Women’s Evening And Party Dresses – Save or Splurge?

What ever style of dress you want to wear, there is almost always a great designer option and a more affordable option to choose from. Which you choose will probably depend on your budget and how much wear you will get from the dress. If it is a great style that you are likely to wear for many years to come it may well be worth investing in a beautiful designer piece. If you are looking for something for a one off occasion you can save yourself money by opting for the more cost effective option.

Here are some great save or splurge options for some of the seasons key evening or party dresses. Will you choose to spend or save or splurge?

The Bodycon Dress

Asymmetric Tri Colour dress by Herve Leger

When it comes to the designer body-con dress, Herve Leger designer Max Azria virtually invented it. The designer version of this dress is well worth the investment if you don’t have a really streamlined body shape. The a listers and  fashion editors all covet the Herve Leger ‘bandage’ dress and stars like Kate Winslett are living proof that this look also works on curvy girls.

Lipsy One Shoulder Ruched Dress

This Lipsy one shoulder ruched dress as a slightly more forgiving shorter length as the Herve Leger bandage dress. It is perhaps not quite as dramatic but it is significantly less expensive with the same assymetric shape and still a great party dress that is bound to earn you compliments.

The Disco Tunic Mini

Halston Heritage Disco Tunic Mini

Halston Heritage is the label to be seen in at the moment with Sarah Jessica Parker as creative Director it has huge style credentials. The Halston range features shapes from the archives redesigned for todays modern lady. The collection definitely has a feeling of disco about it and is perfect for dancing the night away.

Fearne Cotton Floral Print Tunic at Very

This great seventies inspired dress from the Fearne Cotton collection at Very has a similar shape to the Halston Heritage dress and a great floral pattern giving it versatility to be worn as a day dress or party dress. Team with a great pair of tights and some heels for an evening on the town with friends.

The Maxi Dress With Sparkle

Asymmetric Embellished Shoulder Maxi Dress by Project D by Dannii and Tabitha

This glamorous one shouldered dress is one of the must have party dresses of the season. Designer by Australian singer Dannii Minogue who clearly knows a few things about dressing for the red carpet and and her designer friend Tabitha Somerset Webb. This dress has an elegant shape and just the right amount of sparkle to look amazingly stylish at any party or evening event in the season ahead.

Maxi Dress With Diamate Detail By Goddiva

For a fraction of the price this diamante detail maxi dress by Goddiva is a fraction of the price of the Project D version. It has a similar shape that clings around the body and elegantly flares out at the hem.

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