Updated February 6 • Dress for a Night • Designer Dress Hire
Two is Better Than One: The Beauty of Two Piece Formal Dresses
Two Piece Formal Dresses
Two piece formal dresses can be intimidating when you have two garments to wear instead of one. How do you style them? Where to wear them? There are many unanswered questions around two piece formal sets that we will unpack so that you are left ready to tackle the two piece formal set trend.
How to Wear a Two Piece Formal Dress
Two-piece formal sets are easy-to-wear styles as matching tops and skirts have you looking put together, with minimal effort involved. Who doesn't want that? An outfit that has already been put together for you, means no spending hours staring at your wardrobe trying to find pieces that look good together.
Because we've all been there, let me tell you how to wear 2 piece formal dresses, that will save you time and have you looking glamorous with little to no effort involved.
Where to Wear a Two Piece Formal Outfit
Two piece formal outfits can be worn to plenty of different events. Let's break it down by each category.
Black Tie/Formal
Whether you have your school formal coming up, or a university ball around the corner, the point is you want to make a statement with a two piece formal dress.
Black tie/formal dress codes give you endless options for formal two piece sets as you can opt for sequin or corset styles, for a more statement look, or stick to a classic style and make it your own look with unique accessories to match.
Cocktail
You'll find the cocktail dress code applied to events such as weddings, work events, gala dinners, bridal parties and so on. The cocktail dress code is the in between of formal and casual. The perfect two-piece set for a cocktail dress code would be more understated and simple but elegant.
This means, simple colours and fabrics, steering away from sequin materials. We love a corset style two piece set, or elegant styles such as satin. You can easily accessorise block colours with neutral accessories or complimentary colours to elevate the look.
Birthday Parties
If your birthday is around the corner, and you are looking for the perfect birthday outfit, a two piece formal dress is a standout.
For extra glam birthday outfits we love sequin two piece formal dresses. For an elegant look for a birthday lunch, we love our understated statement corset two piece sets.
Weddings
Whether you're going to a formal, black tie, cocktail or casual wedding, two piece formal dresses are the perfect effortless outfit.
You can look put together with minimal effort just by wearing a coordinated two piece set! Wearing a two piece formal dress really depends on the type of wedding you're going to as a wedding guest. If you're going to a conservative wedding, showing a lot of skin may not be acceptable, but if you're still wanting to wear a two piece set, you can definitely get away with a high-waisted skirt, and a long sleeve crop.
How to Style a Formal Two Piece Set
Styling formal two piece sets is much easier than you would think. You have your outfit doing all the work for you, so you do not need to add a bunch of accessories to pull together your look.
Classic Neutrals
Classic neutral colours and minimal jewellery is your best bet when it comes to accessorising a formal two piece set. It's easy, convenient and still has your outfit as the statement piece. All colours and fabrics go well with neutrals which is why you can never go wrong with nude shoe and clutch to match.
Big, Bold and Colourful
If you love a pop of colour, you can utilise complementary colours to your advantage. If your two piece formal dress is a block colour, accessorising with a statement heel and clutch will elevate your look to a whole new level. You will not only look effortlessly put together, but you will also look extra glam.
Metallics are also another great way to accessorise as they always add extra wow factor to your outfit.
Sequin Formal Two Piece Sets
Nookie Pandora Crop Set
The Nookie Pandora Crop Set is a gorgeous black sequined two piece formal dress. This two piece set features a striking draped cowl neck top with a supportive bralette and a full length skirt with a thigh high split. This two piece formal dress is flattering, stylish and super sexy. Whether you where this to a fancy date night, birthday event or formal, you will guaranteed have all eyes on you.
Nookie Pandora Long Sleeve Gown
The Nookie Pandora Long Sleeve Gown is a luxurious showstopping two piece set that will have all eyes on you during the cooler seasons. Made from a sapphire blue stretch sequin, this formal long sleeve top and skirt is super comfortable and easy to wear. This evening long sleeve dress is the perfect outfit for formal and black tie events in the winter. Easy to accessorise, as the formal dress in a two piece speaks for itself.
This style is also available in white.
Nookie Mon Cherie Two Piece Gown
The Mon Cherie Two Piece Gown is a stunning two piece formal dress. This style features a gorgeous crop and high waisted skirt with a fish tail design to flatter the figure. The stunning baroque style patterned sequin with nude lining makes this dress a classic yet unique design. Stand out and add a bit of sparkle with this two piece formal outfit for your next event.
This style is available in black and white.
Corset Formal Two Piece Sets
House Of CB Rafa Corset & Colette Skirt
The House Of CB Rafa Corset & Colette Skirt is a sleek and sexy two piece outfit. The corset and low waist skirt, made from satin, exudes elegance and style that will have you effortlessly looking put together. This figure hugging and flattering fit, will have you feeling super confident. We love this style as it is versatile and can be worn to most events, dressed up or down.
House Of CB Isabella Corset & Lila Skirt
The Isabella Corset & Lila Skirt is a gorgeous mermaid inspired two piece formal outfit. In this beautiful bright jade colour, this style is guaranteed to suit all skin tones and hair colours. This elegant two piece formal features a corseted bodice to accentuate an hourglass figure, floaty ruffled sleeves and a dreamy flowing skirt. This two piece set is extremely versatile as it can be worn to plenty of events such as date nights, birthdays, fancy lunches, cocktail parties and formals.
House Of CB Una Corset & Vesper Skirt
The House Of CB Una Corset and Vesper Skirt is a stunning two piece ball dress that is cut from a luxurious satin in an exquisite brown hue. The corset features boning in the bodice and lace up detailing to cinch in your waist while the satin fabric drapes beautifully over the figure. Completed with the matching skirt, this set is truly a dream and all you ever need in a two piece gown. An effortless look that still has you looking and feeling like a million dollars.
Finding Your Fit
Now that we have told you the tips and tricks of styling a two piece formal dress, and shown you our favourite styles, it is now up to you to decide which one suits you. You can hire all these styles at Dress for a Night for a fraction of the retail price because why spend an arm and a leg on a two piece formal outfit you may only ever wear once!
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