Evening dresses that can be styled for any occasion

A glamorous evening dress is an investment; for many of us it is also an investment which we have already accepted may be worn only once! Simply because an evening dress is usually bought with a specific, special occasion in mind. And, chances are, it is usually too flamboyant or memorable to be worn a second time. Of course, the perfect evening dress has that priceless empowering effect on the individual wearing it, making us feel like the best, most confident version of ourselves. So our task today is to provide some insight about how an evening dress can be worn more than once, replicating that boost of self esteem, over and over. It all comes down to making smart choices and with a few, simple accessorising tips you can reinvent an evening dress in many ways and wear it on multiple occasions, and even in the daytime.

First of all, when buying an evening dress the most crucial factor to consider is the garment’s flexibility and its diversity potential. Ideally, we should seek out garments that go with everything; garments that are timeless but with a modern twist. Silk fabrics, bold prints, tulle, maxi or mini length – whatever your preference, your favourite evening dresses can now become dresses to wear any time of day, provided you style them accordingly.

Below we have collated a list of dresses that tick the boxes of being both timeless and diverse. They can easily be dressed down by pairing them up with your favourite pair of flats, by carrying an everyday tote bag or by wearing a chunky jean jacket on top for a fresh, diverse and innovative take on the otherwise limiting evening dress.