Long Evening Dress for a Formal Look

Formal evening gowns are the appropriate fit for formal wear, prom, homecoming, bridesmaid and 'black tie attire' occasions. They come in several gorgeous styles but usually share a similar trait which is the length: Long, swiping the floor.

How Long Should an Evening Gown Be?

 

 

Traditional Gowns Are Long

Evening gowns traditionally flow to the floor. A proper hem should fall even with the floor, and must be sewn while you wear the shoes intended to be worn with the dress. If not, the hem will be too long and drag on the ground, or too short and expose the feet.

Modern Dresses Can Be Shorter

Modern evening gowns, starting in the 1950s, allow for a shorter hem. While vintage evening gowns uk fall anywhere from the ankle to mid-calf, the most flattering fall just below or above the knee. Crucial to these shorter gowns is the style, which should be elegant and formal, lest you risk appearing underdressed.There is no strict rule for proper evening gown length. If you desire a more traditional look, wear a floor-length gown. If you choose a shorter style, the hem should end at a narrow part of your leg, right below or above the knee. This elongates the legs and creates a leaner silhouette.

Wearing long evening dresses for a black tie event is the ideal choice and it cannot be improved upon. These long gowns are not only formal but are graceful and elegant and make the wearer look ravishingly beautiful. Evening gowns, including the ones that sweep the floor as you walk, are the most appropriate apparel for any formal event, be it prom, homecoming, bridesmaid and all other formal events.