Elegant Dresses

With different women come different styles. Some women prefer to go the trendier route, embracing the latest hippest looks. Others prefer a classic, understated look. Some women go for the boho hippie look, while others prefer ultra feminine girly pieces. Then there are the women who prefer a more sophisticated kind of dress, which is a mix of the latest fashions paired with classic and feminine pieces. These type of women in particular favor elegant dresses.

What is an elegant dress?  It is a dress that exudes power and sex appeal yet modesty. It is one that the term tacky or outdated could never be applied to. This type of dress is often reminiscent of one an old fashioned movie star such as Marlene Dietrich or Audrey Hepburn would wear. Current actresses that often are spotted in these dresses are Scarlette Johanssen and Catherine Zeta-Jones. They make the wearer look confidant and pulled together, yet fashion conscious.

Flip through any TV award show or magazine, and you will see scours of celebrities looking their very best. Elegant dresses are perfect for red carpet events and other affairs of that nature. They allow one to look poised and put together, just like how all little girls (and big girls) think movie stars and singers should look like.

When one thinks of an elegant dress, certain things come to mind. They are usually constructed by the ultimate fibers in the finest weaves. No detail is left unnoticed, right down to the invisible zipper of the miniscule detailed buttons. Elegant dresses are not uber heavy on the embellishment, but they are usually not light on it either.

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When it comes to length, there is not specific length for a dress of this kind. Generally when one thinks of an elegant dress, a sweeping ball gown comes to mind. True, most of these dresses are longer in length; however, it is not mandatory that they reach the ground. There are plenty of shorter dresses that fall into this category.

Color is key when defining if a dress is elegant or not. Rarely is a bright orange dress considered elegant. Sure, there are dresses that fall into this category that may be a brighter color or a print; never say never. However, in general, these dresses come in neutrals and other timeless shades that span the seasons. The colors stand out, but not in a loud, obnoxious way.

The price point of these dresses, due to their beauty, is higher then that of most regular dresses. That being said, there are less expensive designers that produce wonderful elegant dresses. Any good, innovative, creative and knowledgeable designer can design a dress of this type no matter what their target customer’s price point is. Although their dresses may not be as ooh-la-la as one from a haute couture house, they still can allow the wearer to feel elegant and appropriate for any occasion.

Von Vonni is a women’s apparel designer. While he designs beautiful skirts and pants and tops, his forte is dresses. Von Vonni is a New York City based designer. The women and fashions of New York City, one of the fashion capitals of the world, inspire his creations. His dresses are prime examples of elegant dresses. They are trendy yet wearable, eye catching yet subtle, with a kind of timeless appeal.

The Von Vonni Margarette Floral Silk Maxi dress seems made for a Goddess. It features a daring V-neck, but is saved by seeming to risqué by its floor-sweeping hem. The elbow length wide dolman sleeves give it a fairy like look. Made of luscious white silk, the dress has a floral pattern that is neither too big nor too small. The pattern is in muted pinks and reds, not some wacky color combination. The ultimate elegant dress!

Another elegant dress from Von Vonni would be the Flora Dress. It comes in classic, wearable colors such as red, jade, nude and black, which are always in style. The Grecian draping lends an elegant, royal appearance. The grosgrain ribbon belt is an unexpected touch, but doesn’t detract from its elegance and allows you to shape it as you would like. Floor length, the wide-open sleeves keep it from being too modest.

The beauty of these dresses is that any woman with any body can wear them, as long as she picks one that flatters her figure. When a woman puts on an elegant dress, it can make her feel special, like someone famous, or at least even prettier then she already is. They can change the way one acts, almost as if playing the part of an elegant, famous woman- if she isn’t one already!

When wearing an elegant dress, there are some things to remember. Match your shoes and accessories to the dress, or at least have them complement or match in some small way. The wrong accessory could possibly ruin the effect of the dress. Flip-flops, for example, would detract from the elegance and make the wearer look like she is playing dress up. Keep the jewelry to a minimum; don’t pile on countless necklaces as if you emptied out your jewelry box. The focus should be on the dress.

Elegant dresses are perfect choices to wear to special events such as weddings, engagements, etc. However, the shorter and often less embellished versions can be worn at less formal occasions. Although there are very few that are suitable to, say, run to the grocery store in, there are simpler versions that can be worn, when accessorized properly, to more casual occasions. Want to feel elegant? Go to www.vonvonni.com and feel like royalty today!