Your wardrobe must consist of variety of clothes for different occasions and semi-formal dresses should be an inevitable part. So many occasions ask for such dresses, say, weddings, date nights, holiday parties, dinner parties, award ceremonies, fundraisers and so on and so forth. There are a lot of demands! Are you sure you have enough semi-formals on hand? How to choose a suitable one? Read the following tips and you'll have a clearer idea about it.
You need to have a good grasp of the dress code first as the different levels of formality like formal, white-tie, semi-formal and business casual are really confusing. Certainly you may not want to be embarrassed when you wear your favorite T-shirt and jeans for a black tie party. A common misconception is to regard it as the same as the cocktail dress. As it is, semi-formal wear is more conservative and more formal than cocktail wear. And it's less formal than a black-tie dress. It just lies on the borderland between formal and cocktail attire.
You need to consider the dress length. Usually a semi-formal dress goes longer than knee length; otherwise it will look less formal or unnecessarily sexier. If you really want a shorter dress which creates certain results such as a lovely or elongated look, make sure it falls less than an inch above the knee. Floor length is neither suitable as it gives a more formal feeling. The most acceptable length is between your knee and ankle.
Fabric is also an important point. A semi-formal occasion always requires lighter, thinner and movable fabric. A heavy dress is not the one. You can choose from silk, velvet, taffeta, chiffon, crepe, satin and cashmere. A dress of wool, cotton, denim, rayon or leather is not a wise choice in this case.
Wearing diverse styles of semi-formal dresses helps to bring out your unique personality and taste. But they are somewhat formal and need to be modest after all. It's not advised to choose one with shiny beading, sequins and rhinestones that cover much of the dress and make a giddy appearance. Skip a dress that exposes much of your skin as well.
Pick a pair of beautiful shoes to complement your semi-formal dress. Dressy heels, pump, flats and strappy sandals are good options available. Stay away from sneakers and flip-flops. Don't forget that the shoes you wear should be comfortable and easy to walk.
If you still haven't the foggiest idea, go for the most common one - little black dress, i.e. LBD. You'll never go wrong with it. You can also browse the semi-formal category and choose your unique style at dress shops online. eBay and Craigslist are also great resources for your online shopping. You'll get an appropriate and beautiful semi-formal dress which accentuates your flair.
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