Formal Dress with Beading

If you are searching for formal dresses with beading that also nod to the 1920s, this long gown is our answer. The tulle is covered in an allover beaded and sequined pattern of Art Deco shapes, the neckline is a V, the sleeves are short, and the hem reaches the ankle.

Matching a Beaded Formal Dress to the Dress Code

Black tie asks for a long dress, and this one qualifies. For a black-tie optional invitation it still fits, and you can soften it with simpler jewelry. At a cocktail-hour event it may be more than you need, so save it for the dinner and dancing that follow. Gatsby-themed galas, award ceremonies, military balls and New Year's Eve dinners are where it belongs.

Champagne, Green, Red or Black Formal Dress

Champagne is a pale beige, the gentlest of the four and a good match for an event with a light color scheme. Green is deep and wintry. Red is the confident pick for a gala. Black is the safest and the easiest to rewear. Compare more styles in our beaded flapper dresses.

Beaded Formal Dress FAQ

Is this dress appropriate for a military ball?

Yes. Most military balls ask for floor-length gowns, and the beading gives it the right sense of occasion.

Are the gloves and headband included?

Neither is. The model wears them to suggest a full 1920s look, and the dress is sold on its own.

Can the length be altered?

Yes, a tailor used to evening wear can take up the hem. Because the beading runs to the edge, ask them to remove and reattach the beads along the new hem rather than cutting through them.

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