Midi length dresses are a great solution when you’re looking for a comfortable special occasion dress that is at once modest and stylish. Midi dresses come in a range of designs, which accentuate different parts of the figure, whether it’s a close-fitting midi dress that accentuates a curvy silhouette, or an A-line midi dress, that draws attention to the waist and allows heaps of room for movement around the legs.
Let’s look at some of the midi dresses that will have you looking fabulous for that special event!
Floral Midi Dresses
A floral dress in midi-length will be a sure-fire hit at special day events like baby showers, birthday brunches, and arvo cocktails. Floral prints bring a fresh and lively feel to your outfit, and are very feminine. Take your pick of large and bold flowers in bright and bold colours, or floral designs that include small and dainty flowers, often in pastel colours. In regards to the dress structure, you’ll find floral midi dresses with cinched-in waistlines, and also midi dresses with a loose waist and relaxed fit.
(If you prefer more length in the hem, be sure to explore our floral maxi dress collection.)
Cocktail Dresses
Whilst cocktail dresses can come in a variety of lengths, from short dresses above the knee, to ankle length, the classic (and arguably most sophisticated) length, is the midi cocktail dress. This length allows the dress to work its magic, whilst still not being heavy around the ankles, as a full-length gown can be. This means that you can comfortably sit down at an event, and also twirl around on the dance floor, without feeling restricted by cumbersome amounts of fabric.
Cocktail style midi dresses come in a variety of styles, with short and long sleeve options available, depending on your preference. Being cocktail dresses, you’re likely to find styles in silky and glittery fabrics, or with sheer layers that hang over the midi dress, giving the appearance of a gown with the benefits of the shorter midi dress.
Of course for a special event, you’re likely to wear heels with your midi dress. Add jewellery as required, and consider outer layers, like a coat or vegan leather jacket, to keep you warm as you travel to and from the event.
Lace Midi Dresses
Lace embellishments add an instant feminine touch to a midi dress, and make them perfect for both relaxed and more formal special occasions. Whether it’s an intricate lace trim on the sleeves, waist or hem of the dress, or a broderie anglais fabric overlay, lace offers a distinctive and elegant element to an outfit.
Fortunately if you’re wearing a lace dress, the dress does a lot of work already, and few accessories are required. Just add heels, evening jewellery if required, and a suitable blazer or coat.
Casual Dresses
Did we list casual dresses in our post about special occasion midi dresses? Well yes! Let’s face it, many special occasions these days have pretty relaxed dress codes, if they have any code at all! So, amongst your crew, a casual midi dress will look perfectly in place at your picnic in the park, pub lunch, or backyard barbeque. So be sure to consider casual dresses for an occasion, if it’s a laidback affair. There are plenty of casual midi dresses in standout prints, like stripes, abstract and geometric prints, as well as in florals.
Choosing A Midi Dress For A Special Event - Considerations
Fabric Choice: If you’re heading to an event during summer, it’s wise to choose a lightweight, breathable fabric, like viscose, cotton or linen.
Polyester can work for special event midi dresses, but given polyester is synthetic, it is less breathable, so you might find yourself sweating more. For this reason, choose a sleeveless polyester midi dress. In autumn and winter, breathability isn’t such an important factor, so polyester midi dresses will be fine, and will actually offer a lot of options in terms of glitzy fabrics that sparkle at night. So for glamour, choose glittery or sequined fabrics, or else sumptuous fabrics like velvet and satin.
Neckline, Hem and Sleeves: The sleeves and neckline on a midi dress can really impact your look. If you’re wanting to look sophisticated, a halter neck or off-the-shoulder midi dress will captivate a crowd. If you’re going for a romantic vibe, opt for cap or puff sleeves, or dresses with frilled or ruffled hems. For formal events or cool evenings, long-sleeved midi dresses will give you the coverage you need, whilst looking elegant.
Colour: For spring and summer events, the colour palette is always lighter, especially for day occasions. Florals and botanical prints work well, as do dresses in pastel, bright and bold colours. Just plain white also works.
For autumn and winter, the colour palette changes, and deeper and richer tones enter the arena. Navy, burgundy, olive green and burned orange are classic autumn colours. For winter, opt for rich jewel colours like blue or purple sapphire, emerald green, and ruby red. Black also works well in winter (and in every other season).
Body Shape: Think about your individual shape when choosing a midi dress for a special event. You’ll no doubt know what suits you best and what you feel most comfortable in.
If you want to highlight your curves, a fitted midi dress is your friend. If you like to keep the legs feeling free and accentuate your waist, opt for an A-line style.
Then there are adaptable wrap and crossover style midi dresses, that again, highlight your shape, but feel a little looser and more comfortable.
Special Occasion Dresses at Femme Connection
Attending an engagement party or wedding? Femme Connection has a range of gorgeous midi dresses that might be perfect for the occasion. We also stock engagement party dresses, as well as other party dresses in a range of lengths. And if you’re looking for something specific, like an evening maxi dress, day event floral maxi dress, or a short dress for a party, we have plenty to choose from in a range of sizes and gorgeous fabrics, colours and prints.