Today, evening dresses have more personality, style, and sass than ever before. This season's modern styles are a lot trendier, more cutting-edge, and considered revolutionary over the classic evening gown; current designs are sexier than ever, delivering the ultimate hot evening dresses for 2011.
We have compiled a list of our top seven favorite evening dress styles for today's modern, chic young woman. Some designs stay true to the classic gown design while others feature a much sleeker, hip look. Whether your personal style is classic and simple or trendy and fun, there are tons of hot evening dresses this year to fit every personality.
1. The Mini Dress
A shorter length on evening dresses is one of the most prominent trends this year. A more informal version of the classic, long evening gown, the mini dress, is a fun alternative that will turn heads without sacrificing an ounce of class.
2. Retro-chic Garments
From A-line silhouettes to Victorian-inspired vintage dresses, this season we have been hit with more than one blast from the past. Flapper dresses and fringe embellishments are representative of the roaring 20's, while bubble hems and rocker-chic elements bring back popular themes of the 80's.
3. The Deep V-Neck Dress
A sexier version of the classic v-neck style, the deep v-neck is one of the hottest trends in the fashion world today. Giving the illusion of an elongated torso and enhancing the features of a feminine silhouette, this trend is by far one of the sexiest of the year.
4. The Heart-shaped Neckline Gown
The heart-shaped neckline offers a twist to the traditional strapless dress. This feature adds a feminine touch and a sexier appeal to the timeless classic.
5. The Mermaid Dress
For the most curve-enhancing gown, opt for a mermaid style. This silhouette can range from a strapless to a halter neckline but always fits snugly throughout the waist and hips, and then flares out from the knees to the bottom hem.
6. A Neutral Palette
Neutral colors are making a big comeback this year with a huge emphasis on hues ranger from soft beige, mauve, pewter, warm gray, and countless other shades. Sultry and sexy neutral colored dresses accessorized with bold jewelry and a statement clutch is one of the most desired looks of the season.
Another huge trend this year is sporting a Hollywood-inspired design to your big day, whether it's your senior prom or a weekend cocktail event. Celebrity red carpet looks have served as inspiration for a variety of dresses that you now have access to for a fraction of the cost! Faviana makes a fabulous ivory-colored, one shoulder dress inspired by Sarah Jessica Parker's dress in the Sex and the City Movie, which is absolutely stunning and very similar to the costly designer original.
From short and sweet evening styles to looks from the red carpet, choose a dress that fits your fashion style and individual personality best. Nikki Tagayon
