What is a formal dress?

Depending on the occasion, formal dresses can range from floor-length evening gowns to shorter midi length party dresses with hemlines that hit just below the knee.

What's the difference between a formal dress and a cocktail dress?

Be aware of the difference between a formal dress and a cocktail dress. A cocktail dress is typically less structured and shorter than an evening gown and is typically considered less appropriate for very formal occasions such as black-tie events and galas.

Should formal dresses be long?

Know that formal dresses don't always have to be long. You can opt for something that falls right at or slightly below the knee if you prefer a more modern look.

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BHLDN Amelia Deep-V Flutter-Sleeve Satin A-Line Gown

$248.00 – $268.00

15 colors

L'IDÉE Bowery Liquid Shimmer Strapless Gown

$529.00

1 color

BHLDN Nesta Strapless Scarf Slip High-Shine Satin Maxi Dress

$268.00

4 colors

L'IDÉE Mozart Asymmetric One-Shoulder Pleated Gown

$629.00

1 color

MISHA Celine Satin Halter Maxi Dress

$440.00

BHLDN Delaney Scoop-Neck Scarf High-Shine Satin Maxi Dress

$248.00

De La Vali Ondas Silk Maxi Dress

$875.00

BHLDN Scottie One-Shoulder Side-Slit Stretch Satin Maxi Dress

$248.00

BHLDN Emma High-Neck Satin Maxi Gown

$248.00

BHLDN Off-Shoulder Mixed Mesh & Satin Wrap Maxi Dress

$278.00

BHLDN Abigail Asymmetric Cowl-Neck High-Shine Satin Maxi Dress

$248.00 – $268.00

BHLDN Seraphina Sweetheart Corset Stretch Satin Maxi Dress

$298.00

BHLDN Soraya Long-Sleeve Off-the-Shoulder Maxi Dress

$258.00

Show Me Your Mumu Renee Plus Twofer Maxi Dress

$218.00

L'IDÉE Empire Long-Sleeve V-Neck Pleated Maxi Dress

$599.00

BHLDN Sleeveless Square-Neck Corset Maxi Dress

$248.00

Mare Mare Emmy Satin Corset Maxi Dress

$295.00

ET OCHS Selena Strapless Ruched Stretch Jersey Maxi Dress

$598.00

Retrofete Ambrosia Straight-Neck Ruffled Satin Maxi Dress

$698.00

Mare Mare Strapless Ruched Corset Dress

$298.00

De La Vali Cleodora Silk Corset Maxi Gown

$1,050.00

Hutch Carmel Strapless Belted Drop-Waist Maxi Dress

$339.00

Significant Other Lana Cowl-Neck Tie-Back Satin Maxi Dress

$278.00

Mac Duggal Strapless Striped Maxi Dress

$598.00

L'IDÉE De Luxe Long-Sleeve V-Neck Pleated Maxi Dress

$499.00

BHLDN Francesca High-Neck Stretch Satin Maxi Dress

$248.00

Mare Mare Long-Sleeve Square-Neck Maxi Dress

$298.00

Hutch Strapless Column Satin Maxi Dress

$248.00

Mare Mare Emmy Satin Corset Maxi Dress

$295.00

BHLDN Seraphina Sweetheart Corset Stretch Satin Maxi Dress

$298.00

Hutch One-Shoulder Faux-Feather Trim Maxi Dress

$328.00

Sisters. Pearl Strapless Maxi Dress

$702.00

Significant Other Adriana Mock-Neck Halter Midi Dress

$314.00

BHLDN One-Shoulder Scarf-Neck Asymmetric Maxi Dress

$248.00

Mare Mare Emmy Satin Corset Maxi Dress

$295.00

BHLDN Seraphina Sweetheart Corset Stretch Satin Maxi Dress

$298.00

Hutch Carmel Strapless Belted Drop-Waist Maxi Dress

$339.00

The Fleur Strapless Satin Maxi Slip Dress

$168.00

Sisters. Nova Long-Sleeve High-Neck Stretch Jersey Maxi Dress

$783.00

BHLDN Danielle Strapless Side-Slit Stretch Satin Maxi Dress

$248.00

BHLDN Sleeveless Square-Neck Corset Maxi Dress

$248.00

Norma Kamali Reverse Obie Satin Maxi Dress

$495.00

BHLDN Caped Open-Back Maxi Dress

$248.00 – $298.00

Mare Mare Piper Strapless Fit & Flare Maxi Dress

$298.00

Norma Kamali One-Shoulder Bias Maxi Dress

$450.00

BHLDN Amelia Deep-V Flutter-Sleeve Satin A-Line Gown

$248.00 – $268.00

Mare Mare Asymmetrical Slim Satin Maxi Dress

$278.00

BHLDN Selma Halter-Neck High-Shine Satin Maxi Dress

$248.00 – $268.00

LEO LIN Esme Cowl-Neck Wool-Silk Blend Maxi Dress

$1,695.00

BHLDN Amelia Deep-V Flutter-Sleeve Satin A-Line Gown

$248.00 – $268.00

BHLDN Abigail Asymmetric Cowl-Neck High-Shine Satin Maxi Dress

$248.00 – $268.00

Significant Other Anabell Cowl-Neck Maxi Dress

$295.00

BHLDN Sleeveless Knot-Front Fit & Flare Maxi Dress

$398.00

BHLDN Selma Halter-Neck High-Shine Satin Maxi Dress

$248.00 – $268.00

BHLDN Miley Strapless Drop-Waist High-Shine Satin Maxi Dress

$298.00

BHLDN Arabella Tendril-Sleeve Satin Maxi Dress

$268.00

BHLDN Tiana One-Shoulder Satin Kaftan Maxi Dress

$268.00

BHLDN Amelia Deep-V Flutter-Sleeve Satin A-Line Gown

$248.00 – $268.00

BHLDN Caped Open-Back Maxi Dress

$248.00 – $298.00

BHLDN Nesta Strapless Scarf Slip High-Shine Satin Maxi Dress

$268.00

Mare Mare Piper Strapless Fit & Flare Maxi Dress

$298.00

BHLDN Delaney Scoop-Neck Scarf High-Shine Satin Maxi Dress

$248.00

BHLDN Delaney Scoop-Neck Scarf High-Shine Satin Maxi Dress

$248.00

BHLDN Francesca High-Neck Stretch Satin Maxi Dress

$248.00

BHLDN Sammie Short-Sleeve Bow-Back Satin Maxi Dress

$268.00

BHLDN Sienna Off-The-Shoulder High-Shine Satin Maxi Dress

$248.00 – $268.00

BHLDN Nesta Strapless Scarf Slip High-Shine Satin Maxi Dress

$268.00

BHLDN Selma Halter-Neck High-Shine Satin Maxi Dress

$248.00 – $268.00

BHLDN Amelia Deep-V Flutter-Sleeve Satin A-Line Gown

$248.00 – $268.00

BHLDN Francesca High-Neck Stretch Satin Maxi Dress

$248.00

BHLDN Selma Halter-Neck High-Shine Satin Maxi Dress

$248.00 – $268.00

Delfi Collective Oriana Stretch Metallic Maxi Dress

$328.00

Satin Evening Dresses: Mini to Maxi Styles

Anthropologie’s Satin Formal Dresses exude elegance and sophistication, perfect for special occasions and memorable evenings. The luxurious satin fabric flows beautifully, creating a flattering and graceful silhouette. Style a formal satin dress with classic heels, a sparkling clutch, and delicate jewelry for a polished and refined look. For a modern twist, add a tailored blazer or a lightweight shawl and minimalist accessories. With rich colors and timeless designs, these dresses ensure you stand out with effortless style at any event.