Evening Wear Shopping Tips

Your best bet is to look for evening wear shopping tips. Knowing what to wear, which colors to avoid and what you should have in your closet can make all the difference when it comes time to deciding which gowns are perfect for a black tie event.

That being said, one of the most important things you can do when shopping for evening wear is going with a trusted friend who knows your tastes and has your back...literally. It will save you a lot of time and money in the long run.

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Gown Shopping Tips for Evening Wear Shopping: What to Buy, What to Avoid and What to Be Ready For...And What Not to Worry About!

The first thing you should take into consideration when shopping for evening wear is what your body type is. As a general rule of thumb, the second dress you pick up should be a size smaller than what you normally wear. That way you don't have anything that fits too snugly or too loosely.

Let's talk about this again...body type. You should take this into consideration before you spend hours going back and forth between racks, trying on dresses that don't quite fit just right. And don't forget to stay away from the plus size selections as well. There are no perfect evening wear options in that section of the store (which is why it's usually a good idea to shop for plus-size gowns online or at another store where you have more time to check out every stop of your journey).

The next thing you need to take into consideration when finding an evening gown is color. Work with what you think will best fit your dress. If it looks better in blue, for example, and looks great on you, go for it!

But if the colors of the gowns you've tried on don't look good at all on your body type, take note of this before placing your order...

Avoid white. This could be a surprise to some people but white dresses can just not work with your figure...jacket or not.

White dresses look best on women with blonde hair, tan skin and diamonds in their teeth. Unless you fit this description, it's probably best you look at other options.

Green is another shade that can attract attention to your stomach area. If you are not ready to show off your "beach body" or have other issues with this, green is not a good choice for you.

Yellow dresses can also attract attention to your thighs and waistline...something we're looking to avoid (unless we're going for the Barbie effect).

Red can be a good choice! This color will give off vibes of power and sexuality...but beware it could look awful if it doesn't suit you or the occasion its being worn for.

Conclusion:  There's no perfect color for every single body type. So take note of your body type and color preferences when trying on gowns and you'll be able to avoid any unhappy surprises or embarrassing moments. Speaking of which, let's talk about the last thing you should worry about when choosing a gown...

Shopping tip number 3: As long as you're not wearing a tight dress with sharp creases all over it, your corset is not required.

This is pretty self-explanatory but make sure the garment's are able to withstand any lifting or bending you might have to do before trying them on.

If you have the option, avoid wearing a designer label gown...