An invitation has arrived for a formal occasion and you are excited. However, you notice that this is a white tie event. If you are not sure of the dress code for a white tie event, there is no need to stress. A white tie event is a very formal occasion that requires a woman to wear a full-length formal gown. At AllureBridals you will find a numerous extraordinary floor length formal gowns that will be appropriate for both white tie and black tie formal events.

The traditional formal gown to wear to a white tie event is a white, full-skirted floor length ball gown, made of luxurious and often highly embellished fabric. However, today formal gowns also include the term evening gowns/ dresses. These elegant gowns, also appropriate for many formal events have a variety of design silhouettes such as mermaid/ trumpet style, A-line, sheath, and two-piece combinations.

There are many considerations to make when choosing a formal gown. If you are going to a white tie event, your formal gown needs to be white and to be of a ball gown style. Other black tie or formal occasions usually allow colors and a variety of silhouettes. If you are unsure about the event requirements, it is advisable to ask. Shape, color, and age appropriate styles are key to a flattering look. When you consider the various silhouette types you find in our AllureBridals Collections, choose a gown that will diminish your flaws while flattering your shape. Other design elements to scrutinize are waistline treatments such as natural, dropped waist, empire, "Basque," and princess cut. Neckline treatments that are found on our formal gown styles include portrait , halter-strap, spaghetti straps, jewel, scoop, strapless, v-neck, and off the shoulder. Choose a style that is flattering to your face and shoulders. A full figured woman looks stunning in a formal gown with a V-neckline and a draped skirt with an empire waistline. Observe the formal dress styles found in our Allure Woman Gallery. The talented designers of the Allure Women Collection have created stunning plus size formal gowns in all the latest silhouettes that flatter the fuller sized figure. If you would prefer a lightly more modest formal gown, peruse the AllureBridals Modest Gallery.

Of course black tie and white tie events are not the only occasions that would require a formal gown. They are only the ones that require a full-length gown. Other occasions where a formal gown is appropriate are military balls, formal weddings, high school proms, formal dances, diplomatic events, debutante cotillions, formal garden parties, formal dinners, and most Hollywood red carpet events.

At AllureBridals.com you will find a formal gown for any kind of occasion. We design our fabulous formal gowns in a variety of styles and fabrications with incredibly embellished details on the skirts and bodices to flatter any body type. Choose some flattering formal gown styles for yourself and then use our convenient store location tool to find an authorized AllureBridals retailer near you where you will be able to try own and order your perfect formal gown.