Product Description

An evening gown is a woman dress worn to semi-formal and formal affairs. Evening gowns are the kind of clothes that women are required to wear during formal occasions. It is the feminine equivalent of men suit and tie. They are worn during black tie events such as weddings, recognition and awards nights and other formal events. Usually long and flowing. It is a bit similar to a ball gown but less extravagant. Evening gowns are made of silk, satin, velvet and chiffon. However, through the years, more fabrics are being used, such as charmeuse, taffeta, lace, organza, soft net and tulle. They are ornately designed and delicately decorated. They can be in full-length, ballerina or tea-length (between the ankle and calf, never exposing the knee).

Evening gowns can be distinguished from conventional or day dresses by a two primary features. The first is the cut, which tends to be couture and in line with the latest fashions, unless the article of clothing is a ball gown. The second distinguishing feature is the fabric. Evening gowns tend to use luxury materials such as silk, velvet, and taffeta, and they may be richly decorated with beads, sequins, jewels, and other ornaments. In all cases, evening gowns are designed to be worn with high quality jewelry.
Evening gowns are typically associated with glamor and luxury, and appear at events like the Academy Awards in the United States, the opening of the society season in urban areas, and formal receptions.