5 Event Dresses Every Woman Needs

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Every woman should own multiple event dresses, and just because they’re for an event, it doesn’t mean that it has broken the bank. The key to being a fashionable and frugal shopper is knowing to look for both quality and affordability. Choosing the right look for an event or occasion can also be stressful, so having these looks on hand will reduce any issues regarding a last-minute event invite. Use this as a guide to find your dream event look. These dress types can be worn to multiple different events, and you surely won’t regret having them on hand. 

The Little Black Dress 

No one can turn down a little black dress, and everyone should have at least one. Everything about the little black dress is well-suited to be an event look. It can be dressed up with heels and jewelry or down with sandals and loose hair. In addition to an event look, it is an essential wardrobe piece. Little Black Dresses are what every adult woman’s dreams are made of. It is both a sexy and stunning piece to have in your wardrobe. You can find plenty of affordable little black dresses on sites like Fashion Nova, Forever 21, and Shein. A Little Black Dress with long sleeves, a mock neck, or sequin mesh can be fun twists on a classic. Nothing is more understatedly sexy than an LBD. Having one in your classic will ensure a sophisticated and classic look at a moment’s notice. It is an effortlessly timeless look that flatters all body types. 

The Red Gown

This dress is the piece to wear when you want to be the main event. It is a jaw-dropping red. Opting for a tulle draping can add flair to the long length. A low v-cut in a red gown can give a perfect amount of cleavage. A red gown with a fit and flare style is an effortless way to create an hourglass shape. It is a bold look and not for the shy of heart. This is the dress to wear when you want to be a head-turner at the event. The dress details give it a dramatic flair that many event gowns lack. It is a bold and unique piece but essential nonetheless. And with the ease of affordable online stores, it is impossible not to see yourself stepping out in such a stand-out gown. The Red Gown is an ultra-sexy dress that ensures whatever event you attend will pale in comparison to your presence. 

The Little White Dress

Just as daring and needed as the Little Black Dress is the Little White Dress. This newly classic piece is fun, flirty, and cute. It would be the perfect dress for a picnic party, garden event, and any event but a wedding. Less harsh than the Little Black Dress but arguably a better replacement. A cute, clean white dress is essential for every woman, and a staple event look. It is a versatile piece that can fit any body type and style. The Little White Dress is the perfect go-to summer event piece. Light colors and tulle never are unflattering. It is a refreshing take on the little black dress but just as great of a wardrobe staple. 

Shirt Dress

A new introduction to the classics. One of the most recent additions to the “staple event dress” world is a shirt dress. There is nothing quite like a crisp shirt dress. Shirt dresses are often ignored for events due to their common association with a more relaxed mood. The truth is that shirt dresses are simply cut but have an impeccable silhouette that is rarely seen in other dresses. It is the kind of piece that never made sense as a staple until it did. And its relaxed vibes matched our ever more casual world. Ditch the classic white shirt dress that is in every wardrobe and pick something with a pop of color or fitted silhouette. Adding an off-shoulder neckline or trumpet sleeves can give both dimension and flair to the shirt dress. It is the perfect after-hours work party dress. 

Slip Dress

Another dress type that is gaining traction on social media and among influencers is slip dresses. As part of the wearing underwear as outerwear movement, the slip dress became a staple in many women’s closets for good reasons. Traditionally slips were worn under dresses, but once Kate Moss walked out in a slip dress, everyone else followed. Slip dresses have made a resurgence as outerwear alongside the fashion minimalism movement. The slip dress is the perfect balance of sexy and classic. Choosing a square neckline can complement the decolletage, and opting for thin straps can help emit a delicate aura. The slip dress is understated sexiness and a must-have in your event wardrobe.