Types of Designer Evening Dresses

Every woman loves to dress up once in a while, and designer evening dresses allow for a wide range of options for any party or soiree. Whether out for dinner, at a wedding, a prom or full-out ball, there is a designer evening dress to fit the occasion.

A-line Dresses

A-line dresses get their name because they have a high waist, located just below the bust line, and the skirt flows out from the waist, creating a silhouette that resembles the letter A. These dresses are elegant and look good on all body types. They are usually long but can also be short or angled. They are a good, all-purpose dress for formal affairs.

Sheath or Column Dress

A sheath or column dress has a lower waist or no waist at all. They usually have a lot of billowy fabric and embellishments such as beads, shoulder ruffles or slits up the skirt. They can be worn to any fancy evening function.

Ball Gown

Ball gown dresses are worn to very formal affairs, but they are also acceptable for proms. They are a dress that is reminiscent of princesses and fairy tales. They have a fitted bodice and a large, wide skirt that flairs out at the hips. These dresses have a lot of ruffles, taffeta and embellishments such as beads or sequins.

Mermaid or Trumpet Dress

Mermaid or trumpet dresses are so named because the silhouette created looks like a mermaid’s outline or a trumpet’s shape. The dress is fitted at the bust, waist and hips, then the dress flairs dramatically at the knees. It creates a very sleek and sophisticated look that would be appropriate for formal affairs.