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How To Choose A Dress For Every Occasion

No matter what the occasion, choosing a dress that makes you look incredible and feel confident makes all the difference. With so many emerging trends, new season styles and endless ways to accessorise, finding the perfect piece can be a challenge.

To help take the stress out of searching for your ideal fit, we’ve put together our top tips of what to look for. Whether you’re attending a romantic wedding celebration or catching up with friends for a low-key lunch, you’ll be sure to look your best, no matter where you’re headed.

Choosing the perfect colour

When it comes to choosing a dress, colour is everything. The wrong shade can make even the most beautiful silhouette unflattering or overpower your unique complexion and features. The first step to choosing the perfect dress is finding a colour palette that complements and enhances your complexion. Warm tones such as orange, red and dark purple look stunning on darker complexions, whereas fairer complexions with cool undertones pair best with blues, greens and greys. If you’re unsure of the colours that complement your hair and skin tone, or prefer to stick to neutral tones, black, white and nude shades are universally flattering and ideal for creating the basis of any outfit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Experiment with different colours and shades to find what best complements your complexion or keep it simple in a neutral hue such as black, white or nude. Pictured left is the Karmia Dress and right the Adena Dress.

Nailing the fit

Once you’ve found the perfect colour, it’s time to decide on the fit. Your figure and personal style, the occasion, venue and season are all important considerations. Is it a summer’s night out with your closest friends filled with cocktails and dancing? Step out in a chic mini. A semi formal style wedding reception? The perfect opportunity to wear a form fitting midi. Or perhaps an extravagant dinner with distinguished guests in attendance? An A-line maxi ticks all the boxes. Use these factors as an indication of what styles will be the best fit. If you’re unsure of the formality, opt for the most elegant and flattering option. It’s always best to be overdressed!

A flirty mini such as the Remi Dress is a gorgeous pick for a girls’ night out. For a more formal occasion, look for an elegant midi dress. Pictured right is the Manon Dress.

Adding the right accessories

No matter the occasion or what dress you choose, don’t forget to accessorise. A pair of statement shoes and a coordinating bag can take even the most understated dresses to a whole new level. For patterned pieces, choose one colour from the print to carry through to your accessories, or get back to basics with simple gold or silver jewellery and a neutral bag and shoes. Easily dress up any outfit with heels and dainty jewels or add a casual touch with flat sandals or white sneakers for a low-key look.

Level up your look with coloured accessories that coordinate with your dress, such as the beautiful Juliet Dress paired with a burnt orange beaded bag.

Finding the right dress for any occasion doesn’t have to be difficult. Follow these simple steps to choose a colour palette, silhouette and accessories that are both flattering and on trend. For more outfit inspiration to nail your next look, check out Alamour the Label’s collection of dresses.

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