Just A Formality - Bridal Gowns & Formal Wear

November 23rd, 2007

Sale on Formal Fashion

This silver knit and satin 3-piece skirt set is on sale right now at JC Penney:

This is a great choice if you want a longer sleeve without sacrificing a sophisticated look.  Silver is *in* this season, which also makes this a good pick.
Another option for those who like sleeves, is this satin wrap buckle top, also currently […]

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November 23rd, 2007

Look Like A Movie Star in These Formal Gowns

This Alyce Designs dress in gold has volume without being over the top:

This Sherri Hill gown looks adorable with the long black gloves:

Both are available at promgirl.net.  Promgirl.net appears to ship worldwide.  Bargain hunters should check out both their Clearance and Under $100 pages.

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November 21st, 2007

Color Block Catwalk

This is one of the more unique dresses I’ve come across.  It features large, individual sequins.  Very pretty.

The dress is available at ASOS.  The thing I like best about this site is that they’ve really embraced the versatility the web has to offer and have included catwalk videos with each of their outfits so you […]

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November 21st, 2007

Unique Formal in Midnight Blue

I really like this ensemble in dark blue from Artigiano:

If you want it, you’ll have to buy it in 3 separate pieces, the camisole, the skirt, and the stole (the piece wrapped around the skirt).
Artigiano appears to ship throughout Europe.  They have a sister site called Spirito which offers plus sizes.

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November 20th, 2007

eDressme — Elegant Evenings

The online store, eDressme New York, offers a variety of formal gowns and dresses that will make you the most beautifully dressed at any gathering, like these two Jovani evening gowns:

This next Sue Wong dress deserves a mention as well, as it features gradational coloring, a trend that’s thought will be popular in Spring 2008, […]

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November 19th, 2007

Fashion: 30 Places to Shop Online

Following is a quick reference list of all the online womens clothing stores featured on this site so far.

Bloomingdales
Alight (plus size)
Bergdorf Goodman
Barrie Pace
Marciano
Victoria’s Secret
Spiegel
Perfect Bridesmaids
Ralph Lauren
A Pea in the Pod (maternity)
Amazon
bebe
Saks Fifth Avenue
Net-A-Porter
Neiman Marcus
Forever 21 (inexpensive)
Dillard’s
Be Flirty Dresses
Best Prom Dresses
Overstock
eLuxury
Beautifully Modest (modest)
Only Gowns
Simply Dresses
Nordstrom
Igigi (plus size)
Charlotte Russe (inexpensive)
BCBG
Catherines (plus size)
My Shape (petite)

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November 18th, 2007

Fashion for Shorties

A common misconception about petite fashion is that they’re just clothes in a smaller size.  That’s not true.  Petite clothes are made with dimensions that fit the petite figure — proportions are different, armholes are raised, pockets are raised and smaller, collars and buttons are scaled down.  Another misconception is that petite clothes are only for […]

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November 18th, 2007

This Plus Size Holiday Outfit is Golden

Hide body flaws with eveningwear from Catherine’s.  If you’re self-conscious about your midsection, you’ll like the long top, and if you’re self-conscious about your arms, you’ll like the long sleeves.  In addition, the vertical lines of the open-front jacket help to visually slim the wearer.  Pair it with the black wide-legged pants below and wear to any dressy outing.

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November 18th, 2007

The Perfect Dress for Modest and Immodest Alike

I was looking through nordstrom.com for fashion that would appeal to people looking for conservative clothing, as well anyone just looking for a nice dress, regardless of how much skin it shows or doesn’t show.  Here’s what I found:

 
The bolero-style jacket is popular right now, as is this fitted look, reminiscent of the 60’s.  The […]

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November 17th, 2007

Luxury Handbags

When picking out your formalwear for this season, don’t forget the details.  Compliment your outfit with a stand-out evening bag from ebags.com.  The hardest thing about shopping at ebags.com is choosing from their enormous collection of fabulous handbags.  They have something for everyone, in every price range.  Here are just a few, from most to least […]

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