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Just A Formality - Bridal Gowns & Formal Wear

April 5th, 2008

Spectacular Long White Gown Perfect for Evenings, Pageants, or Proms

I don’t feature a lot of long white formal dresses because many of them end up looking more like wedding gowns than evening gowns.  Not so with this long white dress which is the ultimate in luxury and sophistication.

This dress features diagonal pleating, a rhinestone embellishment at the bust, and a semi-transparent chiffon skirt.  If you have lighter skin, this dress […]

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April 4th, 2008

Long Dress with Rhinestones and Train is Both Sexy and Sweet

You don’t really think of there being anything elegant about a mart, but ElegantMart is just that — an online store full of elegant women’s clothing, including this long dress in coral (although it looks pink to me in this picture).  This formal dress also comes in red and two different shades of blue.
 
I like the rhinestone […]

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April 3rd, 2008

Stylish, Multi-Colored, Short Evening Dress — Get It In Zero to Plus Size

This multi-colored, strapless, Jovani cocktail dress has that painted look that is very popular right now.

This would make a great cocktail dress for the evening or a prom dress if you want to go short.  It comes in size 0 to size 32, and there’s no extra charge for ordering a plus size.
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April 3rd, 2008

Mermaid Style Formal Gown in 3 Beautiful Colors

I think this mermaid style evening gown from Precious Formals is especially striking in the platinum:

Get it at Peaches Boutique, which ships worldwide. 
Photo Courtesy of peachesboutique.com
If you liked this post, you might also like my previous posts:  Single Shoulder Evening Gown Swirls Around You and Glam Up Your Special Night in Gray & Black Twilight Dress.

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March 30th, 2008

Cute Short Formal Makes Great Cocktail Dress or Prom Dress

The satin banding at the bottom and the satin ruching and pleating on the bodice are details that make this aqua dress by B. Darlin a fashion winner.

The rhinestone brooch on the bow at the bottom is removable — very handy when you have this cleaned.  It comes in fuchsia or black, as well.
 
This stylish and expensive-looking dress […]

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March 29th, 2008

Yellow Prom Dress — Their Eyes Will Be Trained On You

Yellow is THE *in* color right now.  Check out this classic and beautiful formal gown in yellow:
 
This yellow charmeuse dress by Le Femme features an empire waist, rhinestone jewel embellishments, and a small train in the back.  Perfect for prom or any formal event where you want to shine.
Shop for it at the online clothing store, OnlineFormals.com.  […]

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March 27th, 2008

Long Formal Strapless Dress Comes In Practically Every Size

The fabric this long A-line dress is made of is called Duchess Satin.

The sleeves are not attached to the dress and are part of a shrug (which is included).  The bodice features both beading and embroidery:

This beautiful gold dress is available in sizes 2 through 28, as well as a host of other color options:

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March 27th, 2008

Short Formal Made Just For Short Women!

This elegant outfit, perfect for a formal occasion, is actually two pieces — a top and a skirt.  The skirt is beaded.

(This has nothing to do with the dress, but check this out:  when I first looked at this model’s arms, I thought they were really hairy, but then I realized it was some sort of […]

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March 23rd, 2008

Want a Long Formal Dress That Doesn’t Look Like Anyone Else’s?

This long, green, strapless dress is made of charmeuse satin and has a beaded bodice.  It comes in a variety of colors, including black, smoke, and champagne.

It’s part of the fantastic Alyce Designs Black Label line.  This evening gown is drop-dead gorgeous and sure to be the center of attention at any formal event.
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March 20th, 2008

Look Stunning in This Chic Silky Dress with Black Foral Print

This JS Collections dress is fantastic.  A lot of clothes tend to follow the same pattern, but this one is different while still being in line with current trends.  I love the sleeves on this, the little bows on the sleeves, and the piping; the black floral print against the white background is really exquisite.

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