There is nothing I enjoy more that having a special occasion to dress up for. Especially if it’s an event that requires women to wear long evening gowns. If your lucky enough to be shopping online for an evening gown I hope you will find this guide to the best Long Evening Gowns useful. I’ve checked out many of the top high street brands to bring you a stunning selection.
If you want to stand out from the crowd in your evening gown consider choosing one that is has a print. You will stand out in a sea of plain dresses. This is from the VIP collection at Lipsy. It’s bang on trend for 2010 in a floaty maxi dress style that has a long side split. It’s terribly Liz Hurley. I love the jewel detail on the strap and hip. The cross over bust creates a flattering neck line. Price £190.00.
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You can never go far wrong with Black Long Evening Gowns for a summer or winter ball. This Black Satin Draped Maxi Dress from Karen Millen features draping across the hip. Draping is a huge trend for 2010. It also has a deep V back which is great for showing of tanned shoulders. Inside there is a concealed corset bodice ensuring a fabulous and flattering fit. Price £250.00
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If your lucky enough to have an hour glass figure this Boudoir Silk Gown from Karen Millen will look amazing on you. It features body con panneling that leads down to a floaty fish tail. Available in size 6 – 16. Price £250.00.
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If you looking for brightly coloured, long evening gowns then stop and look at this Karen Millen Elegant Maxi Dress. The back is low cut with cross over straps. The colour is just divine I can’t decide if it’s water melon or tangerine. Currently only available in a size 6 but keep checking they may get more. Price £225.00.
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How pretty is this Butterfly embellished evening gown from Oasis? A column style in grey fabric it features a pretty black tie and stunning butterflys embellished onto the top and hip. Available in size range 8 – 18. Grey looks particularly good on women with pale skin. This long evening gown is very affordable at just £80.00.
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If your shopping for an evening gown on a budget you’ll be delighted to know that this stunning red peplum maxi dress is currently in the Oasis Sale. This flattering design will suit most body shapes. This long red evening gown is guaranteed to turn heads. Available in Size 8. Price Was £110.00 Now £55.00.
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Coast is one of the best places to buy occasion wear online. This Symphony Maxi Dress is just beautiful and will flatter most skin tones. A truly luxurious evening gown it’s made from 100% silk. Choose from 3 amazing colours, Water Melon as shown here, Purple or Lilac. If your not confident enough to wear a strapless design this flowing evening gown comes complete with detachable straps. Available in size range 6 – 18. Price £160.00
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If your shopping for fitted long evening gowns then you may love this Gigi Duchess Satin Maxi Dress from Coast. This stunning strapless gown is available in 2 sumptious colours, cobalt blue as shown here or purple. This style of evening gown will look amazing on women with hour glass figures as it will really accentuate the waist and hips. Available in sizes 8 – 18. Price £195.00.
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Make like a grecian godess in this Coast Harmony Maxi Bandeau Dress. It features beautiful grecian style draping It has lovely silk flowers sewn onto the bodice. This unusual shade of blue will look fabulous on blondes. If you love Coast but can’t afford their usual price tags you’ll be thrilled to know some of their long evening gowns have now entered into the summer sale including this one. Available in size 16. Price Was £250.00 Now £175.00.
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On my travels looking for stunning, long evening gowns I visited the Oli website. They only have one formal maxi dress which was this Aftershock Corsage Dress. If you hadn’t already guessed shades of coral and water melon are big news for 2010 as this beautiful flowing gown proves. It has one shoulder strap made up of floral corsages. Available in sizes medium and large. Price £200.00.
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oooooh the red Coast one and the dark blue one are lovely – shame dresses look like sacks on me really!