How to Choose a Formal Dress That Flatters You

How to Choose a Formal Dress That Flatters You

If you wear the correct kind of formal attire, you will feel at ease and not clumsy. Your attire must fit your body, occasion, and personality. If you are going to a wedding, dinner, or party, the correct kind of attire can make you look great.

Given below is a step-by-step process that will help you choose the correct kind of formal dress as per your need.

Know Your Body Shape

You have so many styles of dresses for so many shapes. To know what it does, first know your shape:

  • If hourglass, those styles that draw attention to your waist will work for you.
  • If pear-shaped, look for those that draw attention above your body.
  • If straight, look for dresses that give definition, like belted or layered dresses.
  • If your midriff is spread, seek out dresses that hug down over the bust then flare out below.

Having an idea of your shape makes it easier to choose the right dress.

Choose the Ideal Fabric

Cloth also identifies whether or not a dress would be comfortable and fit. Sheer fabrics like georgette or chiffon drape beautifully and feel wonderful on the skin. Tough fabric like velvet or silk gives a wonderful shape and contour.

While designing Pakistani formal dresses, the fabric is one of the most important ones to use. Use those that drape nicely but for the sake of the cause, e.g., organza, raw silk, or tissue.

 

Choose Complimentary Colors

Colour does count. Certain colours brighten your complexion, and certain colours make you look tired. Gold, brown, and rust suit you if you have a warm skin tone, and blue, silver, and pink suit you if you have a cool skin tone.

Beige, cream, or grey can be utilized as mid-color and can be pointed toward most other applications.

Use Necklines and Sleeves with Care

Necklines and sleeves make up the part of how your dress will appear. Some of the easy necklines are:

  • V-neck: stretches your neck
  • Round neck: easy and softens most faces
  • Boat neck: draws attention to your shoulders
  • Sweetheart: provides a soft, delicate look

Sleeve types such as full sleeves, short sleeves, or sleeveless types should rely on your comfort and weather. Experiment with types and observe what is effective for you.

Final Check

Embroideries, lace, beads, or sequins are embellishments that will turn your dress into a work of art. But too much detail spoils its look. Choose a dress that has just the right amount of work for the occasion.

Handwork adorns all Pakistani formal wear designs beautifully but not excessively. Plain ones for small occasions, and lots of work for big occasions.

Make It Fit Well

Good fit will be the signature of each dress. The perfectly fitted dress will be stunning despite the fact that the dress itself is not fussy in any manner. Check that your dress will fit well at shoulders, bust, waist, and length.

If your dress isn't a fit, have it tailored. One can easily create a good impression as to how the dress fits with very little alteration.

Dress Appropriately

Different occasions require different dresses. A wedding could require a formal and long dress. A dinner or night party could require a short or light dress.

Always keep in mind the occasion, time of day, and location before choosing a dress.

 

Top It Off with Proper Accessories

After deciding on your dress, finish the look by adorning your shoes, accessories, and handbag with the same color. Go for statement accessories if your dress is plain, but light accessories if your dress is complicated.

Your make-up and hair must also be appropriate for the occasion and dress. A loose wave or neat bun and little make-up might be enough.

Last Words

Your most stunning formal outfit is the one that gets you in there, the one that makes you look beautiful and comfortable, and the one for your event. You can choose the old or the new, the smoother ones, but it is your prerogative how you feel beautiful and comfortable.

Here at Mahum Asad, we create sets that best suit you to look and feel for any occasion. Formal, fashionable, evening wear, our clothing is meticulously created to suit your personality and persona.