formal dress types Shape Diary The Vogue Guide to Formal

The softly gathered skirt creates an elegant silhouette with graceful movement, making it a beautiful choice for both everyday milestones and cherished celebrations

We encourage you to try on a variety of styles and shapes, as our specialised patterning and supportive construction has been specifically designed to flatter curves

Asymmetric/One-Shoulder An asymmetric neckline will have a strap on just one side, showing off a little shoulder and bust but remaining modest

The delicate bows at the shoulders add a sweet finishing touch while the thigh high split adds a touch of drama

And its the blue dress, worn while she devours books and aids in her fathers inventions, that serves as a physical symbol of her impending transition from a limited reality to an eye-opening one