If celebs like Penelope Cruz and Angelina Jolie can pull of the yummy-mummy look in their 40s, then women in their 30s really shouldn’t worry about dressing too conservatively. Of course, certain shape and silhouettes, especially long and flattering ones, do steal the show here.
When it comes to selecting evening gowns, I always suggest that you choose evening dresses that are long, conservative and flattering. The reason is that they are more versatile and wearable as compared to shorter or very skimpy ones.
There was a time when I though the tighter the better, but now my focus is more on sophistication and style. There are a lot of brands that have flattering evening gown shapes, which accentuate the right curves and look chic too.
My pick is this Alex Evenings mesh gown (pictured to the right), which I absolutely adore. It comes with a centerpiece that has a slender column of beaded leaves. The elegant pleated mesh gown has a face-framing portrait collar. This means you can wear it on or off the shoulder.
The sweeping, floor-length skirt comes with flare to hide those extra holiday pounds when needed. Girls, post 30, we really don’t burn those calories as fast. So, something with a little margin to hide that flab works great.
Floor length gowns always work better for formal events. Even if you are headed for a cocktail, you can pick something that’s long but not necessarily floor-sweeping. Something that ends around the ankle looks equally stylish and is also more manageable, especially for outdoor events