The long and short of evening dressing

MANILA, Philippines - Evening dressing is associated with glamour and luxury — think red carpet events, formal receptions, and galas. But as has always been the case for the modern women, it has literally had its ups and downs in terms of hemlines.

And the good news is that the Boutique section of SM Department Store has embraced the long and short of evening dressing, giving today’s woman elegant and exquisite choices as she navigates the cocktail, club, party, and gala dinner circuit.

Short evening dresses are used for semi-formal occasions, and Christian Dior was the first to use the term “cocktail dress” to refer to early eveningwear in the late 1940s and Coco Chanel forever changed evening dressing with the iconic LBD. Short evening dresses are known for their versatility — ranging from the fun, flirty, and feminine; to the modern minimalist; to the sultry and sophisticated — and are a favorite with today’s busy woman.

Long evening gowns are popular for formal occasions such as dinners, operas, and wedding receptions. When worn to white-tie occasions, the evening gown is generally more elaborate than when worn to black-tie occasions. Elegant and exquisite, these come in luxurious fabrics and sheath, mermaid, A-line, empire, and princess shapes. 

Whatever the occasion, you’ll have the best of the long and short of evening dressing from the Boutique of selected SM Department Stores.