Stylish Special Occasion dresses

Stuck for ideas with time running out?

We've plenty of ideas, photos and online shopping tips to help you choose the perfect dress for your party, prom wedding or special date.

Choosing the right style of dress can help you feel confident and help you to make the most of your figure. 

What woman doesn't enjoy browsing fashion magazines, such as Vogue ?  Of course, the reality of finding something that looks as stunning as it does on the models can be a little different.

Knowing what colours and styles flatter your body shape can be the difference between feeling comfortable or knowing that you look stunning.  So it's worth investing some time in getting to know what will work for you.

One way to really give yourself an advantage is to have a style and color consultation with a company such as Color Me Beautiful.  This can help you know your own style personality, what colours will suit and make you  glow and what styles of clothing will suit your figure.

If you can't run to a personal consultation, buying or borrowing one of the CMB books will give you some instant tips that you can put to use next time you are out clothes shopping!

Dressing Tips for Plus Size women

Almost all stores now carry ranges of clothing in larger sizes. 

However, only some of the specialist stores have clothing that is actually designed for a fuller figure, rather than just making a larger size of an existing range. 

Children's Outfits

Whilst there's been a trend to clothing your kids in mini-adults outfits or even designer clothes - stores are increasingly stocking the more traditional clothing for infants, boys and girls. 

For example, baby boys can look wonderful in a navy romper suit, whereas girls are pretty in dresses.

Dressing in Style

Check out our detailed shopping & info pages below:-

• Ballgowns & ballroom dresses
  
  Few women get to buy or own more than one ballgown, so choosing the right one is essential to make an occasion that you'll remember forever
• Christmas dresses | Holiday Outfits
  
  Wearing red or velvet can look stunning for the Christmas party - choosing the right dress for this once a year celebration is worth spending a little time and money over.
• Cocktail Dresses | The Little Black Dress
  
  Cocktail dresses are the dress of choice for formal occasions , cruises and of course, the Christmas or New Year party.
• Communion dresses
  
  Most young women wear a simple white dress for their communion - white symbolises purity
• First Birthday dresses & outfits
  
  Your baby's 1st birthday is an occasion for family celebration
• Homecoming dresses & gowns
  
  Homecoming dresses are often less formal and it's possible to wear a number of styles. Creating the latest hairstyles or updos to complement is, of course, essential.
• New Year party dresses & formal wear
  
  Picking up a cocktail style dress is a must have for any New Years eve party or celebration. Some events may call for men and womens evening dress ...
• Party dresses
  
  Whether you're dressing up for an informal party or a more formal prom or evening event - choosing the right party frock helps you feel glamorous and gorgeous
• Quinceanera Gowns | Damas Dresses
  
  Celebrating your fifteenth birthday is a very special occasion - an opportunity to celebrate you ! Finding the perfect dress for quinceanara is just one part of preparation for your special day

Useful Resources

Discounted dress styles - you'll find some real bargains if you visit eBay and are prepared to be patient