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How To Find the Perfect Formal Dress

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at KU chapter.

Finding the perfect formal dress is tough. You want to wear something no one else has, yet in Kansas, you’re limited as to where you can shop. Check out these tips on the best stores to find a dress and learn to make it yours! 

The top three hits for formal dress shopping on Mass are as follows:

 

Francesca’s: The haven of formal dresses. 

Fortuity: A getaway for anything flirty and girly.

Kieu’s Inc.: The land of a thousand dresses.

Don’t be timid to hit up these stores for your dress! They are debatably the three most shopped stores around formal season, however it is easy to dress up any outfit of your choosing to create a one of a kind ensemble! Stick to the main ingredients: shoes and (the piece of the season) statement necklaces. 

Sarah keeps it Hepburn and simple with the perfect little black dress from Kieu’s, Inc. And ladies: IT’S OKAY TO WEAR FLATS! Be comfy the whole night with the perfect pair of flats!

Amy chose a pretty peach for her Delta Delta Delta formal. The front of Amy’s dress is a funky cut out around the neckline, making it statement and one of a kind piece!

Jenna looks stunning in a white and turquoise mix while her friend looks beautiful in fun stripes and lace. Long dresses are getting more and more popular. It’s an easy way to have more variety in dresses!

Taylor and friend look gorgeous in A-Line dresses with must-have statement necklaces. Find Taylor’s red dress at Kieu’s, Inc.!