Prom Dress Guide for Prom Dresses 2009

Evening gowns are the most formal of all women's attire. And in spite of being categorized as formal wear one would never see a lady wear an evening gown to the office or at seminars and conferences. This is because apart from being formal, it is also classified as a dressy attire.

What does this imply? Usually gowns are made from fabrics that look rich, classy and sophisticated. These include velvet, silk, satin, raw silk, etc. in fact almost all types of fabric that have a shimmer and shine are used to create evening gowns. It is not the eye-catching twinkling fabrics, but the subtle sheen.

The variation in cuts and styles do not permit this type of garment to be on a general basis. These include the plunging back and front necklines, the high side slits, the heavy adornment, the accessories that are required to be carried, et al.

Evening gowns are also regarded as glamorous attire. One would notice how world-renowned film actresses spend a lot of money on their gowns for award functions and international film festivals. Each year they set a new trend that is followed by many across the world. People tend to replicate the designer evening gowns to create something probably less glamorous and revealing, yet having an essence of the original.

Not only the glamorous, but even the more serious people involved in politics and business in countries of the western world wear evening gowns to formal dinner parties and dignitary functions. Ladies attending such functions generally wear what is termed as the sophisticated and classy gowns that show less skin and yet make them look attractive.