to achieve.
This three quarter length evening dress is fully lined with a great asymetric neckline that is really flattering. A simple pair of black high heels and embellished clutch will set this dress off perfectly.
A black evening dress will always look amazing but how you accessorise it will make a big difference. If the dress is a really simple style you can opt to wear a statement necklace.For a more elaborate design of dress a more simple style of dress will look best. High heels and kitten heels will both work well and a small beaded handbag or clutch is the most suitable way to carry your possessions around.
In our last post we talked about seasonless that can save you money by working for all of the seasons. One piece that can be classed as seasonless is the lace top. Whilst lace has been a huge trend this summer, it looks like it will still be going strong for winter and possibly even longer, lets face it lace never really goes out of fashion.
On the autumn winter catwalks lace featured in a big way from the beautiful and elegant maxi length dress at Valentino, Erdem, Roberto Cavalli and Antonio Berardi to the cute low waisted cream dress at Marc by Marc Jacobs, lace shirts with floral collars at Christopher Kane and military detailing at Burberry Prorsum and a lilac lace dress at Miu Miu. As usual black lace was the most common but there were also nude shades, cream, grey, pink and navy. Lace can be so many different things from dark and romantic to pretty and sophisticated. Lace can look modern or vintage depending on how it is worn and each piece of lace has its own beautiful and intricate design.
The perfect way to work this trend for everyday wear is by wearing a simple lace top or a top with lace trim. Lace already has so much detail withing it, there is no need to add any further detail to the clothes, look for lace tops in simple shapes. Any of the summers lace pieces should easily transfer to the winter and can be worn with a smart cardigan or jacket for an on trend look. Look for lined lace tops or simply layer them with a beautiful camisole top. A lace trimmed top looks great with a pair of smart trousers for work wear but it can also look great with evening trousers for a party or night out.
This Ivory Detail Lace Top will look great for work when worn with smart trousers or for a more casual look when worn with jeans or casual trousers. It is a great way to get a taste of the lace trend without going overboard.
For an smart outfit for the evening team this Lace Evening Tunic with a great pair of black trousers and you have an outfit that will make you look instantly chic.
If you are looking for a really eye catching top for a party take a leaf out of Miuccia Prada’s book with this pink lace top. Stop it from being to sugary by wearing with black tailored trousers and a boyfriend jacket.
One of the most elegant ways to wear lace for the evening this short sleeve lace evening top looks amazing when worn with the matching a line skirt.
Another great lace piece for the evening this lace and jaquard jacket is features a really unique design which incorporates lace and ribbon.
This three quarter sleeve lace top has interesting lace detail around the neckline at the front and the back as well the cuffs. It looks great with a patterned a line skirt.
A black skirt is one of those wardrobe items that is incredibly versatile, works for so many different occasions and goes with so many other clothes. A black skirt is a great part of your work wardrobe but can also work for going out, weddings and parties. We love this black fluted hemline skirt with zip fastening. Black is a really slimming colour and can even make you look like you have lost a few pounds. A black skirt is a particularly good way, for those with larger hips, to disguise or divert attention from them, The fluted hem helps to balance out the hips. It is also classic style that looks great on most body shapes and is comfortable and practical to wear.
This beautiful and feminine cerise pink sleeveless floral topwould look amazing with a black skirt for a wedding or any other formal event such as a day at the races. The pin tuck detailing on the top makes it really flattering and the ribbon can be removed or worn depending on whether you would like to cinch it in at the waist. Add some great accessories like perhaps a feather fascinator, a clutch bag and some heels for a really stylish and on trend outfit. For a slightly cooler day you could also add a shrug or bolero.
This crinkle summer blouse looks great with a black skirt for the perfect smart casual work outfit. It is light and cool and would work perfectly for those days when a full business suit is not required. The delicate embroidery on the blouse gives it a feminine and pretty look and the turned up sleeves a slightly casual feel. This top is really easy to wash and no need to worry about it creasing as it is supposed to be creased.
Black works really well with bold and bright colours for a really eye catching outfit. This cerise jacket looks great when combined with a black skirt for a business suit that is hard to ignore. Perfect for those meetings when you want everyone to know that you mean business. The fitted waist on this jacket also goes perfectly with the fluted hem black skirt for a smooth and streamlined silhouette. All you need to add is a great black handbag and shoes.
When combined with this striped yellow camisole top, the black skirt becomes an elegant outfit that could easily take you from work to an evening out. Perfect for those times when you are not really sure where the day is going to take you and smart enough for the office whilst being just a little dressy. The belt allows you to cinch in at the waist a little giving the camisole some shape. A black clutch and some black heels will finish this outfit perfectly.
For an alternative to the ever popular little black dress, try combining this skirt with a great black top. We love the diamante detail on this top which shows that you are ready to party. This outfit definitely calls for a pair of killer heels and a gorgeous clutch. You could also add some diamante earrings if you really want to sparkle.
Women often dread turning 40 as this is seen as a major milestone and often one which women think means they must change their style. However, the problem here is that all too often women struggle to find clothes which they think are suited to their age and which do not leave them looking frumpy. This can be especially true of evening wear, as many women over the age of 40 dread the thought of having to shop for an evening dress. They often believe they cannot wear anything fashionable as this will leave them looking like an older woman trying to dress like a younger lady. They therefore feel that the only other option available to them is to opt for a dress more suited to a woman much older, leaving them feeling dowdy.
However, it is possible for women over the age of 40 to find evening wear which is not only suited to their age but which also has a fashionable undertone to it. A prime example of this is the actress Emma Thompson who was recently in London for the premiere of her latest film. Emma herself is 50 and is therefore at an age which most women struggle to dress suitably. However, Emma’s choice of evening wear at the premiere left her looking extremely fashionable, yet her choice of evening dress still flattered her figure and did not look like it should have been worn by a woman in her twenties.
Emma opted for a Vivienne Westwood chocolate coloured, strapless evening dress, which was neither too tight nor too baggy, rather it suited her figure beautifully. Women often think that post 40 they are no longer able to carry off a strapless evening dress but as Emma has proved this simply isn’t true.
The problem that many women have is that they dread having to wear evening wear which shows off the tops of their arms and consequently avoid strapless evening dresses. However, this problem can be easily solved with the addition of a cover up such as a shrug or a bolero. In fact Emma added a sheer shrug to her ensemble to complete her look. The addition of such an item has many benefits as not only does it cover up the part of the body that most women are paranoid about but it also protects them from the cold chill in the air.
So it would seem that there really is nothing for women over the age of 40 to fear whenever it comes to shopping for evening wear. Emma Thompson has proved that it is in fact possible to be both stylish and practical.