Spring Fashion: Flowing, feminine styles sparkle this season

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Feminine, soft and flowy gowns are making a comeback, as we head into peak formal and gala event season, according to the experts at The Wardrobe.

The Wardrobe, at North Lakes, is your one-stop-shop for all things formal – school formals and other special occasions.

The specialist boutique has a big selection of well-priced gowns with nothing over $800, including purchase, hire and custom-made options. New arrivals are now in-store.

Owner Kayla Nancarrow says this season’s colours and styles reflect a shift to feminine elegance.

“Think fitted corsets that cinch in the waist, to enhance the female shape, before dropping into a full skirt,” she explains.

“This look is enhanced by muted shades or bright hues. Previously, cobalt blues, fuchsia pinks, red and emerald greens have been go-to colours, but this season it's all about pastel pinks, yellows and blues.

“These colours look so beautiful on embellished lace and light chiffon. The more feminine, the better.”

Kayla says while Queenslanders are typically laid back, formals and special occasions are a chance to sparkle.

“I think our customers want to utilise the rare opportunity to go all out and feel beautiful,” she says.

“You can get away with wearing a simple tighter dress for all sorts of events, but when it comes to a formal or special occasion - it's time to have your over-the-top princess moment.”

The Wardrobe’s services don’t end with the gown. An inhouse hair and makeup artist from Carmens Makeup Artistry offers all-inclusive packages from the ‘Beauty Mezzanine’.

Spray tanning, nails and photography options are also available.

With peak formal season fast approaching, Kayla has some timely advice for young women planning their Senior Formal looks.

“Get in early! With all of the local schools having their Senior Formals around the same time, it can be almost impossible to book in all of your services last minute,” she says.

“Find the perfect dress now and get it locked in, then make sure you can secure the ideal time for hair and makeup. You can do your tan and nails a few days before the big event.

“Comfort is key; gone are the days of ‘beauty is pain’. You'll be in your formal look from early afternoon to all hours of the night, make sure your dress fits right and your heels are broken in! There's nothing worse than being uncomfortable with hours of an event still to go.”

At this time of year, calendars are also filling up with gala events and awards ceremonies, end-of-year functions and other occasions that call for a special gown.

That’s where The Wardrobe can help.

“Our range varies from size 0 and can go all the way up to size 24. We can order our pieces in any colour and customise sizing to make sure you find ‘the one’,” Kayla says.

“With the end of year approaching, we can help you find a gown for galas, work functions and everything in between. Once our formal girls finish up for the year, it's all about our out-of-school ladies.”

Book in for a free formal fitting with your own personal stylist.

The Wardrobe is at 71 Flinders Pde, North Lakes.

To find out more, visit thewardrobe.online or phone 0434 919 040.