Formal & Evening Dresses

Make an entrance at your next formal event. Explore Lady Black Tie’s formal and evening dresses, from floor-length black tie gowns and gala-ready sequins to elegant styles for the mother of the bride and groom.

Start with your invitation’s dress code, then browse each collection to compare silhouettes, fabrics, and colors.

Shop Formal & Evening Collections

Black Tie Dresses: Floor-length gowns for the most formal invitations.
Formal Dresses: Elegant gowns and dressy midis for formal celebrations.
Evening Dresses: Sophisticated styles for dinners, award ceremonies, and nights out.
Gala Dresses: Statement gowns for charity events, fundraisers, and galas.
Mother of the Bride & Groom: Elegant gowns and dresses for the parents of the couple.

Shop Evening Gowns by Color and Style

By color: Black Gowns, Black Evening Dresses, Emerald Evening Gowns, Gold Evening Dresses, Navy Evening Dresses, Red Evening & Gala Dresses, and Formal White Dresses
By style: Beaded Evening Dresses, Floral Evening Gowns, Corset Gowns, Couture Gowns, Formal Gowns, and Formal Midi Dresses
Special events: White Tie Dresses, Pageant Dresses & Gowns, Pageant Interview Collection, and Military Ball Dresses

How to Choose a Formal or Evening Dress

Let the dress code guide you. For black tie, choose a floor-length gown. For formal and black tie optional events, a gown or a very dressy midi works well. For evening events with a cocktail dress code, a sleek knee-length or midi style is appropriate. Read our guide to dress codes explained for more detail.

Fabric sets the tone. Choose satin for clean elegance, velvet for winter events, and sequin or beaded designs when you want gala-level sparkle.

Tips for the Mother of the Bride & Groom

Coordinate with the wedding palette without exactly matching the bridal party, and avoid white and ivory. Consider sleeves, a jacket, or a wrap if you’d like more coverage, and start shopping early to allow time for shipping and alterations.

Find Your Fit

Compare your bust, waist, and hip measurements with each dress’s size chart, since sizing varies between designers. Try floor-length gowns with your event shoes before hemming. Our Dress Sizing Guide explains how to measure, and you can also browse plus size evening gowns.

Shop Formal & Evening Dresses in Hudson, Massachusetts

Explore our formal and evening dresses online or visit our boutique in Hudson, Massachusetts, to try on gowns in person. If you’re traveling from elsewhere in Massachusetts or New England, contact our team about specific dresses, sizes, and colors before visiting.