Long party dress: how to choose the ideal look for a gala night

The end of a cycle of life is always a remarkable occasion, and deserves to be celebrated. Among these celebrations are birthdays, graduations, weddings and also 15th birthday parties.

Even if you are not the main character of the event, being dressed for the occasion is also a way to honor the host of the party. For gala or black tie parties, the long dress is necessary and it is valid to dedicate yourself to choosing the ideal model, as they will be dates remembered forever and recorded in photos.

The look for these events begins to be dreamed up a long time in advance, being months or even years before. To compose the look, an intense search for images begins, mainly on blogs, fashion websites or magazines.

The awards provide a lot of inspiration for a gala event, not just for dresses, but also for accessories and makeup. Actresses such as Lupita Nyong’o, Emma Stone and Diane Kruger often have their dresses used on red carpets often copied and reproduced by seamstresses.

With the collaboration of consultants Adriana Pinar and Carol Carneiro, from Maistrê Consultoria, we prepared the content below to help you choose the long dress for each occasion and also tips to adapt it to your body.

Long dresses for graduates

Graduation, whether from high school or college, is always a defining moment in a young person’s life. The trainee always has a prominent position at the event and the relaxed atmosphere of the party allows for greater boldness in choosing the model.

Embroidery, transparencies, necklines and slits can be used, as long as this information is combined and well distributed. Carol and Adriana emphasize the need to evaluate the comfort that the chosen model offers, so that the trainee is comfortable to enjoy the party and dance a lot.

Long dresses for bridesmaids

When choosing a bridesmaid dress, it is valid to opt for something more luxurious, but that does not overshadow the bride who should be the highlight of the party. A lot of attention and common sense is needed in choosing the color of the dress, as it should not be too light or similar to white.

According to the consultants, some brides determine that all the bridesmaids wear the same color in their dresses or that each one wears a specific color, so it is convenient to consult the bride in advance so as not to clash with the other bridesmaids or be out of context.

Long dresses for guests

Generally, the general guests of the party can bet on a short dress. But if the dress code determines formal attire or black tie, it must be respected and women must wear long dresses.

The fashion consultants advise that the guest should analyze the time, place and style of the event, so that the look is suitable for the party. In these situations, simple and plain dresses can be enhanced by glamorous accessories, such as those with gemstones or pearls.

Long dresses for chubby

As the consultants themselves advise on choosing a long dress, there are no specific rules to be followed for those who are overweight. At this point, self-knowledge is essential for putting together a successful look.

It is necessary to know and analyze the whole body and the proportions to know the high points that should be valued and those that can be hidden or disguised. Dresses made of fluid fabrics and with a good fit give the impression of a more elongated and elongated body.

Long dresses for petite girls

Short stature cannot be seen as a limiting factor when choosing a look for a gala event. Dresses that are tighter to the body and without volume create a feeling of stretching and make the image slimmer.

According to the Maistrê fashion consultancy, one of the tricks is to measure the hem of the dress, always wearing shoes with heels, so that the length is correct and covers the feet. Other tactics are the use of vertical prints or embroidery, without the color break and also the deep necklines, with the V-neck, for example.

Buying, renting or custom-ordering: which is better?

Long party dresses are for specific and not very frequent occasions, so it’s common not to find many options in the closet. At this point, doubts arise between buying, renting or ordering tailor made for a seamstress.

When making a decision, factors such as the importance of the event, its personality, but also the budget must be taken into account. See below advantages, disadvantages and comparisons to help you choose the ideal dress:

Buying: the main advantage of purchasing a dress is being able to try it on before making the final decision, and also being able to coordinate it with shoes or accessories you already have. This alternative prevents frustration, but the purchase requires a greater investment. One way to recover the “loss” in the future is to rent the dress or resell it.

Renting: just like buying, renting has the advantage of visualizing the dress on the body before closing the lease. However, the dress will usually be worn beforehand and will need some tweaking. It is worth comparing the investment of rent and purchase, keeping in mind that the rented dress will only be worn once and returned to the store.

Custom ordering: among women, it is common to want dresses worn by celebrities, but it is not always possible to have access to these dresses. The alternative to fulfilling this wish is to order it to a seamstress to have it custom-made. The highlight of this decision is to have a replica of the much-desired model, but it is necessary to be aware that the dress will not be exactly the same as the one used as a reference.

Long dresses to rock

Check out in our gallery, beautiful dresses available for sale in some of the biggest e-commerces in Brazil. See the selection we have prepared with different styles and prices to suit your taste and your pocket.

Outfit inspirations with party dresses

Now that you know how to wear long dresses, check out tips for different body types and know where to find them for purchase, see below dozens of images to inspire the creation of your look for that special event.