How To Compete With A Kilt: 1920s Gown

Royal blue, silver & black sequin embroidered evening gown for family party in Scotland

Christine found herself grappling with an unfamiliar challenge for her upcoming family celebration in Scotland – adhering to the black-tie dress code and entering the world of formal dress, a realm far from her comfort zone.

As she ventured deeper into the process, a remarkable change seemed to overtake her. Amid laughter and camaraderie, the joy of experimenting with different gowns lifted her spirits, and soon she was fully immersed in the experience.

Yet, amidst the sea of choices, they couldn’t settle on a favorite, until fate led her to a gown that felt like destiny itself. It was a resplendent homage to the 1920s, exuding an alluring charm that resonated with Christine’s soul. In that very moment, she knew it was the dress of her dreams.

The Dress: Royal Blue 1920s Inspired Evening Gown

The gown embraced her gracefully, its design thoughtfully crafted to combine elegance with ease. The elasticated waist offered a liberating comfort, allowing her to breathe freely and move with unrestrained fluidity. The garment’s sleeves bestowed a touch of modesty, draping her arms with elegance, while its lavish embroidery in royal blue, silver, and black sequins bestowed an air of regal allure.

Notably, the parallel lines of sequins adorning the front and back artfully worked their magic, elongating her figure and bestowing an illusion of height. This particular feature was a delightful boon for Christine, who, like a shooting star, was on the shorter side.

But beyond the gown’s visual splendor, it was the sense of authenticity and self-assurance it evoked that truly captured Christine’s heart. It empowered her to embrace her true essence, as though the dress itself conspired to reflect her inner radiance.

Result: Dream Dress, Scottish Style

She marveled at how she could be at ease in such elegance, for the true test of a dress lies not in its ability to impress others, but in the liberation it brings to the wearer’s spirit. Christine felt like herself, unencumbered by a facade, and it was this sense of comfort that lent her an irresistible allure. She understood then, that no attire could outshine the glow of self-assurance.

With certainty in her heart and stars in her eyes, Christine knew she had found her sartorial soulmate. As she prepared for the celebration, a newfound confidence emanated from her very being, transforming her into the epitome of grace and poise. She had discovered the quintessential truth – a dress should never wear its bearer, but rather, it should harmoniously unite with the wearer’s spirit, igniting an enchanting fusion that captures the essence of beauty. And on that splendid Scottish evening, Christine embodied just that – an enchanting fusion of beauty and authenticity, adorned in the dress of her dreams.

We had an amazing time away and the dress and my husband’s kilt went down a treat. I will definitely come back if I need another outfit. It was a wonderful service.

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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.

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Dress For A Formal Dinner?

This slinky halter-neck dress in burgundy jersey hugs your figure comfortably & all of the detail is on the top. Perfect for a formal dinner! — “Thank you so much for all your advice and direction to find the prefect dress which left me feeling relaxed and fabulous.”

How about this slinky halter-neck dress in burgundy jersey? Although it hugs your figure, it does so rather gracefully, and the cut comfortably leaves a little room for supper. A beautifully beaded petal shaped collar around the halter-neck accentuates the shoulders, showing a little skin, just enough to satisfy decorum.

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This is a great dress for a sit-down formal dinner because all of the detail is on the upper half of the dress and it has a chic neckline. Burgundy red isn’t a colour she would normally wear. There was a slight hesitation, truth be told, but she absolutely loved it when she put it on!

The combination of autumn hues worked well with her skin-tone and hair colour, so with this in mind we paired it with a champagne chiffon scarf to keep off the London winter chill.

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Fuchsia Evening Gown for Glam Istanbul Wedding

Fuchsia evening gown steals the show at the Four Seasons Hotel, Istanbul.

Our lucky client brought a touch of British glamour to this posh wedding last weekend. She wears a soft tulle strappy-back fuschia evening gown that has a tightly fitting ruched bodice and a full length skirt that drapes closely to the body. To keep off the evening chill we paired this with a black marabou caplet.

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Sexy Backless Halterneck Gown

Here she is! In a gorgeously stylish backless halterneck gown with no need for a necklace as the neckline is embellished with citrines.

We have it available in a UK8 & UK10

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Formal Black Tie Work Event

Elegant black formal dress for a Black Tie event, flattering & figure-hugging in all the right areas, as the material has a somewhat of a 'Spanx style' like fit all on its own.

You can’t go wrong with a simple elegant black formal dress! Come and see, we have a very good selection for a Black Tie event. This one in particular is very flattering and figure-hugging in all the right areas, as the material has a somewhat of a ‘Spanx style’ like fit all on its own.

Seen here is the ‘form fitting, ruched back, off the shoulder style long evening dress’

Available in a navy/black and red in UK4 up to a UK14

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