Dress Stories: Clients Share Their Special Occasions • One Night Stand

Off the Shoulder Navy A-Line Dress For Oxford Ball

The famous blue, as we call this dress. You would not look twice at it on the hanger but once it is on it transforms into something magical. Everyone who tries this dress instantly falls in love!

Off-the-shoulder with an overlay which covers the tops of the arms, sweetheart neckline which is flattering for all shapes. A-Line cut and a beautiful floaty skirt which has a split to show a cheeky bit of leg!

As this dress is completely plain you can keep it chic and wear it as is or you can really go to town and dress it up with some fabulous jewellery. Either way this dress is sheer elegance.

Erin chose to wear it to her University Ball at Oxford. Doesn’t she look Great? The perfect dress!

Tip: As you can see your feet in this dress nice shoes and painted toes just like Erin has done here is a must!

Awards

Red Lace Evening Gown for Red Carpet BAFTA Winner

“Thank you so much for such a fabulous dress for a fabulous night!! Will definitely be using your service again, it was an amazing experience.”

It’s award season and the BAFTAS are fast approaching! I thought it would be nice to look back to Alannah looking absolutely stunning in one of our red lace evening gowns at the BAFTAs at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

This gorgeous dress has a mesh top, for added support, which is scattered with little sparkly red gems. It’s got short sleeves, great for covering the tops of the arms, and a built-in bra. If you feel you want a bit more lift you could wear a strapless bra. The subtle satin belt around the waistline with the full skirt is super flattering. Some tend to think that wearing a red dress on the red carpet is a no-go zone, but if you it get it right it really works.

Alannah had the most amazing time and, to make it even more memorable, she and the team won Best Visual Effects for the film 1917. A winning outfit at the BAFTAs and congratulations to you all!

See Alannah on IMDb

Prom & Uni

Fresh Dressing For Medical Graduation Ball

The look in his eyes said it before he did: “I can’t take another dress shop. You’re my last hope!” Kiana and her beau had been foraging London’s usual high street offerings for dressing up to his Medical Graduation Ball.

And now they were getting worried.

“What about hiring? Where you can actually try the dresses on?” She phoned us and came in for an appointment that same day.

Kiana's satin gown with plunging v-neck for medical graduation ball

Kiana wanted a silk or a satin dress, classy, a bit glam, but nothing over-the-top or too fussy. She hadn’t been to many events like this so she wanted to look and feel fab without making too much of a fuss. We tried a few different styles to see what worked best and found this one fairly quickly.

This satin gown, with plunging V-neck, has a knotted effect at the front which wraps around to tie up at the back. Pulling you in at the waist, the skirt then gently falls from the hips. The free flowing silky fabric drapes down to the floor for a dreamy effect.

Like many of our clients, they were both surprised at how quick and pleasurable the process can be when you’ve got a whole room of expertly selected evening dresses to chose from. We look forward to seeing Kiana again soon for her next event and save those tiresome trips to the shops.

Result: one happy Kiana and one happy boyfriend!

Celebration

Close-Fitting Sequin Dress in Neon Orange

Close-fitting sequin long dress in neon orange has a plunging bust, low back with thin cross over straps and a thigh high leg split.

“Thank you very much for the amazing service”

Barbara was celebrating her 40^th birthday surrounded by friends and family in the beautiful Island of Mykonos. The theme of the party was white so Barbara initially wanted to hire a gorgeous white gown from us, she was almost settled on one until we threw this neon orange sequin dress into the mix.

It was perfect. This close-fitting sequin long dress has a plunging bust, low back with thin cross over straps and a thigh high leg split. Such a fun party dress to wear in the sunshine. The orange looks stunning against Barbara’s skin tone as the sun sets over the stunning Greek Island, she is literally glowing. The orange stood out amongst the sea of white outfits, I think it’s only fair that the birthday girl is centre of attention! Check out these amazing photos. This dress also comes in pink.

Black Tie

Sequins & Sparkles at Banqueting House Gala

Black sequin long dress and ivory & black low-V dress at Banqueting House gala evening.

Kelly and Anna came to us in need of dresses for the Lord Mayor of Westminster’s Gala, in which they were both on the committee. Something chic, sophisticated and suitable for the occasion was what we needed!

Anna had her eyes set on the high neck, illusion panel black sequin long dress, after spotting it on a previous blog post of ours. She put it on and loved it right away. The illusion panels, embellished with beautiful beaded patterns, make for an interesting feature and the low back makes you feel sexy without the dress being overly revealing. The dress is covered in black sequins which gives a subtle sparkle.

Kelly settled on the beautiful ivory and black low-V dress. The dress supports V-shaped front and back, embellished with gorgeous silver beads and jewels. The Empire silhouette on the dress extends down on each side, making a slight arch shape. This softens the edges and creates a beautiful outline. The black jersey skirt is figure-hugging, great for showing off those curves! Both dresses are great for an occasion like this, two suave polished looks.

Here they both are having a whale of a time at Banqueting House with the Lord Mayor of Westminster Lindsey Hall and husband Robert.

News

Covid-19 update 2022

The safety of all our customers and staff is a big deal!

Current Covid-19 guidelines apply and we’ll stay responsive to any future Covid-19 update.
We wear masks (KF94 / KF3D or FFP2).
Evening dresses and gowns that have been tried on are steamed & aired before restocking.
The studio is an open, double-height space with good ventilation.
We have two Levoit HEPA air purifiers running day and night.
You may bring one other person with you. You’re welcome to do a Zoom session with our free WiFi.
Surfaces are cleaned before appointments.
We’ve all been vaccinated and we trust that you’ve had your jabs too.

We want you to feel confident about your visit so please get in touch if you have any requests or queries!

Wedding

Wondrous Black Asymmetric Ball Gown: Wedding at The Dorchester…

Black asymmetric ball gown with cascading appliqué flowers, a dazzling swoosh over the sheen of the black satin

After being locked down for so long, what better time to receive an invitation to a friend’s wedding at The Dorchester Hotel with a lavish dress code?

An excited Kieu came to us wanting something dramatic but also elegant and wedding-appropriate. This timeless white and black asymmetric ball gown was the perfect solution and a perfect fit.

Off-the-shoulder necklines project femininity and can flatter your topline; it’s a subtle and classy way of being sexy and looks good on many body shapes. The gown exaggerates Kieu’s tiny waistline then flows into a beautiful full skirt—very Audrey Hepburn! See our advice page for more hints and tips.

The asymmetric cascading appliqué flowers form a dazzling swoosh over the sheen of the black satin, and the fitted underskirt helps to pump up the volume (but in a nice, sweeping, kind of way).

How stunning are these photos? Kieu looks amazing in this dress and we can only imagine how amazing the Wedding was. Bit jealous, actually!

Charity

Royal blue evening gown fit for a Princess

“A big thank you for the blue dress! It went down an absolute treat”

Looking fabulous at the Frozen Ball, hosted by Simon Cowell at the Shakespeare Underglobe for the charity, Together for Short Lives.

Roberta wore a sapphire taffeta square neck gown. This gown oozes style and elegance but has a touch of playfulness about it. You can’t see from this photo but the full skirt is actually a half-over skirt with a tight, thigh slit underskirt. Stunning. This blue evening gown also comes with our favourite accessory (you guessed it); pockets! Paired with a silver diamond necklace with sapphire stone and matching ring, just finished off the look. A very fitting gown for this red carpet event, once Roberta had tried this on she was unable to ‘Let it go!’

This gown also comes in a beautiful olive green, check our gallery to see more.

Wedding

Red Hi-Lo Evening Dress at Chateau de Fontainebleau

”Thank you so much for the amazing dress! I loved it.“

Hortense wore this beautiful red, hi-lo evening dress for a friend’s wedding at Chateau de Fontainebleau, France.

The colour against her complexion is just stunning. It is a really fun dress to wear, different from the rest and not too showy to upstage the bride.

The high-low hem makes the movement of this dress mesmerising, great for dancing in later after a few glasses of Champagne. It also has hidden pockets to store your lippy in (and who doesn’t love a pocket).

This is a perfect dress to wear to a wedding as it gives you great coverage but still allows for a bit of leg. Sexy yet tasteful.

Don’t forget when wearing a dress like this you will need to have nice shoes and toes painted if you wear open toe shoes.

The safety of all our customers and staff is a big deal!

We want you to feel confident about your visit so please get in touch if you have any requests or queries!

After being locked down for so long, what better time to receive an invitation to a friend’s wedding at The Dorchester Hotel with a lavish dress code?

”Thank you so much for the amazing dress! I loved it.“

Hortense wore this beautiful red, hi-lo evening dress for a friend’s wedding at Chateau de Fontainebleau, France.

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