Stylists’ Tips on Dressing for Formal Events – Glam Radar

Granted we don’t always undertake dressing for formal events, but there will come a time when we need to! And when this comes in your midst, you need not worry. Seek help from the powers that be with these stylists’ tips on dressing for formal events.

Invest in a Tailored Fit

While expensive off-the-rack ensembles may look heavenly on you, rules on dressing for formal events dictate that you should prioritize a good tailored fit instead. It doesn’t matter if it’s a vintage gown or a hand-me-down from your sister, what’s important is that you have it tailored for your size.

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The Underpinnings Matter

The next thing you need to consider when dressing for formal events is your undergarment. This is especially the case if you choose to wear a deep-V dress, a curve-hugging attire, or a low-back ensemble. Should you decide to sashay in any of these outfits, stylist Ilaria Urbinati suggests that you invest in great undergarments. Like her clients Leighton Meester, Nina Dobrev, and Shailene Woodley, make sure to wear any of the following:

  • Body suits
  • High-waisted thongs
  • Nippies

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Your Shoes Matter

While a good gown is the focus of dressing for formal events, you should consider your shoes as well. Make sure that your shoes complement the hem of the dress. Also see to it that it does not cut off your legs.

As for comfort, stylist Cher Coulter (the woman behind the looks of Kate Upton, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and Elizabeth Olsen) advocates for the use of shoe inserts. If you are going to stand all day in 5-inch heels, then you might as well be comfortable (somehow) in them.

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Work with What Works

While experimenting is essential in fashion, you can stay within your comfort zone when dressing for formal events. If you look impeccable in a certain brand, then go ahead and choose another one of their styles. The fit and the over-all feeling of the dress matter. As long as you feel good in it, then go for it!

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Look at Yourself

Before you go out and be the darling of the night, wear your entire ensemble in front of the mirror. Yes, it does look good while you are standing up – but what if you are sitting down? When dressing for formal events, consider what you are going to do for most of the night. If you are just going to stand and walk to and fro, then go for an attire that looks heavenly while you are on pointe. But if you are going to sit around the entire night, choose an outfit that looks beautiful on you even while you take the said position.

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