Party Fashion

Formal Fashion

For a sophisticated occasion, formal fashion is always classy. For a wedding or a milestone birthday, or for evening events such as opera premieres or balls, the right formalwear is a must. Men usually wear dark, elegant suits with a simple shirt and tie. Women can choose between a long evening dress or an elegant cocktail dress. You can also find formal fashion for the little ones. Dressed in a sweet lace dress with a bow, your daughter will look just as stylish as you.

Dress codes tell you how to dress for an event

Depending on the occasion and your personal style, you can find the right outfit for every celebration. In principle, formal fashion is elegant and chic and stands out from your everyday wardrobe. However, this does not mean that it must be pompous and ostentatious. Evening fashion even includes some understated clothing for an assured sense of style. High-quality precision manufacturing and premium fabrics are of the utmost importance. For example, choose a silk tie for a men's suit. A tailored jacket in velvet looks particularly distinguished. For a formal occasion, women can upgrade a simple dress by adding elegant shoes and statement jewelry.

If a dress code is specified on the invitation, you should follow this. "Informal" generally means evening wear, so men will wear a dark men's suit with a tie. Women can slip into a cocktail dress or an elegant piece, like the classic little black dress. This dress code is often used for vernissages or birthdays, for example. If the dress code stipulates "semi-formal" or "black tie", the rules are somewhat stricter. For men a tuxedo is mandatory, while women can wear a long evening dress, which could be off-the-shoulder. This respectable, formal fashion is worn, for example, at opera premieres or gala balls. The terms "half dress" or "Cravate Noir" are also common. It is rare to be invited to very formal occasions such as a state banquet with the dress code "formal" or "White Tie" (also "full dress" or "Cravate Blanche"). Here, fashionable interpretations are not permitted: men arrive in tails, women in ball gowns. If no dress code is specified, it's best to ask the host. A little tip: it is better to be overdressed at an evening event than underdressed.

Celebrate with style and elegance

Chic fashion for a formal event is not always easy to find. After all, it should be something very special and has to be selected with great care. The many different options for women, men and children don't only have to be in black and simple, dark tones. Colored clothing with attention to detail also radiates chic elegance. In the Breuninger range you will find a large selection of elegant eveningwear. Celebrate in style!