While for men, formal dressing is always the boring tie-tuxedoes; a woman can go all out to look the best on the occasion. Frilly, lacy stuff, though look very feminine but it still works for most formal affairs. Formal dresses can be gown, evening gowns, and ball gowns, or cocktail dresses for semi formal affairs. She can play around with various neck styles; can have halter necks to show off her back and face, empire lines to accentuate the bust area and a the same time hiding the hip and lower part. The strapless dresses are classic. All the formal dresses require right kind of accessories to get the right look.
The whole look also largely depends on the shoes. Women’s shoes to go with formal gowns have to be high heeled or if not high then low, but flats are a big no-no. You can either go for strappy designer shoes, or court heels, shoes with pointed toes or round ones, in the color which matches with your outfit. For teenagers, clothing does not follow any rules. As it is fun, youthful and exciting age, colors should reflect the personality and styles should be latest. The teen clothing today is much better than what it used to be before. There are many styles, cuts and fabrics available today to choose from. They can have prom dresses, gowns for their special nights.