Every woman will need a formal gown in her wardrobe for at least one special occasion. Formal gowns are usually made with luxurious fabrics, fit better than other dresses and include more accessories such as beads or sequins. Because of their higher quality, they cost more money, but it is still possible to find discount dresses that look fabulous and fit well. Though many women think it taboo, you will want to re-wear this dress repeatedly.
Time
Make sure you have plenty of time before your event to buy your dress. If you wait until the last moment, you will be in a hurry, be stressed out, and will usually pay more for your dress. Even though you may find one that has a discount, you may still need to save up the money to purchase a dress, so making sure there is enough time is incredibly helpful.
Measurements
Before considering formal gowns, you should know your body measurements. This is easy to do on your own or with the help of a close friend. Using a pliant tape measuring tool, measure the widest part of your chest. Try to place the tape measure the same way your bra would feel. If you will be wearing a bra with the dress, wear a bra for the measurement.
For your waist, you will want to measure the natural waist, so place your tape measure around the body about an inch above your belly button. To measure your hips, you will want to place the tape measure around the widest part of the hips and buttocks.
Body Type
To find the best discount formal gowns, you will need to know your body type and which dress fits your style and body.
Straight body types mean that both the hips and bust are about the same and the waistline is slightly curved inward. Dresses with belts work really well with this type of body.
If you have a spoon body type, your hips are larger than all other areas of the body. These women usually have a few belly rolls that they would like to hide so a dress with an empire waist looks well or dresses with defined busts.
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