Silver Formal Dresses

Silver Formal Dress

If you’re looking to turn heads and have all eyes on you, a silver formal dress is the perfect look for your next event. 

Ultra-shiny, sparkly silver formal dresses are a great choice for your next birthday party, an awards ceremony you’re being honored at, or a gala with a very high end dress code. If you’re attending an event honoring someone else, like a gallery opening, you can still wear a silver dress and just go a little more understated with it; advice on that below!

From ultra-metallic looks that shimmer with your every move to more subtle silvery tones, Sherri HIll’s collection of silver formal dresses has your perfect gown. 

Light Silver Formal Dress

While most formal dresses have the reputation of being dark in tone, you can definitely get away with a light shade of silver for most events. Shades of light silver can look like moonlight, which is perfect if you love a moonlit walk or a bit of stargazing. While silver is usually cooler in undertone, very light shades can make warm undertones pop in pictures. 

Light silver formal dresses can bring the drama with lots of sparkles to bring a disco ball vibe, or they can stick to a more subdued shimmer, like this slinky fitted gown with V-neckline, lace up back and ruffle skirt slit for extra sophistication. 

When you’re accessorizing a light silver dress, you may want to keep bold-colored pieces to a minimum to keep from competing with your gown. Delicate pieces in pastel shades, especially cooler colors like blue or purple, can effortlessly complete your look, as can light neutrals like beige. 

Dark Silver Formal Dress

Dark silver dresses bring together the standout factor of being metallic with a sophisticated edge. Dark shades of silver, like gunmetal or pewter, can be great options for formal events where you’re looking to make a glamorous impression but not steal the show, like at a fundraising gala. 

Darker shades of silver tend to be cool in undertone, which will make cool skin and hair undertones pop in pictures and videos. However, if you have warm undertones and fall in love with a dark silver dress that makes you feel confident, don’t be afraid to wear it anyway; shopping for formal dresses is about what you like! 

When you’re accessorizing a dark silver formal dress, statement shoes or jewelry have less of a chance of drawing attention from your dress than with lighter shades of silver. However, if your dress has lots of sparkly details, like this strapless sequins gown with high skirt slit, you may still want to opt for demure jewelry. 

Short Silver Formal Dress

Most formal occasions call for a long dress (generally floor-length) but it’s not unheard of to wear the right short dress for an event. When you’re looking for a silver formal dress short in length, you’ll want to make sure that there are elevated details that lend a sense of formality like elegant use of sequins, as you can see with this strapless sequin lace A-line gown.

When it comes to silhouette, generally an A-line is the way to go when you’re looking for a mini silver formal dress. Tight dresses can read as less-formal, which is a challenge you already have to overcome with the length. Sleeves can also add formality to a shorter gown, as can the right jacket. 

Before choosing a short dress for a formal event, do be sure that it will be received well. If the event has a dress code like black or white tie, you’ll definitely want to opt for a long gown.  

Long Silver Formal Dress

When you’re shopping for a metallic silver formal dress, you’ll generally be looking at long silhouettes. The most versatile look for a silver formal dress is a dress that skims your body, like this fitted gown with deep V neckline, sheer sides with sequin lace, and a skirt slit. Dresses that are more voluminous can only be worn to a few occasions, whereas a fitted dress can stay with you through party seasons. 

However, if you know that you want to make a real entrance at your next event, there’s no shortage of silver formal dresses long silhouettes that can do just that. A dramatic ball gown can serve sparkly princess vibes, or you can bring the drama to a more fitted look with a mermaid gown, which is tight through the body but flares at the bottom. 

When you’re accessorizing your maxi silver formal dress, you’ll want to pay attention to your shoes. Shoes that are too dramatic or loud can throw off the balance of your look; to keep it easy, go with basic silver heels that match the hue of your dress. You’ll also want to be sure you can move easily in your shoes, especially with a more voluminous gown. 

Embodying the Shine in a Silver Formal Dress

Choosing a silver gown for party atmospheres, birthdays, or events in your honor will make you shine and shimmer to your heart’s content. If you’re looking for a warm-toned take on a metallic gown, check out Sherri Hill’s collection of gold formal dresses.